Useful Information
Tourist Information BureausThese Tourist Information Centers are situated along the major roads (find them on the interactive regional map) to answer any questions and guide you in the right direction:
Municipality of James Bay (Permanent Office) Km 6, Route de la Baie-James, Matagami, J0Y 2A0 Tel.: 819-739-4473 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
City of Chibougamau (Seasonal Office) 512, Route 167 Sud, Chibougamau Tel.: 418 748-4441 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
City of Lebel-sur-Quévillon (Seasonal Office) 900, boul. Quévillon, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, J0Y 1X0 Tel.: 819-755-3363 / Off-season: 819-755-4826 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Locality of Radisson (Seasonal Office) 98, rue Joliet, Radisson, J0Y 2X0 Tel.: 819-638-8687 / Off-season: 819-638-7777 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Retail Stores, Garages and Rental Stores
Centre 2 MRC Chibougamau, 191, 3e Rue / 418-748-8137 Dépanneur Super-Sonic Chibougamau, 990, 3e Rue / 418-748-2369 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Gas, topographical maps, fishing equipment, etc. Distribution Radis-Nord Radisson, 57 ave des Groseilliers / 819-638-7255 Gas, groceries, fishing accessories and permits, topographic maps
Garage A. Chamberland Chibougamau, 581, 3e Rue / 418-748-4841 Gas, general mechanic. Pétronor Val-d'Or, 1401, Ch. Sullivan / 819-824-5505 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.petronor.ca Gas Service RM 2000 Matagami, 100 boul. Matagami / 819-739-2000 Gas, General Mechanics, Storage
Sport plein air Chibougamau Chibougamau, 215 3e Rue / 418-748-3134 Snowmobile and ATV repairs and sales, Sales-Repairs and Rentals of motors and fishing boats
TrakMaps 1-877-861-8725 / www.trakmaps.com to consult the list of retailers Bathymetric, topographic trail Vtt and snowmobile. Printed and digital map for GPS Garmin and Lowrance.
Medical and Emergency Services
Each city and community in the region has access to a CLSC (community health and social services center):
Chapais 418-745-2591 Chibougamau 418-748-6435 Chisasibi 819-855-2844 Eastmain 819-977-0241 Lebel-sur-Quévillon 819-755-4881 Matagami 819-739-2515 Mistissini 418-923-3376 Nemaska 819-673-2511 Oujé-Bougoumou 418-745-3901 Radisson 819-638-8991 Villebois-Valcanton 819-941-3007 Waskaganish 819-895-8833 Waswanipi 819-753-2511 Wemindji 819-978-0225
Health services are also available at Hydro-Quebec in Brisay, and at LA1, LG3 and LG4 on the Transtaïga Route. However, these services are not covered under your provincial health plan. Please plan on having extra travellers insurance prior to departure.
Brisay 819-853-7300 #7311 La Forge 1 819-853-7300 #7212 La Grande 3 819-638-2950 #2815 La Grande 4 819-854-6100 #6119
Emergency Numbers
Emergency number from a telephone 911 or 0 (operator)
Emergency number from a cell phones 418-310-4141 or *4141 M-SAT 819-764-3202 Quebec Anti-Poison Centre 1-800-463-5060 Info-Health 811 SOPFEU (Forest Fire Eergencies) 1-800-463-3389 / www.sopfeu.qc.ca Cell phones work well in almost the entire southern part of the region. In the north, there are a few places higher in altitude where most phones will work. There are places to park so you can make your calls safely.
Emergency telephones have been installed along the James Bay Route, but there are no telephones along the Northern Route and the Transtaïga Route. Please note that if you are using a satellite telephone, the 911 and the 310-4141 will not work. You must dial 418-549-5393 for the Chicoutimi Provincial Police Branch or the 819-764-6604 for the Rouyn-Noranda Provincial Police Branch.
Teaching Establishments Centre d'études collégiales à Chibougamau Chibougamau, 110 rue Obalski / 418-748-7637 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.cec-chibougamau.qc.ca Centre de formation professionnelle de la Baie-James Chibougamau, 265, Rue Lanctôt / 418-748-7621
Commission scolaire de la Baie-James Chibougamau, 596 4e Rue / 418-748-7621
Regional and Local Development Organisations
Conférence régionale des élus de la Baie-James 1-800-516-4111 / www.crebj.ca Corporation de développement économique de Chapais 418-745-2355 / www.villedechapais.com Développement Chibougamau 418-748-6060 / www.developpementchibougamau.org S.A.D.C Chibougamau-Chapais 418-748-6477 / www.reseau-sadc.qc.ca/chibchap/ S.A.D.C. de Matagami 819-739-2155 / www.sadcdematagami.qc.ca Corporation de développement économique de VVB 819-941-2180 Société de développement économique de Lebel-sur-Quévillon 819-755-4225 Société de développement commercial de Matagami 819 739-2770 Société de développement de la Baie-James 418 748-7777 / www.sdbj.gouv.qc.ca Prevention
« Better safe than sorry ». This old adage takes on a whole new meaning when you are travelling on isolated, unfamiliar roads in such a large region. Going on an adventure requires some preparation, especially if you plan on using the Northern Route or the Transtaïga Route. To make sure that your trip is a success and to help you avoid any mishaps we suggest you consider the following advice: • Have your vehicle inspected. Make sure it is in good condition • When leaving a city make sure you fill up with gas • Inform a friend or family member of your schedule and itinerary • Make sure you carry these items with you : road maps and other pertinent maps for your activities, including topographic maps and your tourist guide • Take out a travel insurance policy • Make sure that you have all the permits and licenses necessary for your activity (registration, hunting or fishing license, etc.) • Complete your documentation by stopping in the different permanent and seasonal tourist information bureaus During your stay, have in your possesion at all times: • Matches, a flashlight, candles • Basic tool box • Spare tire (including a « full size » spare, if you plan on using gravel roads) • Water, drinks and snacks • Cash • Sunglasses • First aid kit • Window washer liquid, motor oil • Change of clothes and blankets • Flares • Rope and string • Maps of the region • Knife and/or hatchet • Compass • Garbage bags • Driver’s, hunting and fishing license. • Medication (if necessary) • Camera • In the summer, add these items to the list: • Sunscreen • Hat or baseball cap • Insect repellent • In winter, add these items to your list: • Traction aids • Lock de-icer • Anti-freeze for your gas line • Anti-freeze for your radiator • Shovel • Very warm clothes, a tuque, mittens, wool socks, etc.
Members not include in the website
Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec 866-313-8324
Graph Cat 418-770-8152 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tourisme Amos-Harricana 819-727-1242 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.ville.amos.qc.ca/tourisme
Tourisme Autochtone Québec 418-842-5030
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