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| Fermont | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  Canada |
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| Region | Duplessis |
| Area | 451,8 km² |
| Population | 2 806 hab. (2014) |
| Density | 6,21 inhab./km² |
| Telephone prefix | 1 418 287 |
| Tourist information office | 299, Le Carrefour, local 42.  1-418-287-3506, toll free: 1-855-337-6668 |
| Location | |
 52 ° 47 ′ 45 ″ N 67 ° 5 ′ 37 ″ W | |
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| Touristic site | |
Fermont is a mining town located in the north of Quebec to Canada. Its infrastructure makes it unique, including in particular the “Wall”, a long building serving as a screen against the north winds. It is a popular destination for hunting and fishing. However, the city is isolated and it is extremely cold in winter.
Understand
Fermont is located in the regional county municipality of Caniapiscau in the region of North Coast to Quebec. It is part, with Wabush and Labrador city to Labrador, from the Labrador Trough, a vast mining center from which iron ore is extracted, hence the name Fermont. The city stands out with its main building, Place Daviault, commonly known as "Le Mur". It brings together the main shops and services of the city in addition to housing a good number of accommodation. It includes a grocery store, a post office, primary and secondary schools, a hotel and various sports facilities. The building measures 1,5 km long and 50 m from above. Its nickname is no coincidence, because the building actually serves as a wall protecting the city against strong winds from the north. It also aims to allow its residents not to have to leave the building in winter.
- Fermont tourist information office ,
1-418-287-3506, 1-855-337-6668 (free number)
To go
By plane
The closest airport to Fermont is that of Wabush to Labrador. The city includes an aquatic aerodrome to receive seaplanes located in Lake Daviault.
By train
A railway line connects Fermont to Port-Cartier, but it is mainly used for transporting iron and bulky mining equipment.
By car
Take route 389 which begins at Baie-Comeau to the north. From Baie-Comeau, it is a journey of 566 km.
Circulate
Car rental
- 1 Sauvageau rental 401, rue le Carrefour, 1-418-287-5295
Monday to Friday from 8 h To 17 h.
Monday to Friday from To see
- 1 Mont-Wright mining complex (About twenty kilometers from Fermont) Mid-June to mid-August.
Free. – Surface mine and iron ore concentration plant operated by Arcelor Mittal Mining Canada. Includes an impressive fleet of mining equipment including the largest production trucks in Eastern Canada and the biggest rope shovels in the world. Reservations at the Fermont tourist information office are compulsory for visits. Wearing long sleeves and closed shoes with flat heels is compulsory. The visit is prohibited for children under 10 years. It is forbidden to bring a video camera.
FreeDo
To buy
Eat
Restaurants
- Arena snack bar (located in the Fermont arena), 1-418-287-9444 September to April.
- 1 The Authentic Bistro 299, rue le Carrefour (located in the shopping center), 1-418-287-3005
- 2 Zonix Resto-Bar 1-418-287-5250 (located in the shopping center)
Grocery store
- Metro Coop Fermont 299, rue le Carrefour (in the shopping center), 1-418-287-3468 Sunday to Friday from 8 h To 21 h and Saturday from 7 h 30 To 19 h.
Have a drink / Go out
- 1 Quebec Alcohol Corporation (SAQ) (in the shopping center)
Housing
- 1 Gîte chez Alexis 3, Venelle 5, 1-709-987-0355, fax : 1-418-287-5041, e-mail : [email protected]
- 2 Fermont Hotel 299, rue le Carrefour (in the shopping center), 1-418-287-5451, fax : 1-418-287-3732, e-mail : [email protected]
Camping
- Fermont outdoor leisure association 300, rue des Lagopèdes, 1-418-287-3927 Open summer.
Communicate
- 1 Canada Post (in the shopping center)
Manage the day-to-day
 | Emergency telephone number: All emergency services:911 |
- 2 Desjardins Group of United Workers 357, rue le Carrefour – ATM machine.
- 3 Hematite Health Center 1, rue Aquilon, 1-418-287-3280
- 4 Evangelical Church of Fermont 235, rue le Carrefour, 1-418-287-9385
