Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec

Dolbeau-Mistassini is a town in northeastern Quebec, Canada at the confluence of the Mistassibi River, Riviere aux Rats and the Mistassini River, on Lac Saint-Jean. Dolbeau-Mistassini is in the Maria-Chapdelaine Regional County Municipality and is the commercial hub of Lac-St-Jean with big stores and shopping centers.

The following are the attractions and commercial points in Dolbeau-Mistassini:

• Do-Mi-Ski: local ski resort - http://domiski.com/
• Festival du bleuet - http://www.festivaldubleuet.qc.ca
• Festival 10 jours Western - http://www.festival10jourswestern.com/
• Downtown Beaches and Beaches on the Lac-St-Jean shores
• Dolbeau-St-Félicien Airport
• Paper mill factory and wood factories (main economy in town)
• Entrance of the Great Quebec north for hunting and fishing
• Rafting spots on the Mistassibi River - http://www.aventure-expedition.com/indexLac.html
• Population: 15 010
• Dwellings: 6,045
• Area (km².): 295.67
• Density (persons per km².): 50.3

Blueberry Festival

A symbol of the Lac Saint-Jean region, the blueberry is celebrated during this festival every year between August 3 and 7. Festivities include exhibitions, animation, performances, giant games, blueberry contests, a parade by night, and the baking of a giant blueberry pie. It is celebrated in July, the month which blueberries are picked up in blueberry fields.

Industry

The main source of employment in Dolbeau is a paper mill factory. It is owned by the Bowater Company.

External links

• Official Site
• Festival du bleuet de Dolbeau-Mistassini (Annual blueberry festival)