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 The story of the region reflects the long history of Côte-Nord. Visitors will find endless avenues to explore. In local museums and interpretive centers you'll hear about the fishing, forestry, and fur trade eras, the immemorial history of the Innu, old-time company towns and villages, the early days of industry, and the adventures of larger-than-life heroes. All over the region, these stories are recounted with pride and passion.
 Everywhere you go you'll encounter examples of Duplessis's historical, religious, archaeological, and culinary heritage as you discover what makes this a region like no other. Immerse yourself in the many facets of this extraordinary culture. You'll find theater, shows, and popular events alongside the work of the region's numerous artists and artisans.
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Art and handicrafts
Humble or highbrow, the jewelry, painting, sculpture, photography, and souvenirs featured in our boutiques and arts & crafts workshops come in a rainbow of colors and forms. You're sure to stumble on aboriginal art and traditional crafts to sweep you right off your feet!
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Museums and Interpretive Centers
Before hydroelectricity and the discovery of iron ore in its northern reaches, the Duplessis region already boasted a long history. Beginning with the Innu thousands of years ago, it continues through the big European whaling and cod fishing expeditions and the development of the fishing and forestry industries, which brought the first settlers in 19th century.
You can explore these stories in detail at museums and interpretive centers throughout the region. Here too are works by local artists, hard at work shaping the history of tomorrow!
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Performance Venues
Nature is a headline attraction everywhere you in Duplessis, but there are plenty of cultural offerings on show, too! The region presents an appetizing year-round cultural menu ranging from variety shows to theatre. From an intimate café delightfully situated on the Minganie shore to modern concert halls in the urban oasis of Port-Cartier/Sept-Îles, you'll find that Duplessis's performance venues really trip the (northern) light fantastic.
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Religious Heritage
On a Basse-Côte-Nord cruise or anywhere along the coast from Pointe-aux-Anglais to Natashquan, you'll pass through cities and towns with a charm all their own. Keep an eye out for churches and chapels-they often bear special witness to Côte-Nord history and Innu culture.
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Discovery Getaways 
