L'Escale is located away from the downtown area but in a fairly accessible region of town. I stayed…read morehere for a couple of nights for a school conference. The front desk always seems to be understaffed, but they are friendly and bilingual. The building is conveniently structured to be like a motel, but the interior feels more like a hotel. The rooms are very clean and everything seems to be in fairly new condition. CONS: The WiFi is decent, but there are restrictions on downloading. No exercise room, but there is a free access to a gym in downtown. PROS: Several conference rooms if you need to run events. Walking distance to a Jean Couteau, sports store, several restaurants and car dealerships. POOLS: Forget it. There's none.

Very few people know about this hidden gem…read more Frank and Joelle run a lovely bed and breakfast, in a building that is actually from an old historic building, which is part of the historic town of Bourlemaque. It is located just steps away from the Cite de L'Or museum, which was, very several decades, one of the largest gold producing mines in Quebec. Fantastic service, beautiful interiors and lovely breakfast. The hallways are lined with old black-and-white photos, including aerial shots, of the surrounding area. It's amazing to see how this place was transformed in only a few decades. Very clean interior. Toiletries are included if you've forgotten your soap or shampoo. There are portable heaters and air conditioners if you require too. Bed are very comfortable; the neighbourhood itself is very quiet and peaceful being far away from downtown Val D'Or. I've stayed here three times now and my mom also enjoyed it. It is even cheaper than staying at the Quality Inn in town! PAYMENT: Prices start from approximately $80/night. Debit, credit or cash works. Remember to tip! MORE HISTORY: If you ask Joelle, she will show you more black-and-white photos in her private collection.

Well, this isn't a business, it's just a cool spot to check out to see something you don't see…read moreevery day. I put this on Yelp because you would never know it's there if you were just driving through this little town called Malartic. So if you're driving between Rouyn-Noranda and Val d'Or, you have to pass through Malartic. At first you might just be annoyed that you have to slow down to pass through the town, but don't just slow down, actually stop. Go check out this lookout over the biggest open pit mine you'll probably ever see. It's quite a sight, even if you're not really into mining. It's just crazy to see such a big man made home in the Earth! There are a few flights of stairs to get to the look out platform, so unfortunately my elderly papa couldn't come up :(