Notre-Dame-du-Nord, a "healthy town" :
The Notre-Dame-du-Nord municipality is the first community of Timiskaming to be part of the Québec network of Villes et Villages en Santé. Click here to learn more...

An important crossroads :
Notre-Dame-du-Nord is located at the crossroad of Rouyn-Noranda to the north (100 km), Ontario to the west (2 km) and the center of Témicamingue to the south (Ville-Marie, 35 km). This important aspect was certainly a factor that influenced the choice of the town for the establishment of two trucking enterprises and an important trailer building industry (Témisko).

Timiskaming First Nation :
This Indian reserve of around 520 inhabitants is located at the north limit of the town. For decades, the Timiskaming First Nation has been known for its pride and vitality. Notre-Dame-du-Nord and the Timiskaming First Nation Band Reserve are so close they are like twins, meeting, collaborating and doing business together everyday. The proximity of the two communities allows exceptional cultural exchange and mutual enrichment. Also, together they obviously constitute a bigger market for business.

The "Promenade Tête-du-Lac" sidewalk by the Lake and River:
An impressive construction (1200' long x 12' wide) running along the Des-Quinze river and Lake Timiskaming shore, the Promenade allows Citizens and visitors an exceptional contact with nature. Built in 1990, the sidewalk is a remarkable link between the center of the town and the natural environment.

The Truck Rodeo:
The biggest and greatest truck festival in Canada, where once a year, more than 600 trucks and 50 000 visitors gather for half a week of music, truck races and fun.Since the first edition all the way to the 19th in 1999, the Truck Rodeo has kept a steady and constant growth. For the 19th edition, the annual Super Draw distributed 380 000$ in prizes such as a Peterbilt Truck, 2 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a Volkswagen New-Beetle and a Ford F-250 pickup.
Truck Rodeo Web Site: http://www.elrodeo.com

A special climate:
Two factors contribute to the unique climate of Notre-Dame-du-Nord: the proximity of the Lake Timiskaming and the elevation above sea level allows a mild and moderate climate.