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“THE 19th
ANNUAL GRANDS PRIX DU TOURISME DE DUPLESSIS (DUPLESSIS TOURISM
AWARDS) RECOGNIZES 12 ENTERPRISES”
On March 6, 2005, under the theme “25 years to the rhythm
of the seasons”, the Duplessis Regional Tourism Association
announced the winners of the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois
de la région de Duplessis (Québec Tourism Awards
for the Duplessis region), held at Hôtel Les Mouettes
in Sept-Îles.
Close to 120 people joined the festivities to applaud the twelve
enterprises that were recognized, among 26 nominees, for their
continuous quest for excellence.
National Category
Accommodation Award – B&B (Gîte)
presented by CKCN
• Gîte du Nouvel Âge, Gallix: A small, seaside
inn, cradled by the waves.
| Finalists: |
› Gîte 4 saisons, Havre-St-Pierre
› Chez Marjo, Rivière-au-Tonnerre
› Gîte Les Tournesols, Sept-Îles
› Gîte/Centre de santé Les Amoureux
de la mer, Rivière-au-Tonnerre |
Food Service Industry Award – Tourism
Development
presented by the Duplessis Regional Tourism Association
• Pub St-Marc, Sept-Îles: The pub where everyone
goes. Thematic tables d’hôte, 14 draft beers, and
a selection of port wine, scotch and cognac.
Tourist Attraction Award
presented by Société d’attractions touristiques
du Québec
• La Tournée des Îles,
Havre-Saint-Pierre: Do you wish to observe the bottom of the
sea? Yes, it is possible with a cruise on the brand new boat
“Le Calculot”. Captains Cassivy will fascinate you
with their anecdotes and in-depth knowledge.
| Finalist: |
› Centre d’interprétation
de l’histoire de Port-Cartier, Port-Cartier |
Tourism Event Award
presented by Aluminerie Alouette
• Tournoi provincial de volley-ball Invitation
Orange-Alouette, Sept-Îles: Tournoi Orange is the largest
volleyball tournament in Québec. There are close to 190
teams who participate each year and come from all over Québec,
Labrador and the Maritimes.
| Finalists: |
› Harricana Port-Cartier, Port-Cartier
› Troupe de théâtre La Patente, Sept-Îles |
Tourism Entreprise Award – Public
Sector
presented by Groupe PBQ
• Camping Municipal de Havre-Saint-Pierre: Sleep in charming
surroundings, under the northern lights, while listening to
the waves crashing and the whales singing.
| Finalist: |
› Camping “Le Chemin Faisant”,
Natashquan |
Tourism Enterprise Award – Organizational
Sector
presented by Lorraine Richard, Member for Duplessis
• Tourisme du 50o parallèle, Port-Cartier: The
nature in Port-Cartier is a welcome change of scenery…
Splendid surroundings and happy vacations, in summer and in
winter!!!
| Finalist: |
› Fermont Tourism Association |
Regional Category
Access for Persons with Limited Mobility Award
presented by the Duplessis Regional Tourism Association
• Tourisme du 50o parallèle, Port-Cartier
| Finalist: |
› Vieux-Quai en Fête |
Fêtes du Québec Maritime Award
presented by the accounting firm Mallette and the Port of Sept-Îles
• Café du Port/Pub St-Marc
| Finalist: |
› Fêtes gourmandes, Port-Cartier |
Furthermore, the Duplessis Regional Tourism Association innovated
this year by creating a new award, won by: :
Tourism Employee of the Year Award
presented by the Sept-Îles Tourism Corporation
• Élise Michaud, Pub St-Marc, Sept-Îles
The members of the jury – Jacques Lachance of QIT Fer
& Titane, Danielle Beaupré of Caisse populaire de
Port-Cartier and Andrée Ruest of Communication Québec
– bestowed their Marcel-Gallienne
Award, presented by Rive-Nord Médias, on three
enterprises that showed innovation:
• Harricana-Port-Cartier, Port-Cartier
• le Gîte/Centre de santé les amoureux de
la mer, Rivière-au-Tonnerre
• Pub St-Marc , Sept-Îles.
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© Tourisme Côte-Nord 1999-2005
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