Discovery Guide - Abitibi-Témiscamingue

There is a rumour afloat in Gallichan that one Joseph Bérubé - Jos to his family and close friends - left a large collection of archaeological finds to the local citizenry. It is said that Joseph Bérubé, an auto body man by trade, was devoured by curiosity which led him to scour the shores of Lake Abitibi in search of the earliest traces of human occupation. As a result of the findings of this amateur archaeologist, over twenty archaeological sites have been identified and a large number of outstanding artefacts relating the history of this particular area have been preserved. Joseph Bérubé essentially paved the way for professional archaeologists who later completed his research. Hearsay also has it that these objects are on view at the old village presbytery, which has since been made into a museum...or is it a café? You can never be sure with rumours!

Photos:
1. Joseph Bérubé holding a chipped-stone biface. Coll. Café des rumeurs.
2. Platform pipe, 1 000 to 2 000 years old (actual length: 8.5 cm). Coll. Café des rumeurs.

Collection archéologique Joseph Bérubé
Reservation suggested for groups of 4 to 8 people
Duration: 45 minutes
Guided tour: offerded
Schedule: July and August

Café des rumeurs
From 25 april to 15 june :
Evenings of friday thru sunday and sunday's brunch
Du 20 june au 13 october :
Evenings of wednesday thru sunday and sunday's brunch
17 october thru 14 december :
Evenings of friday thru sunday and sunday's brunch