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BRP Factory
A visit to the BRP Factory offers more information on the industrial activities surrounding the snowmobile and other recreational products. According to the production schedule, visitors may be able to witness the assembly of Ski-Doo®2 snowmobiles or Sea-Doo®2 personal watercraft.
Visitors must be at least 14 years old. Reservation is required: call 450 532-5300. Please note that there are no visits on statutory holidays and during BRP summer holiday (usually the last three weeks of July).
The Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre
The Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre faces the Museum at 1200 J.A. Bombardier Avenue in Valcourt. Architecture and nature come together in a exceptional space which offers creative folk a unique window to the world. A variety of disciplines and visual arts are represented here and throughout the year, unique cultural events linking history and creativity, are open to the general public. To encourage and promote creative expression, themed educational activities created by individual artists, are also staged at the centre. The Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre houses a library as well.
Entrance is free. For opening hours and more detailed information, visit our website: www.centreculturelbombardier.com.
The Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt
Since 1983, Valcourt has hosted the annual Grand Prix Ski-Doo, the largest snowmobile racing event in North America. Thousands of spectators come to enjoy three days of intense competition between the world's greatest racers. Snowmobile lovers will be thrilled to see the J. Armand Bombardier Museum open its doors for free throughout the event, with an exhibition featuring the newest Ski-Doo models.
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