An extraordinary discovery: a crystal mineIn 1989 Gaudry and Pauline Normand founded Mine Crystal and began exploratory mining in Bonsecours, Quebec. The Normands discovered a rich mineral deposit of giant veins containing magnificent quartz crystals. Research indicated that this was the only mining region in Canada able to produce commercial quantities of first-quality quartz crystals.
The J. Armand Bombardier Museum is proud to present the highlights of the life and work of Joseph-Armand Bombardier. Discover this fascinating man both brilliant inventor and entrepreneur visionary and pragmatic, who made ??history by helping to change forever the snow transportation.