-The town of Fermont (in Quebec, Canada), built in the 1970s by the mining company Québec Cartier, is unique in North America. Established north of the 53rd parallel, it is located near the border of Quebec and Newfoundland. This 1976 ...See more-The town of Fermont (in Quebec, Canada), built in the 1970s by the mining company Québec Cartier, is unique in North America. Established north of the 53rd parallel, it is located near the border of Quebec and Newfoundland. This 1976 report presents the development of this unique place. We focus on its famous "wall" and the way of life of its inhabitants. The reasons for building a town like Fermont. Its municipal council. The social life in Fermont. The lack of a road and the government's position. Testimonies of residents.
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