Participation of the first teams from outside Québec (Ontario and United States). Beginning of alternating host cities.

Participation of the 8 th edition’s five title holders, which makes it America’s Super Juniors Championship.

First European team: France’s participation marks the beginning of the Tour’s internationalisation.

The Tour takes to the streets with its first sidewalk sales, public entertainment and evening concerts under the big top.

Michael Zanoli (Netherlands), world junior champion, is the first holder of the world title to participate in the Tour.

The Tour changes its diamond-shape course for a star-shape one with a new stage arrangement following the towns’ geographic location, with departures and arrivals at the same central point.

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1969

The Tour de l’Abitibi is born.

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1973

Participation of the first teams from outside Québec (Ontario and [...]

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1975

Consolidation of festivities surrounding the cycling component.

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1976

Participation of the 8th edition’s five title holders, which makes it [...]

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1980

Participation of the USA national team.

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1981

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1983

The Tour takes to the streets with its first sidewalk [...]

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1986

Michael Zanoli (Netherlands), world junior champion, is the first holder [...]

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1988

First participation of an East Bloc country, Czechoslovakia.

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1989

The Tour changes its diamond-shape course for a star-shape one [...]

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