Southern Québec
Nestled between Québec City and Montréal, Centre du-Québec has been touched by many cultures in its long history. From the Abenaki Native Americans to the French, Irish, Scots and Loyalists, the region has been shaped by their influences. Travel the Celtic Way, and discover the first Scottish and Irish settlements, or explore the area via one of the specially designed themed itineraries, including the Antiques Route and the Cheese, Cranberries and other delights Route. For the nature lover, snowmobile trails, ATV trails and bike paths are readily accessible and each spring and fall the snow geese stop here during their migration, making this a haven for bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The nearby Chaudière-Appalaches region is well known for its distinctive architecture and unspoiled nature. Tiny towns dot the landscape, home to the stunning 115 ft high waterfalls at Parc des Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, as well as a number of parks and gardens.
The simple pleasures of country life await you in the Eastern Townships. Here, relaxation and natural charm blend as harmoniously as the rolling green hills and long, flowing rivers of the region. Vineyards and cider houses, art galleries, antique shops and Victorian inns abound in the charismatic villages that dot the countryside.
