Enjoy Chaudière-Appalaches

Did you know that Chaudière-Appalaches has the highest concentration of sugar maples in Quebec? This makes it a major attraction during the sugaring-off season, but it also means that the region takes on an enchanting appeal in the fall. Starting mid-September, the forest canopy takes on multiple shades of red, orange and yellow, giving the landscape a flamboyant glow. This region is also perfect for a road trip, with stops along the way for hikes in the Parc des Chutes-de-la-Chaudière (Chaudière River waterfalls park) or the Parc du Massif du Sud. You can also visit a heritage village, pick your own apples or sample local foods to enhance your trip!

From the end of September to the end of November, the great migratory movement of snow geese is a fantastic show around the coastal areas of Chaudière-Appalaches. From Montmagny to L’Islet and on Île-aux-Grues, the region boasts a wealth of birdwatching opportunities. The tidal flats form a nutrient-rich environment favoured by a high concentration of geese, who travel there to stock up before their long journey to the East Coast of the U.S. Fall is also a good time to see families of geese, since the geese make the journey with their young, who are just a few weeks old at that moment.