Eastern Townships
Enjoy a unique experience
A heavenly arrangement of mountains, hills and valleys, the Eastern Townships boasts a nearly 80% forest cover. Juxtaposed with this are picturesque villages whose heritage architecture is the legacy of Loyalist settlers. In this region, the art of living is taken to new heights, with vibrant communities and a vast range of activities, products and services centred on health and wellness complementing the natural and built heritage.
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Laval
No end of things to do
In 1965, the island of Laval merged its 14 municipalities into a single city. Self-defined as “Urban by nature”, Laval today offers the best of both town and country. Along with superb shopping at mega-malls like Carrefour Laval or Centre Laval, attractions that combine fun with education, and numerous dining destinations, the island is an important centre of agricultural production, with fully 30% of its surface area given over to the activities of some 150 farmers and growers.
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Îles-de-la-Madeleine
An archipelago surrounded by the sea
Right in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence is a string of islands with evocative names: Grande Entrée, Grosse Île, Pointe aux Loups, Havre aux Maisons, Cap aux Meules and Havre Aubert. All except Entry Island are linked by route 199. Natural beauty is at every turn: long beaches, the dunes and their beach grass, grey and red sandstone cliffs.
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Charlevoix
Over 200 years of hospitality
A hospitable region that has long captivated painters, poets, writers and musicians, Charlevoix paints things larger-than-life, from the majesty of its peaks to the immensity of the St. Lawrence. In the heart of the Canadian Shield, the region’s turbulent topography is due to the impact of an enormous meteorite. This UNESCO World Biosphere reserve features distinctive fauna and flora.
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Centre-du-Québec
Just the place to captivate you!
Ideally located just an hour away from Montréal, Québec City and Trois-Rivières on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, Centre-du-Québec sparkles with its mix of urban and village life. Its hilly terrain is criss-crossed with ATV and snowmobile trails as well as over 1,000 km (620 mi.) of bike paths. Here, nature’s bounty makes for tasty farm tourism experiences that include maple products, renowned local cheeses, cranberries and even local wines.
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