Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Charming countryside
Year-round relaxation, fun and festivities abound in this region dotted with heavenly attractions! The Centre-du-Québec region is located halfway between Québec City and Montréal, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River. For a vacation or a weekend outing, there is no shortage of things to see or do: agrotourism, events, culture, heritage, outdoor activities, antiques, golfing, snowmobiling, ATVing, conferences and even industrial tourism! What's more, there is an impressive choice of reputed inns with good food and accommodations! Get to know the area better via one of the theme routes, such as the Route des Jardins and the Route des antiquaires, which will see you exploring gardens and visiting antique dealers respectively.
Open your eyes and take a deep breath!
The Centre-du-Québec region has everything an outdoor lover's heart could desire! There are 3,000 km (1,860 mi.) of snowmobile trails and 1,225 km (760 mi.) of ATV trails—125 km (77 mi.) of which are open year round. There are 25 bike paths that meander through towns, forests and farming areas, such as the Parc Linéaire des Bois-Francs and the Circuit des Traditions. Twice a year, spring and fall, hundreds of thousands of snow geese stop over at Baie-du-Febvre, on the edge of Lac Saint-Pierre (a UNESCO biosphere reserve)—an event not to be missed. Centre-du-Québec is home to Plessisville, the maple capital of the world (where you can find the Musée de l'érable), as well as the cranberry capital of the province, Saint-Louis-de-Blandford. In the fall, come visit the immense cranberry fields at the Centre d'interprétation de la canneberge.A brief history of Centre-du-Québec
The Abenaki, the French, the Irish, the Scots and the Loyalists all left their mark on the Centre-du-Québec region, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage. To discover the places where the first Scottish and Irish colonies were established, take the Celtic Way. At the Village québécois d'antan, on the banks of the Rivière Saint-François, immerse yourself in the traditions of the years 1810-1910 and tour some 60 buildings typical of old Québec. You can also tour the home of an illustrious prime minister at the Laurier House National Historic Site, as well as the birthplace of painter-engraver Rodolphe Duguay (one of Canada's master engravers). Sports, relaxation and entertainment await you in the Centre-du-Québec region!
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