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Seasonal getaways
AutumnVivid and invigorating!
Autumn is heralded by an explosion of colours, scents and flavours! The trees, towering over our countless wide spaces, are decked out in hues of red, yellow and orange. The brilliant forests are in good company: apple orchards yielding rich, ruby fruit and skies alive with thousands of snow geese... Our fall season is nothing less than a feast for the eyes!
Autumn in Québec is...
A symphony of colours
In September, the Laurentian and Appalachian mountains show off their prettiest shades, with those regions that boast a heavy concentration of maples becoming especially spectacular. You'll observe the most striking colours from the end of September to mid-October. Every week during this period of transformation, Bonjour Québec.com tracks the progress of the changing colours throughout Québec's various regions. Consult this table and then plan your unforgettable outings!A dramatic entrance
Between the end of September and mid-October, hundreds of thousands of snow geese arrive on the sand banks of the St. Lawrence River. Flying in from the Great North, they make a brief stopover before taking off for their wintering grounds along the U.S. coasts. For observing flocks of snow geese, there are plenty of great spots to choose from. Head to Montmagny and Île aux Grues (in the Chaudière-Appalaches region), the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve (near Québec City) or even Baie-du-Febvre, along the shores of Lac Saint-Pierre.Highly colourful activities
There's something about being in the middle of a vibrant forest that makes many an outdoor activity all the more fun. Take a chair lift ride at a ski centre and enjoy an endless panorama of colour! Trek through national parks, explore trails on horseback or by bike and listen to the crackle of leaves underfoot. You might even get in a round of golf on a verdant green surrounded by fiery trees!Enjoying the fruits of Québec's harvest
Southern Québec is famed for its magnificent orchards, and the apple harvest is in full swing. In the Montérégie and the Eastern Townships, located between Montréal and the U.S. border, apple harvest activities abound, such as the ever-popular "pick-your-own bushel" right from the producer's trees. You can also sample beverages offered by cider houses and vineyards, including delectable ice ciders and ice wines that are made from apples or grapes that have frozen!Tracking nature's bounty
Québec's large wilderness areas are a veritable paradise for hunters, and our fall is particularly pleasant for practicing the sport. It's the perfect time for hunting moose, white-tailed deer and small game on Québec's numerous wildlife reserves and lands operated by outfitters. In the heart of the Gulf of St. Lawrence lies Île d'Anticosti, a large and primitive island that's home to some 120,000 white-tailed deer and that welcomes thousands of hunters. Nunavik, an immense and wild territory that's inaccessible by car, attracts hunting enthusiasts with its caribou herds—the largest in the world with nearly one million head. If you're seeking a unique experience, look no further!
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