Experience Quebec's Most Beatiful Village in Chaudiere-Appalaches region
Chaudière-Appalaches is a region bordered by the St. Lawrence River and is situated near the American border. With its 200 km of riverside roads, this region counts some of the oldest and richest history and legacy in the country. It also includes many lovely villages, many of which are considered to be the most beautiful in the province of Québec. The Chaudière-Appalaches region is named after the Chaudière River that meanders throughout the Beauce region before flowing into the St. Lawrence in Lévis. To the South of the region, bordering the state of Maine, are the rolling mountain tops of the Appalachians in the Thetford, Etchemins, Bellechasse, Lotbinière and Côte-du-Sud regions.
Park Canada - Grosse-Ile - Chaudiere-Appalaches Region
From 1832 to 1937, Grosse-Île served as a quarantine station for the Port of Québec, the main gateway for immigrants into Canada. This island witnessed momentous events, such as the typhus epidemic, which claimed the lives of thousands of Irish immigrants in 1847. Meet many period figures who will tell you all about the daily lives of the employees and immigrants residing at the quarantine station. Experience what the immigrants felt when they entered the disinfection building and learn about medicine and immigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Walk or hop on the tourist trolley to the central part of the island to visit the village where the quarantine station employees lived. Continue your tour toward the hospital sector on the island's most eastern point to visit the Lazaretto, which bore witness to the tragic events of 1847.
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Snowmobile in Québec in Chaudiere-Appalaches Region
Located in the province of Quebec across the Canadian border north of the states of Maine and New Hampshire, the Chaudiere-Appalaches tourism region is easily accessible by car or by snowmobile. The main cities are Lac-Etchemin, Levis, Montmagny, Saint-Georges and Thetford Mines.
Since the beginning, the American snowmobilers have adopted our region and keep joining our Snowmobile Clubs every year. During the 2009-2010 season, 862 American snowmobilers out of 3 678 have joined the Snowmobile Clubs in our region and many more snowmobilers who had bought trail permits in different Clubs in the province of Quebec have visited the Chaudiere-Appalaches region during the winter.
The region has 1700 miles of trails marked and groomed by 24 snowmobile clubs totalizing 8 700 members in 2009-2010. The region offers you the possibilities to loopback or make daisy trail without having to ride on the same trails. The geographical diversity of the region is absolutely unrivalled. The sugar shacks, the plain of the St-Lawrence river, the valley of the Chaudiere and the Etchemin rivers, and the Appalaches mountains that allow you to ride on unique trails and offer you an unobstructed view of the towns and territories on top of their white peaks.
The quantity of snow is abundant and the length of the season is usually from late December until mid-March. A huge quantity of bridges can be found on the territory and make the crossing of the rivers easier during the whole season.
On the trails, the Chaudiere-Appalaches region offers plenty of services including: great quality of accommodations with snowmobile packages, huge choices of restaurants, many gas stations, rentals and dealers for every snowmobile brand.
Come and experience one of the most beautiful regions for snowmobiling in North America.
This is the Chaudiere-Appalaches region.
Sights Around Quebec City
Photos and video taken during our summer vacation to Quebec City.
Parks Canada - Cruise and Visit of Grosse-Ile - Is Culture
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Discover is culture! From 1832 to 1937, Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site served as a quarantine station for the Port of Québec, the main getaway for immigrants into Canada. This island witnessed momentous events, such as the typhus epidemic, which claimed the lives of thousands of Irish immigrants in 1847. Meet many period figures who will tell you about the daily lives of the employees and immigrants residing in the quarantine station. Experience what the immigrants felt when they entered the disinfection building and learn about medicine and immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries. Walk or hop on the tourist trolley to the central part of the island to visit the village where the quarantine station employees lived. Continue your tour toward the hospital sector on the island's most eastern point to visit the Lazaretto, which bore witness to the tragic events of 1847.
Like Ellis Islandexternal link,Grosse Île was the main gateway in Canada for Irish immigrants.
Parc Canada - Croisière et Visite de la Grosse-Île - Région Chaudière-Appalaches
De 1832 à 1937, Grosse-Île sert de station de quarantaine pour le port de Québec, principale porte d'entrée au Canada pour les immigrants. Ce lieu a été témoin d'événements marquants, dont l'épidémie de typhus, qui a emporté des milliers d'immigrants irlandais en 1847. Venez rencontrer de nombreux personnages d'époque qui vous relateront le quotidien des employés et des immigrants résidant à la station de quarantaine. Vivez l'expérience des immigrants en entrant dans le bâtiment de désinfection et apprenez sur la médecine et l'immigration aux 19e et au début du 20e siècle. Marchez ou prenez le train-balade vers le secteur du centre pour visiter le village où résidaient les employés de la station de la quarantaine. Poursuivez votre visite jusqu'à l'extrémité est du site, dans le secteur des hôpitaux, afin de visiter le lazaret, témoins des événements tragiques de 1847.
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Quebec, Canada
Looking for the best things to do in Quebec ? Click play on our travel guide to get an insider’s peek at this Canadian destination.
You don’t need to go all the way to France to say “Bonjour” and nibble on croissants. Quebec maintains strong ties to its French roots, which date back to 1608. In fact, the town’s official language is French and it’s even home to a replica of Norte Dame.
While you’re in town, mosey around the cafes and shops in North America’s oldest retail district,. Embark on Quebec tours around the colonial buildings.
When you’re looking to indulge in a little European flair, without leaving North America, explore Quebec. To further fuel your adventures, check out our travel guide video and pick up more tips and recommendations.
Lévis est une ville québécoise, au Canada, détenant également les obligations légales d'une municipalité régionale de comté dans la région de Chaudière-Appalaches dont elle est la ville la plus populeuse. La ville est située sur la rive sud du fleuve Saint-Laurent en face de Québec, entre Beaumont et Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly. Sa population était de 140 931 habitants en 20121, sa superficie de 444 km² est 10 % urbanisée, 48 % cultivée, 36 % sous couvert forestier alors que les milieux humides comptent pour 6 % du territoire2. Lévis fait partie de la communauté métropolitaine de Québec
Lévis est aussi le nom d'un des dix secteurs de la ville de Lévis dans l'arrondissement Desjardins qui comprend le Vieux-Lévis.
Lévis présente le plus grand centre industriel de la région de la Chaudière-Appalaches, dans le secteur Saint-Romuald. La raffinerie Valero, la deuxième plus importante dans l'Est du Canada, (après la rafinerie Irving a Saint John au NB) se situe aussi dans ce secteur. À l'est de la ville, dans le secteur Lauzon, on retrouve le chantier maritime Chantier Davie Canada inc. et également l'usine Frito-Lay Canada, faisant partie de la multinationale PepsiCo (issue d'un partenariat entre Pepsi-Cola et Frito-Lay). Le Mouvement Desjardins, fondé à Lévis en 1900 par Alphonse Desjardins, y représente également l'un des plus gros employeurs de la grande région de Québec. De plus, Lévis a été nommée ville de l'année 2005 pour son développement économique.
In English
Lévis is a city in eastern Quebec, Canada. It is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, opposite Quebec City. A ferry links Old Quebec with Old Lévis, and two bridges, the Quebec Bridge and the Pierre Laporte Bridge, connect western Lévis with Quebec City. The Société de transport de Lévis is responsible for public transportation by bus.
The population in July 2015 was 144,147.[4] Its current incarnation was founded on January 1, 2002, as the result of a merger among ten cities, including the older city of Lévis founded in 1861.
Lévis is also the name of a territory equivalent to a regional county municipality (TE) and census division (CD) of Quebec, coextensive with the city of Lévis. Its geographical code is 25 as a census division, and 251 as an RCM-equivalent territory.
The Route des Navigateurs | QuébecOriginal and Go-Van
Follow the photograph Zach Rose and Julien from Go-Van in their crossing of the Route des Navigateurs. Find out how Zach use his camera and his van to meet the locals and discover the places around him. Along the St-Lawrence river, to the mountains and to fields, the Route des Navigateurs is full of breathtaking scenery.
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00:03 Parc écologique de l'Anse du Port, Centre-du-Québec
01:55 Domaine clos de l'Isle, Centre-du-Québec
02:02 Marina of Lévis, Chaudière-Appalaches
02:26 Isle-Aux-Grues, Chaudière-Appalaches
02:35 Maison du Grand-Héron, Chaudière-Appalaches
03:07 Auberge-des-Dunes (Bateau Ivre), Chaudière-Appalaches
03:10 Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Chaudière-Appalaches
03:28 Sculptures by artist Michel Saunier, Chaudière-Appalaches
03:42 Bisons Chouinard, Bas-Saint-Laurent
03:50 Camping de la Demi-Lieue, Bas-Saint-Laurent
04:00 SEBKA, Bas-Saint-Laurent
04:17 Parc National du BIC, Bas-Saint-Laurent
04:24 Kayak - Aventures Archipel, Bas-Saint-Laurent
04:46 Site historique maritime Pointe-Aux-Pères, Bas-Saint-Laurent
05:04 Kamouraska, Bas-Saint-Laurent
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Plain View - Men I Trust
The Wind - Peter Henry Phillips
La région de Charlevoix (Québec, Canada)
Vidéo promotionnel de la belle région de Charlevoix au Québec (Canada).
Québec, Charlevoix, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean: Your Snowmobile Destination
In the regions of Québec, Charlevoix and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, you’ll experience the snowmobile adventure of a lifetime!
Together, the Charlevoix, Québec, and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean regions form one of North America’s premier snowmobiling destinations. Picture 5,200 km (3,230 mi.) of marked trails, with up to 7 m (21 ft.) of snow cover per year. Imagine over 12,000 rooms, including luxury accommodations, at some of the best-known hotels in Canada and the United States. Breathtaking winterscapes and panoramas.
The defining presence of the St. Lawrence River, the Saguenay Fjord, Lac Saint-Jean, Québec's Monts-Valin National Park, and the Casino de Charlevoix. Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Treasure, and Charlevoix, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. And the countless natural features and attractions that make these regions outstanding winter destinations for travelers from all over the world!
This winter, plan the best snowmobile trip!
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