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During the fall cranberry harvest, the little red berries are scooped up from the surface of flooded fields. A close cousin to the huckleberry, the cranberry—sometimes known as atoca—is renowned for its nutritional properties.

Centre-du-Québec

From meadows to woods, the charm of the countryside!

Located midway between Montréal and Québec City on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, the Centre-du-Québec offers up a wide range of activities and getaways in a tranquil setting. Take in the views of the river with quaint country villages silhouetted against the unencumbered horizon.

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In summer, the region is home to two Route Verte itineraries: the Parc linéaire des Bois-Francs and the Circuit des Traditions, both of which offer access to 25 bicycle touring circuits.

At Drummondville’s Village québécois d'antan, immerse yourself in the traditions of 1810 to 1910.

Rainy days in Victoriaville are the perfect time to visit the home of a great Canadian prime minister, the Maison-Wilfrid-Laurier, or soak up some culture with a visit to the Musée des Abénakis in Odanak, or the Musée des religions du monde, unique in North America.

In Nicolet, you’ll discover the birthplace of painter-engraver Rodolphe Duguay, one of the master engravers of the early 20th century.

Three tourist routes offer three different perspectives on the region: the Route to Gourmet Delights (Route des trouvailles gourmandes), the Navigators' Route (Route des Navigateurs), and the Antiques Roadways and Byways (Route des Antiquaires).

In spring and fall, hundreds of thousands of snow geese stop over in Baie-du-Febvre, on the shores of Lac Saint-Pierre, designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Learn more about the local birdlife by exploring the Centre du Québec Region Bird-Watching Tour (Circuit ornithologique du Centre-du-Québec).

In fall, take part in the spectacular cranberry harvest in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford and visit the Centre d'interprétation de la canneberge.

For a visit to the largest ecological garden in Québec, take a trip to the Parc Marie-Victorin, or visit the Centre de la biodiversité du Québec to learn more about the biodiversity of Lac Saint-Pierre.