From late September to mid-October, Côte-de-
Beaupré drapes itself in its finest shades of red
Walking trails, scenic views, and bountiful harvests will dazzle
your senses. What better time to discover some of the most
beautiful landscapes the coast has to offer— a never-ending
source of inspiration for artists from near and far.
The Côte-de-Beaupré region reveals its charms
as the seasons unfold. And even when the
weather doesn’t tempt you to go play
outside, there are still plenty of other
activities to help you make the
most of your leisure time and
learn something new.
Geese
Snow geese stop over in Côte-de-Beaupré as they
migrate every spring and fall. Come see a show that is
unique in all of Québec as close to one million geese
pay us a visit every October and from mid-April to
mid-May. Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area—
one of Québec’s best birdwatching locations—is the
perfect spot to admire them and 305 other species at your leisure, all in a
protected natural environment.
Hiking Trails and Gondola Rides
Whatever the time of year, a gondola ride to the top of
Mont-Sainte-Anne reveals a breathtaking landscape
and the Montmagny archipelago below. Take in the
stunning 360° views from the observation tower at the
summit, from Québec City all the way to Charlevoix.
Harvest
Fall is the season of harvest and vegetables galore. It’s
the time to can food and come meet its producers.
Discover all the riches of the fertile soil in a region long
considered Québec City’s breadbasket and marvel at
the landscapes decked out in all their finery.
Extravagant Events
An endless string of festivals will keep you entertained
all year long. Golden leaves, migrating birds, plentiful
harvests—there are so many reasons to celebrate! And
in the midst of an Indian summer, no sooner have the
maples turned their most beautiful shades of red and
orange than it’s time for the Great Color Adventure at
Mont-Sainte-Anne, Festival de l’oie des neiges in Saint-Joachim, Fête des
Vignobles, Rallye de la Route de la Nouvelle-France, and La Grande Fête.
Take a look at our Events Calendar on page 36 and start planning your
vacation today!