Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Microdistillerie La Ponce : the region in the bottle
La Ponce is the family and eco-responsible project of Véronique Labbé, David Fournier and their four young children, “who are never far away”.
Written on July 8, 2022
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Douceurs des Appalaches : pure honey
Claude Dufour is a true lover of bees and what they offer our taste buds: honey. She had the "sting" of bees, as she says, and a few years ago gave up her career as a forest engineer to devote herself to her new passion.
Written on July 8, 2022
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Auberge La Marguerite : local menu pioneer
From the moment they purchased their ancestral home located not far from the river, Christian Dufour and Janic Thibodeau had one idea in mind: to serve their visitors with the best of the region.
Written on July 8, 2022
Curious Nature RIde in Beauce: between rich history and delicious nature
A perfect summer morning to embark on an adventure on the roads of Beauce and its legendary people, a few kilometers from home. Places filled with history and exceptional natural settings punctuate my almost improvised day.
Written on July 7, 2022
Active Nature Sugar Loaf Mountain or Talon Lake
In the fall, during the season of colors, when you come hiking in the Parc des Appalaches, the show begins as soon as you drive. The roads are adorned with such warm colors that we are already in the mood even before starting our hike.
Written on July 5, 2022
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Kiosque des Grands Jardins : freshness at the rendezvous
The history of the Kiosque des Grands Jardins began a long time ago. In the 1960s, Émile Pelletier and Eugénie Delage owned a dairy farm in Saint-Gilles and grew potatoes and other vegetables for their personal consumption.
Written on July 5, 2022
Active Nature Jeff on the road tells us about his gourmet hike with VéloPoP! In Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse
The Chaudière-Appalaches region is the ideal destination to get away from it all for a weekend. It is filled with breathtaking scenery and offers plenty of outdoor activities. Cycling enthusiasts will particularly love the Bellechasse region, an are…
Written on June 23, 2022
Embark on 190 years of maritime history!
Conveniently located in Lévis a few meters from the Québec-Lévis ferry and the Quai Paquet, between the cliff and the river, the A.C. Davie Shipyard National Historic Site awaits you to discover one of the largest shipyards in Quebec, as well as the…
Written on June 21, 2022
Curious Nature We tested the Chemistry Mission of the Science Bunker: here is our verdict!
Discover the interior of a famous "Bunker", where science is our best ally. Our group of testers enjoyed the famous Science Bunker Chemistry Mission. Here is our verdict!
Written on June 20, 2022
Foody Nature Oravito's Gourmet Picnic with Ange and his family under the apple trees
Mai c’est pas mal mon mois préféré! On dirait que tout reprend vie, le quotidien est plus léger et le meilleur de l’année est encore devant nous! Aussi, c’est la saison des pique-niques et ça faisait un moment que je souhaitais découvrir les délice…
Written on June 3, 2022
Foody Nature Grilled cheese, beer and sunset!
A mouth-watering post on your Facebook feed. Sometimes that's just what it takes to say Go! In addition, when the temperature is magnificent like this evening, the marina of Berthier-sur-Mer is a safe bet to take advantage of this rare crazy summer …
Written on May 20, 2022
Curious Nature Catherine, our extra, tells us about her weekend in Isle-aux-Grues with her husband
Isle-aux-Grues, a hidden gem of the Saint-Lawrence river. A change of scenery worth seeing! Thanks to Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches, my husband and I had the chance to enjoy the typically ''gruoise'' island life during an autumnal weekend.
Written on May 10, 2022
Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière, one of Marianne's favourite !
My trip to Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière reminded me of many memories of my childhood there. Indeed, this place of Chaudière-Appalaches is my favorite because it is a peaceful and beautiful place.
Updated on March 17, 2023
Active Nature Sea songs, terraces & camping: a dreamy weekend in L'Islet
When it comes to organizing our summer excursions, my boyfriend and I have to compromise a lot. We both want to see amazing landscapes, I want to eat amazing food, and my boyfriend wants to do out-of-the-ordinary activities. This year, we decided L'…
Written on May 5, 2022
Curious Nature Ange tells us about her mother/daughter Sunday morning at the Sento spa
Do you want an activity that is both energizing and relaxing with the children? The Sento spa offers family Sunday mornings! From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the place is open to children aged 8 and over, allowing families (or the duo, as was our ca…
Written on April 27, 2022
Active Nature - En vedette Blogger Jeff On The Road tells us about his spring getaway to Thetford Mines
Du haut de ses 146 ans, la ville de Thetford Mines est encore toute jeune. Malgré le fait qu’elle ne fasse pas partie des plus vieilles villes du Québec, Thetford Mines est très riche en histoire. En effet, cette municipalité de la MRC des Appalache…
Written on April 22, 2022
Curious Nature Photographic safari of little penguins
Did you know that you can see little penguins without ever goint to the Arctic? Fortunately, yes! You can watch them during a short period of time in May and June in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. You can try this experience only aboard a cru…
Updated on February 16, 2023
Foody Nature Ange and the sweet spring at the Bistreau d'érable
Since Sunday, spring has finally officially begun! A visit to the sugar shack is the ideal outing to celebrate the return of sunny days by enjoying the best of our region.
Written on March 21, 2022
Foody Nature - En vedette Un week-end hivernal et gourmand dans Les Etchemins
Sportive dans l’âme, je profite du plein air à la moindre occasion et j’adore jouer dans la neige ! J’étais vraiment emballée lorsque Tourisme Etchemins m’a offert l’occasion parfaite de profiter des derniers moments de la saison en m’invitant à ven…
Written on March 18, 2022
Active Nature - En vedette Cross-country skiing and well-being in the Massif du Sud Regional Park!
Je pense sincèrement que ce qui me rend le plus heureuse l’hiver, c’est de faire du ski de fond. Vous pouvez en parler avec mon copain. Il commence à avoir sérieusement hâte que la neige fonde. Pour vrai, chaque semaine, je ressens le besoin de mett…
Written on March 3, 2022