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
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 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
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…
Updated on May 8, 2023
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!
Updated on April 19, 2024
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 …
Updated on April 19, 2024
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
Curious Nature Autumn color hunters
The autumn color season at its peak is short and often unpredictable. There's a window of 3 consecutive sunny days. No choice but to deploy the Autumn Color Hunt Squad. See how beautiful the Chaudière-Appalaches region is in autumn!
Written on October 21, 2021
Foody Nature Un week-end foodies dans Bellechasse
On est rarement prophète de sa région. Alors quand la gang de Tourisme Bellechasse m’a lancé l’invitation à vivre un week-end foodies chez eux, j’ai sauté sur l’occasion pour enrayer ce dicton! Nouvellement beauceronne, j’ai soif de découvrir les ma…
Written on October 18, 2021
Curious Nature We did the harvest for the first time!
Yes, it is possible to harvest in Chaudière-Appalaches. And it's pretty fun. My girlfriend and I went to live the harvest experience at Vignoble du Faubourg in St-Jean-Port-Joli. Story of our day.
Written on September 27, 2021
Curious Nature Montrealers in Beauce: a stay full of discoveries and surprises
Used to taking trips around Montreal, we had never set foot in Beauce, Chaudière-Appalaches. After packing our bags, we hit the road to explore this region with the family for a weekend. Needless to say, we were won over!
Written on September 23, 2021
Foody Nature Discovering the Lotbinière Alcohol Route
What could be better than leaving with friends to discover the Lotbinière alcohol route. 7 producers work together to showcase the flavors of the road, by being winners of several prestigious awards! The welcome, the charm, the know-how and the qual…
Written on September 20, 2021
Foody Nature The best moments of the 8 gourmet aperitifs of Folks & Forks in Chaudière-Appalaches - Season 1
For 8 weeks, Frédérike, better known under the name of Folks & Forks, traveled several kilometers to discover her region in order to make it known to you through her gourmet getaways. Here, in summary, its summer at the same time sweet, greedy and e…
Written on September 15, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Marina resto-bar: generous seafood dishes to enjoy by the water
Thanks to its incredible location, La Marina resto-bar is the perfect place to lounge all afternoon or admire a majestic sunset in the evening. But beyond a breathtaking view of the river, this friendly address in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli offers above a…
Written on August 13, 2021
Curious Nature Retour dans le temps au Moulin La Lorraine
Ce n'est pas tous les jours que j'ai la chance de visiter un moulin à farine toujours en fonction. Ce bâtiment restauré est une mine d'or d'histoires, d'artéfacts et d'œuvres d'art. Une richesse de notre région à découvrir dans les Etchemins.
Written on August 6, 2021