Even if the name of the administrative and tourist region of Chaudière-Appalaches is unfamiliar to you, you are still familiar with most of the large municipalities that make it up. Chaudière-Appalaches covers a wide area in Quebec. This means that the choices of activities to do are numerous and that is why we suggest you take a look at our list of things to do in Chaudière-Appalaches.

The region's borders start from Thetford Mines and go all the way to L'Islet, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, passing through Beauce and Lévis, among others.

The region's wide open spaces are a delight for outdoor enthusiasts, who can take various bike paths, snowmobile trails or the most beautiful mountain hikes.

Culture fans are not left out, as they can have fun to the sound of music during a few festivals, some of which host international artists, they can taste the best beers from local microbreweries or visit museums.

And each of the localities in the Chaudière-Appalaches region has its restaurant par excellence to welcome the whole family, its gourmet restaurant to help you discover the best local flavors and its restaurant-bar to allow you to have fun for a long time.

Festivent de Lévis

From the beginning of August, when vacationers are numerous on the roads of Quebec, the Festivent offers you five days of entertainment for all tastes with music shows, family activities, rides and hot air balloons.

Every year, the organizers do not hesitate to bring in international-calibre artists to make you sing and dance. Of course, Quebec artists are also important in the event's programming.

The little ones will love walking from one ride to another and watching the hot air balloons take off.

Thetford Mines Promotuel Festival de la relève

A few weeks later, in mid-August, the Promotuel Festival for the Next Generation takes over Thetford Mines. For the occasion, the best Quebec artists tread the boards of the various stages set up.

Well-known names in the population rub shoulders with young singer-songwriters. You can also have fun in the family zone, the gourmet zone and the arts zone.

All activities take place in the heart of downtown Thetford Mines, on Notre-Dame Street West.

Festibière de Lévis

It is at the end of June that hop lovers can take it easy at Quai Paquet with the Festibière de Lévis, which has been quenching your thirst for over ten years.

On site, dozens of kiosks occupied by local microbreweries and local producers will help you discover their product. At the same time, you will be entertained by musical performances by artists from all over Quebec.

The Festibière event is also held in Quebec City and Sherbrooke every summer.

Jos Violon International Storytelling Festival

In the latter part of October, the province's best storytellers meet in Lévis for the Jos Violon International Storytelling Festival.

But who is Jos Violon? He is an old storyteller from the early 1900s, who enjoyed telling stories in a delightful way of speaking: word distortions, use of old expressions, verbal inventions, etc.

Now gathered for more than ten days thanks to this festival, today's storytellers want to introduce the tradition of storytelling to the general public.

Summer Show in Montmagny

About fifty kilometers east of Lévis, Montmagny offers a summer “show” while a multitude of activities are presented free of charge at Place Montel.

From the beginning of July, musical shows are scheduled in the early evening. And there is something for everyone until August.

In the afternoon, the program is more geared towards pleasing the little ones.

Moreover, an entire day is dedicated to lovers of microbrewery beers and street food in addition to a day for vintage and collector car enthusiasts.

The art of sculpture in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli

Any Quebecer who has taken the road to the east of the province along the St. Lawrence River via Route 132 has passed through the village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. In doing so, you have noticed the sculptures installed all along the road.

The village has a beautiful artistic tradition based on wood carving. It is a must-see!

And, every two years, the Saint-Jean-Port-Joli Biennale welcomes artists, connoisseurs and art lovers with the aim of generating abundant creative, intercultural and human encounters.

Musée maritime du Québec in L’Islet

The history of boats and crossings from one end of the ocean to the other fascinates many people. They will be happy to visit the Musée maritime du Québec, located in L’Islet.

Quebec’s maritime heritage is important and the Museum holds one of the largest collections in Quebec and Canada with over 15,000 antique objects. Depending on the current exhibitions, it is therefore possible to consult some of them.

It is also possible to discover the maritime history of the region through a podcast that dissects each story, each character, each building and each local accent while following the Route des Navigateurs in your vehicle.

For outdoor enthusiasts

As mentioned below, wide open spaces are omnipresent in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.

In all seasons, it is possible to go hiking and observe breathtaking landscapes.

In winter, ski enthusiasts meet in the mountains to make the most beautiful descents of the season.

It is also possible to go snowmobiling, a very popular leisure activity on well-traveled marked trails. Fatbike enthusiasts will also be able to enjoy it.

Among others, you can indulge in these activities at Parc des Chutes de la Chaudière, Parc du Massif du Sud, Parc des Appalaches or Mont Orignal.

Also, there are several vineyards and orchards in the region that are just waiting for your visit to show you their know-how.