
The snow goose capital, Montmagny welcomes thousands of these birds in spring and fall. Besides, its Festival de l’Oie Blanche knows a real success with the local residents and visitors. Bird watching, cycling and golfing enthusiasts will be pleased in Montmagny, which will also charm everyone with its shops, campgrounds, museums, parks and guided visits. Stop at the Centre des migrations, the only museum dedicated to snow goose. Everything is there to please the entire family: the interactive exhibition on the flying techniques, reproduction, feeding as well as the migratory bird refuges.
Then visit the lieu historique national de la Maison sir Étienne-Paschal-Taché, in which you can visit an exhibition that recalls the 5 main stages of Mr. Taché’s life. An interpretation centre also presents visual arts and heritage exhibitions. If you are interested in religious art, you must stop at the Musée d’art religieux Jacques-Simard, located in the basement of the Saint-Thomas Church. There, you will find a collection of liturgical objects and exhibitions about religious celebrations. Finally, you need to stop at the Musée de l’Accordéon. This museum will make you discover this famous instrument as well as its history. Exhibitions on the most famous accordionists are also presented in the Manoir Couillard-Dupuis.
Museums
Festivals & Events
National Historic Sites
Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada
Lieu historique national de la Maison Sir Étienne-Paschal-Taché
Wildlife Observation
Towns and villages
Chaudière-Appalaches Travel guide allows you to find all the travel information concerning the region. All the information about tourism in Chaudière-Appalaches is presented in this guide like the activities, events and lodging establishments. Discover the sports and outdoor activities, agrotourism, cultural activities, parks and historic circuits.
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