Côte-du-Sud
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Countryside and towns · Quebec · 40k people
Côte-du-Sud
Where the river meets the fields
Deep river blueField greenSnow goose white
Bienvenue à la Côte-du-Sud! Come enjoy the river, the geese, and the warm hospitality of our towns. Whether you're here for the sugar shack season or the summer festivals, you'll find a community proud of its roots.
Clubs for Côte-du-Sud
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The room
One room for everyone around Côte-du-Sud. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Côte-du-Sud. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Église de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli Historic church known for its intricate wood carvings.
- Musée de la mémoire vivante Museum preserving local traditions and oral history.
- Cathédrale de Saint-Thomas de Montmagny Cathedral in Montmagny, a landmark of the town.
- Moulin de L'Islet Historic windmill in L'Islet-sur-Mer.
- Île-aux-Coudres Island in the St. Lawrence, accessible by ferry, known for its rural charm.
- Centre d'interprétation de la migration des oiseaux Interpretive centre about snow geese migration.
- Outdoors Birdwatching for snow geese
- Outdoors Cycling on Route Verte
- With kids Visit the Musée de la mémoire vivante
- With kids Sugar shack visits in spring
- Evenings Local pubs and bars
- Evenings Live music at festivals
- Locals love Sugar shacks (cabanes à sucre)
- Locals love Wood carving workshops
Through the year
- Festival de la migration des oies blanches April-May and October Celebrates the spring and fall snow goose migration along the St. Lawrence.
- Festival de la sculpture sur bois July Wood carving festival in St-Jean-Port-Joli, showcasing local artisans.
- Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) June 24 Quebec's national holiday with bonfires, music, and community gatherings.
- Agricultural fair in Montmagny September Local farm exhibition with livestock, produce, and family activities.
Cold winters with snow, mild summers. Best time to be out is late spring and early fall. Best: Late spring and early fall are ideal for birdwatching and mild temperatures; winter offers snowmobiling.
Getaways
- Québec City Historic capital, Old Quebec, and urban amenities.
- Kamouraska Scenic riverfront villages and local food scene.
- Charlevoix Mountains, whale watching, and artisanal culture.
- Bellechasse Rural countryside and the Etchemin River valley.
Local flavour
Rooting for Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Quebec Remparts (QMJHL), Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine A Quebec classic, widely enjoyed here
- Tourtière A traditional meat pie, especially during the holidays
- Maple syrup and sugar pie From the region's sugar shacks
- Local cheeses From area dairies
Where people go
- Sugar shacks (cabanes à sucre) Springtime gathering spots for maple syrup and tire d'érable
- Catholic churches and historic missions The region's villages are built around their churches, with many dating back centuries
- St. Lawrence River shoreline and lighthouses The river is central to life and identity
- Wood carving and artisan workshops St-Jean-Port-Joli is known for its sculptors and craftspeople
- Farms and agricultural land Dairy, maple, and mixed farming shape the countryside
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Nearby
Every areaCôte-de-BeaupréQuebecWhere the river meets the mountain and faith finds a home.BellechasseQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence breeze meets maple-sweet fields.Québec CityQuebecOld-world charm on the St. LawrenceKamouraskaQuebecLand of sunsets and ciderSainte-MarieQuebecThe friendly heart of the BeauceCharlevoixQuebecWhere the St. Lawrence kisses the mountains.Saint-GeorgesQuebecAu cœur de la BeauceThetford MinesQuebecAu cœur des Appalaches
Rural Montmagny and L'Islet, QC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.