Chaudière-Appalaches

Chaudière-Appalaches is an administrative region in southeastern Quebec that stretches along the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River. The territory includes several county divisions with agricultural landscapes, river valleys, and small urban centers.

The region grew from French colonial settlements of the 17th century that spread along the Chaudière River and surrounding areas. Fur trading and later agriculture became the foundation for development across these lands over the following centuries.

The communities here maintain strong ties to farming through local markets and food producers that shape daily life. You can see this connection everywhere, from the fields to the shops selling fresh regional products.

You can reach the region easily from Quebec City using the Pierre-Laporte and Quebec Bridges that cross to the south shore. Main roads connect the various communities well throughout the territory.

The region contains over 100 municipalities, each with its own local government and distinct character. This patchwork of communities creates a varied landscape where each place has developed its own identity.

Location: Quebec

Shares border with: Centre-du-Québec, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Estrie, Capitale-Nationale

Website: https://chaudiereappalaches.com/en

GPS coordinates: 46.48330,-70.61670

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:13