ChaudièreAppalaches

Chaudière-Appalaches is one of the 17 administrative regions of Quebec, Canada. Located in the southern part of the province along the south shore of the Saint-Lawrence River, the region extends toward the Appalachian foothills and takes its name from the Chaudière River and the Appalachian Mountains that traverse the area.

The region is divided into several regional county municipalities and numerous municipalities. Its largest urban center is Lévis, situated opposite Quebec City across the Saint-Lawrence River. Other notable towns include Thetford Mines, Saint-Georges, Montmagny, and Beauceville. The Beauce subregion, known for its rural character and entrepreneurial culture, is a prominent part of Chaudière-Appalaches.

Economy and landscape are diverse, with forestry, agriculture, manufacturing, and services playing important roles. Agricultural activity is prominent in the Beauce and surrounding areas, including dairy farming and crop production. Tourism focuses on rural scenery, maple sugar production, outdoor recreation in the Appalachian foothills, and historic communities.

Demographically, the region is predominantly French-speaking and features a mix of small towns, agricultural land, and growing suburban zones around larger centers. Cultural life includes regional festivals, traditional Quebecois heritage, and a reputation for small-business activity, particularly in the Beauce area.

Historically, the name reflects key geographic features and the region’s development within Quebec’s system of administrative regions. Chaudière-Appalaches continues to be characterized by its combination of rural landscapes, industrial towns, and regional diversity.