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Our Suggested Packages

Discovery package - 1 night - Hôtel Le Victorin

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Our recommended links

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The main migratory staging area for snow geese in the spring.
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The region is famous for the quantity and the quality of bird sightings
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Great crested flycatcher - Club d'ornithologie du Centre-du-Quebec
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Yellow-rumped warbler - species observed by the Club d'ornithologie du Centre-du-Quebec.

Discover the Centre-du-Quebec's Bird-Watching Tour

The Centre-du-Quebec is a region known for its many, easily accessible bird-watching sites. The region boasts more than 291 species. Bird-watching enthusiasts from all over gather in the Centre-du-Quebec to observe an impressive number of bird habitats in a short period of time.

Current bird-watching options in the Centre-du-Québec region include:

Snow geese have already been seen in the sky at Baie-du-Febvre! About 5000 of these migratory birds were counted on March 12. This marks one of the earliest arrivals of the birds in this region. They normally begin to arrive at staging areas around March 25.
Great sightings of ducks have been reported in Drummondville's Parc Woodyatt on the banks of the Rivière Saint-François (St. Francis River) since March 9.
Snowy owls were observed along Route Janelle in Baie-du-Febvre in November, December, and January.

What our region is famous for

The largest waterfowl staging area in eastern Canada is located here.
Outstanding locations for observing waterfowl, in terms of quality and quantity.
Proximity and accessibility of observation sites with various infrastructure.
Presence of all types of habitat, from the St. Lawrence plains to the Appalachian foothills.
Potential for experienced and amateur bird-watchers alike to enjoy new sightings.