Centre-du-Québec
Well placed to charm you
Centre-du-Québec holds many surprises for those who travel its roads. Bordered by the majestic St. Lawrence River and the Appalachian foothills, this region invites you to discover both its main cities and its charming small villages. The area's diverse landscapes make it a standout destination, especially for cycling and motorcycling. Several themed routes are available: the Route des trouvailles gourmandes, featuring an incredible variety of local producers, and the Route des Navigateurs, with its attractions and riverside stops. And these are just a few examples of what the region has to offer. In Centre-du-Québec, the people are welcoming and the tourism offer is diverse!
- Area: 6 920 km2
- Main cities: Drummondville (74 940 people), Victoriaville (45 166 people), Bécancour (12 849 people), Nicolet (8 018 people), Plessiville (6 644 people)
For more informations: Tourisme Centre-du-Québec
Cégeps in the region
Economy
- Agriculture, fisheries and food: cranberry production and processing, seed production, livestock, grains, maple products, organic products, berries, processed goods
- Manufacturing sector: machinery, metal products, paper, wood products, transportation equipmen
- Industries specializing in advanced technologies and heavy industry (aluminum smelters, etc.
- Entrepreneurshi
For more informations: Services Québec
Key features
- 240 872 residents
- Sugar Shack
- Forest
- Kayaking
- Parks
- Hiking
"I came to the Cégep de Victoriaville for the facilities and resources offered here. There’s a great vibe in class thanks to the teachers and students. It’s a very welcoming place. We really feel like working in such a great environment. It’s really cool."