Chaudière-Appalaches
Truly worth living
Chaudière-Appalaches, you say? Hmm, which cities are there again? Where does it even start? These kinds of questions come up so often. And we’re always happy to answer: it’s the most beautiful region, with something for everyone. We’re talking about big-hearted people, peaceful landscapes, some of the best local products, open spaces — but most of all, real-life moments truly worth living.
- Area: 15 073 km2
- Main cities: Lévis (144 040 people), Saint-Georges (32 599 people), Thetford Mines (25 554 people), Sainte-Marie (13 663 people), Montmagny (11 319 people)
For more informations: Tourisme Chaudière-Appalaches
Cégeps in the région
Economy
- Agriculture, fisheries and food: livestock production, maple syrup, emerging productions (bison, wild boar, quail), energy crops, organic farming, food processing
- Forestry industry
- Manufacturing: technical textiles, composite materials, plastics
- Finance and insurance
For more informations: Services Québec
Key features
- 421 832 residents
- Islands
- Parks
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Cycling
"I arrived in Quebec in August 2017. I settled in quickly, thanks to the support of other international students and the Cégep. I found my bearings fast — both at the Cégep and in the city.
I chose Thetford for its location in southern Quebec, halfway between Quebec City, Montreal, and Sherbrooke. That said, public transit is not very developed. But one of the upsides of the location is that it's less cold here than in cities farther north! The cost of living is also lower than in other cities, which matters when you're a student. Thetford is not a big city, but it has all the services you need — perfect for adapting to a new country.
I was lucky to quickly build a circle of friends and connections, both locals and other internationals. I love the Cégep de Thetford because it’s human-scale. The staff and teachers are kind and approachable, which makes it easier to connect with people."