# Montmagny (Quebec)

Montmagny is a town on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec, Canada. The city is known for its annual Snow Goose Festival in October. Thousands of snow geese flock to the city each year. They have inspired the names of several hotels, restaurants, and streets in the city. Montmagny is also a great place to watch shorebirds. The city is home to one of the province's 28 migratory bird sanctuaries.

## Understand

Montmagny is the capital of the eponymous municipality.
Montmagny is a versatile and dynamic city in many areas: arts and culture, sports, water activities, migratory bird sanctuary, agrotourism.

## Get in
### By car

* From downtown Quebec City (83 km (52 mi), 1 hour), take successively the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain (route 136) (west) which runs along the Saint-Laurent River; the Pierre-Laporte bridge (A73 south); the A20 (east) to the Montmagny exit; route 283 (north) or the Montée de la rivière du Sud; cross the bridge spanning the rivière du Sud; rue Saint-Louis (west), to downtown Montmagny.

### By rail

* 46.97358-70.561871 VIA Rail, 4 Rue de la Station, toll-free: +1-888-842-7245. VIA Rail passenger train serving Montmagny. (updated Jan 2024)

### By plane

* 47.0009-70.515292 Montmagny Airport, 640 Bd Taché Est, ☏ +1 418-248-3545. Regional airport. (updated Jan 2024)

### By ferry

* 46.98894-70.557683 Quai de Montmagny, Ferry Ramp, avenue du Quai, ☏ +1 438-802-3995. Quay offering ferry service from Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues across the Beaujeu West channel. The ferry travels a distance of 7.72 km (one way) at high tide, entering through the confluence channel of the river and the Rivière du Sud which crosses the town of Montmagny. Except by air or by pleasure boat, the ferry is the essential main artery to reach the island at high tide. At low tide, the sandstone stretches up to 2.8 km facing the Montmagny wharf, and up to 84 m at the height of the island wharf. (updated Jan 2024)

## See

* 46.98226-70.55461 Montmagny Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Refuge d'oiseaux migrateurs de Montmagny), rue St-Louis. Nature reserve. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98633-70.553742 Boulanger Quay (Quai Boulanger), 6 Avenue du Sault. Municipal park stretching north into Le Bassin. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98661-70.55173 Montmagny Falls (Chutes de Montmagny). Magnificent falls controlled by a dike near the mouth of the Rivière-du-Sud, at the entrance to Le Bassin. (updated Jan 2024)

### Places of worship

* 46.97837-70.553094 Saint-Mathieu Church (1967) (Église de Saint-Mathieu (1967)), 260 Av. Louise, ☏ +1 418-248-2121. Catholic church. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.96885-70.589835 Saint-Odilon Cemetery (Cimetière Saint-Odilon), 7e Rue. Cemetery. (updated Jan 2024)

## Do

* 47-70.5661 Zec de l'Oie-Blanche-de-Montmagny, ☏ +1 418-248-4521. Zec dedicated to the observation of the white goose, to recreational tourism activities surrounding the migration of this bird and to safe hunting. (updated Sep 2024)
* 46.97561-70.552082 AthlétikFit Center - Functional Gym (Centre AthlétikFit - Gym Fonctionnel), 122 D Rue Boulet, ☏ +1 418-241-6489. Gym. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.99276-70.553563 Montmagny Marina (Marina de Montmagny), 45 Av. du Bass. Nord (on the east bank of Le Bassin, which is a widening of the Rivière du Sud). Marina offering a stopover for boaters. Nearby, the panoramic view of the river is splendid. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.96959-70.587274 Cogeco Trail (Sentier Cogeco), 12th street, ☏ +1 866-261-4447. Municipal Park offering an enchanting trail. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.96132-70.498295 Montmagny Golf Club Inc. (Club de golf Montmagny inc), 473 Chem. du Golf, ☏ +1 418-248-1872. Golf club with a course for all styles of golfers. Mountain golf course with exceptional views of the St. Lawrence River. Golf shop. (updated Jan 2024)

### Events

Montmagny's cultural calendar is posted on the city's website at: click here
* 46.98569-70.549921 World Accordion Crossroads (Carrefour mondial de l'accordéon): Labour Day weekend in early September, 301 Bd Taché Est, ☏ +1 418-248-7927. Festival. (date needs fixing)
* White Goose Festival (Festival de l'oie blanche): 2nd weekend of October. Festival. (date needs fixing)
* Gourmet Walk (Promenade gourmande): 3rd weekend of September (Saturday-Sunday). Downtown Montmagny Public Market. (date needs fixing)
* Seniors' Week (Semaine des Aînés): October. The activities of this dedicated week take place in various locations. (date needs fixing)
* Halloween: October 31 (or before). This organized party takes place in the Vieux-Montmagny district, at Place Montel, at the Montmagny Library, at the arena, at the Youth Center and in the city center. (date needs fixing)

## Buy

* 46.94513-70.550881 Serres Du Canton Inc., 95 Rte Trans Comté, ☏ +1 418-248-8872. Gardening centre. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.94286-70.545752 Forester Outfitter (Pourvoirie Du Forestier), 481 Rte Trans Comté #151, ☏ +1 418-248-2625. Hunting and fishing outfitter. It offers cottage accommodation (up to 14 people), ready-to-camp cottage, campground, sanitary block and teepee on site for day laborers. Amenities: solar energy, wood stove, propane equipment, BBQ, water heater, shower, campfire area, sanitary block (ready to camp). (updated Jan 2024)

## Eat

* 46.9863-70.548571 Poissonnerie Donald Lachance, 24 Du Av. du Bass. Nord, ☏ +1 418-248-3971. Fishmonger. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.97123-70.519562 Les Champs d'argousiers Montmagny, 352 Chem. des Sucreries, ☏ +1 418-248-2112. Farm offering self-picking at the end of the season. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.96005-70.609113 Les Jardins Malbi, 340 Chem. du Coteau, ☏ +1 418 248-3250. Vegetable and fruit farm. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98009-70.568034 Resto L'Olivier, 1 Rue St Jean Baptiste Est, ☏ +1 418-248-3435. Restaurant. Eat in. Take out orders. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98087-70.561885 La Maison Rousseau, Inn and Restaurant, 100 Rue St Jean Baptiste Est, ☏ +1 418-241-2888. Restaurant. Eat in. Take out. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98046-70.556986 Restaurant à la rive, 153 Rue St Louis, ☏ +1 418-248-3494. Family restaurant. Eat in. Take out. Delivery. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.97018-70.579497 Express St-Hubert, 205 Chem. des Poirier, ☏ +1 418-241-2104. Chicken restaurant. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.97899-70.576158 PFK, 110 Bd Taché Ouest, ☏ +1 418-248-3065. Fast food. Takeout. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.95286-70.660819 Ling - Asian Food, 822 QC-132, ☏ +1 418-248-0017. Asian restaurant. Takeout. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98009-70.5680310 Tim Hortons, 55 Bd Taché Ouest, ☏ +1 418-248-1319. Café. Eat in. Drive-thru. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98249-70.5642411 McDonald's, 85 Bd Taché Est, ☏ +1 418-248-5911. Fast food restaurant. Long-established classic fast food chain known for its burgers and fries. Eat in. Drive-thru. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.9808-70.5596712 Café Bistro Au Coin du Monde, 135 Rue St Jean Baptiste Est, ☏ +1 418-248-0001. Restaurant. Eat in. Take out. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98458-70.5495313 La Fée Des Glaces, 310 Bd Taché Est, ☏ +1 418-248-0040. Ice cream counter. (updated Jan 2024)

## Sleep
### Hotels

* 46.98211-70.568511 Hôtel Centre-Ville, 3 Bd Taché Est, ☏ +1 418-248-3623. Two-star hotel. (updated Jan 2023)
* 46.97515-70.576682 Hôtel L'Oiselière Montmagny, 105 Chem. des Poirier, ☏ +1 418-248-1640. Three-star hotel. (updated Jan 2023)
* 46.97033-70.577023 Days Inn by Wyndham Montmagny, 218 Chem. des Poirier, ☏ +1 418-241-5330. Two-star hotel. (updated Jan 2023)

### Inn

* 46.96158-70.496964 Auberge Le Petit Manoir, 481 Chem. du Golf, ☏ +1 418-248-0911. Inn with Victorian-inspired architecture. Fully renovated inn offering four rooms, with restaurant service (featuring local products) and bar. This inn is registered as a snowmobile relay. (updated Jan 2023)

### Camping

* 46.9900105 Camping Pointe-aux-Oies, 45 Av. du Bass. Nord, ☏ +1 418-248-9710. Campground. (updated Jan 2023)
* 46.92652-70.555276 Pourvoirie du Forestier, 481 Rte Trans Comté #151, G5V 3R9, ☏ +1 418-248-2625. Hunting outfitter. (updated Oct 2024)

## Cope

* 46.98102-70.593591 Montmagny Municipal Library, 138 Rue St Jean Baptiste Est, ☏ +1 418-248-4856. Library affiliated with the "Réseau Biblio de la Capitale-Nationale et de la Chaudière-Appalaches" (National Capital and Chaudière-Appalaches Library Network) allowing remote Internet access to a wide variety of digital documents. Its collection of volumes, constantly updated, is composed of: books, magazines and digital books. The library also offers a program of educational and social activities. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98391-70.565692 Aréna de Montmagny, 21 Av. Ste Brigitte Nord. { Arena. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98484-70.572613 Marcel-Desjardins Stadium, 33 avenue Valcourt. Baseball field. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98549-70.559854 Guylaine-Cloutier municipal swimming pool, 151 Bd Taché Est, ☏ +1 418-248-6022. Public swimming pool. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98503-70.559745 Salle Edwin-Bélanger, 141 Bd Taché Est, ☏ +1 418-241-5799. Performance hall. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.9899-70.55016 Community Pavilion Espace citoyen, 48 Av. du Bass. Nord, ☏ +1 418-248-3361. Reception room. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98875-70.550337 Place des Migrations, 53 Av. du Bass. Nord, ☏ +1 418-248-6022. Municipal park. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.97569-70.546738 Parc Saint-Nicolas, 135 Rue St Nicolas, ☏ +1 418-248-6022. Municipal park. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.98561-70.561449 Parc du Marais, 22 Av. Couillard Després. Municipal park. (updated Jan 2024)
* 46.9426-70.5832510 Parc du rocher de la Chapelle, Mnt de la Rivière du Sud. Municipal Park. (updated Jan 2024)

## Go next

* Archipel de l'Isle-aux-Grues: Archipelago of 21 islands in the St. Lawrence River. Only Isle-aux-Grues and Grosse-Île are accessible to the public. The Montmagny wharf offers a privileged river access route to Isle-aux-Grues since the Société des traversiers du Québec operates a ferry going there.
* Berthier-sur-Mer: cruises to Grosse-Île and the Mémorial-des-Irlandais, the Fluvial Park, the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church, the Halte de l'Île-de-Bellechasse, the Parc des Armoiries, the Parc Jean-Lesage, the marina. It is a corner of paradise in terms of vacationing. Berthier-sur-Mer is a beautiful region for hiking, cycling, water sports, etc.
* Cap-Saint-Ignace: The season of migratory bird passage offers a spectacle of nature on the river, particularly snow geese. This municipality offers many recreational and tourist infrastructures and services to visitors (water activities, hiking, biking, quads/snowmobiles, religious heritage, old villages, maple groves, horseback riding, agrotourism, etc.).
* Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire: It offers all the charm of a stay in a rural area: mountains, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, quads/snowmobiles, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, agrotourism and forestry...
* Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues: A pleasure boating paradise with its channels, river crossings, coves, and numerous islands. At low tide, the sandstone is revealed, significantly enlarging the land area. It is an ideal site for observing winged wildlife.
* Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud: offers a variety of recreational and tourist activities (water sports, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, quads/snowmobiles).