3 ways to fall in love with the Centre-du-Québec region this summer
Published on June 23, 2025 • Destinations to explore
Between vibrant culture, outdoor activities and festive events, the Centre-du-Québec region has everything to delight you this summer!
Tourisme Centre-du-Québec
Visit the Michel de Gentilly flour mill
Surrounded by nature, Moulin Michel de Gentilly, a magnificent heritage flour mill still in operation, throws open its doors for a summer season as delicious as it is informative. On-site, bite into fresh-baked bread and pastries from the bakery, enjoy a coffee or beer with friends on the patio or get all the fixings for a picnic at the Friday evening farmers’ market.
As for events, the Au son du Moulin/Blues & Gin festival will be back from July 18 to 20, 2025, with outdoor shows in a pastoral setting. Before you leave, be sure to stock up on delicious local products, including the mill’s famous stone-ground organic buckwheat flour.
Discover the must-sees in Victoriaville and the surrounding area
The Victoriaville area invites you to savour happiness this summer. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Parc Marie-Victorin botanical gardens by visiting its brand-new museum for a glimpse of one of the largest collections of cast iron objects in North America. Be sure to take the time to see the impressive plant sculptures. Finally, stop at Fromagerie du Presbytère to sample one of the country’s most delicious cheeses.
With about 30 micro adventures to choose from, you can taste spirits with the owner of a distillery, pair wine with wood oven-baked pizza on a vineyard terrace or sleep under the stars in a botanical garden. There is something for everyone!
Check out the festivals and festive events
Centre-du-Québec is also famous for its festive events held throughout the summer, including the much-awaited RockFest, from July 3 to 6, followed by the CountryFest, from July 10 to 12, 2025, in Saint-Pierre-Baptiste. These toe-tapping festivals celebrating rock and country music, feature both rising stars and well-known artists. There will also be various musical, cultural and food festivals you won’t want to miss in the region.
Check the calendar to see what else is in store. Whatever your tastes and desires, Centre-du-Québec has an event for you!
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