| Lotbinière | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| Regional capital | Holy Cross |
| Area | 1 647 km² |
| Population | 30 883 hab. (2014) |
| Density | 18,75 inhab./km² |
| Location | |
 46 ° 31 ′ 0 ″ N 71 ° 36 ′ 0 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
| Touristic site | |
The Lotbinière is a regional county municipality (RCM) of Quebec to Canada.
Understand
The MRC de Lotbinière is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, just 50 kilometers upstream from Quebec City. The territory of the MRC covers an area of 1 647 km2 and count around 30,000 residents. Today, the MRC de Lotbinière brings together 18 municipalities, the largest of which are Saint-Apollinaire, Laurier-Station and Saint-Agapit. The territory is diverse, ranging from the shore of the St. Lawrence to the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, passing through the agricultural plains.
The Lotbinière MRC is crossed by major transport axes. The presence of Highway 20 is undoubtedly one of the great strengths. Through this road link, businesses can easily access the market in the cities of Quebec and Montreal. The presence of highway 73 (Beauce) is also a major asset for the southern part of the MRC. In addition to this, scenic route 132, now the “Navigator Route” since 2011, reveals a heritage beauty and splendid views of the St. Lawrence River. Note also the presence of the “Green routes” 1 and 3 and the “Trans-Canadian” path.
Economically, the MRC has several manufacturing companies mainly in the field of wood processing. Agriculture is very present there, especially in dairy, pig, beef and maple production.
Lotbinière is part of the Association of most beautiful villages in Quebec.
Cities
- 1 Holy Cross – Chief town of Lotbinière
- 2 Saint-Apollinaire – Most populated city of Lotbinière
Other destinations
The best way to explore the region is the “Navigators Route”. This road mainly runs along Route 132. The road takes you, through the landscapes and beautiful villages, to discover the water mills, manors and ancestral homes, witnesses of more than three centuries of history. Throughout the journey, marinas, docks, maritime museums and cruises in the Isle-aux-Grues archipelago combine to provide you with a maritime experience rich in heritage. Hiking, cycling and bird watching are also on the menu.
