Baie-du-Febvre () is a municipality in the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality of Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2021 Census was 961. The municipality lies on the south shore of Lac Saint-Pierre, a section of the Saint Lawrence River.
Demographics
Population Population trend: Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census Census Population Change (%) 2021 961 2.7% 2016 988 2.2% 2011 1,010 5.0% 2006 1,063 6.3% 2001 1,135 5.1% 1996 1,196 3.8% 1991 1,243 8.5% 1986 1,359 N/A
Language Mother tongue language (2021)2021 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Baie-du-Febvre, Quebec Language Population Pct (%) French only 935 97.4% English only 0 0.00% Both English and French 5 0.5% Other languages 15 1.6%
Economy Baie-du-Febvre has its own independent telephone company, the Corporation de Téléphone de la Baie.
Attractions
Baie-du-Febvre, located on the southern shore of Lac Saint-Pierre (a UNESCO biosphere reserve), is well known as a haven for migrating snow geese. Many birdwatching enthusiasts congregate there in spring and fall to observe them. The town takes great pride in this aspect of its natural heritage, and has established an interpretation centre to teach visitors about the geese, their migration and the local biosphere. Apart from a protected area close to the river,Environment Canada: Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS). Hunting - Greater Snow Goose, Spring. Baie-du-Febvre Limited hunting of snow geese is permitted.
See also List of municipalities in Quebec Lorenzo de Nevers
References
External links
Baie-du-Febvre official web site Baie-du-febvre Interpretation Centre (in French) Corporation de Téléphone de la Baie