Created in 1998, the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec (APBVQ) is a non-profit organization which today has 40 villages spread across 11 tourist regions.
It is defined as a network of rural municipalities, part of the territory of which contains a village core or hamlet representative of the occupation of the territory by presenting authentic and harmonious sets of architectural and landscape heritage.
Our mission is to showcase the beauty of an authentic built heritage located in exceptional landscapes to continue our role as a key player in the tourist vitality of Quebec.
HOW TO OBTAIN THE LABEL :
- Town, village or village community of less than 8,000 inhabitants,
- Have at least one listed building and a few cited buildings,
- Present an alignment of built heritage free of visual irritants,
- Being located in an exceptional landscape,
- Promote an art of living representative of the occupation of the territory,
- Offer tourist services (attractions, accommodation and catering) nearby.
TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP :
- 1. Only the municipal council can make a request,
- 2. Submit a brief description of the reasons justifying the request,
- 3. The request must be accompanied by a lump sum payment of $500 issued by the municipality to allow the analysis of your file,
- 4. Include any additional documentation you deem useful,
- 5. Send the request to the Director General :
Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec,
CP 29, Saint-Siméon, Qc G0T 1X0