Springs in Quebec

20 natural springs in Quebec, Canada

Quebec's vast natural landscape is defined by three primary geological regions that shape its water resources: the Canadian Shield, the St. Lawrence Lowlands, and the Appalachian Mountains. The Canadian Shield, covering nearly 90% of the province, features rugged, rocky terrain, boreal forests, and countless lakes and rivers. In the south, the St. Lawrence Lowlands offer flat, fertile plains, while the southeast is marked by the rolling hills and valleys of the Appalachian range. This diverse topography, combined with a climate that ranges from humid continental in the south to subarctic in the north, creates a rich environment for natural water sources.

Water flow in Quebec is heavily influenced by distinct seasonal patterns. The province receives abundant precipitation year-round, with annual accumulation exceeding 1000 mm in the St. Lawrence Valley. The most significant hydrological event is the spring thaw, typically occurring from April to May, when melting snowpack combines with seasonal rainfall to recharge aquifers and maximize spring output. While flow remains steady throughout the wetter summer months, the spring freshet often provides the most vigorous natural flow rates. Winter freezes can limit access to some sources, making late spring through autumn the most practical times for exploration.

Visitors to Quebec can find a wealth of natural beauty while seeking out these water sources. Whether you are traversing the dense woodlands of the Shield or the scenic valleys of the Appalachians, the province offers a pristine backdrop for your journey. Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

Always have spring water independently tested before drinking. Water quality can change with seasons and conditions.

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Spring Montee Du Gore

Lochaber, QC J0X, CA

## Overview Spring Montée Du Gore is a public drinking spring located in the rural municipality of Lochaber, Quebec, in...

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Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

100, Chemin Du Havre, La Malbaie, QC G5A, CA

## Overview This public drinking spring is located along the scenic Chemin Du Havre in La Malbaie, Quebec — a charming...

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Messines Village Spring

2, Chemin Du Ruisseau, Messines, QC J0X, CA

## Overview Messines Village Spring is a publicly managed natural spring located in the small village of Messines, Queb...

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Source du rang de la Montagne, St-Anselme, Quebec, G0R 2N0

615, Rang De La Montagne, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R, CA

## Overview Source du rang de la Montagne is a roadside natural spring located along a quiet rural road in Saint-Anselm...

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Chutes de la Marmite, Rivière-à-Pierre, QC

Rivière-à-Pierre, QC G0A, CA

## Overview Chutes de la Marmite is a natural spring located within the Chutes-de-la-Marmite picnic area, near the entr...

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Source d'eau Amherst Spring, Amherst, Québec, Canada

253, Rue Amherst, Amherst, QC J0T, CA

## Overview Source d'eau Amherst Spring is a public drinking water spring located in the small municipality of Amherst,...

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Source Saint-Lazare, Quebec, Canada J7T 2Z6

2252, Chemin Lotbinière, Saint-Lazare, QC J7T, CA

## Overview Source Saint-Lazare is a beloved public drinking spring located along Chemin Lotbinière in the town of Sain...

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Source d'eau Quebco, Val-d'Or, Quebec, G7X 3P1

3041, Chemin Du Lac, Val-D'or, QC J9P, CA

## Overview Source d'eau Quebco is a public drinking water spring located in the Domaine Quebco area near Val-d'Or, in...

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Source St-Frédéric, 200 1er Rang, Tring-Jonction, QC G0N 1P0

1204, Rang 2E, Saint-Frédéric, QC G0N, CA

## Overview Source St-Frédéric is a public drinking spring located in the rural municipality of Saint-Frédéric, in the...

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Saint-Léon Spring Mont-Mégantic Bliss, Val-Racine

1447, Chemin De Franceville, Val-Racine, QC G0Y, CA

## Overview The Saint-Léon Spring is a public drinking spring nestled along Chemin de Franceville in Val-Racine, Quebec...

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St-Jerome, Saint-Jérôme, QC ‎

1028, Boul Lajeunesse W, Saint-Jérôme, QC J7Y, CA

## Overview This well-loved public drinking spring is located along Boulevard Lajeunesse West in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec —...

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High Mountain High Energy Super Hero Cast Away Spring, St-Pascal, Quebec, Canada

1026, Côte Duval, Saint-Pascal, QC G0L, CA

## Overview Nestled high in the hills above Saint-Pascal in the Kamouraska region of Quebec's Lower St. Lawrence, this...

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Source Héon, Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec, Canada

4, Chemin De Mont-Rolland, Saint-Hippolyte, QC J8A, CA

## Overview Source Héon is a privately operated natural spring located in the scenic Laurentian region near Saint-Hippo...

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Lost River Spring, Lost River, Quebec, Canada

Harrington, QC J8G, CA

## Overview Lost River Spring is a roadside natural spring located along Route 327 in the small community of Lost River...

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Source de la vierge Marie Spring, St-frederic, QC, Canada

937, State Rte 276, Saint-Frédéric, QC G0N, CA

## Overview Source de la Vierge Marie is a natural spring located along Route 276 in the small community of Saint-Frédé...

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Municipalité de Petite-Rivière-St-François Spring, Petite-Rivière-St-François, Quebec, Canada

29, Rue Émile-Gagné, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC G0A, CA

## Overview Nestled in the charming village of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in Quebec's Charlevoix region, this belove...

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Sutton Spring, Sutton, Quebec, Canada

21, Rue Pleasant, Sutton, QC J0E, CA

## Overview Sutton Spring is a beloved local water source located in the charming Eastern Townships village of Sutton,...

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Ste Agathe Des Monts Spring, Quebec, Canada

3576, Chemin Du Vlg, Saint-Adolphe-D'howard, QC J0T, CA

## Overview The Ste Agathe Des Monts Spring is a natural roadside spring located along Highway 329 in the Laurentians r...

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Chemin Valley Spring, Wakefield, Quebec, Canada

9, Chemin Labarge, La Pêche, QC J0X, CA

## Overview Chemin Valley Spring is a popular public drinking water spring located near the charming village of Wakefie...

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Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs Spring, Ste-Anne-Des-Lacs, Quebec

184, Chemin Fournel, Sainte-Anne-Des-Lacs, QC J0R, CA

## Overview Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs Spring is a public drinking spring located along Chemin Fournel in the small Laurentia...

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