This dataset includes various agrotourism businesses as well as industrial, craft or service companies that produce or sell local products on site. These businesses can offer activities that allow you to become familiar with their production or manufacturing methods. Among others, we find sugar shacks, chocolate factories, vineyards, vineyards, agricultural businesses that grow small fruits or vegetables, animal farms, orchards, cider factories, distilleries, distilleries, shops selling local products. Please note that this dataset is an overview of the tourist offer in Quebec and is not intended to identify the entire offer. This data comes from the Quebec Tourism Information System (SIT Quebec). In addition, if your interest lies in obtaining official indicators and statistics on the Quebec tourism industry, we invite you to explore the Tourism Studies and Statistics section of the Québec.ca site at the following link: https://www.quebec.ca/tourisme-et-loisirs/services-industrie-touristique/etudes-statistiques.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

30 Year Spatial Climate Averages are used to describe the average climatic conditions for an area and include variables for maximum temperature, minimum temperature, precipitation, and climate moisture index. At the end of each decade, scientists at Natural Resources Canada have been creating the newest models for as many climate variables as possible. Using a program called ANUSPLIN and climate data points, models for Canada and the United States are created. The NRCan Climate Averages are a large suite of datasets that can be used to compare weather of the past and present to help predict the future climate. The 30 year averages are computed for a uniform 30 year period and consists of the 12 monthly averages computed over the 30 year time period. The 30-year periods included in this series are: 1901-1930; 1921-1950; 1931-1960; 1951-1980; 1961-1990; 1971-2000; 1981-2010; 1991-2020. These are standard 30-year WMO (World Meteorological Organization) periods. Although this data has been processed successfully on a computer system at the Canadian Forest Service, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. The disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. The Canadian Forest Service shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.

This 4th edition Plant Hardiness Zones map shows updated zones related to perennial plant survival in Canada. The map is based on a formula using seven climate variables that influence plant survival: 1. Monthly mean of the daily minimum temperatures of the coldest month. 2. Mean frost-free period above 0°C in days. 3. Amount of rainfall from June to November. 4. Monthly mean of the daily maximum temperatures of the warmest month. 5. A winter harshness index related to rainfall in January. 6. Mean maximum snow depth. 7. Maximum wind gust in 30 year period. The original map was developed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in the early 1960s based on average climate values from 1930 to 1960. This new map uses 1991 to 2020 averages. The map shown to the left of this map shows an alternative plant hardiness zone approach using just one climate variable: average extreme minimum temperature for the period 1991 to 2020. This was originally developed by scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (see https://www.usna.usda.gov/science/plant-hardiness-zone-map/). The development of these maps was made possible through a collaborative effort by scientists at Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service, Environment Canada, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. A paper describing the research, “Updated plant hardiness zones for Canada and assessment of change over time”, can be found in Scientific Reports, Vol. 15(1), 22774 ( https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00931-5).These maps were produced by the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation, Natural Resources Canada. To view an interactive version of this map and for more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, please go to: https://www.planthardiness.gc.ca.