title: Baie-du-Febvre
text: # Baie-du-Febvre
  
  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:
  
  | 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 | N/A |
  
  ### Language
  
  Mother tongue language (2006)
  
  | Language | Population | Pct (%) |
  | - | - | - |
  | French only | 1,005 | 94.81% |
  | English only | 0 | 0.00% |
  | Both English and French | 0 | 0.00% |
  | Other languages | 55 | 5.19% |
  
  ## 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, Limited hunting of snow geese is permitted.
  
  