Montmagny is a city in the Montmagny Regional County Municipality within the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. It is the county seat. The city is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River east of Quebec City and was founded more than 350 years ago. It is Canada's Snow Goose Capital.
Festivals include the International Accordion Festival in September and the Festival of the Snow Geese in October.
The city was named after Charles Jacques Huault de Montmagny, the first governor of New France. Samuel de Champlain was commander in chief.
According to the Canada 2001 Census:
- Population: 11,654
- % Change (1996-2001): -1.9
- Dwellings: 5,094
- Area (km²): 126.07 km²
- Density (persons per km²): 92.4
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Coordinates: 46°58′N 70°33′W / 46.967°N 70.55°W
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