L'attraction terrestre
Nature and humans. We grew up together.
But took different paths. It’s time to reconnect.
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Ground your body and mind
The meteoric Charlevoix effect
The region’s powerful, magnetic attraction began 400 million years ago with an epic meteorite impact that sculpted one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in Quebec. It also left behind a particular magnetism and energy where visitors stop, breathe and reawaken their senses. A reconnection worth experiencing.
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The perfect balance of vacation experiences to peak everyone’s curiosity
Energize. Rest. Indulge. Awaken.
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Indulge
In vacation mode on Charlevoix’s terraces
How about a tour of the terraces in Charlevoix? From La Malbaie via the marvelous Route du Fleuve, then a detour to the soothing Isle-aux-Coudres to end in style with a stop in the heart of dynamic downtown Baie-Saint-Paul.
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Awaken
Americans dreamed of La Malbaie
La Malbaie is a top destination for a real well-being experience! The area has been attracting international tourists for longer than you might imagine. In fact, it all started in the middle of the 19th century.
Photo : Ian Roberge
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Log drivers: superheroes of times gone by
Well established in the Charlevoix region, the log drive is a set of activities involving the manipulation of tree trunks cut into billots (logs), floating them in the river for transport to the mill. Those who formerly practiced this perilous profession were called les draveurs (the log drivers).
Photo : Raphaël Bilodeau
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10 family activities to enjoy this summer
Travel with the family and create unforgettable memories! In Charlevoix, several activities lasting an average of one to two hours will amaze young and old alike. Fill your travel diary with these ten essential activities for a unique vacation!
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Access
- 595 mi → New York
- 474 mi → Boston
- 929 km → Toronto
- 568 km → Ottawa
- 387 km → Montréal
Our sectors
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Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is populated by eels, sympathetic name which, in the popular folklore, refer to the residents of the municipalitie considered as the entrance to Charlevoix to the West. Along the St. Lawrence, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is one of the beacons of the region, being the cradle of settling in Charlevoix.
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Baie-Saint-Paul
Baie-Saint-Paul is to wolves, sympathetic name which, in the popular folklore, refer to the residents of the municipality. Along the St. Lawrence, Baie-Saint-Paul is one of the beacons of the region, ranking among Canada’s cultural capitals.
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Mountain Sector
Charlevoix’s Mountain Sector weaves its way on a fertile territory where gourmet delights can be combined with adventure fun. Upon kilometres, we stop to load on goodies along the Flavour Road, we climb our two national parks looking forward to spectacular photos. We enter forests to the greatest pleasure of fishing and snowmobiling enthusiasts. Here all pleasures are allowed including the one of doing nothing.
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Crater and Tides Sector
Between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée are among Charlevoix’s iconic villages. While one overlooks the heights, the other eases its way along the Saint-Lawrence River. From top to bottom, the picturesque charm is omnipresent between the period homes and the post-card scenery. Here a steeple aims for the sky. There, a farm where alpacas are having a great time and everywhere, the beauty of the world!
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Isle-aux-Coudres
The Marsouins’ hospitality – popular name given to Isle-aux-Coudres inhabitants - makes the reputation of this 23-km island in the heart of the Saint-Lawrence River in front of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive. Kite surfers enjoy its winds and families bike around it while admiring the scenery. Inspired by their ancestors, ship captains or schooner builders, the Marsouins today have the wind in their sails.
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La Malbaie
With more than 2 centuries of history, La Malbaie is considered the cradle of resort vacationing in Canada. It is here that the first white sailed ships with many rich Americans on board arrived looking for beauty and a change of scenery that the region has become famous for. It is also here that an emblematic manor - whose 5 stars shine well beyong the borders – has made a cliff known.
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Saint-Siméon
Shaped by its maritime and forest past, Saint-Siméon offers three discovery poles : the village of Saint-Siméon, Baie-des-Rochers and Port-au-Persil.
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Baie-Sainte-Catherine
It’s whale and beluga country! Located to the Eastern end of Charlevoix, at the Saguenay Fjord’s mouth, this village welcome every year thousands of cruise passengers looking to explore the Big Blue and salute its inhabitants with the utmost respect.
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