Tourisme Charlevoix

Observatoire de l’Astroblème de Charlevoix

About

The Observatoire de l'Astroblème de Charlevoix is the only interpretation center dedicated to the famous meteoritic origin of the region. A science guide will take you through an interactive experience, dotted with several spectacular samples of impactites from Charlevoix, with a superb 3D scale model of the region. We even have meteorites that you can take in your hands! A must for everyony, to understand the genesis of Charlevoix.
We also offer the opportunity to discover some local geology, during a guided hike along the St. Lawrence River!

Activities

  • L’Observatoire de l’Astroblème de Charlevoix est le seul centre d’interprétation axé sur la fameuse origine météoritique de la région. Un(e) animateur(trice) scientifique vous guidera à travers une visite interactive, parsemée de plusieurs échantillons spectaculaires d’impactites charlevoisiennes. Nous avons même des météorites que vous pourrez prendre dans vos mains! Une expérience incontournable pour mieux saisir la genèse de Charlevoix.

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  • L’Observatoire de l’Astroblème de Charlevoix est le seul centre d’interprétation axé sur la fameuse origine météoritique de la région. Un(e) animateur(trice) scientifique vous guidera à travers une visite interactive, parsemée de plusieurs échantillons spectaculaires d’impactites charlevoisiennes. Nous avons même des météorites que vous pourrez prendre dans vos mains! Une expérience incontournable pour mieux saisir la genèse de Charlevoix. Nous vous offrons aussi la possibilité de découvrir la géologie de la région sur une base guidée, au bord du fleuve Saint-Laurent! Contactez-nous pour plus de détails.

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Description

  • Features

    • Picnic area
    • Animation
    • Souvenir shop
    • Restrooms
    • Paid admission

  • Services et équipement

    • Nearby parking

  • Booking

Business

Not all congresses are held in an ancient meteorite impact crater ! We will be happy to welcome your corporate group.

  • Affiliated with a chain Fairmont Hotels
  • Type of location Activities and attractions
  • Distance from the airport 11 km
  • Accessible via Train, Bus, Taxi, Car, Helicopter
  • Destinations close by Charlevoix, Québec
  • Customers served Group , Corporate
  • Félicia Corbeil-L'abbé (418) 617-1027

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Reviews from visitors

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  • a nice evening attraction

    3 on 5 stars Notice written on 2019-07-09
    peter_DJ66, Essen, Belgium

    Visit in the evening and have a look at Jupiter and Saturn. Or see a 5000 star cloud. We enjoyed it. Make sure you bring a jacket, it can get cold.

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  • j ai vue 2 sortes de baleine

    5 on 5 stars Notice written on 2018-08-28
    Danie D, Vercheres, Canada

    i saw 2 differents kind of whales from this point of vue. the view is wonderful. we also did the whales boat it was great

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  • Saturn is the "star" of the show.

    4 on 5 stars Notice written on 2018-07-22
    M7882EVjamesh, Montreal, Canada

    As Mars was passing very close to earth we decided to head to this observatory in the early evening an sat through a one hour presentation with a small group of people. By the time it was over it...

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Contact informations

595, Côte Bellevue
La Malbaie (QC)  G5A 3B2

  418 665-7645
  info@astroblemecharlevoix.org

Schedule

Ouvert en saison

Summer Schedule

From 16 June to 10 September

  • 10:00 to 17:00 - Monday
  • 10:00 to 17:00 - Tuesday
  • 10:00 to 17:00 - Wednesday
  • 10:00 to 17:00 - Thursday
  • 10:00 to 17:00 - Friday
  • 10:00 to 17:00 - Saturday
  • 10:00 to 17:00 - Sunday

Open by reservation for tour operators, school and corporate groups.

From 1 May to 31 October

Payment

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