Explore both national parks in the Charlevoix region; Des Grands-Jardins national park forming one of the central areas of the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve, and the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park featuring some of the highest rock walls East of the Rockies! Hike the scenic trails, explore the many lakes and rivers, enjoy a leisurely activity. So many options to choose from. What do you feel like doing to day?
In parc national des Grands-Jardins, winter activities keep you warm. Put on your snowshoes or skis and discover those mountains and forests sculpted by fire. The hiking trails will allow you to discover unique viewpoints of Charlevoix. After a busy day of activity, warm up in the comfort of a chalet. Take your coat, put on your best gloves, here's where it's happening.
Come and meet a naturalist park keeper aboard the riverboat or rabaska canoe, for an evening chat or planned activities, and he’ll introduce you to the park in his own way. Or pick up a self-guided tour guide to explore the Malbaie River at your own pace. Guaranteed fun!
Climbing is allowed on two rock walls, the Acropole des Draveurs and that of the gates to hell. This second rock wall is located between the Acropole and the Cran des Érables.
Whether a beginner or experienced, this is a nice way to discover the breathtaking landscapes and the secrets of the valley between the dam of maples and the bracket sector. You can rent a boat for 1 h, a block of 4 hours or an entire day equipment rental center. Guaranteed fun!
Discover the enormous potential of the Malbaie River. Ideal place to learn about fishing with family or friends, wading or boat. Black Lake, meanwhile, allows you to tease the fish in an exceptional environment rowboat. Brook trout and unforgettable sensations featured therein.
Seven hiking trails are available for exploring the park. The most spectacular, difficult level, Acropole des Draveurs from a height of 800 meters in altitude offers a unique perspective. Other easy and intermediate trails will not leave you indifferent. Good discovery!
Access: Centre de découverte et de services Félix-Antoine-Savard, via St-Aimé-des-Lacs
Paid entry
Total lenght : 14.4 km
Difficulty : Easy - Intermediate - Difficult
Access period : Mid-May at Mid-October
Picnic Area
Restaurant
Discovering the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park is also possible in the company of a naturalist park keeper. From May to October, guided services are available to meet your various needs.
This winter the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park rolls out the white carpet. A must destination in Charlevoix’s backcountry, the Vallée des glaces has an abundance of activities such as snowshoeing, Hok skiing, fatbike and skating on the river. The new Echo chalets, de l’Équerre relay refuge and the service center Le Draveur located at the heart of the valley will allow you to fully enjoy this paradise for winter enthusiasts. Guaranteed fun!
This winter the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park rolls out the white carpet. A must destination in Charlevoix’s backcountry, the Vallée des glaces has an abundance of activities such as snowshoeing, Hok skiing, fatbike and skating on the river. The new Echo chalets, de l’Équerre relay refuge and the service center Le Draveur located at the heart of the valley will allow you to fully enjoy this paradise for winter enthusiasts. Guaranteed fun!
Discover the remarkable history, fauna and geological features of the Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie with a park warden on board Le Menaud riverboat (47 passengers). Navigate between the steepest rock cliffs east of the Canadian Rockies.
Together with Vélo Québec, the Sépaq has set a network of campgrounds “Bienvenue cyclistes” (« Welcome cyclists »)! Enjoy sites reserved exclusively for cyclists, easy of access and available without advance booking.
This winter the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park rolls out the white carpet. A must destination in Charlevoix’s backcountry, the Vallée des glaces has an abundance of activities such as snowshoeing, Hok skiing, fatbike and skating on the river. The new Echo chalets, de l’Équerre relay refuge and the service center Le Draveur located at the heart of the valley will allow you to fully enjoy this paradise for winter enthusiasts. Guaranteed fun!
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25, Boul. Notre-Dame
Clermont (QC) G4A 1C2
418 439-1227
Open year-around
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