Boulangerie Bouchard has enjoyed solid roots on Isle-aux-Coudres for 75 years, serving up delicious baked goods and exuding wonderful aromas to visitors and islanders alike.

Whether cruising the roads on your way to a whale-watching cruise, or taking a spontaneous trip looking for last-minute adventures, here are some of the memorable miles and smiles that stretch from La Malbaie to Baie-Sainte-Catherine.

Defined by the impact of a meteorite around 400 million years ago, which created a ring of tree-covered mountains and towering Mont des Éboulements in the elastic-rebound uplift zone in the middle, Charlevoix's landscapes are stunning: rocky ridges, rolling hills, postcard-perfect villages and pretty habours.