The Charlevoix region is brimming with outstanding landscapes! On the Mountain Road, discover Quebec’s most beautiful national parks, taste unique local products, and take part in exciting outdoor activities!
Here are a few suggestions for places to stay and eat on the Mountain Road.
Note: The Charlevoix region is located near Quebec city.
Mountain Road
Day 1
Les Viandes Bio de Charlevoix
Day 1
Les Viandes Bio de Charlevoix
It’s impossible not to stock up on organic charcuterie and meats at the Viandes Bio de Charlevoix boutique. On site, you can do a self-guided tour to learn more about eco-responsible farming and processing methods.
Charcuterie Charlevoisienne
Charcuterie Charlevoisienne
A few minutes from the first stop, Charcuterie Charlevoisienne offers a wide variety of charcuterie products, hams, sausages and other quality meats. An ideal stop for barbecue lovers.
Centre de l’Émeu de Charlevoix, oil-making economuseum
Centre de l’Émeu de Charlevoix, oil-making economuseum
In the heart of the village of Saint-Urbain, the Centre de l’Émeu de Charlevoix gives you the chance to meet over 400 emus of all ages and learn more about the history of this rare bird. In the shop, you’ll find a range of body products made with emu oil and a gourmet section with delightful snacks.
La Ferme Basque, tastes and traditions
La Ferme Basque, tastes and traditions
Just a few kilometres from the entrance to Parc national des Grands-Jardins, the adorable Ferme Basque is the perfect place for a stopover. Get acquainted with the ducks and other farm animals, enjoy the picnic area, and visit the store for exceptional products crafted following traditional Basque methods.
Le parc national des Grands-Jardins
Le parc national des Grands-Jardins
Outdoor enthusiasts will love visiting the Parc national des Grands-Jardins. It offers four-season beginner, intermediate and expert hiking in various sectors of the park, a via ferrata climbing course on the rock faces of Mont du Lac-des-Cygnes, and much more.
Close to Parc national des Grands-Jardins, you can enjoy the Traversée de Charlevoix trails and long hikes.
Day 2
Sport fishing and cycling
Day 2
Sport fishing and cycling
Still in Saint-Urbain, the Vallée du Gouffre conservation association offers equipment rental and fishing lessons for beginners. Will you get lucky enough to catch a salmon?
For cyclists, Haute du Gouffre has 12.6 km of intermediate trails along the river.
Return to Le temps d’une paix
Return to Le temps d’une paix
At the entrance of the Notre-Dame-des-Monts village, many will recognize Rose-Anna’s ancestral farm from the popular TV series Le temps d’une paix. The landscapes of the Mountain Road are sure to bring up many memories of this cult 80s show.
Domaine Le Pic-Bois, outfitter and black bears
Domaine Le Pic-Bois, outfitter and black bears
Accompanied by a guide, you can safely observe black bears in their natural habitat. For winter fishing, Le Domaine Pic-Bois offers family ice fishing. In summer, why not stay in one of their lakeside cottages for a few days in the great outdoors?
Saint-Aimé and its lakes
Saint-Aimé and its lakes
In summer, you can swim and rent kayaks at the beach at the Base de plein air du Lac Nairne. And in winter, the unmissable activity is ice-skating on Lac Sainte-Marie! A three-kilometre family circuit in the backcountry.
Day 3
Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
Day 3
Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
The impressive Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie offers a wide range of activities all year round. In summer, you can hike to the Acropole des Draveurs and go on a jet boat cruise surrounded by mountains and rock walls. In winter, you can enjoy the spectacular Vallée des Glaces by fat biking on the various trails or skating on the Malbaie River.
Descente Malbaie, unique 4-season activities
Descente Malbaie, unique 4-season activities
To top off your travels, get a few thrills by rafting down the Malbaie River! What about winter? Descente Malbaie offers dogsledding and dog-accompanied trekking options with their four-legged companions.