Free Guided Tour of a Historic Maritime Site in Charlevoix
Musée maritime de Charlevoix, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive
The offer includes a guided discovery of the 1946 shipyard led by a heritage interpreter, featuring the sawmill, the general store, and the workshop. You'll also enjoy a rare visit aboard the last remaining wooden schooners in Québec, including the Marie Clarisse, a century-old sailing schooner.
The tour starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts about one hour.
After the tour, visitors of all ages are free to explore the rest of the site at their own pace!
- Step aboard 4 historic boats.
- Immerse yourself in the “Shipwrecks” experience and discover exclusive footage from a deep-sea expedition to a 200-year-old wreck.
- Learn the art of nautical knots in the shipyard’s workshop.
- Climb into the hold of the St-André for a 10-minute multimedia adventure.
- Become an apprentice schooner captain through a video game and take on the playful challenges of the exhibition The Eighth Voyage: Powered by the Wind.
- Have fun in the Navigator’s Park, featuring a ropes course, a plant maze, scenic lookouts and swings.
- Gather your crew and head out on an outdoor escape game—just grab your adventure backpack! ($25 + tax to rent / max. 5 people per backpack).
- Hike the 4 km mountain trail through the Marine Forest, with scenic lookouts along the way.
- Top secret! Unmask the site’s spy in a free clue-based adventure game.
- Enjoy picnic areas nestled between river and mountains.
- Browse a beautiful maritime-inspired boutique.
Free Admission & Discounts
On the first Sunday of every month, admission to the Museum is free for all Quebec residents aged 19 and under, and offered as a 2-for-1 deal for those aged 20 and over. Special cultural programming will take place on July 6, August 3, and September 7.
*In French only. Maximum of 25 people per group. Certain conditions may apply.