Charlevoix has been the catalyst for many an artisan’s finest creations. The beauty of nature changes with the seasons, painting a picture that captures the imagination and inspires works of art from the past and present. There’s a creative energy here that anyone can feel the minute they set foot in the region.

Museums, Économusée, art galleries and art trails—these and many other flagship institutions help celebrate the region around the world and attract visitors from all over. People also come to Charlevoix to visit passionate local artists, who gladly welcome them into their gallery or workshop. There are even places like Port-au-Persil Pottery, where folks can try their hand at one of the oldest traditional art forms still practised today.

Arts, culture & heritage