Situated along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, the area stretches eastward to the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, offering enchanting scenery along the way. As the river widens, the opposite shore begins to fade, leaving you with seemingly endless open water.

Several picturesque villages line the riverbanks. In Port-au-Persil, a bit off Route 138, traditional houses randomly dot the landscape. It’s no surprise that this quiet hamlet is a member of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec.

Nearby Saint-Siméon, known as Charlevoix’s natural playground, is nestled into the side of the mountain, between rich boreal vegetation and the St. Lawrence River. In Baie-des-Rochers, steep cliffs and a forest criss-crossed by trails surround an idyllic bay overlooked by a cross erected by Samuel de Champlain himself.

Even more discoveries await on the way to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, gateway to Côte-Nord and a veritable marine paradise inhabited by belugas. Let the waves wash away your worries as they roll in and out.

Travelling east, visitors will be captivated by the river and its breathtaking coastal panoramas.

Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine sector