Artistic life takes shape in many ways in Charlevoix, a region where the beauty of the landscape stirs ideas and fuels the imagination. Inspired by this creative energy, art comes to life in the region’s Quebec museums and economuseums. Each one opens a door into the depth and richness of human creativity.

The Musée d’art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul showcases the diversity of artistic practices and the vitality of local culture through a changing program of seasonal exhibitions. The museum also hosts playful, one-of-a-kind events, including creative happy hour gatherings.

Located in La Malbaie, the Musée de Charlevoix is a guardian of the region’s rich history. With four exhibition rooms, this Québec museum takes travellers into the traces and stories of the past. A boutique filled with handcrafted objects, family-friendly activities, nearby restaurants and inns, and a terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River round out the experience.

For a deep dive into Charlevoix’s blue horizon, the Musée maritime de Charlevoix brings together the many pieces of the region’s maritime heritage. Located in a former shipyard in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, the Charlevoix maritime museum immerses travellers in the history of wooden schooners and coastal shipping on the St. Lawrence River. The site also features four boats, mountain trails, a boutique, exhibitions, places to relax and a wide range of fun activities for all ages.

Museums & Économuseums