Centre de l'Émeu

The largest specialized center in Québec, it is the only one to offer so many diverse meat products and cosmetics.  Guided visits for all ages. Discover the world of emus and their environment. Boutique and tasting on site. Departure at 9h30, 10h30, 11h30, 12h30 and 14h30.

Contempory Art Museum of Baie-St-Paul

This National Scale Institution presents, all year round, exhibits and events on contempary art. All types of art, ingravings, design and multimedia are presented together in order to testify to the more relevant esthetics. From May 16th to October 12th: Exhibit on Le Circle du Soleil in reference to it's 25th anniversary.

23 rue St-Ambroise-Fafard,

Baie-St-Paul Qc G3Z 2J2

418 435-3681

Jardin du Cap à l'Aigle

Visits at Les Jardins du Cap à l'Aigle allow you to admire part of the Cap à l'Aigle Village des lilas's Collection and numerous flower beds containing a wide variety of plants. (Approximatly 1h30)

Jardins Hémérocalle Charlevoix

A garden to visit with a lovely collection of perrenial flowers, as well as a vast array of hemoracallis, wich are also sold on the premises.

La maison du Bootlegger

House of typical Québec style built in 1860, dismantled and rebuild in hinterland in 1939 by a gentleman from Pennysilvania at the time of the prohibition. In order to fool the Vice Squad, he modified access to different rooms of the house a built a maze. Visitors will be surprized at this colourful house with its secret passageways, hidden bars and private rooms. Visits between 10h00 and 18h00 everyday from June to September and Saturdays and Sundays in May and October.

Maison d'affinage Maurice Dufour

Discover the production site of the delicious Migneron and Ciel de Charlevoix. The guided visit allows you to observe the refining caves and wells, as well as inform you on the fabrication process. Tasting and sales counter on site. They provide a lunchbox with 3 different kinds of cheeses and a small bottle of wine.

Microbrasserie

The Microbrasserie de Charlevoix is in operation since July 3rd 1998. It produces regional beers distributed mainly in our beautifull region of Charlevoix. Tasting of the restaurant's beer. Clients will be tasting 4 different beers. Servers explain the microbrasserie's functionning.

Open year round.

Musée de Charlevoix

Three exhibits are presented simultaniously at the Musée de Charlevoix. First the Permanent Exhibit Apartenance offers the opportunity to discover the history, the arts and the patrimony of the region through ancient objects and works from the museum's collection. A must see to better know Charlevoix. During summer, the exhibit Les peintres et Charlevoix: Le triomphe du paysage, unites the works of great masters of canadian painting, such as Clarence Gagnon, A.Y. Jackson and Jean-Paul Lemieux, artists who were inspired by the panoramas of Charlevoix, by its rural life, its villages and its light. The museum's mezzanine offers exhibits bimonthly that showcase an artist, a group of artists, an institution or a thematic of Charlevoix.

Musée Maritime de Charlevoix

Located on the old naval building site of St-Joseph de la Rive, the maritime museum of Charlevoix has given itself the mission of preserving the maritime patrimony throughout the history of the scooners that sailed the St-Lawrence. Permanent and temporary exhibit in order to better understand the history of navigation and to realize the importance of these vessels on the economical development of the regions of Québec,

418 635-1131

Teueikan

Along your algonquin guide, follow the trail that will lead you to the palissade village. Walk almong the wigwams and learn about the history of the algonquin family. Listen to the tales and legends and taste the bannique (indian bread) and native herbal teas. No need for reservation. This visit takes place everyday at 9h30 in the morning only.

Duration 1h30, Open all year exept in May.

Theater

In summer season

AML Cruises

Canyoning Québec

Join professional guides from Canyoning-Québec and rappel down wilderness canyons with great sports stunts, and admire the Charlevoix's stunning coastal scenery.  Half-day introduction for beginners

Centre Vélo-Coudres

Tandem bike rental. For family fun, quads can accomodate 2, 4 or 6 adults and 2 children. From 8h00 to sunset.

418 438-2118

Domiane Le Pic Bois

A professional experience with an experienced guide.

The rendez-vous in given at 11h30 at Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, more precisely on the Chemin du Pied des Monts. Upon arrival, visitors meet their bilingual guide with whom they can exchange on the habitat and life of black bears. Then, from a mirador, in complete safety and protected from the weather, they can observe and photograph this impressive mammal at distances as close as under 20 meters. The duration is 4 hours and the walk leading to the mirador takes 15 minutes. The policy is one week in advance, rain or shine.

418 665-2717

Grands Jardins National Parc

One of the jewels of Charlevoix: the Grands Jardins National Parc is recognized by the Unesco as one of the core of the World Biosphere Reserve. The flora and fauna found at this altitude make this site one of the most uniqueof its kind. Who would ever have thought it possible to walk through taiga less than an hour's drive from Québec City? Visiteurs will be amazed by the multitude of ecosystems of Northern Québec. Numerous discovery activities are led by park wildlife rangers in the summer: join them to learn the benefits of forest fires on vegetation regeneration, find out more about the black bear and caribou, or fall under the charm of the extraordinary world of lichens. Each season brings a wealth of new outdoor activities to enjoy, from hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking to skiing and snowshoeing. The Grands Jardins National Parc also enjoys an envious reputation for trout fishing.

Katabatik Sea kayaking

Sea kayak, adventure and ecotourism in Charlevois. Discover the Charlevoix coastline and a contact with the St.Lawrence River's estuary throught the safe and guided practice of sea kayaking. Guided half-day excursions from Cap-à-l'aigle, Saint-Irènée, Saint-Siméon and Petite-Rivìère-Saint-François. 

Mountain Adventure Parc Les Palissades

Here is a mountain adventure parc of world class to discover. Les Palissades invites outdoors and mountains lovers to experience a multitude of activities of a new kind. This site includes 15 km of hiking trails with panoramic view points. The most popular package, The Falcon, includes Via Ferrata, rappelling, a suspended bridge and a zip line. The Via Ferrata are guided mountain trails with security cables that don't require experience to know the emotions previously reserved to mountain climbers. 3 to 4 hours duration. Departure at 9h00 and 13h30. 14 years and older.

Reservation required. Cancellation 7 days prior without fee.

418 647-4422

Randonnée entre monts et marées

Discover a world of spectacular scenery on horseback with Randonnées Entre Monts et Marées. 1 hour of horseback riding in mountail trails or beach in the summer. One client per horse. Departure every hour starting from 9h00 to 17h00, exempt at noon. Cancellation 24 hours in advance.

Reservation required, open year round.

418 452-3261

Randonnées 4 roues

4 hour ride with guide in the breathtaking scenery of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs. 2 place vehicules, including gas, equipment, guide and insurance. The price is for two people on the same quad. Cancellation 24 hours in advance.

Departure at 9h00. Reservation required.

418 439-3177

Randonnées Nature-Charlevoix

Charlevoix Crater Tours. Bus tour throught the Charlevoix countryside accompanied by a qualified naturalist, with stops to view the Charlevoix crater, one of the world's best-preserved and easiest to observe great meteoric crater landing sites. Departure every day at 14h00. 2 hour duration.

Cancellation 24 hours in advance, reservation required.

418 435-6275

The Vallée du Gouffre Conservation Association

Rivière du Gouffre offers fly fishermen an opportunity to enjoy their sport in 91 pools that have yielded enviable salmon catches. Starting at 6h00 in the morning, a guide will initiate and guide you to the different sites. A possibility of renting the equipment.

Cancellations 1 week in advance.

Alpine Skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sliding

Mont-Grand fonds Ski Center: Located at 15 minutes from the Hotel, very beautiful mountain with an  exeptionnal natural snow cover. 

Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Mountain Hikking and Sliding

Aux Sources Joyeuses: A superb outdoor recreation center located on a mountain with an observation tower with a breathtaking view.

Dogsledding

Chenil du sportif: Half-day rides in the beautiful area of the Éboulements.

Horseback riding

Trekking by horse or in a carriage to discover the fabulous sceneries

Ice fishing

Located at St-Aimé-des-Lacs, at Pic Bois Domain, ice fishing

Katabatik

Sea kayak on the St-Lawrence River. Complete day activity

Otochtone Reserve

Discover what the first Europeens saw when they arrived in America. Learn the history of the first Algonquin family dated to 1626.

Heli-Carlevoix

The experience of a lifetime! The chance to discover some of the beautiful sites and sceneries of Quebec by air. 20 minutes in the air, a 65 km circuit. Reservations required. Cancellation 1 week in advance without fee. From 48 hours to 7 days, 50% fee. 48 hours and less, no refund.

Open from may to october

418 633-0767

The Basque Farm

The Basque farm specializes in duck breeding. Their philosophy is based on fundamental values: a durable agriculture, respectful of the well-being of the animals and of the environment. Visit of the farm and tasting of their products prepared on site. No reservation. A 15 to 20 minutes visit.

Open from May to October.