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City in Quebec, Canada
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Baie-Saint-Paul is the cultural, economic, and administrative centre of the Charlevoix region of Quebec. It is known for its art galleries, shops, restaurants, accommodation and its offer of recreational tourism activities.
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Église de Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
The town's church dominates the central town square.
Museum and heritage area of the Little Franciscans of Mary
A museum about a religious order is housed in a large attractive institutional building.
The Baie-Saint-Paul presbytery
The central portion of the church presbytery was built in 1859, and the wings were built in about 1890.
Remy mill
Flour producer since 1825. Historic site administered by the Héritage Charlevoix organization.
Contemporary art museum of Baie-Saint-Paul
Contemporary art museum.
Point of view allowing to have a magnificent panorama of the Saint-Laurent river and Saint-Paul bay.
Viewpoint Magnificent panorama of the Saint-Laurent river and Saint-Paul bay.
Lighthouse of Cap-aux-Corbeaux
9-m-tall tower (30 ft) with an attached dwelling. This lighthouse was established on October 29, 1876 on a new pier, built in the centre of the bay, in front of Pointe de la Prairies. Magnificent panorama of the Saint-Laurent river and Saint-Paul bay.
Belvedere of Tourist Information Bureau
This belvedere located at an altitude of 335 m offers a magnificent view of Saint-Paul bay, the Gouffre river, the Laurentians, Île aux Coudres and the Saint-Laurent river. This zone corresponds more or less to the western edge of the gigantic crater of the Charlevoix astrobleme.
Practice climbing in the canyon on rivière du Moulin.
Close view of Saint-Paul bay where the sandstone can stretch up to 1.7 km at low tide from the municipal beach.
Boisé-de-l'Équerre nature reserve
Park administered by the Quebec ministry of the environment.
Gouffre Park
Municipal park located in a loop of the Gouffre river.
Baie-Saint-Paul Christmas Market
About 40 exhibitors. Offer of arts and crafts, local foods and more.
The route of flavors
Thanks to the presentation on the Tourisme-Charlevoix website, epicureans can treat themselves to a gastronomic adventure on the Route des Saveurs, from Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to La Malbaie via the backcountry. This tour of flavors among producers generates a diversity of taste experiences of local products: ciders, craft beers, cheeses and fine chocolates, organic meats, ducks and market garden products. This agritourism among producers allows you to taste, taste or dine.
Circuit agroartistique PAYS'ART 2021
Pays’Art is an agro-artistic circuit throughout Charlevoix aimed at discovering the region's agricultural landscapes and the businesses that maintain them. Each site visited includes ephemeral and distinctive art installations. The 10 agro-artistic works produced in 2021 are:This agro-arts program is scheduled to continue in 2022.
Seven places circuit
Seven exceptional cultural sites in Charlevoix have been selected to bring the Regional Culture Experience to life: Espace muséal des Petites Franciscaines de Marie, Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul, Les Moulins de l'Isle-aux-Coudres, Musée maritime de Charlevoix, Papeterie Saint-Gilles, Musée de Charlevoix, Forge-menuiserie Cauchon. These museums, economuseums and interpretation sites are seen as ingenious, lively, fun and fabulous. In this cultural circuit, visitors will be able to see artisans at work, admire artistic works in various forms. Thus, this circuit allows you to discover the history and traditions of the region, in particular the Charlevoix Museum and the Cauchon Forge-Menuiserie in La Malbaie. Just connect to: @ circuit7lieux.
The arts and crafts route
Thanks to the BaladoDécouverte application, this road circuit between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, shows the creations and know-how of artists and artisans of the Charlevoix region. Beginning in Baie-Saint-Paul, this circuit passes through La Malbaie, and goes to Port-au-Persil. This podcast guides visitors through the shops and places of creation of the members of the Corporation des Métiers d'Art en Charlevoix.
Religious heritage circuit
The Christianity movement until the second half of the 20th century left an indelible religious heritage of inestimable value in Charlevoix. This circuit takes visitors to tour seven religious buildings: the Chapel of Grand-Fonds, the Church of Pointe-au-Pic, the Church of Sainte-Agnès, the Church of Saint-Étienne de La Malbaie, the Monastery of the Glorious Cross, Murray Bay Protestant Church, St-Peter-on-the-Rock and the Site of the Cross cemetery.
The river route
The Route du Fleuve (route 362) is a panoramic circuit over 58 kilometers from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie, passing through the picturesque towns of Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée, along overhanging the northern coast. The bucolic views over the river show the maritime animation (passage of a boat, fog, cloud, storm, play of the sun) and panoramas that can change from hour to hour. The points of interest on this tour reflect the great history of this region where forestry, recreational tourism, marine activity and the mountains have shaped the way of life. This intoxicating panoramic circuit is one of the most picturesque in Quebec.
Quai Wooded Park
Access to the Baie-Saint-Paul wharf and related park to the municipal beach of Baie Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul Beach
Magnificent sandy beach on the west side of Baie Saint-Paul, at the mouth of the Rivière du Gouffre. The beach is bordered to the northeast by the pier at the Baie-Saint-Paul wharf. At low tide, facing the beach, the sandstone can stretch for up to 1.7 km.
Katabatik - Adventure in Charlevoix
Outdoor and adventure activities: river kayaking (ex .: descent of the Gouffre river and recreational kayaking with the family), sea kayaking, SUP rental, bike rental, canyoning in the Charlevoix waterfalls (such as Rivière du Moulin), Tandem paraglider with experienced pilot. Specialist in winter kayaking in Quebec.
Baie-Saint-Paul Marina
Marina accessible from the crumbling-rising tide to the crumbling-falling tide. Pleasure craft on standby can anchor near the shore at a designated location. Over the past 30 years, the marina basin has gradually silted up.
Complete golf shop. Golf lessons, private or in groups. Exercise green. Rental of equipment and carts. Chalet with restaurant, bar and snack bar. Corporate and family tournaments. Rental of rooms for private events.
Services: massage therapy.
Wi-fi. Large Victorian house with 24 air-conditioned bedrooms. Indoor SPA and health center on site. Electrical terminal.
Some outfitters in the region offer dog sledding, often through accommodation packages. The main providers are: Mont Grand-Fond, as well as La Reine et le Millionnaire.
Various helicopter tour packages are available: Saguenay Fjord, St. Lawrence River, Isle-aux-Coudres, the mouth of the Malbaie River, Richelieu Manor, Mont des Morios, Hautes-Gorges Park, Grands- National Park Gardens, Cap-de-la-Tête-de-Chien lighthouse, Gouffre river, St-Irénée, village of Tadoussac, town of Baie-Saint-Paul... as well as tailor-made flights.
The indoor skating rink is accessible to the entire population and the region's hockey and skating organizations come to train and practice their sport on ice. Hockey tournaments take place there. This toponymic designation evokes Luc Bradet and Marie-Claude Savard-Gagnon, originally from Baie-Saint-Paul, who teamed up for fifteen years in figure skating. Both won several titles at the Canadian Championships in the late 1990s. They competed in the Nagano Olympics in Japan and were inducted into the Quebec Region Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2010.
The main pool activities are: free swims, aquatic programs offering swimming lessons for young people and adults, a series of pool activities (gymnastics and prenatal exercises, water polo), as well as a national lifesaving program. aquatic.
René-Richard municipal library
This cultural crossroads constitutes a place of encounter, promotion and influence of culture in all its forms. This multidisciplinary mission is reflected in particular by the organization of exhibitions under various themes in various fields: visual arts, animation, heritage and the performing arts. This Carrefour offers a range of services to organizations and artists in the region. On site, the public benefits from services (or activities) in terms of entertainment, workshops, conferences and training. This mission has been in operation since 1967 when the new Cultural Centre was erected in the city centre. This centre was designated in 2004, the Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric.
To each their own bread
Main products: baked goods (baked daily), specialty coffees, daily fresh lunches.
Oh, the cow!
A Swiss restaurant serving raclettes and fondue. You can bring your own beer or wine.
Delicatessen with take-out counter. Catering and chef service at home. Specialty: the famous chocolate tart. Newsletter service.
Meals on site. Take-out.
Mexican cuisine served in the evening. The Café Arômes & Saveurs building was built in the former parking lot of the Fraîeurs et Saveurs confectionery. Capacity of 30 people inside and ten others on the terrace.
False Shepherds (restaurant)
Country-style table, nestled in the Migneron family house. Top-of-the-range cuisine on a wood fire, focused on vegetables and Charlevoix products.
Fun café & boutique in a former convent. Services offered: a luncher shop, a shop and a library of more than 150 board games. The shop offers toys, board games, and puzzles.
Family restaurant with varied cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Local products, seasonal cuisine.
Restaurant Orange Bistro offers a typical culinary experience of the flavors of Charlevoix in an ancestral home. It is in partnership with Logement Coeur de Loup which offers seven rooms.
Take-out restaurant
Brewing Belgian-inspired beers since 1998.
Brewery and bistro.
Various types of rooms: 1 queen bed, 2 queen beds, "superior comfort" room and "La Suite Confort" room. Main features: wi-fi, air conditioning, private bathroom, small refrigerator.
Rooms are available at the Danish Pavilion and at the Otis House. Offer of two thematic studios: L'artiste and L'épicurien.
Motel with 16 rooms with private bathroom.
Air-conditioned rooms equipped with microwave, fridge, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi serviceccess to a BBQ, swings, picnic tables, and a fireplace (seasonal only). Utensils, crockery and toasters are available free of charge at the reception. Balcony with chairs.
Historic building from the 1920s, completely renovated and air-conditioned.
Nestled on the top of the cape overlooking the river.
Balcony hostel (youth hostel)
Various types of rooms: single, for two, four and even family (double bed at the base on top of a single bed). Shared services: kitchenette, toilets and common areas.
Wi-fi. Large Victorian house with 24 air-conditioned bedrooms. Indoor SPA and health centre on site. Electrical terminal.
Inn and restaurant. Main services (on site or nearby): outdoor swimming pool, gym at the Cormoran pavilion, dining room at the Bistro de l'Estran, Accalmie pavilion, footbridge leading to the beach, "chemin des soeurs" path (accessible to from the Estate), marina (opposite the Estate), spa with a view of the river.
The house "Lièvre Blanc" (capacity from 2 to 10 people), "Aux petits oiseaux" (apartment 10) (capacity from 1 to 4 people), "Aux petits oiseaux" (ancestral house - ground floor) (capacity 2 to 19 people) and "Domaine de la chute" (capacity of 2 to 12 people) are available for rental.
Sheepfold of LA-RÉ-MI (tourist house)
Tourist house available in all seasons.
With three bedrooms, bathrooms and private entrance.
Cottage with 4 spacious bedrooms (with private bathroom for each).
Cottage with two bedrooms with private bathrooms, a kitchenette and a rest room. Furnished terrace.
Gîte TerreCiel B&B: A multi-award-winning gem in Baie-Saint-Paul. Offering 5 rooms, this charming B&B is steps from main attractions. Experience award-winning hospitality in the heart of Charlevoix. Book your accolade-worthy stay now!
Laurent's House
Accommodation in chalets (classic or Scandinavian) or on camping pitches. The campsite offers 400 fully equipped camping pitches. Swimming in the lake under the supervision of a qualified lifeguard. A multifunctional reception building. Mountain biking trails, becoming snowshoe trails in winter. Ice rinks.
Le Gouffre campsite offers 90 campsites for rental, grouped into islets in 3 sectors. Various levels of service at each site. The campsite also offers ready-to-camp tents in the heart of nature and six cabins to accommodate families.
Cider maker.
Migneron Family of Charlevoix (cheese factory)
Cheese, wine and spirits shop. Family business working in the production of fine artisan cheeses, wines and agricultural spirits.
Distillery (wines & spirits) and meadery. Online Store. Local products. Production of unique honeys depending on their location.
Cheese museum
Shop selling cheese from Charlevoix and other regions, honey, cold cuts, breads and pastries, maple products. See cheese being made. Museum of bottles and packaging for all dairy products.
Wine shop. Omerto brand wine is the world's first tomato wine.
Cider house and distillery aimed at producing a perfect dry cider. Specialties: ciders, spirits, alcohol, apple alcohol, brandy, vodka and gin.
Art gallery founded in 1982 and presenting as many seasoned artists as young emerging artists. This gallery offers high quality, carefully selected works of art. Yvon Desgagnés is a founding member of the Association of Professional Galleries of Quebec.
Interested parties can subscribe to the weekly newsletter to be informed about recent works that have arrived in the gallery and the works exhibited.
This art gallery is a meeting place for the various most significant trends in contemporary Canadian art. This gallery permanently offers the creations of more than 80 artists in various styles: paintings, sculptures, crafts and jewelry.
Two art galleries in Baie-Saint-Paul: Galerie art & style (since 1965) and Galerie L'Harmattan (since 1990). Presentation of the works of a hundred painters and sculptors from figurative to abstraction. Each art gallery has a section dedicated to the great Canadian masters.
Art gallery established in 1975.
Handicraft store in the textile sector. In 2020, the store started making sanitary masks in various styles.
Innovative boutique showcasing the creations of young local entrepreneurs.
RV dealership with a sales department, parts and service department, and customer service centre.
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