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Region of Quebec, Canada
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Charlevoix in Central Quebec is on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River and in the Laurentian Mountains. This dramatic landscape includes rolling terrain, fjords, headlands and bays; the region was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1989.
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Parc national des Grands-Jardins
This park has 134 lakes and 7 rivers. You can do hiking (hike on Mont du Lac des Cygnes is a must), cycling, canoeing, kayaking (rentals available on-site) and fishing (brook trout). Camping available.
Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
Spectacular sight for canoeing or kayaking on the river. Nice hiking on Acropole des Draveurs.
"The Gardens of the Four Winds"
One of the finest residential gardens in North America and an object lesson in how to relate a garden to the landscape and create a viable growing condition within.
Hotel and casino overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
Located in the historic district of Pointe-au-Pic in La Malbaie.
Immeubles Charlevoix
For a weekend or a longer stay. Villas, country homes, and four-star cottages available.
By ferry
Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive—Isle-aux-Coudres, duration: 15 minutes, free, +1 418-438-2743.
By bus
The best way to go around in Charlevoix is by car. However, you can get to many locations by bus with Intercar (see above).
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Saguenay · Regional · YBG
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a gateway to the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park and to the Saguenay Conservation Park, and a starting point for whale-watching cruises
a charming small town with several art galleries
Clermont is a small town in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Charlevoix-Est, in the administrative region of the Capitale-Nationale, on the north shore of the Saint-Laurent, in Quebec, Canada. Municipality landlocked between the mountains and bordering the city of La Malbaie and the unorganized territory of Mont-Élie, its territory is crossed by the Malbaie River and by Route 138 which runs along the north shore of the river.
home of the historic Manoir Richelieu Hotel, the town has been drawing visitors since 1760
a group of villages in the centre of the Charlevoix crater
Notre-Dame-des-Monts is a municipality in the Quebec Region, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in Quebec.
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is a municipality of the regional county municipality (RCM) of Charlevoix. Its principal attraction is a vast meteorite crater, the Astrobleme of Charlevoix.
Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs is a municipality of the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Charlevoix-Est, in the administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in Quebec, Canada.
Saint-Hilarion is a municipality of the regional county municipality (RCM) of Charlevoix, in the administrative region of the Capitale-Nationale, on the north shore of the Saint-Laurent River, in Quebec, Canada. Saint-Hilarion is a picturesque locality, with a pleasant main village.
Saint-Irénée is a municipality of the regional county municipality (MRC) of Charlevoix-Est, in the administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, on the north shore of the river Saint-Laurent, in Quebec, Canada. The passage of the old road 362 along the beach of Saint-Irénée, the regional airport, the maritime quay and the train have historically generated a significant influx of tourists.
northern terminus of the St. Lawrence ferry crossing, which connects to Rivière-du-Loup.
the gateway to Parc national des Grands-Jardins and the Charlevoix hinterland
an island in the St. Lawrence River about 6 km south from the mainland known for its historical sites, tourist accommodations, and craftspeople
part of the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve, popular with anglers, hikers, campers and vacationers
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