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City in Quebec, Canada
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La Malbaie (population 8300, 2016) is a small city in regional county municipality (RCM) of Charlevoix-Est, on the north shore of St. Lawrence River, in administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, in Quebec, in Canada.
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Working forge with guided tours, picnic area on Malbaie River, manufactured pieces from the forge for sale.
Folk art, regional history and culture.
Pointe-au-Pic Church
Catholic denominational place of worship.
Saint-Étienne Church of La Malbaie
Church of Catholic denomination.
Gardens of Cap-à-l'Aigle
This 19-hectare garden located in the village of Cap-à-l'Aigle is truly distinctive, as it maintains one of the most prestigious collections of lilacs on the planet. Thanks to this bucolic garden, Cap-à-l'Aigle is recognized as the world capital of lilac. This estate, which is the jewel of Cap-à-l'Aigle, also includes a commemorative garden dedicated to the memory of one of its two co-founders Denis Gauthier, the undergrowth path and the church bells.
Cap-à-l'Aigle Cap
Municipal parc.
Gardens of the Four Winds
Private arboretum in the Cap-à-l'Aigle sector of La Malbaie.
Charlevoix Astronomical and Astroblem Observatory
Discovery activities of the meteorite impact that forged the relief of Charlevoix. Sessions for the general public to discover astronomy and the starry sky on sunny evenings throughout the summer. Geology discovery excursions.
La Malbaie cinema
The route of flavours
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 flavours 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 km 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.
The Casino de Charlevoix presents a range of entertainment activities (a variety of games), shows, bar (Bar 21 and Bar La Brise), lotteries and restaurants in a historic environment in the Pointe-au-sector. Peak. The Casino also offers a variety of online services: online lottery, casino (e.g., live casino, slot machines, table games, virtual sports, Keno), sports (Mise-o-jeu+, Le Pool Mise-o-jeu), Instants, Poker and Bingo. The Casino de Charlevoix is administered by Loto-Québec.
Whale watching.
Mont Grand-Fonds regional park
Wide choice of accommodation in the region. A program of the pub in music. Winter activities: downhill and cross-country skiing center, boarding school, Sports Experts shop and rental, winter hikes with heated huts. Summer activities: hiking on three trails, including the ascent of La Sommet (intermediate level) which consists of a magnificent trail in the forest in the western sector of the mountain, to the Lac Gravel lookout. The altitude at the top is 735 m. The mountain has a drop of 335 m with a panoramic view of the river.
Outdoor Center Les Sources Joyeuses
Outdoor centre offering cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking trails, and tube slides.
Nature Equestrian Center
The Enchanting Horse Centre offers the practice of ethological riding based on the well-being of the horse and its rider. Main activities: day camp, behavioral riding clinics, western riding lessons, mountain hikes, rehabilitation, remedial education, personalized lessons, and equine therapy sessions.
Walking of the Planets
Educational riverside walking path on 3 km on the promontory along the river with road signs showing the position of each of the planets in the solar system and their interpretation. The Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu host the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory and the "Stroll at the Speed of Light". This path is travelled by thousands of visitors, especially groups of children.
Murray Bay Golf Course
Golf activities began in 1876 at this site; the club was incorporated in 1894. It is the third oldest club in America and the oldest still located on the same site. The Murray Bay course has 18 par 68 holes; the Peter Ryan course has 9 par 34 holes. Chalet with bar and dining room. Golf shop. Two tennis courts. Room rental. Golf training by professionals.
After a major upgrade of the existing golf course and the addition of a new nine-hole course, the Le Manoir Richelieu Golf Club now has 27 holes of world-class golf. While retaining the essence of the original design, the architect Darrell Huxham who directed this work, managed to showcase the natural beauty and aesthetics of this site.
Snowmobile trails
Snowmobile tours in Charlevoix allow you to discover the magical scenery of the snow-capped mountains and the boreal forest of the backcountry in winter. The discovery circuit (trail 3 and 378) of 103 km by snowmobile, starting from La Malbaie, allows you to discover the valleys and mountains of the region, passing in particular through Grand-Fonds, Courcelette, Saint-Fidèle, Port-au-Saumon, Port-au-Persil, and return through the hinterland by marked trails passing through the heritage site of the Montagne de la Croix and Clermont. The snowmobile trail map is available on the Tourisme-Charlevoix website. Several outfitters rent snowmobiles and the required equipment. Groups of travelers can take the services of an experienced guide, by reservation.
Au P'tit Bonheur art gallery
Showrooms covering 6000 square feet. Art gallery open on this site since 1991.
Manor Art Gallery
Gallery specializing in works by renowned Canadian painters and sculptors.
500 Richelieu Art Gallery
This gallery presents a range of works selected in contemporary, figurative and surrealist styles.
Laure-Conan Library
Municipal library including the Cultural Space, a place that hosts exhibitions throughout the year. This place sometimes turns into an intimate spectacle, teamwork or quiet reading. One Thursday a month, at 14:00, the lectures reaches several followers (information: +1 418-665-3747, ext 5240). The library also offers story time online.
L'Érudit Library
Municipal library.
The Sports Complex has a semi-Olympic swimming pool, a complete gym for physical training, sports facilities for practicing team sports and rooms for group lessons.
The municipal parks of the city of La Baie are:
La Malbaie Youth Center in La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic
The GAJC brings together the youth centers of La Malbaie, Clermont, St-Siméon and St-Aimé-des-Lacs.
Varied menu.
Italian and Californian, 1950s theme restaurant.
Waterfront snack bar with burgers and ice cream.
Family restaurant serving the customers of the Petit Manoir and the Pavillons.
Steakhouse.
Deli/restaurant.
Restaurant and snack bar, ice cream.
Restaurant of the Club House of the Manoir Richelieu golf course.
Offer of rooms, aperitif, café, games and bistro-style restaurant. Inventive type cocktails. House with historical cachet, having been built in 1930.
Steakhouse-style restaurant; the specialty: grilled meats. Dinner show and guided day tour (by reservation). This ancestral house was built in 1860 housing the Club des Monts; the building was moved to Rang du Ruisseau des Frênes in Sainte-Agnès, the current site. The house also offers an accommodation service with 11 rooms, each individually furnished and decorated with the works of Mr. Joey Tardif in the presbytery of Sainte-Agnès located 2 km from the Maison du Bottlegger.
With delivery service
Italian, waterfront, casual. Tartares, pasta, grilled or roasted meat, pizzettas. Take away food.
Steak and seafood.
Yannick Catering Service
Hot buffets, cold buffets, lunch box, brunch, and frozen products.
Pub.
Restaurant and sports bar, five screens.
Restaurant and pub.
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
A grand old hotel built 1929 to replace an 1899 hotel destroyed by fire. Moments Spa, restaurants, sports centre, 27-hole golf course, direct access to snowmobile trails. Horse-drawn carriage tours ($7-15, depending on length) run here on weekends. A $20/day resort fee covers mini-golf, badminton, tennis, beach volleyball, cycling, fishing and skating.
Traditional hotel on the hillside. Free breakfast. Rooms for business meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, and congresses. Large land dotted with trees and shrubs with a heated outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court open to all. The hotel also has an outdoor dining area with picnic tables.
Offer of studio or hotel room. Offer of various packages.
44 apartments and chalets.
Dominic Bergeron
Guests of the motel, chalets and Mégapods have free access to the campground, including its activities and services.
48-room inn and renowned restaurant. Breathtaking view of the river. Meeting rooms with variable configuration. Capacity of 10 to 125 people. Adapted catering service.
Victorian inn with free breakfast. Open year round.
Inn with 11 rooms.
1901 inn and French-style bistro.
The Maison au Bootlegger offers an accommodation service with 11 rooms at ex-Sainte-Agnès presbytery, each individually furnished and decorated with the works of Mr. Joey Tardif.
Eight-room 19th-century inn, breakfast and Wi-Fi included. Restaurant Le Graal bistro and dining room.
Offer of rooms and suites.
Offer of rooms and suites. Offer of various packages. Magnificent view of the river.
Hotel with 67 rooms, 2 spas, restaurant. Pavilions (78 studios overlooking the St. Lawrence on Pointe-au-Pic cliff at 75, rue des Villas) with electric fireplace, kitchenette, therapeutic bath, A/C, Wi-Fi, balcony.
Themed rooms, luxurious suites and a cozy chalet.
Offer of chalets in a rest area filled with flowers and large green spaces in operation for more than half a century.
Private suite.
Villa.
Country-style chalet, spacious and warm, offering a panoramic view of the mountainous landscape. Full kitchen. Big field.
Three cabins available for rental. Activities: spa, billiards, souvenirs, superb viewpoint.
Holiday apartment
Camping by the River
Campground on Malbaie River, with 246 pitches (with various levels of service). Community room with a capacity of 100 people. Ready-to-camp available: cabins (4) and rental cabins (14). Campsite located near the village of La Malbaie.
Fraser Falls Campground
Rustic sites in the forest. Self-service baking bread oven: 07:00-09:00; fresh coffee: 07:00-12:00. Delivery of wood to the location.
Amyco wild mushrooms
Shop, workshops, guided hikes and harvest of wild mushrooms. Online purchase. Amyco also offers other products including chaga.
Pednault orchards cider house shop - La Malbaie
Cider maker. Shop selling alcoholic products, fine products, apples and fruits, and products from other Charlevoix producers.
Charlevoix mushrooms
Company specializing in the cultivation of oyster mushrooms and in the processing of mushroom and plant-based products in the commercial kitchen. The cultivation of oyster mushrooms began in 2002.
The Beautiful Harvests of Charlevoix
Les Belles harvests de Charlevoix cultivates organic grains. The shop offers a range of grain products prepared on the farm. Suggestions for organic grain recipes.
Convenience store Supermarket - Pizzeria.
Convenience store.
Grocery Dufour PH & Fils
General grocery store.
General grocery store
General grocery store
Saint-Fidèle cheese factory
Bakery Exclamation Breads
Artisanal bakery and fresh products.
Breads, brioches, pancakes, muffins.
Pastry and confectionery
Discover work by artists Joan and Marc DeBlois, pottery, raku and paintings, in St-Irénée.
Flea market of the Seven Côtes
Engraving center and trophies
Offer of custom manufacturing of merit plaques, trophy, merit, gift, medal and pins, as well as offer of promotional items.
Rental of snowmobiles and accessories for solo or duo trekking. Organized hikes with private guide. Various snowmobile packages: Monts-Valin (650 km), La Gourmande.
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By boat
La Malbaie is accessible in season by boat via some marinas.
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