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contents 4 Travel Tools regional overview C5 Map 8 Can t-miss Experiences 18 Profile of the Region top things to do 46 Regional Events 56 Culture & Heritage 68 Nature & Outdoor Activities 88 Winter Fun 92 Regional Flavours 102 Additional Activities 18 19 69 accommodation and places to eat 108 Places to Eat 118 Accommodation useful information 136 General Information 141 Travelling in Québec 142 Alphabetical Index 144 Legend of Symbols 92 Photos credit: Groupe Le Massif, Alain Blanchette; Louis Laliberté; Les Jardins de Quatre-Vents; Annie Ferland charlevoixtourism.com 7

TRAVEL TOOLS Web resources to help you plan your trip Charlevoix Tourism provides several tools on the web for visitors who want to plan their trip to the region. charlevoixtourism.com You may download the pdf file of this guide as well as the tools listed on the other page. These guides are also available in a paper version in the region s accredited welcoming centres (please see the list on page 136). 8 charlevoixtourism.com Photo credits: Grafikar, l agence image multimédia

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regional overview C5 Map 8 Can t-miss Experiences 18 Profile of the Region 20 Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector 24 Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector 29 Isle-aux-Coudres Sector 31 La Malbaie Sector 35 Backcountry Sector 38 Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector 19 35 28 Photos credit: Robert Chiasson; Bertrand Lemeunier charlevoixtourism.com 11

regional overview can t-miss experiences NORDIC EXPERIENCE Can t-miss Experiences NORDIC EXPERIENCE 1 > Alpine skiing Did you know that the highest peaks east of the Canadian Rockies are found in Charlevoix? It will come as no surprise then that skiing is one of the favorite activities of sliding sports enthusiasts and boisterous after-ski. Here, the snow is abundant and the ski stations open their doors wide. Looking for authenticity? Two stations offer unparalleled experiences where the sliding conditions and the friendly atmosphere make for a union full of promises. 2 > Cross-country skiing We like Charlevoix s untamed nature and the beauty of its vast territory. To discover them on a cross-country skiing activity is assuredly the best way to purify body and soul. Whether selecting skating or the classical formula, a one-day trek or the raid (with lodging in a hut) over hundreds of kilometres of wild territory, you will enjoy grandiose panoramas alongside the River or in the infinite space of the backcountry. 1 2 12 charlevoixtourism.com Photos credit: Steve Deschênes; Groupe Le Massif; Louis Laliberté

regional overview can t-miss experiences NORDIC EXPERIENCE 3 4 3 > Snowshoeing Deep in the forest as in our National Parks and outdoor centres well defined trails, Charlevoix appeals to snowshoeing lovers. With a guide, alone or with children, we put on our snowshoes and embark on a discovery of kilometres of a playground that offers daily a renewed visual show between river and mountains. From the easiest to the most challenging trails, you will be sure to find the one for you. 4 > Snowmobiling Charlevoix, a paradise for snowmobilers? Considering the number of snowmobiling clubs and the extent of services, there is no question about it. The adventure starts here. One-day trek, long distance expedition, soft adventure or extreme raid, you will be overwhelmed with choice and the hundreds of kilometres from one end of the region to the other, through Isle-aux-Coudres and Charlevoix s backcountry. 5 5 > Dogsledding In the magical decor of Les Éboulements, Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs or Notre-Dame-des-Monts, dogsledding enthusiasts will enjoy themselves wholeheartedly. But the fun does not stop there. The trip includes also meeting animals, a rest in a hut, lodging in a wood cabin and especially the interpretation of fauna and flora of a region that has a lot to show and to talk about. Photos credit: Robert Chiasson; Tourisme Québec charlevoixtourism.com 13

regional overview can t-miss experiences ARTISTIC FIBRE 1 Can t-miss Experiences ARTISTIC FIBRE 1 > Art galleries Charlevoix s landscapes are a source of inspiration. Many artists painters and sculptors, masters of abstract or figurative art have fallen for its wonderful mountains, its River s wide horizons and its giant skies. The numerous art galleries celebrate the talent of acclaimed artists and those of the upcoming generation. Do not miss a stroll down rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Baie-Saint-Paul, which by itself accounts for one of the highest concentration of art galleries in Canada. 2 > Artcrafting Charlevoix s artisans are very talented. While blacksmiths carry on the ancestral know-how, the weavers update the traditions. Fibres and materials hold no secrets for the hundred or so of artisans who find their inspiration in Charlevoix. Whether working with wood, glass, fibres, ceramics, metal, bronze, leather or paper, whether we enjoy the unrefined material or contemporary art, one thing is sure, creativity is ever present. 2 5 14 charlevoixtourism.com Photos credit: Bertrand Lemeunier

regional overview can t-miss experiences ARTISTIC FIBRE 3 3 > Museums You enjoy history and traditions? Do you prefer contemporary art? Nature lovers, art aficionados and amateurs of history-filled sites are enthralled by the region s artistic effervescence and amazed by the region s cultural diversity. In its museums, in its art galleries, in its studios and ECONOMUSEUMS, we discover what gives Charlevoix its unique and timeless color. 4 3 4 > Music In Charlevoix, music is part of our DNA. In the Saint-Irénée heights, in the corner bistros as in Charlevoix s cozy or grandiose concert halls, music is omnipresent. Seasons after seasons, there is a succession of musical events, in a concert hall or outdoor, at brunch time or under the stars. From classical to jazz, trad, pop or reggae, we travel on the musical notes like others try to reach the inaccessible star. 5 > Circuit des 7 lieux The Circuit des 7 lieux proposes a Culture Experience in Charlevoix: museums, ECONOMUSEUMS and interpretation sites. These are ingenious, alive, contemporary, fun and fabulous sites where you will see artisans at work, and admire art in all its forms as you discover the region s traditions and history. Photos credit: Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric; Domaine Forget, Genèvieve LeSieur - Bleu Outremer charlevoixtourism.com 15

regional overview can t-miss experiences EXPLORING THE SAINT LAWRENCE 1 Can t-miss Experiences EXPLORING THE SAINT LAWRENCE 1 > The St. Lawrence Route The St. Lawrence Route, one of the loveliest scenic roads in North America, is a must for anyone enjoying uncomparable scenery. From Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie and through Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée, it is 58 km of breathtaking panoramas overlooking the St. Lawrence River. In addition to its many lookout areas, one may visit historic sites, set the tablecloth for a picnic or feed on beauty. 2 > Isle-aux-Coudres Looking for island fun? The NM Joseph-Savard ferry shuttles daily between Saint-Joseph-dela-Rive and Isle-aux-Coudres. You may tour the island by bike, a circuit of 23 km allowing you to discover the maritime heritage and the historical wealth of the island. Do not miss a visit to the old mills, the cider-making facility, to the ECONOMUSEUMS, musical inns and artisan bakeries. On the western tip of the island, the sunsets are simply spectacular. 3 > Whale-watching Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Charlevoix s extreme east area, is a whales heaven. The best way to observe them in their natural habitat and better understand their universe, take a guided tour. For the ultimate experience, look at them from the terrace at the Centre d interprétation et d observation de Pointe- Noire or put on the old sea dog s clothes and board the Zodiac while the more cold-sensitive board comfortable boats for an unforgettable cruise with the company of marine mammals. 4 16 charlevoixtourism.com Photos credit: Charlevoix Aviation; Steve Deschênes

regional overview can t-miss experiences EXPLORING THE SAINT LAWRENCE 3 2 6 4 > Nautical activities Charlevoix is well-balanced between sea and earth. With the omnipresent river and the numerous mountain lakes for fishing or canoeing, the region features a range of activities highly appreciated by nautical sports amateurs. Whether selecting paddle surfing, sea or river kayaking the descent of the Gouffre river as a family is not to be missed or whether the Isle-aux-Coudres (paradise of kite surfing) wind is calling you, Charlevoix has a lot to offer. 5 > Marine Park From Saint-Fidèle to Baie-Sainte-Catherine where the St. Lawrence meets with the Saguenay River lies the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park. With a good pair of binoculars, you may be able to observe the whales, seals and marine birds from the river bank where the signs interpret the landscape s numerous lighthouses and islands. 6 > Beaches Here, the public beaches and hidden bays that may be reached by helicopter are countless. It is not surprising that the seacastles are so beautiful. In summer, you see families erecting their parasols and setting the tablecloth on the fine sand of our sun-drenched beaches. Near the quay, Baie-Saint-Paul s beach pleases old and young and Saint-Irénée s beats all records with its ribbon of sand that stretches for kilometres. Horseback riding is a bonus! 5 Photos credit: George Fischer; Bertrand Lemeunier; Parcs Canada - Éric Lajeunesse charlevoixtourism.com 17

regional overview can t-miss experiences DISCOVERING THE BACKCOUNTRY Can t-miss Experiences DISCOVERING THE BACKCOUNTRY 1 > The Mountain Road Did you know that some of our mountains are among the highest peaks of the Canadian Shield? The Mountain Road, a circuit of 121 km with breathtaking panoramas of the Charlevoix backcountry, is the best way to admire them. On the way, Notre-Dame-des-Monts will charm you and stop in Saint-Urbain to fill up on provisions. Two National Parks (Grands-Jardins and Hautes-Gorges-de-la- Rivière-Malbaie) offer vertiginious peaks ideal for a range of sports activities in nature. 2 > Astrobleme 350 million years ago, a 2 km asteroid weighing 15 billion tons hit Charlevoix s territory at a speed of 60 000 km/hr. The impact affected the earth crust which was instantaneously vaporized by heat superior to 3 000 C. The event shaped a landscape full of poetic beauty as the mount Les Éboulements attest to. With its 55 km diameter, the Charlevoix Crater ranks among the 10 largest in the world. 3 > Hunting and Fishing Paradoxically wild and hospitable, the Charlevoix territory has a unique and authentic side that pleases hunters of big or small game and collectors of good (and true) fishing anecdotes. You will find several rivers two salmon rivers and outfitters offering lodgings that allows living harmoniously in a larger than life nature. One thing for sure, you will always catch something. 2/6 18 charlevoixtourism.com Photos credit: Annie Bolduc; Steve Deschênes

regional overview can t-miss experiences DISCOVERING THE BACKCOUNTRY 1 3 4 > Hiking Grab your walking stick! Charlevoix unfurls kilometres of trails for mountain or forest hiking and up to the summit of its National Parks. From Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, through Saint-Urbain, Notre-Dame-des-Monts and Les Éboulements, discover the beauty of the backcountry. The more audacious will opt for a 100 km course 7 days are necessary on one of the nicest long distance hiking trail in Québec. 5 > Natural Parks Our mountains will take your breath away. The Grands-Jardins and Hautes-Gorges-dela-Rivière-Malbaie National Parks as well as many natural parks feature a full range of activities from via ferrata to canoe-camping and mountain biking. You will be amazed by the large variety of vegetation that changes from taiga to the toundra at an altitude of 1 000 metres. While out hiking you may encounter a caribou, a moose, or a Virginia deer, here it is only natural. 6 > Charlevoix 5-summit circuit Discover and explore 5 trails leading to the highest peaks of Charlevoix: the trails of Monts du Lac-à-l Empêche and du Four, Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes, Mont des Morios, l Acropole des Draveurs and Mont Élie. 4/5 Photos credit: Louis Laliberté; Michel Caron charlevoixtourism.com 19

regional overview can t-miss experiences FESTIVALS 1/3 Can t-miss Experiences FESTIVALS 1 > Baie-Saint-Paul Baie-Saint-Paul nestles in the heart of a valley whose river runs toward the St. Lawrence. Here, the cultural life is ever present, between museums and art galleries, gourmet restaurants and corner bistros, entertaining bars and sunny terraces. On holidays, the streets with century old homes are reserved to pedestrians and welcome musicians, painters and street artists as in the early days of Cirque du Soleil which took its first steps here in the early 80 s. 2 > La Malbaie Cradle of Charlevoix s resort hospitality, La Malbaie is a natural theatre where the Saint Lawrence provides spectacular views from Saint-Fidèle to Pointe-au-Pic. One may enjoy the warmth of sympathetic inns or stay in a historic Manor; lounge about the Casino de Charlevoix or at one of the picturesque restaurants on rue Saint-Étienne; or discover the hidden secrets of an old prohibition house converted into a restaurant. Here the outdoor activities (golfing, hiking, snowmobiling) offer an unrestricted view on a river that pretends to be the sea. 20 charlevoixtourism.com 3 > Events In Charlevoix, the art of living is present through a range of sporting and cultural events. Partying being a part of our DNA, we never miss an occasion to hold large gatherings. For a canoe race on the river s ice floes, a gathering of snowmobile enthusiasts, a rodeo festival, a painting symposium, a Christmas market, an ultramarathon race or musical events and festivals any reason is good enough to have a ball. 2 Photos credit: Annie Bolduc; Robert Chiasson

regional overview can t-miss experiences GOURMET TREATS 1 Can t-miss Experiences GOURMET TREATS 1 > Flavour Trail From the East to the West, from the St. Lawrence Route to those of the backcountry, the Flavour Trail offers countless opportunities to discover the wealth of a fertile and generous terroir. Along the road, producers welcome the curious visitor looking for gourmet treats: sample the organic sausage, the duck, the artisan bakeries and cheese-making facility. Stop at one of our gourmet restaurants or at one of the corner bistros. Friendly all the way! 2 > Charlevoix Certified To us, authenticity is paramount. Look for the tag Certifié Terroir de Charlevoix (Certified Charlevoix terroir), a stamp of approval guaranteeing the product is 100% Charlevoix. Our impassioned and creative producers have revolutionized our gastronomy, so much that their fertile soils have become their laboratory. If our ducks are well-bred, it is the same for our culture with the wind that spreads the seeds of our happiness. Purchasing ACTC offers for an authentic feast for the senses. 1 2 Consult the Flavour Trail Magazine at charlevoixtourism.com Photos credit: Annie Ferland charlevoixtourism.com 21

regional overview PROFILE OF THE REGION PROFILE OF THE REGION Charlevoix, 200 years of hospitality Charlevoix, natural and authentic tourist region, extends from the village of Petite-Rivière- Saint-François to the mouth of the Saguenay, on the St. Lawrence River North shore. The territory, the smallest tourist area in Québec, owes its name to the Jesuit François-Xavier de Charlevoix, first historian of New France. Charlevoix has a long tourist tradition, taking its first steps as a resort destination around 1800 in La Malbaie, before quickly becoming a highly popular holiday resort during the era of the white boats. Owning a summer home in the region, Howard Taft, who later became President of the United States, used to say that La Malbaie s air (Murray Bay at the time) was intoxicating like champagne without the morning after hangover. The terroir s appeal Charlevoix is synonymous of a long standing gastronomic creativity. The rugged terrain at times difficult to cultivate has inspired local producers to show ingenuity in the development of small original productions. The authenticity of these products, the true signature of the fine regional tables, may be 22 charlevoixtourism.com sampled on the Flavour Trail. Recognized for its regional products, Charlevoix is a must for lovers of gastronomy. The cultural diversity Its particular relief with the river hugging mountains and sunshine worthy of the Borealie are certainly reasons enough for the enthusiasm artists of all disciplines feel towards Charlevoix since the 20 th century. It is in Baie-Saint-Paul that Clarence Gagnon kept coming for visits, sometimes accompanied by other artists, to create many of his paintings depicting Charlevoix s reliefs. The region also inspires writers, composers and performers, all immediately charmed by the river s air. Listen to musicians who came to find new inspiration and therefore create. A land for the great outdoors Displaying breathtaking landscapes and lookouts, the Charlevoix region owes its particular relief to a meteorite that impacted the region 400 million years ago, shaping a 55-km crater whose central rise is the Mont des Éboulements. The various glaciations Photo credit: Groupe Le Massif, Alain Blanchette

regional overview PROFILE OF THE REGION modeled the region leaving several traces of their passages. Nestled between river and mountains, Charlevoix is a Biosphere Reserve with a diversified flora and fauna. The mountains of the backcountry are part of the Laurentians chain, a very ancient geological formation, and can be observed while traveling the Mountain Road. The forests of the sector offer areas abounding with game frequented since the 1900 s by hunting and fishing enthusiasts and outdoors lovers. The St. Lawrence River delineates the coastline to the East and displays breathtaking sceneries that can be admired from the St. Lawrence Route. There the water is brackish and the tidal phenomenon is ever present. The confluence of the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord creates favourable conditions for feeding marine mammals; several species of whales, seals and sea birds may be observed. Cities and villages Charlevoix is comprised of 13 municipalities of which four are featured in the Most Beautiful Villages of Québec association, divided into 6 geographic sectors each with distinctive characteristics and its own identity. The following pages introduce each of these sectors from West to East. In addition to briefly describing the municipalities, they give an overview of their attractions. Photos credit: Robert Chiasson; Louis Laliberté; Steve Deschênes charlevoixtourism.com 23

regional overview profile of the region BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, PETITE-RIVIÈRE-SAINT-FRANÇOIS SECTOR Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Train de Charlevoix, Caroline Perron Petite-Rivière-Saint-François P 765 inhabitants petiteriviere.com At the end of a panoramic descent, discover a village chiseled into the river s bank over many kilometres. The oldest settlement in Charlevoix, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François has for a long time housed the infrastructures for building and warehousing of schooners, an era we can learn more about by taking Le Sentier maritime (the Maritime trail). Depending on the season, it is possible to visit the artworks of the Maillard Chapel, stop on the quay to admire the view or have a picinic in the quiet parc des Riverains. In winter, sliding sports amateurs will be delighted by the Massif de Charlevoix. A few kilometres from the village on Route 138, the departure point for the Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix and the Gabrielle-Roy trails are found. Petite-Rivière-Saint-François was awarded three flowerets by Les Fleurons du Québec whose program favours the horticultural beautification of municipalities. Petite-Rivière-St-François Annie Bolduc 24 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, PETITE-RIVIÈRE-SAINT-FRANÇOIS SECTOR Baie-St-Paul Robert Chiasson Baie-Saint-Paul ( P 7 342 inhabitants baiesaintpaul.com The first settlers reached Baie-Saint-Paul around 1650 as the typically Québec architecture of its many more than a century old homes attests. Nicknamed the artists paradise, it boasts museums, several art galleries and many craft shops. Thematic tours will reveal the city s many attractions. Sea kayaking and several family activities are available at the wharf; there is also a beach and a small woodlot with a birdwatching trail. Contrasting with the surrounding peaks, the valley is ideal for a hike or bicycle ride. Regional food lovers will enjoy the area s many agro-touristic operators. Baie-Saint-Paul was awarded four flowerets by Les Fleurons du Québec whose program favours the horticultural beautification of municipalities. Baie-St-Paul Bertrand Lemeunier charlevoixtourism.com 25

regional overview profile of the region BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, PETITE-RIVIÈRE-SAINT-FRANÇOIS SECTOR Espace muséal et patrimonial des Petites Franciscaines de Marie Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric Laiterie Charlevoix, ÉCONOMUSÉE du fromage Habitat 07 26 charlevoixtourism.com Espace muséal et patrimonial des Petites Franciscaines de Marie 61, rue Ambroise-Fafard 418 435-3520 espacemusealpfm.com J5 The museum belonging to Les Petites Franciscaines de Marie highlights the origins, history and evolution of a religious congregation whose beginnings can be traced back the United States but prospered in Québec, particularly here in Baie-Saint-Paul. Hours: mid-june to mid-october, closed on Monday and Tuesday in September and October. Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric h$ 4, rue Ambroise-Fafard 418 435-2540 baiesaintpaul.com/culture Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric is a gathering place for the promotion and advancement of culture. This multidisciplinary exhibit space showcases the visual arts, animation, heritage and the performing arts. Exhibitions, activities, events and seminars are offered year-round. Do not miss our two permanent exhibitions, Espace Saint-Paul and Studio TRAD highlighting the history, the heritage and the cultural dynamism of Baie-Saint-Paul. Hours: yearround, the schedule is available on the website. [Ad. p. 106] Laiterie Charlevoix, h ÉCONOMUSÉE du fromage 1167, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 435-2184 fromagescharlevoix.com Located on Route 138, this dairy has produced cheese since 1948. It became a cheese ECONO- MUSEUM in 1998 and now visitors can discover the many different stages of the cheese-making process. Interpretation centre, antique equipment, tastings are available. Sales counter featuring products made on-site and many regional products. New: Whey methanation factory tour. Hours: year-round. Habitat 07 h 5 212, rue Ste-Anne 418 435-5514 habitat07.org An eco-friendly building that aims to heighten the public awareness and inform people about new energies and practices linked to sustainable development. Located on a beautiful site on the St. Lawrence River, it also serves as the Boisé du

regional overview profile of the region BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, PETITE-RIVIÈRE-SAINT-FRANÇOIS SECTOR Quai s Welcome Center. Habitat 07 is a building wholly committed to green construction techniques. Drawing inspiration from ancestral methods, its architecture uses nature s own local resources. Hours: from mid-june to mid-october, closed during the week of September and October. Musée d art contemporain 35 de Baie-Saint-Paul 23, rue Ambroise-Fafard 418 435-3681 macbsp.com This institution is recognized for the vast scope of its year-round national and international contemporary art exhibits. Every art form (painting, sculpture, engraving, photography, design, multimedia) is highlighted as a testimonial to the actual esthetic trends. The Museum also showcases its own collection of works created at previous Symposiums and art donations. Hours: year-round, closed on Monday from the beginning of September to the end of June. Musée d art contemporain de Baie-St-Paul René Bouchard The St. Lawrence Route, which is one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in North America, links Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie over a 58-km distance. In addition to passing in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive which boasts a rich heritage and where a ferry drops off passengers at Isle-aux-Coudres without charge, it goes through the municipalities of Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée. The road runs alongside and overlooks the majestic St. Lawrence offering at each turn breathtaking scenery. Explore the St. Lawrence Route at charlevoixtourism.com Bertrand Lemeunier charlevoixtourism.com 27

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-IRÉNÉE, LES ÉBOULEMENTS SECTOR Les Éboulements Steve Deschênes Les Éboulements 1 339 inhabitants leseboulements.com P This village whose name recalls the major landslide that followed the earthquake of 1663, has preserved its architectural heritage with the church and the ancient homes bordering the main street. With the River and Isle-aux-Coudres at its feet, this municipality with its agricultural landscape is a source of inspiration to many painters. Also, hiking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing enthusiasts will discover grandiose scenery on the different trails of the area. A little to the East, Cap-aux-Oies is a quiet site where one can walk and meditate in peace at the water s edge, on the rocks or on the beach. Moulin Seigneurial des Éboulements h5 2042, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-2239 hcq-chq.org Built in 1790 by Seigneur Jean-François Tremblay atop a waterfall on Rivière du Moulin that cascades some 3m, the Moulin seigneurial des Éboulements has remained unchanged over the centuries. With its original equipment and seigniorial manor just next door, it s one of the last authentic examples of this type of mill in Québec. Hours: mid-june to mid-october. Camp Le Manoir $ 2058, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-2666 camplemanoir.qc.ca The Manoir des Éboulements (Camp Le Manoir des Éboulements) creates, with its outbuildings and the mill nearby, an ensemble almost identical to the organizational order under the seigniorial system. As you stroll the grounds and visit the outbuildings, you will encounter descriptive signs with pictures relating to life under the regime. Day and vacation camp, this site also welcomes groups for a stay. Moulin seigneurial des Éboulements George Fischer 28 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-IRÉNÉE, LES ÉBOULEMENTS SECTOR Promenade des Capitaines, St-Joseph-de-la-Rive Robert Chiasson Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive After a spectacular descent, you will reach Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, a village nestled between the river and the mountain. A few schooners anchored at the Musée maritime de Charlevoix for restoration are reminders of the major shipyard that was the backbone of the community years ago. Several large and beautiful houses are a testimonial to the maritime, agricultural and touristic activities that regulated the village s life. There is still a traditional general store and an artisan bakery, the Boulangerie Laurentide. A few steps from there, Les Santons de Charlevoix features small clay and hand-painted figurines. In the parish s cemetery lies Mgr Félix-Antoine Savard, famous Québec writer and founder of the Papeterie Saint-Gilles. The village church is opened to all who wish to discover its original sea-inspired décor. St-Joseph-de-la-Rive is a member of the Most Beautiful Villages of Québec association. St-Joseph-de-la-Rive Robert Chiasson charlevoixtourism.com 29

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-IRÉNÉE, LES ÉBOULEMENTS SECTOR Les Santons de Charlevoix $ 303, rue de l Église 418 635-2521 santonsdecharlevoix.com Original creation of individually molded figurines representing a Québec nativity scene mixing traditional characters first seen in Italy in the 18 th century to some of Charlevoix s architectural features. Hand-painted figurines made on site. Craft boutique. Hours: May to mid-october. Les Santons de Charlevoix René Bouchard Papeterie Saint-Gilles, ÉCONOMUSÉE du papier Papeterie Saint-Gilles, 3 ÉCONOMUSÉE du papier 304, rue Félix-Antoine-Savard 418 635-2430 1 866 635-2430 papeteriesaintgilles.com The artisans of the Papeterie Saint-Gilles make a fine cotton paper inlaid with leaves of flowers of the region. Its studio, unique in Québec, and its boutique became the country s first ECONOMUSEUM. The Papeterie Saint-Gilles offers many serigraphs from Québec masters: Riopelle, Le Sauteur, René Richard, Frédérick Back, Dallaire, Marc Séguin, Besner, etc. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Off season: reservation required. Boutique: postal orders accepted at all times. Musée maritime de Charlevoix 35 305, rue de l Église 418 635-1131 museemaritime.com Anchored between river and mountain, located in the old Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive shipyard, the museum recounts Charlevoix s rich maritime history. Find out all about the St. Lawrence schooners through a brand new exhibit. Explore this exceptional site alongside the river, with numerous stopovers at thematic buildings. Board the Félicia, a 1923 tug boat, and the schooners, Jean-Yvan, Saint-André and Marie Clarisse. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Musée maritime de Charlevoix 30 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-IRÉNÉE, LES ÉBOULEMENTS SECTOR St-Irénée Annie Bolduc Saint-Irénée < 653 inhabitants saintirenee.ca After a long descent, Route 362 takes the visitor to Saint-Irénée with its nice and fine sandy beach. Then it abruptly climbs from sea to summits revealing slowly the picturesque village clinging to the mountain. The quietness of the area and the gripping panorama have convinced famous personalities such as Sir Rodolphe Forget, Adolphe Routhier and Joseph Lavergne to settle here. Capelan and smelt fishing are particular to this municipality as is its church whose museum area may be visited. World acclaimed, the Domaine Forget presents every summer numerous concerts and some variety shows in the spring and fall. Saint-Irénée was awarded three flowerets by Les Fleurons du Québec s program that recognizes the horticultural embellishment of municipalities. The village is also a member of the Most Beautiful Villages of Québec association. St-Irénée s beach Bertrand Lemeunier charlevoixtourism.com 31

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-IRÉNÉE, LES ÉBOULEMENTS SECTOR St-Irénée Robert Chiasson Domaine Forget, salle Françoys-Bernier René Bouchard Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix Jh 3$ 5, rg St-Antoine 418 452-8111 1 888 336-7438 domaineforget.com Located in Saint-Irénée, between river and mountains, the Domaine Forget unites music, sculpture and nature. Thanks to its Music and Dance Academy, its International Festival and its variety programming, the institution stands out in the advanced artistic training, production and distribution domains. The harmonic sculpture garden, an ambulatory promenade featuring 27 sculptures, completes the activities. Les Ateliers Charlevoix Bertrand Lemeunier Les Ateliers Charlevoix $ 1131, rg Terrebonne (Rte 362) 418 452-3229 lesatelierscharlevoix.com At the village s summit, visitors discover this wellknown studio boasting Stéphane Bouchard and Joan DeBlois s exclusive Raku (Japonese firing method) artworks, functional pottery and a Parallèle boutique displaying a collection of contemporary urbain pieces (unique porcelain pieces and decorative objects). An art gallery shows Marc DeBlois s recent canvasses as well as Les Ateliers selection of personalized gift pieces. Hours: May to October. November to April: open on call. 32 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region ISLE-AUX-COUDRES SECTOR Isle-aux-Coudres, view from Les Éboulements Robert Chiasson Isle-aux-Coudres 1 201 inhabitants municipaliteiac.ca? P Accessible via a free ferry service, this island owes its name to Jacques Cartier who discovered a large number of hazel trees, named couldres. From the early days of the settlement, the islanders needed to provide themselves with clothing and household linens. They were fishing marsouins (belugas) on the southwestern tip of the island; the animal s skin and fat were used to make boots and lamp oil. A lovely car ride, the road surrounding the island is about 23 km. Texts recounting the island s various natural and cultural aspects are set along the road. An audio-guide may be obtained from various addresses on the island to discover its sites according to one s pace and interests. The island is also a preferred area for kitesufing. Isle-aux-Coudres Robert Chiasson charlevoixtourism.com 33

regional overview profile of the region ISLE-AUX-COUDRES SECTOR Cidrerie et Vergers Pedneault Schooner Mont St-Louis Musée Les Voitures d Eau Musée Les Voitures d Eau 1922, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2208 1 800 463-2118 hotelmotelvoituresdeau.com Founded in 1973 by Captain Éloi Perron, this museum recounts the seafarers life on the St. Lawrence River, and visitors may explore the Mont-Saint-Louis schooner from bow to stern. The museum collection includes many period nautical pieces. English tour available. Hours: mid-june to mid-october. Cidrerie et Vergers Pedneault, h$ ÉCONOMUSÉE du cidrier 3384, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2365 1 888 438-2365 vergerspedneault.com h Les Moulins de l Isle-aux-Coudres ciders and ice mistelles, pear mistelle, pear, plum or blueberry aperitif ciders and cream of fruits. The Cidrerie and Vergers Pedneault induce happiness. Hours: year-round. Les Moulins de l Isle-aux-Coudres, h 5 ÉCONOMUSÉE de la meunerie 36, ch. du Moulin 418 760-1065 lesmoulinsdelisleauxcoudres.com Visit an exceptional site gathering in one place a watermill and a nearby windmill admirably restored. Tradition lives on as the miller grinds wheat and we may attend a demonstration of wheat and buckwheat being ground into flour at the watermill. You may purchase freshly stone-ground flour at the souvenir shop. Guided and self-guided tours available. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Fine artisan apple, pear, plum, Saskatoon berry and cherry products. Over 25 alcoholic beverages, musts, jellies, jams, butters and syrups. The Pedneault family passionate producers one and all offer an unforgettable taste experience: 34 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region LA MALBAIE SECTOR La Malbaie Pierre Rochette Parc du Quai Casgrain Bertrand Lemeunier Le Société d histoire de Charlevoix La Malbaie ( P 8 488 inhabitants ville.lamalbaie.qc.ca The former municipalities of Pointe-au-Pic, Rivière-Malbaie, Sainte-Agnès, Cap-à-l Aigle and Saint-Fidèle all merged with La Malbaie. Samuel de Champlain, the French navigator, named the site in June 1608 because the river dries out at low tide preventing ships from mooring, hence the term of malle baye or bad bay in old French. An international resort, the sector was also known under the English name of Murray Bay. La Malbaie was the birth place of writer Laure Conan (1845 1924), one of the first Canadian women writers. La Malbaie has been awarded three flowerets under Les Fleurons du Québec program, an initiative promoting sites embellishment. La Société d histoire de Charlevoix $ 218, rue St-Étienne 418 665-8159 shistoirecharlevoix.com The Société d histoire is now located in the old Riverin blacksmith. The Espace-Mémoire Riverin presents the story of 4 generations of blacksmiths with the tools of the trade on site. Exhibition on the history of La Malbaie s downtown area. The Société d histoire de Charlevoix s magazines and books are sold here. Hours: year-round, except Saturday and Sunday from November to June. Opening in July 2017. charlevoixtourism.com 35

regional overview profile of the region LA MALBAIE SECTOR Pointe-au-Pic Julien Robitaille Pointe-au-Pic Located on the river, Pointe-au-Pic was the cradle of resort hospitality in Canada. In the early 20 th century the liners were taking the high society from New York, Toronto and Montréal looking for a change of scenery to Pointe-au-Pic. Rich vacationers built their very own summer retreat on the Falaises road. These impressive villas are still standing today. A small protestant church dating back to 1867 is worth noticing on De Comporté Boulevard. Enjoy a stroll in the Pointe-au-Pic quay area. Take the panoramic staircase nearby and you gain direct access to the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and the Casino de Charlevoix. 3Jh Musée de Charlevoix 10, ch. du Havre 418 665-4411 museedecharlevoix.qc.ca Fabulous Musée de Charlevoix! Discover the regional history and culture while having a great time. Fanciful interactive elements, youth activities, fascinating exhibits, enchanting site and a bountiful boutique make the museum a perfect place to spend a wonderful half-day for the whole family! In 2017, explore the History of the Women of Charlevoix through the Big Exhibition. Hours: year-round. Rivière-Malbaie Rivière-Malbaie is located between La Malbaie (downtown), Clermont and Cap-à-l Aigle, on both sides of the Malbaie River. The road at the northeastern end of the river will take you to Mont Grand-Fonds, a family ski centre whose features complement nicely those of its neighbor, Le Massif de Charlevoix. Renowned for the quality of its natural snow, Mont Grand-Fonds is also a premier site to enjoy other winter activities. h5 La Forge-menuiserie Cauchon 323, ch. de la Vallée 418 665-2160 forgecauchon.com Built in 1882 by blacksmith Joseph Cauchon, this historic forge and carpentry shop was once at the very heart of a tiny industrial hub that included a sawmill, a flour mill, a wool-carding wheel, a shingling mill and a planing mill. It s a reminder of the major socio-economic role that blacksmiths and carpenters once played in the Québec communities at the end of the 19 th century and in the early 20 th century. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. 36 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region LA MALBAIE SECTOR Musée de Charlevoix La Forge-menuiserie Cauchon Sainte-Agnès Settled in 1839, this former municipality was known as the three churches parish because its territory encompassed the parishes of Notre-Damedes-Monts and Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs. The sector is situated in a hilly area with an average altitude of 450 metres. Horseback riding at the Centre Équestre Nature/Cheval Enchanteur is an imaginative way to discover the mountains of the backcountry. Built in 1844, the church was listed as a historical monument in 1960; scenes from the series Le Temps d une paix were filmed in the church. Maison du Bootlegger 5 110, rg du Ruisseau-des-Frênes 418 439-3711 maisondubootlegger.com Visitors will be amazed by this colourful house bristling with hidden doors, concealed bars, and secret passages all linked by a narrow corridor that forms an astonishing maze. During the day we offer a guided tour with lunch service. In the evening, it becomes alive with a guided tour, dinner and a dizzying show with Joey Tardif & Le Bootlegger House Band. Hours: April to December, closed Monday to Friday from April to mid-june and from September to mid-december. Monastère de la Croix Glorieuse 125, rg Ste-Philomène 418 439-4611 petitsfreresdelacroix.ca J Maison du Bootlegger Built in 1991, this place of prayer is home to Les Petits Frères de la Croix, a Catholic monastic order founded in 1980 with the blessings of the archbishop of Québec City. They model their lives on Venerable Brother Charles de Foucauld s (1858-1916), who lived in the Sahara Desert early in the last century. The mass is celebrated in the mornings. Visitors may take restricted tours of the church, and explore the monastery s scenic surroundings. Appropriate attire is recommended. Monastère de la Croix Glorieuse charlevoixtourism.com 37

regional overview profile of the region LA MALBAIE SECTOR Cap-à-l Aigle Cap-à-l Aigle This picturesque village, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of Québec association, has preserved its appearance of a 19 th century resort destination. The Anglican community that sojourned here during the summer built the small Saint-Peter-on-the-Rock church in 1872. Cap-à-l Aigle has developed its resort infrastructure ever since, as it now welcomes vacationers year-round. At the very heart of the village, Les Jardins du cap à l Aigle proposes a collection of 800 varieties of lilac embellished with plants and flowerbeds, hence Cap-à-l Aigle s nickname of Village des Lilas (Village of Lilacs). On the way to the beach where the Port de Refuge de Cap-à-l Aigle is located, stop at Mélissa Deschênes colourful art gallery. Saint-Fidèle Built on a high plateau overlooking the river, this small village is often linked to the Fromagerie Saint-Fidèle, opened in 1902 and whose reputation transcends time. For nature lovers and hikers, a stop at the Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon is a must. Strolling at the heart of the village, one may stop at Johanne Kourie, artist painter, or get information about the St. Lawrence s flora and fauna at the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park welcome station. St-Fidèle Bertrand Lemeunier 38 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region BACKCOUNTRY SECTOR At the heart of the Charlevoix crater, many of the Biosphere Reserve s natural sites are fascinating. Linking the Grands-Jardins and the Hautes-Gorgesde-la-Rivière-Malbaie national parks, the Mountain Road passes through bucolic villages of the backcountry and offers lookouts on stunning mountainous scenery. Its many attractions propose nature lovers activities for all seasons. Explore the Mountain Road at charlevoixtourism.com St-Urbain Annie Bolduc Saint-Urbain 1 460 inhabitants sainturbain.qc.ca P This agro-forest village, located at the entrance to the backcountry s highest peaks, features a wide selection of outdoor sports activities in an exceptional environment. The parc national des Grands-Jardins, one of the Biosphere Reserve central areas, offers many such possibilities. In the Gouffre river s pools, one goes salmon fishing. Long distance hikers, mountain bikers and Nordic ski aficionados, will all be enthralled by the Traversée de Charlevoix, a 100-km raid through the Charlevoix mountains which begins North of the parc national des Grands-Jardins and ends at Mont Grand-Fonds. The alternative route through Saint-Urbain is recommended to agritourism enthusiasts as several operators, members of the Flavour Trail, are located there. Bertrand Lemeunier charlevoixtourism.com 39

regional overview profile of the region BACKCOUNTRY SECTOR St-Hilarion Annie Bolduc Saint-Hilarion P 1209 inhabitants sainthilarion.ca This municipality created in 1855 is where Olivar Asselin, a renowned journalist and the founder of Le Devoir, was born. Along the Rue de la Fabrique behind the church, strollers may observe the Chouinard monument dedicated to Thélésphor, a pioneer who settled in Saint-Hilarion, where many of his descendants still reside. Take Rue Cartier direction South towards Les Éboulements to better appreciate the landscapes shaped by the meteorite impact that modeled Charlevoix s rugged terrain. A plaque dedicated to Mr. Jehan Rondot who discovered the Charlevoix crater, tells his story. In the village you will come across a garden featuring hundreds of hemerocalis varieties, a goat farm that houses several other animals and discover artifacts in an antiques shop. Notre-Dame-des-Monts Annie Bolduc Notre-Dame-des-Monts 848 inhabitants notredamedesmonts.com Previously known as the Canton de Sales, the municipality of Notre-Dame-des-Monts was officially settled in 1947. The peaks around the village evoke the silhouette of a woman who is lying on her back, the famous Noyée, whose legend tells the story of a forbidden love. Surrounded by lush forests and peaks among the highest of the Laurentian Shield, this sector is an oversized playground for outdoors enthusiast. Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs 1092 inhabitants saintaimedeslacs.ca The Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs parish split from Saint-Agnès parish in 1942. Its population was then mostly composed of farmers, some of whom were working in the forest. They became able log drivers on the sometimes tumultuous waters of the Malbaie River, which inspired the writer Mgr. Félix-Antoine Savard. The campground and the municipal beach of Lac Nairne is a unique site for nautical sports enthusiasts. Many lakes of the sector are also accessible for fishing. It is from this municipality that we gain access to the parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière- Malbaie, an exceptional site offering multiple outdoor activities among which is the riverboat 40 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region BACKCOUNTRY SECTOR Clermont Julien Robitaille cruise between the rocky faces of the park. Saint- Aimé-des-Lacs is an ideal place for tourism and vacationing whether for hiking, snowshoeing, quadding, snowmobiling or dog-sledding. Clermont 3127 inhabitants ville.clermont.qc.ca In an enchanting setting along a majestic salmon river, the city of Clermont, settled in 1935, proposes to its visitors several attractions and services. This industrial municipality, where some personalities such as Mgr. Félix-Antoine Savard and Alexis Lapointe also known as the Trotter, marked the history, is also close to nature as there are several fishing areas and it is the gateway to many outfitters. There is also a 3-km multipurpose trail, with resting facilities and accessible to mobility challenged people. The Montagne de la Croix de Clermont regional site offers a stunning 360 panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes. Clermont was awarded three flowerets by Les Fleurons du Québec whose program favours the horticultural beautification of municipalities. St-Aimé-des-Lacs Pierre Rochette charlevoixtourism.com 41

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-SIMÉON, BAIE-SAINTE-CATHERINE SECTOR Port-au-Persil s chapel Annie Bolduc Not unlike its river that looks more and more like the sea, the forested landscape is more visible and displays an area off of the beaten paths. This sector, from Saint-Siméon to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, encompasses the hamlets of Port-au-Persil, Port-aux-Quilles, Baie-des-Rochers and l Anse du Chafaud aux Basques. Its significantly wilder nature reveals itself through its outfitters and untouched seaside, and grants a direct access to hiking, staying in the forest, sea-kayaking or whale observation. The Port-au-Persil s Pottery, Québec s most ancient creamics institution, the Centre d interprétation et d observation de Pointe-Noire, operated by Parks Canada, and the mountain adventure park Les Palissades with its via ferrata, add to the adventure-nature concept, an interactive and enriching cultural experience for the whole family. Before crossing the Saguenay river, Route 138 going through the village of Baie-Sainte-Catherine now becomes the Route de la Grande Alliance, as a reminder of the first North American treaty between the French and Canada s native people. It is here at Pointe-aux- Alouettes, that in 1603 Champlain initiated this agreement between France and the First Nations during a Grande Tabagie event gathering Inuits, Algonquins and Etchemins (Malécites). Port-au-Persil The road to Port-au-Persil dives down toward a cove with breathtaking panorama. This exceptional hamlet lends its name to the bay, the river, the waterfall whose natural water slide cascades toward the river that we call the sea. Interpretation lecterns at the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park s kiosk inform the visitor on the site s history and attributes. A short walk to the quay allows for appreciation of the splendid settings. Its launching ramp is easily accessible to canoes, kayaks or zodiacs, offering the sailors of the moment an opportunity to discover the steep walls of this still unspoilt seaside. The small presbyterian chapel reigning above the waves dominates like an icon, humble yet inseparable from the small haven. In addition to housing a pottery studio-and-school and a cider factory, Port-au-Persil shines as one of Québec s most beautiful Villages. 42 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-SIMÉON, BAIE-SAINTE-CATHERINE SECTOR Chemin de Port-au-Persil, Robert Chiasson Saint-Siméon? 1 239 inhabitants saintsimeon.ca Poterie de Port-au-Persil Bertrand Dion Poterie de Port-au-Persil 1001, rue St-Laurent (Rte 138) 418 638-2349 poteriedeportaupersil.com The Poterie de Port-au-Persil s history began in 1974, more than 42 years ago. Activities for the family, alone or a group are offered. Take some clay and come create your own piece. Inspired by the creations of 50 well-known ceramists, most of them emulating Pierre Legault and exhibiting in our gallery, the experience under the supervision of our artists, in continuity with the founder s work, in his studio. Costs related to the activities. Hours: Gallery Boutique: open daily, beginning of May to mid-october. Except September and October, closed occasionnally on Monday and Tuesday. Workshop: June to late August, daily, reservation required at all times. Off season: on request and upon availability. J Shaped by its maritime and forest past, Saint- Siméon offers three discovery poles: the village of Saint-Siméon, Baie-des-Rochers and Port-au-Persil. Sitting comfortably on a hillside, this villagenature unfurls an ideal landscape wedged between the boreal forest and the St. Lawrence s salted waters. With its campgrounds, outfitters, its maple grove, cultural activities, its municipal beach and the Rivière-Noire that goes through the village, it is The family destination of Charlevoix. Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing and kayaking are an integral part of the scenery. The Cap-de-la- Tête-au-Chien flashes more to the east and recalls the ties uniting this village of sailors to this great river s water. A genuine crossroad on the way to either the Saguenay, the Côte-Nord or the Lower St. Lawrence, Saint-Siméon is worth stopping by. So breathe in the salty air and sample the warmth of this Village-Relay s inhabitants. The only St. Lawrence River crossing point in Charlevoix. charlevoixtourism.com 43

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-SIMÉON, BAIE-SAINTE-CATHERINE SECTOR Baie-des-Rochers Robert Bertrand Chiasson Lemeunier Baie-des-Rochers This naturally beautiful bay squeezed between mountain walls reveals in its centre an island accessible at low tide. A network of trails ideal for hiking and accessible to all, leads the hikers to a panoramic peak or an unsuspected beach. The Cap-du-nid-de-Corbeaux nearby, reachable through waterway transports, would be, according to experts, the best site for animal observation. When the tide is out, several aquatic species such as the starfish, sea urchins and others, may be seen. It is here, on the southside of the bay and on the edge of this birch forest, that Mgr Félix- Antoine Savard used to retreat to his chalet to write. The peaceful surroundings, favourable to contemplation, also extends an invitation to canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts to go offshore and, on occasion, meet marine mammals feeding between two breath intakes. Baie-des-Rochers Bertrand Lemeunier 44 charlevoixtourism.com

regional overview profile of the region SAINT-SIMÉON, BAIE-SAINTE-CATHERINE SECTOR Croisières AML Renaud Pintiaux Baie-Sainte-Catherine 197 habitants baiestecatherine.com This municipality, the smallest of the Greater Charlevoix, offers a serenity and an experience allowing the visitors to forget about the city and its hustle and bustle. Here, a perfect zen moment is the daily art of living, its inhabitants, the Baie-Catherinois, are only too happy to introduce their guests to this state of mind so typical of their community. In addition, whether with the whale-watching cruises, the outfitters or the Ranch du Fjord s many packages, the municipal network of hiking trails, the bucolic charm of the village s central area, the local flavours featured in several restaurants and last but not least the immaculate white sandy beach, the Epicureans will certainly find what they are looking for leisure, pleasure and vacationing experiences. Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park, Parks Canada Marc Loiselle charlevoixtourism.com 45

SAINT-IRENEE/ LES EBOULEMENTS SECTOR J-F Bergeron, Enviro Foto TAKE THE ST. LAWRENCE ROUTE and stay in Saint-Irénée or Les Éboulements s hotels. (Discover on pages C3, 12 et 23 of the guide) BACKCOUNTRY SECTOR Tourisme Charlevoix TAKE THE MOUNTAIN ROAD and stay in the heart of amazing mountainous landscapes. (Discover on pages C4, 14 et 35 of the guide) 46 charlevoixtourism.com

Vélo-Coudres Bicycles: Hybrid and urban Quadricycles: For 2, 4, or 6 adults and 2 children Tandems: adult/adult and adult/child Trailer and children bicycles Helmets if needed Location of motorcycles Bicycle rental The biggest selection in America 2926, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres QC G0A 2A0 Tel.: 418 438-2118 velocoudres.com Getting off the ferry, go up the hill and turn left at the flasher. We re just 5 km away! charlevoixtourism.com 47

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top things to do 46 Regional Events 56 Culture & Heritage 68 Nature & Outdoor Activities 88 Winter Fun 92 Regional Flavours 102 Additional Activities 95 51 68 Photos credit: Maison d affinage Maurice Dufour; Michel Caron; Louis Laliberté charlevoixtourism.com 49

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS REGIONAL EVENTS Enjoy Charlevoix s enchanting décor Domaine Forget Geneviève LeSieur, Bleu Outremer Over the years, Charlevoix, a paradise for culture and nature lovers, has developed a range of events where tourists can actively participate in or enjoy as spectators. It is a unique occasion to enjoy Charlevoix s enchanting décor while having fun. January to December 2017 Event programming in La Malbaie 418 665-3747 ville.lamalbaie.qc.ca Visit the City of La Malbaie s website to consult the full calendar of activities and events whose diversity is sure to please the whole population as well as the visitors passing through La Malbaie! April 16 to December 3 Le Domaine Forget Programmation de variétés (Variety Programming) 5, rg St-Antoine, St-Irénée 418 452-3535 1 888 336-7438 domaineforget.com In the spring and fall, the Domaine Forget offers a series of events dedicated to singing, variety, theatre and also productions for young audiences. The Variety Programming proposes about fifteen live performances at Françoys-Bernier concert hall. May 23 to October 12 Tourisme Isle-aux-Coudres treasure hunt Isle-aux-Coudres 418 760-1066 1 866 438-2930 tourismeisleauxcoudres.com On Isle-aux-Coudres, an amount of between $150 and $500 is hidden away for this treasure hunt. Follow the clues and find the treasure on your own, with your family or with friends. Ride the tide and find that cache of cash! May 26 to September 17 Les Grands Rendez-Vous Cyclistes de Charlevoix (Charlevoix Cycle Rendez-Vous) 15, rue Forget, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 velocharlevoix.com Les Grands Rendez-Vous Cyclistes de Charlevoix is a string of tests gathering the country s best athletes and true amateurs of this summer sport on bike or mountain bike. Seven boisterous and spectacular events are held on an imposing and welcoming playground. Participants and spectators, do not miss this rendez-vous. For more information, please access www.velocharlevoix.com. 50 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS May 26 to 28 Club Cycliste de Charlevoix Québec and Canada Cups series - Mountain Bike Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 velocharlevoix.com The rendez-vous of dedicated cyclists. Close to 1000 cyclists head towards the Centre régional de Vélo de montagne (Regional center for mountain biking) Le Genévrier in Baie-Saint-Paul to participate in the Québec and Canada Cups mountainbike series. The Olympic cross-country XCO (UCI CI) and its endurance efforts will be highlighted. May 26 to 28 Vollier de mai (May Birders Gathering) Auberge Beauséjour, 569, ch. du Quai Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-2895 1 800 265-2895 aubergebeausejour.com The annual rendez-vous of ornithology afficionados in a microclimate ideal for the nesting of hundreds of birds. On the menu of this 29 th edition: stay at the inn, meals with terroir accents, morning outings, guided tours, bird conference with a guest speaker, bird watching and bird songs. May 27-28 and June 3-4 Chœur polyphonique de Charlevoix (Charlevoix Polyphonic Choir) Saint-Fidèle s church (May 27) Musée d art contemporain de Baie-St-Paul (May 28 and June 3-4) 418 240-3898 choeurpolyphoniquedecharlevoix.org The Chœur will present its most recent concert Pour tous les goûts (For every taste): from the Austrian romanticism of Johannes Brahms waltzes to the depth of Gabriel Fauré, Scottish and American folk songs, and delightful discoveries such as Éric Withacre s Hebrew love songs. Something for everyone even Negro spiritual and Gospel aficionados. Les Grands Rendez-Vous Cyclistes de Charlevoix Pierrre Beauchesne Visit charlevoixtourism.com to find out the events specifics. June 1 st to August 31 Chasse aux trésors de Charlevoix (Charlevoix Treasure hunt) St-Siméon 418 955-9779 418 638-1309 chasseauxtresorscharlevoix.com Children and adults alike are invited to spend a few days in Charlevoix to be part of our treasure hunt. A list of clues and the registration form are available through the tourist information centres and on the event s website. Participants have the summer to discover and note the clues on the form, in order to be eligible to win prizes at the end of the hunt s period. June 2 to 4 Club cycliste de Charlevoix Charlevoix Road Cycling Grand Prix Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 velocharlevoix.com When a human being surpasses himself. Four cycling legs for experienced riders. Overwhelming velocity peaks, strategic and dangerous maneuvers, transcendent climbs, and unbridled breakaways! At the Grand Prix Cycliste de Charlevoix, the human machine sparkles, achieves extraordinary performances and gives quite a show. Wonderful athletes producing huge efforts in a breathtaking scenery! charlevoixtourism.com 51

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS Fishing June 3 and 4 Fête de la pêche (Fishing Fiesta) 25 rue des Chutes, Clermont 418 439-0672 saumonrivieremalbaie.com On the corporation Le Saumon de la Rivière Malbaie campground, come and experience trout fishing (stocked with brook trout) free of charge and no permit required for the weekend of the Fête de la pêche. Various activities on site. June 4 Club cycliste de Charlevoix Charlevoix Granfondo Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 velocharlevoix.com Discovering Charlevoix. The amateur cyclist will measure up to the proverbial topography of the Charlevoix region and will discover the backcountry scenery. Marked out and secure according to the Grand Prix Cycliste s standards, several itineraries will challenge your brain and calfs. The Granfondo de Charlevoix will occur simultaneously at the Routier Stage, the ultimate moment of this reckless weekend celebrating the heroes of the pavement. June 17 to August 20 Le Domaine Forget Festival International 5, rg St-Antoine, St-Irénée 418 452-3535 1 888 336-7438 domaineforget.com This summer, attend concerts given by prestigious soloists and jazz icons, let the big bands magic seduce you, join in the dance while discovering inspiring choreographies, move to the rhythm of young artists and take the time to savour the summer during the sparkling musical brunches. 52 charlevoixtourism.com Rodéo de Charlevoix Inc. Annie Bolduc June 22 to 25 Rodéo de Charlevoix Inc. Hippodrome de la Vallée, 188, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 665-4461 1 800 387-4461 rodeodecharlevoix.com The Rodéo de Charlevoix is a country western festival gathering nearly 300 cowboys and cowgirls from Québec, Ontario and the USA, where thousands of visitors are expected on site and during the parade in La Malbaie. Coming up for the 8 th edition: parade, rodeo, gymkhana, shows, camping on site, lumberjacks, strong men, family area, exhibitors, etc. June 23 to July 2 L Estival (The Summer) Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 760-1050 petiteriviere.com For campers and families who enjoy gatherings, come and participate in the many activities in the heart of the village including the outdoor family brunch, contests and sports tournaments for all. Test your sports and intellectual performances with the Vélo Feria and Fort Boyard challenges! L Estival is the ideal occasion to go camping and to share moments of fun and joy. June 24 Journée Arts sans frontières Le Domaine Forget, 5, rg St-Antoine, St-Irénée 418 452-3535 1 888 336-7438 domaineforget.com From 10 am to 7 pm: A celebration day dedicated to chamber music for winds, strings and piano!

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS Animation Baie-St-Paul June 24 to October 7 Le Grand Marché de Charlevoix La Malbaie (Charlevoix s Public Market) Rue St-Étienne (downtown), La Malbaie grandmarchedecharlevoix.com Le Grand Marché de Charlevoix (Charlevoix s public market) is held on the town square in downtown La Malbaie (Saint-Etienne Street) every Saturday morning (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from June 24 to October 7. You will meet growers, producers and artisans from Charlevoix, sample and purchase their food products. Musical entertainment and friendly farmers market ambience. June 25 to October 8 Le Grand marché de Charlevoix - Baie-Saint-Paul (Charlevoix s Public Market) 50, rue de la Ferme, Baie-St-Paul grandmarchedecharlevoix.com Baie-Saint-Paul s public market of the Grand Marché de Charlevoix expects you every Sunday at Hôtel Le Germain Charlevoix from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Culinary workshops and musical performances on site. July 2 to August 27 Animation Baie-Saint-Paul (Baie-Saint-Paul Entertainment) Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2540 baiesaintpaul.com/culture With a host of summer activities, Animation Baie- Saint-Paul enlivens the downtown area. Striving to showcase merging and regional artists from different disciplines, the event enhances the hot season with pleasant and free moments for all. In case of rain, the show moves to the Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric (4, rue Ambroise-Fafard). Les Mini-Symposiums de Charlevoix July 3 to August 25 Les Mini-Symposiums de Charlevoix (Charlevoix mini-symposiums) 131, rue St-Fidèle, La Malbaie 514 887-1503 johannekourie.com ARTISTS IN THE WIND Come and meet artists from Québec s four corners, see them at work, discuss with them and admire their creations. Different painters and sculptors every week. Ideal opportunity to discover different styles of art and fall in love with an artist works in a convivial and warm ambience. In the Summer of 2017, Creative Art is in La Malbaie (Saint-Fidèle). July 6 to September 2 Les Productions Euphorie 444, ch. de la Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2711 productionseuphorie.com All Shook Up, the musical featuring Elvis Presley s songs. In 1955, in a small village, a seductive rebel stop in town with his guitar and will change everything in its passage in this musical fantasy which will make you want to dance, to leave your «Blue Suede Shoes» and to clap hands on such classics as «Teddy Bear». THE BEST RETRO MUSICAL COMEDY SINCE GREASE! The show is presented at the Hotel Cap-aux-Pierres. The dates of the performance are available on the website. charlevoixtourism.com 53

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS Le Festif! Francis Gagnon July 8 Le Grand Baz Art Rue St-Étienne (downtown), La Malbaie The Grand Baz Art Réclame ta rue is a festive day on Saint-Étienne Street in the one way only zone. Singers, artists, circus performers, public market, sidewalk sale and flea market await you. On this day of celebration, the street is reserved to pedestrians! July 9 Les Fêtes de la Mer (Sea Ferias) Musée maritime 305, rue de l Église, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-1131 museemaritime.com Come celebrate the sea while at the same time having fun on the site of the Musée maritime de Charlevoix. Activities for the whole family, show, music, inflatable games, building and competition of cardboard ships. The day ends with the traditional small boats race on des Boudreault River. July 20 to 23 Le Festif! (Festive) Baie-St-Paul 418 633-6194 lefestif.ca Baie-Saint-Paul s Le Festif! is an inclusive festival of music and street performing arts spread over more than 18 sites in the heart of Baie-Saint-Paul s charming downtown area. It has become a notto-be-missed rendezvous for Québec music lovers and it now welcomes the greatest artists from Québec and abroad. In the course of the weekend, festival goers will see more than 50 performers and 65 shows. Cirque équestre Ekasringa Magali Boulet July 24 to August 7 Cirque équestre Ekasringa (Ekasringa, equestrian circus) 210, rue Ste-Anne, Boisé du Quai, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5131 cirqueequestre.com Come in! Come in! For the third year in Baie St-Paul, our marquee opens its door in a warm and colorful atmosphere. On the ring, horses, riders, acrobats, jugglers, dancers and all kinds of strange beasts offer you a bouquet of emotions, laughter, joy and tenderness... Come in! Come in! Check the website for the summer 2017 schedule. July 28 to 30 Au cœur des arts de Saint-Siméon St-Siméon 418 955-9779 418 638-1309 aucoeurdesarts.com Arts festival: 35 artist-painters, artisans and craftsmen to be discovered under our big white top to feast your eyes with all forms of visual arts. Free admission. Located behind the Saint-Siméon church. Average duration of a visit: 1:30 hour. July 28 to 30 Le Triathlon de Charlevoix Base de plein air du lac Nairne, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-0079 triathloncharlevoix.org Regional and provincial race for elite riders and triathlon and duathlon enthusiasts. By age group, in teams or individually, the course offers distances selected according to age group. Also on the agenda, the crossing of Lake Nairne in free water. For adults and youth alike. Camping is available on site and other lodgings can be found nearby. 54 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS Symposium international d art contemporain Louis Laliberté July 28 to August 27 Symposium international d art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul (Baie-Saint-Paul International Symposium of Contemporary Art) Aréna Luc et Marie-Claude, 11, rue Forget Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3681 symposiumbsp.com The Baie-Saint-Paul International Symposium of Contemporary Art is an artistic event of international renown centered on actual visual arts. Its concept favors the meeting of visitors and artists while displaying a vast range of actual trends in visual arts. Enjoy an experience of live creation! Guides entertain the public. A package Museum/Symposium is available (unlimited access). August 5 Le Demi-marathon de l Isle-aux-Coudres (Isle-aux-Coudres Great Half-Marathon) Isle-aux-Coudres 418 704-5036 1 877 406-0705 demiiac.horizon5.ca Festive family race, the Demi-Marathon de l Isleaux-Coudres features four races: 1 km, 5 km, 10 km and the tour de l Isle (the tour of the island) 23 km. Entertainment and many participation prizes await you. Register or come to support the participants. September 2 Rassemblement des anciennes et modifiées de l Isle-aux-Coudres 14, ch. de l Islet, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 956-7086 f_boudreault@hotmail.com Ultra-Trail Harricana de Charlevoix Michel Caron A unique event in the region. A rendez-vous for all, vintage and modified cars from everywhere in Québec. Selected performances, family, children s area, products and services, vehicle animation, food and beverage and more, in a breathtaking setting bordering the St. Lawrence. September 8-9 Ultra-Trail Harricana de Charlevoix (UTHC) 1000, ch. des Loisirs, La Malbaie 514 313-3387 harricana.info An authentic trail running experience in Canada s wild backcountry. Trails charged with dense, raw nature and wildlife. An ecosystem rich in a unique world biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Summits where the wind carries the scents of the St. Lawrence River and the boreal forest. Here s what to expect during the Ultra-Trail Harricana, you can finally run into the eye of the wolf and free your wild. September 15 to 17 L Ultime Descente 159, rg St-Joseph, Les Éboulements ultimedescente.com L Ultime Descente is a very unique event in which riders (men and women) from all around the world will try to reach and beat the speed world record in their discipline. The event will take place in the very impressive hill of the small village of Les Éboulements (Québec). The riders will try to beat Mischo Erban record of 130km/h, established in 2010. charlevoixtourism.com 55

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS Rêves d automne, Festival de peinture Annie Bolduc September 16 Club cycliste de Charlevoix The Triple Charlevoisienne Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 velocharlevoix.com For the fun. The Triple Charlevoisienne, a sporting event where only the run times count, offers 3 different courses. September 16 Club cycliste de Charlevoix Charlevoix MTB 12 Hours Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 velocharlevoix.com From morning to evening, pedaling to the edge of one s limits and pushing them! In teams of 4, trio, duo or solo, the cyclists registered to the 12 Heures de Charlevoix will face a personal challenge in Baie- Saint-Paul, compete in an atmosphere of collective craziness on the trails of the training centre for mountain biking Le Génévrier and give a whole sporting show! Energy will be felt and endorphins will illuminate! Hyperactive fireflies on a bike! September 17 Club cycliste de Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Cyclocross Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 velocharlevoix.com Fall Frenzy. The closing event of the Grands Rendez- Vous Cyclistes de Charlevoix s programming, this activity on the cyclocross calendar is a blend of road cycling and mountain biking. Held in Baie-Saint-Paul, the Cyclocross Dominus Vobiscum competitions which include speed, stamina and dexterity are Festival de Folklore de l Isle-aux-Coudres René Journault conceived in respect of the festive and malted roots of this discipline to impress spectators. September 22 to October 1 st Rêves d automne, Festival de peinture Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5875 1 800 761-5150 revesdautomne.com At the 27 th edition of Rêves d automne, Baie-Saint-Paul and Charlevoix will resonate to the rhythm of figurative painting. Over the course of 10 days, discover some of the finest artists of this discipline, from Québec and elsewhere. Live this unmatched event and share a unique moment of Charlevoix s cultural scene. September 22 to 24 Festival de Folklore de l Isle-aux-Coudres 3417, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres festivalfolkloreiac.com Rediscover your cultural roots on Isle-aux-Coudres during a festival gathering various folk artists and artesans. In Charlevoix s idyllic autumn setting, see Les Charbonniers de l enfer, Quimorucru and a myriad of amateur and professional musicians who will perform through the weekend. So come on, get your checked shirts, it is time to swing! Detailed programming to come! October 6 and 8 Les Festivités de l Anguille (Eel s Festival) Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 760-1050 petiteriviere.com Eel enthusiasts are invited to enjoy outdoor and indoor family activities during Thanksgiving long weekend. Charlevoix s oldest festival, the Festivités 56 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS Marché de Noël de Baie-St-Paul Louis Laliberté de l Anguille celebrated its 40 th anniversary in 2013. An ideal opportunity to admire the fall colors, to learn about traditional eel fishing and to discover the countless dishes prepared with eel. October 19 to 21 Rallye de Charlevoix Clermont 418 439-2400 1 888 653-2655 rallyecharlevoix.com A Charlevoix not-to-be-missed event, with strong emotions and the ability to bring people together. This event gathers people of all ages and allows for discovering the region in a certain way when people think all is quiet and peaceful. The purring of machines crisscrossing the splendid Charlevoix landscapes will charm you. The Rallye de Charlevoix s reputation is well established. Let s meet there! Fall 2017 Le Gala des Grands Chefs Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, 181, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix For this 17 th edition, Patrick Turcot, Executive Chef at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, welcomes the Master Chefs from renowned restaurants for a unique gastronomy event highlighting Charlevoix terroir products. November 23 to 26 Challenge Casino de Charlevoix Head office: C.P.22, La Malbaie 418 439-4565 challengecasinodecharlevoix.com Grand rassemblement des motoneigistes Bertrand Lemeunier One of the most important curling events in Québec. The competitions, consisting of three sections, open, elite and senior, gather a total of 84 teams and take place on two sites (Club Nairne and the Clermont Arena). More than $47,000 in prizes. In addition, spectators and visitors may enjoy a host of other activities. November 25 to December 4 Marché de Noël de Baie-Saint-Paul (Baie-Saint-Paul s Christmas Market) Rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 633-6194 marchedenoelbsp.com Stroll on Baie-Saint-Paul s Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street on the weekends of November 25 to 27 and December 2 to 4 and enjoy the magical ambience of European Christmas markets where artisans, producers and artists rendezvous. Their creations will seduce you and the yuletide magic will warm your heart. Many surprises await you. The perfect place for gifts branded Charlevoix. Winter 2018 Grand rassemblement des motoneigistes dans Charlevoix (Great Charlevoix s Snowmobilers Gathering ) Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and Casino de Charlevoix, 183, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie 1 888 349-6799 (information) 1 888 462-2411 (reservation) casinodecharlevoix.ca A not-to-be-missed gathering for all snowmobile enthusiasts on the magical setting of the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and the Casino de Charlevoix. Many activities on the programme including the traditional dinner and show event. Guaranteed fun charlevoixtourism.com 57

top things to do REGIONAL EVENTS and a golden opportunity to travel the region s trails while enjoying the many Charlevoix charms. La Virée Nordique de Charlevoix Esther Villeneuve La Grande Traversée Casino de Charlevoix Julien Robitaille Winter 2018 Ode à l hiver (Ode to Winter) La Malbaie 418 665-5300 1 800 665-2274 casinodecharlevoix.ca A grandiose and magical music and fireworks show paying tribute to Charlevoix s splendid winter scenery. Presented in the enchanting Pointe-au-Pic sector in La Malbaie with the river and ice floes as backdrop. February 2018 La Virée Nordique de Charlevoix (Charlevoix s Nordic Ride) La Malbaie 418 452-1096 vireenordique.com The Virée Nordique is a participative winter sport event, allowing for the appreciation of Charlevoix s beauty with its sea and mountain version. Every year, the Virée Nordique proposes new and untried trails for the pleasure of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts. A not-to-be-missed event! February 23 to 25, 2018 La Grande Traversée Casino de Charlevoix Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2568 grandetraversee.com Ice canoe race where Québec s best teams in addition to those of Calgary, Chicago and France brave the St. Lawrence currents, tides, ice floes and frazil. Race of the Québec ice canoe circuit (CQCG Circuit québécois de canot sur glace), it spans 8 km between Isle-aux-Coudres and the North Shore. The qualifying events will be held on Friday night and the race is scheduled for Saturday. Ode à l hiver Bertrand Lemeunier 58 charlevoixtourism.com

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top things to do culture & heritage SUMMER THEATRE VENUES CULTURE & HERITAGE Charlevoix, an interactive and artistic creation hotbed In addition to the beautiful scenery, Charlevoix boasts a diversified and vibrant artistic scene confirming its reputation as a mecca for artistic expression and creativity. This explosion of artistic talents translates into many mediums. Summer theatre venues Isle-aux-Coudres J5 Auberge La Coudrière (Theater) 2891, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2838 1 888 438-2882 aubergelacoudriere.com BEN, VOYONS DONC GERMAINE! (What were you thinking, Germaine?). We have all met a true Germaine, one who handles and manages everything and everyone, once. Witness a day with the feisty Germaine and her husband, the phlegmatic Albert. Find out how their neighbours, Hector, Alphonse, Gino and Romeo, will touch their lives! One thing is certain, nothing will ever be as it was! Hours: from the beginning of July to the beginning of September, dates of the performances are available on the website. J5 Hôtel Cap-aux-Pierres (Theater) 444, ch. de La Baleine 418 438-2711 1 888 554-6003 hotelcapauxpierres.com All Shook Up, the musical! Be the first to attend the Québec adaptation of the original Broadway production, featuring Elvis Presley s songs. Storyline: We are in 1955 in a small remote village located in a small corner of the province, when a recently out of prison and attractive rebel lands. Guitar in hands, he will modify everything in his path, above all the lives of those he encounters during this musical fantasy! Hours: Beginning of July to the beginning of September, dates of the performances are available on the website. Galerie d art Iris Bertrand Lemeunier 60 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do culture & heritage ARTISTS AND ART GALLERIES Artists and Art Galleries Baie-Saint-Paul Atelier-Galerie Pierre-Gilles Martin et Carole Tanguay 90, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-3769 tanguayetmartin@gmail.com Two artists, two expressions. Pierre-Gilles depicts vast and deep spaces where the light is powerful and the subject always simple. Carole s creations are varied: canvasses, jewelry, decorative objects. Representation and abstract meet in her artworks. Hours: mid-june to mid-october. Off season: by appointment. Galerie d art Beauchamp 16, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 240-2244 1 866 577-2244 galeriebeauchamp.com A family story Two generations. Discover the works of more than 275 artists and sculptors of international renown displayed in one of the ten art galleries owned by the Beauchamp family. Hours: year-round. Galerie d art Iris 30, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-5768 galerieiris.com A vast and prestigious art gallery established more than twenty five years ago in Baie-Saint-Paul. More than 60 artists are represented, among them: Guy Paquet, Louis Tremblay, Stefan Horik, Jean-François Racine, Dominic Besner, Sylvain Tremblay, Annabelle Marquis, Yoakim Bélanger, Raynald Leclerc, Marie Catherine Peloquin, Denis Nolet, Jacques Hebert, Albini Leblanc, Céline Brossard, Michel LeRoux, Serge Brunoni, Lynda Dallaire, Sacha and Pauline T. Paquin. Hours: year-round. Galerie Diamant 70, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 240-3438 galeriediamant.com Displayed in his very own art gallery, canvasses by artist Girard will please all contemporary art lovers. His collection Les diamants de mon pays (my country s diamonds) pays tribute to art and life and to Charlevoix. Movement and an ode to life are ever present in his canvasses where the brush strokes reflect the artist s passion. Art Gallery. Hours: year-round. LUNIV AIR Atelier Ludovic Gervais 75, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-2348 ludovic-arts.com Creations from glass, floating wood and metal. Transformation through fusion, thermoforming, stained glass and forge. Lamps, tables, jewelry, dinnerware, etc. Hours: year-round. Les Éboulements Galerie d art La Cabane d Oiseaux Sculptures sur pierre et métaux 2105, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-1324 jeanmichelsimard.com Discover the original works from sculpters Normand and Jean-Michel Simard such as birdhouses bronze LUNIV AIR Atelier Ludovic Gervais Galerie d art La Cabane d Oiseaux charlevoixtourism.com 61

top things to do culture & heritage ARTISTS AND ART GALLERIES Atelier S. Sasseville, galerie d art sculptures and artworks carved out in local stones. Boutique, Gallery. Hours: April to December. Saint-Urbain Atelier S. Sasseville, galerie d art 883, rue St-Édouard 418 639-1045 stellasasseville.com Welcome to amateurs and art collectors. Our dealings with our customers are always warm and enthusiastic. You will find here original works on art paper and contemporary canvases. Hours: mid- June to mid-october, by appointment. Saint-Irénée Les Ateliers Charlevoix 1131, rg Terrebonne (Rte 362) 418 452-3229 lesatelierscharlevoix.com The paintings of Marc DeBlois - highly prized by those with a penchant for strong, bold colours - are particularly sought after for their depth and powerful expression. Marc DeBlois has lived in Saint-Irénée, Charlevoix, since 1985. His early work featured porcelain bas-relief sculptures. Today he has chosen the medium of painting to express his love of shapes, colors and light. Hours: May to October. November to April: open on call. Boutique Charlevoix La Malbaie Boutique Charlevoix 175, rue St-Étienne 418 665-5395 boutiquecharlevoix.com The unique ambiance of Boutique Charlevoix s new location will charm you. The place that brings together visual art and arts and crafts of the region s renowned artists. Boutique Charlevoix a treasure trove of artworks! Hours: year-round. La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Atelier Laurent Lafleur 200, rue Richelieu 418 665-4247 laurentlafleur.com Do you have a taste for magic and creative art? You must see Lafleur s paintings. He is a highly creative artist. A few examples: an elf falling in love with a fairy, a couple dancing in front of the Pyramids, a Spanish galleon floating in a cathedral, a child going through the gigantic Museum of Mankind. [Ad. p. 55] Galerie d art au P tit bonheur 3 265, boul. De Comporté 418 665-2060 auptitbonheur.com A unique gallery, a destination you ll fall in love with, a must for the art amateur At the heart of Charlevoix for three decades, the P tit Bonheur strives to offer its visitors a vast selection of high quality figurative works in a warm atmosphere. About 30 of the most recognized artists, painters and scupters in Québec and Canada show their works here. Hours: year-round 62 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do culture & heritage ARTISTS AND ART GALLERIES 3Jh Musée de Charlevoix 10, ch. du Havre 418 665-4411 museedecharlevoix.qc.ca Discover the regional history and culture while having a great time. Fanciful interactive elements, youth activities, fascinating exhibits, enchanting site and a bountiful boutique make the museum a perfect place to spend a wonderful half-day for the whole family! In 2017, explore the History of the Women of Charlevoix through the Big Exhibition. Hours: year-round. La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) Galerie d art Au P tit Bonheur Atelier-Galerie Mélissa Deschênes 75, rue de la Grève (Marina) 418 617-0583 melissadeschenes.com Pure Art. PAINTING. An indomitable rebel, Mélissa Deschênes has fun in a universe where each brushstroke is graphic and filled with movement, splashed with pigments of disconcerting purity. The true reds and unbridled blues of the artist s inks and acrylics, her palette ventures out on a singular journey through time and space, with a polymorphous approach. Welcome to her studio-gallery. Hours: year-round. Atelier-Galerie Mélissa Deschênes Patrice Gagnon, go-xplore La Malbaie (Saint-Fidèle) Johanne Kourie, artiste-peintre 131, rue St-Fidèle 514 887-1503 johannekourie.com Escape, relax and dream! Let yourself be transported by wonderful scenery and scenes from daily life harmonizing naïveté and realism. Come take a break in an inspiring, enchanting setting in the heart of Saint-Fidèle! Artist at work on site during the summer. Gallery. Boutique (products inspired from the artist s work, photographs, Québec jewelers creations, crafts). Hours: end of June to end of August, by appointment. Saint-Siméon (Port-au-Persil) Poterie de Port-au-Persil 1001, rue St-Laurent (Rte 138) 418 638-2349 poteriedeportaupersil.com J Unique in Québec for over 42 years (since 1974). La Poterie arts and crafts gallery gathers the works of some of Québec s best ceramists, recipients of numerous Québec and Canadian awards. More often than not they are followers of Pierre Legault, La Poterie s founding ceramist. A prize bearing his name is awarded to the most deserving Canadian artist for achieving excellence in research and artistic expression. Hours: Gallery Boutique: open daily, beginning of May to mid-october. Except September and October, closed occasionnally on Monday and Tuesday. Workshop: June to late August, daily, reservation required at all times. Off season: on request and upon availability. charlevoixtourism.com 63

top things to do culture & heritage ARTS & CRAFTS, ARTISANS AND ANTIQUES Arts & Crafts, artisans and antiques Charlevoix Corporation des métiers d art en Charlevoix metiers-dart-charlevoix.com The Corporation des métiers d art en Charlevoix, it is more than thirty craftpeople inspired by the beauty of the surrounding nature. They work wood, metal, textile, glass, ceramic or stones. You will find them as well in the cities than in little villages. They will greet you in public markets, in their studio or boutiques. Now on BaladoDécouverte, the application that guides you and inform you on each craftperson on the route (available on ios and Android). Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Jh Chapelle Maillard (Maillard Chapel) 519, rue Principale 418 760-1050 petiteriviere.com The charming Maillard Chapel becomes, for the summer, a tourist information and history interpretation centre. A market is also set up there where handcrafts and products from regional producers can be found. One can also admire paintings from artists of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. An animator is on site to answer questions. Hours: mid-june to mid-august, closed on Monday and Tuesday. Baie-Saint-Paul Autour du Pot 42, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 240-3221 galerieiris.com Selections from some of Québec s finest ceramists and artisans. Pottery, gourmet utensils, glass, decorative objects, jewelry. Souvenir shop, accessories, clothing and gifts. Hours: year-round. Charlevoix Pure Laine Boutique du Musée d art contemporain 3 de Baie-Saint-Paul 23, rue Ambroise-Fafard 418 435-3681 boutiquemacbsp.com Discover your favorite objects at the boutique located in the Musée d art contemporain de Baie- Saint-Paul (Baie-Saint-Paul Museum of Contemporary Art). A host of gift ideas that are sure to please. In addition to creations from Québec designers, you will find original and unique products such as art books, catalogs, jewelry, works of art, crafts, silkscreens, posters, greeting cards, postcards. Hours: year-round, closed Monday from the beginning of September to the end of June. Boutique LUNIV AIR Atelier Ludovic Gervais 75, rue St-Jean Baptiste 418 435-2348 ludovic-arts.com Fused-glass studio, thermoformed and stained glass, drift timber sculptures, recycled glass transformation, wood and metal objects (lamps, tables, plates, jewelry, etc.), kites and material for stained glass and fusion sold here. Hours: year-round. Charlevoix Pure Laine 69, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 760-8795 charlevoixpurelaine.ca Sheep wool is hardly ever collected in Québec nowadays. As a result, tons of wool are buried in landfills every year. Charlevoix Pure Laine s mission is to change this sad reality by collaborating with local breeders and creating a line of raw wool-based products. Hours: year-round. 64 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do culture & heritage ARTS & CRAFTS, ARTISANS AND ANTIQUES Marie-Renée Otis, broderie d art Marie-Renée Otis, broderie d art 12, rue St-Gabriel 418 435-3433 mrotis.com Embroidery blending wool, silk and cotton from various countries to which are added gold, pearls, sequins, a few feathers and seashells turning every woman into a magician and letting the planet s beauty radiate everywhere. Workshop, demonstrations. Hours: year-round. Isle-aux-Coudres Charlotte! Atelier/Boutique et sa Petite Place d art 1292, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2321 ateliercharlotte.com Charlotte! is a clothing and home accessory brand by artisan-stylist, Pascale Perron. Her line of children s apparel is called Maman et moi on sort (Mommy and I are going out). In addition, Garnotte, a jewelry and accessories collection made of new and recycled materials (leather, fur, fabric, wood, glass). Hours: beginning of May to end of December. Les Éboulements (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive) Les Santons de Charlevoix 303, rue de l Église 418 635-2521 santonsdecharlevoix.com Les Santons de Charlevoix boutique offers small handmade and hand-painted clay figurines representing the nativity and traditional crafts. The buildings are Charlevoix-inspired. The boutique also Charlotte! Atelier-boutique sells handicrafts and beautiful souvenirs made in the region. Hours: May to mid-october. Papeterie Saint-Gilles, 3 ÉCONOMUSÉE du papier 304, rue Félix-Antoine-Savard 418 635-2430 1 866 635-2430 papeteriesaintgilles.com Reconnect with handmade paper tradition in this Québec cultural hotspot, founded in 1965 by Mgr Félix-Antoine Savard. See the artisan shred, press, calender a unique paper to which petals from local flowers are sometimes added. At the boutique, select the paper that will inspire writing, water coloring, binding or opt for a great master s silkscreen printing or original decorative objects. Paper may be ordered through the online store. Boutique on site and on line. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Off season: reservation required. Boutique: postal orders accepted at all times. Les Éboulements Les Foins Salés 2434, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-2346 lesfoinssales.com Boutique Les Foins Salés only features works by Québec artisans: glass, wire, porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, clothing, jewelry, handmade soap, cards and other surprises. Boutique. Hours: beginning of June to end of October. charlevoixtourism.com 65

top things to do culture & heritage ARTS & CRAFTS, ARTISANS AND ANTIQUES L Antiquaire de Saint-Irénée 55, ch. des Bains 418 452-8266 bonneauroy@videotron.ca This antique dealer from Saint-Irénée welcomes you to browse through his finds: furniture, lamps, tableware, knick-knacks, decorative, utilitarian and unusual objects. Specialty: Trunks of every type and maritime pieces. Hours: end of June to mid-october. Ô VITRÔ et cie Ô VITRÔ et cie 2468, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-2424 ovitro.com Studio: Design and creation of traditional and contemporary original stained glass pieces. Boutique: stained glass, vases, jewelry, glassware gifts selected among some of our greatest Québec s glass-blowing artists. Owner: Jean-Pierre Léger. Hours: end of June to the beginning of October. Off season: on appointment. Village miniature 25, ch. de Cap-aux-Oies 418 635-2695 Miniature village created with passion by Mr. Yvon Perron. Donations contributed by visitors will be allocated to research for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig s disease). Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Saint-Irénée Jardin harmonique de sculptures Le Domaine Forget, 5, rg St-Antoine 418 452-3535 1 888 336-7438 domaineforget.com Discover the Jardin harmonique de sculptures (harmonic garden of sculptures), a strolling promenade featuring more than 25 works from artists from here and elsewhere. It includes, among others, the Biennale 2015 2017 Sculptures en Charlevoix (2015 2017 Biennal of Charlevoix Sculptures), an exhibition of 16 monumental works and the permanent collection consisting of 11 works designed by Québec artists. An unmatched sensorial experience! Hours: year-round. Les Ateliers Charlevoix 1131, rg Terrebonne (Rte 362) 418 452-3229 lesatelierscharlevoix.com Pottery, raku: artists Stéphane Bouchard and Joan DeBlois. Painter artist: Marc DeBlois. Boutique, workshop. Hours: May to October. November to April: open on call. La Malbaie Boutique Charlevoix 175, rue St-Étienne 418 665-5395 boutiquecharlevoix.com The unique ambiance of Boutique Charlevoix s new location will charm you. The place that brings together visual art and arts and crafts of the region s renowned artists. Boutique Charlevoix a treasure trove of artworks! Hours: year-round. La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Indigène Art et Culture 40, rue du Quai 418 665-7995 indigeneartetculture.com Indigène welcomes visitors to a cultural stopover to discover fine quality regional artisan products including: fabrics, jewelry, ironworks and other mediums. This lively place is dedicated to creativity in the applied arts, to their advancement and their heightened awareness. Discover also our full line of terroir products. A screening of short films featuring local artists is offered at all times on our terrace. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Off season: on appointment. 66 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do culture & heritage ARTS & CRAFTS, ARTISANS AND ANTIQUES, ARTS AND SOUVENIR BOUTIQUES for groups upon request. Welcome to the families. Hours: Gallery Boutique: open daily, beginning of May to mid-october. Except September and October, closed occasionnally on Monday and Tuesday. Workshop: June to late August, daily, reservation required at all times. Off season: on request and upon availability. Baie-Sainte-Catherine Antiquités Brocante Charlevoix Joaillerie L Amulette 40, rue du Quai 418 665-7995 collierenor.net For an ideal souvenir, the jewelery L Amulette offers you a range of jewels in silver and gold realized in Charlevoix by the jeweler Bénédite Séguin. The rings, bracelet, necklace and earrings are made from a unique technique that reproduce natural element in precious metals. Discover our four collections: lilac flowers, orchid flowers, native plants and the St. Lawrence River. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Off season: on appointment. Saint-Hilarion Antiquités Brocante Charlevoix 355, Rte 138 418 457-3526 antiquitesbrocantecharlevoix.com Antiques, second-hand boutique, dairy bar, 7000 square feet floor, antique, rustic, industrial and retro decoration. Hours: mid-may to mid- September. Off-season: Saturday and Sunday only, closed from December to February. [Ad. p. 106] Saint-Siméon (Port-au-Persil) Poterie de Port-au-Persil 1001, rue St-Laurent (Rte 138) 418 638-2349 poteriedeportaupersil.com The oldest ceramic institution in Québec (1974) for more than 42 years offers a gallery exhibiting the works of 50 well-known ceramists and followers of Pierre Legault and a studio allowing the visitor to create his very own pottery. Gallery boutique, workshop, demonstration. Classes and guided tour J Sagnah Métiers d art / atelier boutique J 643, Rte de la Grande-Alliance 418 237-4226 sagnah.com Genuine Québec objects, handmade one by one. All kinds of artifacts designed with ingenuity, heart and passion according to traditional and contemporary craft techniques. Our center proposes original creations made by the people here from local or recycled materials. Jewelry, scuptures, knives, driftwood and antlers, embroidery, pyrography, decorative accessories and many others await you. Come and discover original Québec works. Hours: end of June to the end of October. Arts and souvenir Boutiques Baie-Saint-Paul Autour du Pot 42, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 240-3221 galerieiris.com Selections from some of Québec s finest ceramists and artisans. Pottery, gourmet utensils, glass, decorative objects, jewelry. Souvenir shop, accessories, clothing and gifts. Hours: year-round. Boutique du Musée d art contemporain 3 de Baie-Saint-Paul 23, rue Ambroise-Fafard 418 435-3681 boutiquemacbsp.com Discover your favorite objects at the boutique located in the Musée d art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul (Baie-Saint-Paul Museum of charlevoixtourism.com 67

top things to do culture & heritage ARTS AND SOUVENIR BOUTIQUES Contemporary Art). A host of gift ideas that are sure to please. In addition to creations from Québec designers, you will find original and unique products such as art books, catalogs, jewelry, works of art, crafts, silkscreens, posters, greeting cards, postcards. Hours: year-round. Closed on Monday from the beginning of September to the end of June. Chez Urbain 12, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-6678 1 888 435-6679 Extensive giftware collection. Select pieces by Québec designers including jewelry, clothing, decorative objects, candlesticks, reproductions, body-care products, etc. Old fashioned ambience and service. Hours: year-round. Quai des Bulles 77, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-5646 quaidesbulles.ca Great variety of artisan soaps made with cold-pressed rice bran oil, and full range of body care products created with natural or organic ingredients. Hours: year-round, closed from Monday to Thursday from mid-october to the end of June. Isle-aux-Coudres Les Moulins de l Isle-aux-Coudres, h 5 ÉCONOMUSÉE de la meunerie 36, ch. du Moulin 418 760-1065 lesmoulinsdelisleauxcoudres.com Les Moulins boutique carries a line of hand-milled flours, souvenirs and local delicacies. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. La Malbaie Boutique Charlevoix 175, rue St-Étienne 418 665-5395 boutiquecharlevoix.com Clothing and accessories and a nice variety of jewellery we think you will enjoy. Always trendy, our woven products are still a must. The Alpacas Charlevoix s line and much more are displayed for the greater enjoyment of visitors. Hours: year-round. Poterie de Port-au-Persil Bertrand Dion Les Bijoux de Michèle/LaBigarrure 237, rue St-Étienne 418 202-0770 Welcome to my studio-boutique! Here you will find not only jewelry of my own creation, but also those of other Québec designers. Discover original products made in Charlevoix and Québec. Displayed also in the boutique a beautiful line of clothing designed and made in Québec. Looking forward to meeting you! Hours: year-round. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Saint-Siméon (Port-au-Persil) Poterie de Port-au-Persil 1001, rue St-Laurent (Rte 138) 418 638-2349 poteriedeportaupersil.com Unique in Québec for over 42 years (since 1974), a boutique of pieces made on the premises or elsewhere as a memento of your visit. Also create your very own piece in the pleasant atmosphere of our friendly and whimsical studio open to everyone. Hours: Gallery Boutique: open daily, beginning of May to mid-october. Except September and October, closed occasionnally on Monday and Tuesday. Workshop: June to late August, daily, reservation required at all times. Off season: on request and upon availability. J 68 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do culture & heritage MUSEUMS AND ECONOMUSEUMS, SACRED BUILDINGS Museums and ECONOMUSEUMS Baie-Saint-Paul Espace muséal et patrimonial des Petites Franciscaines de Marie (p. 22) Laiterie Charlevoix, ÉCONOMUSÉE du fromage (p. 22) Musée d art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul (p. 23) Isle-aux-Coudres Cidrerie et Vergers Pedneault, ÉCONOMUSÉE du cidrier (p. 30) Les Moulins de l Isle-aux-Coudres, ÉCONOMUSÉE de la meunerie (p. 30) Musée Les Voitures d Eau (p. 30) Les Éboulements (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive) Papeterie Saint-Gilles, ÉCONOMUSÉE du papier (p. 26) Musée maritime de Charlevoix (p. 26) Saint-Irénée Espace muséal, Église de Saint-Irénée (p. 65) (Church, cemetery, mass grave and the 4 roadside crosses) La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Musée de Charlevoix (p. 32) Sacred buildings Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Chapelle du Frère Vianney 1378, rue Principale 418 760-1050 petiteriviere.com Brother Vianney s chapel that underwent major renovations is part of the local religious heritage. It is open to visitors every day in summer. Over the years, the chapel has managed to keep its unique cachet. Hours: mid-june to end of August. Musée de Charlevoix Saint-Irénée Espace muséal, Église de Saint-Irénée h$ (Church, cemetery, mass grave and the 4 roadside crosses) 370, rue Principale 418 620-5015 saintirenee.ca The church built during the Récollet period dates back to 1842 and the cemetery to 1843. Several heritage artefacts may be found on the premises: the Virgin with child painting, the high altar, the sanctuary lamp, the way of the cross and the Casavant organ. 3 bells dating back to 1904 ring at noon and at 6:00 p.m. Vestments and sacerdotal objects are exposed in the museum area. The church overlooks the river. Hours: Mid-June to the beginning of September. La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Murray Bay Protestant Church 5, rue de la Chapelle murraybayprotestantchurch.com During the summer season, the chapel is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Religious services every Sunday of August at 10:30 a.m. Many activities are planned in 2017 to celebrate the 150 th anniversary of the church. La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) St-Peter-on-the-Rock 365, rue St-Raphaël stpeters-charlevoix.ca Religious services every Sunday in July only at 10:30 a.m. charlevoixtourism.com 69

LIVE THE PARKS CANADA EXPERIENCE Free admission in 2017 to celebrate the 150 th anniversary of Confederation! Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre Cap de Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre Marine Environment Discovery Centre

PARC NATIONAL DES GRANDS-JARDINS Crédit photo : Steve Deschênes parcsquebec.com/grandsjardins 1 800 665-6527 PARC NATIONAL DES HAUTES-GORGES- DE-LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE Crédit photo : Mathieu Dupuis parcsquebec.com/hautesgorges 1 800 665-6527 charlevoixtourism.com 71

top things to do nature & outdoor activities PARKS AND OTHER NATURAL SITES NATURE & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Generous, unique and magnificent nature Louis Laliberté The Charlevoix region boasts awesome natural landscapes, where all the elements coexist in a relatively small area to make Charlevoix a top destination for outdoor activities. Whatever activity you choose, your experience in Charlevoix s grandiose natural settings will be an unforgettable one! Parks and other natural sites Backcountry Sector Parc national des Grands-Jardins Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes Service Centre, Rte 381, at km 21, St-Urbain 418 439-1227 (information) 1 800 665-6527 (reservation) parcsquebec.com h5m are amazed by this area reminding them of Northern Québec. Hours: year-round. Services may vary according to the season. [Ad. p. 67] Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de- h 5M la-rivière-malbaie Access via St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-1227 (information) 1 800 665-6527 (reservation) parcsquebec.com The Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière- Malbaie displays landscapes worthy of the forces of nature that crafted it, and the people who visited it over the years. Landscape shapes of impressive diversity are found here: glacial valleys carving the high plateaux, white waters alternating with still waters and waterfalls and cascades going down the rock walls. Discover it by boat, canoe, kayak, bicycle or on foot. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. [Ad. p. 67] The Parc national des Grands-Jardins, at the core of the Biosphere Reserve, is a true Charlevoix jewel. The particular flora and fauna found at this altitude make it a unique site. Who would have ever thought it possible to walk through taiga at less than a 90 minutes drive from Québec City? That is one of the special features of Les Grands-Jardins. Visitors 72 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities PARKS AND OTHER NATURAL SITES Jardin Hémérocalle Charlevoix Saint-Hilarion Jardin Hémérocalle Charlevoix 5 222, ch. Cartier 418 457-3718 hemerocallecharlevoix.com Visit a garden offering a large collection of perennial flowers. You may buy the hemerocallis from our collections and the hybrids developed on site by producer Jean Tremblay. Hours: June to September. Clermont Site de la montagne de la Croix $ de Clermont Rte 138 Office: 2, rue Maisonneuve 418 439-3931 ville.clermont.qc.ca Clermont s Montagne de la Croix is an exceptional lookout and interpretation site located between the St. Lawrence River and the backcountry. Its belvederes provide a sweeping view of the town of Clermont, the La Malbaie River Valley, the vast Charlevoix backcountry and, on a clear day, the St. Lawrence River and the South Shore. Hours: seasonal. La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) Les Jardins de Quatre-Vents 5 135, boul. Malcolm-Fraser 418 434-2209 1 877 434-2209 cepas.qc.ca/jardins-de-quatre-vents Developed and enlarged by Francis H. Cabot, Les Jardins de Quatre-Vents are considered among the best private gardens of our times. They are a source of exquisite enchantment for those fortunate Les Jardins de Quatre-Vents enough to visit them. Wandering through the sets of gardens, visitors can discover over 1000 different species of plants that are revealed in original, unexpected and audacious ways. Hours: June to August, on appointment only. Les Jardins du cap à l Aigle 762, rue St-Raphaël 418 665-3747 ville.lamalbaie.qc.ca Les Jardins du Cap à l Aigle is located in the heart of one of Charlevoix s most beautiful villages. Admire part of the extensive collection of lilacs from the Cap-à-l Aigle Village des Lilas corporation and numerous flower beds containing a wide variety of plants. Rest areas. Stream and waterfall to be admired. Enjoyable moments on the horizon. La Malbaie (Saint-Fidèle) Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon 5 3330, boul. Malcolm-Fraser 418 434-2209 1 877 434-2209 cepas.qc.ca The Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon, a central area of the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve, is a remarkable 100 hectare site bordering the St. Lawrence River and is known as a thematic pole of the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park. A part of its territory is devoted to interpretation trails for the public. The centre offers land and marine ecosystem educational activities. Hours: end of June to mid-august. charlevoixtourism.com 73

top things to do nature & outdoor activities PARKS AND OTHER NATURAL SITES, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park 3 2820, boul. Malcolm-Fraser (Rte 138) 418 434-2299 1 888 773-8888 parcmarin.qc.ca The Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park protects an exceptional marine area. Board a whale-watching boat, hike on the coast or go sea-kayaking. Enjoy the numerous view points on the coast of Saint-Fidèle in Baie-Sainte-Catherine going through Port-au-Persil. You may catch a glimpse of belugas, seals and sea birds. Get sound advice at Saint-Fidèle s reception post. Hours: end of June to mid-october. Closed on Monday and Tuesday in September and October. [Ad. p. 66] Saint-Siméon 5hÕM Parc d aventure en montagne Les Palissades L Ascensation 1000, Rte 170 418 638-3833 1 800 762-4967 aventurex.net A world class mountaineering and adventure park with a 4 km wide granite rock face by 400 m high, allowing the practice of mountain adventure sports such as hiking, climbing, via ferrata, a 60 m high suspended bridge, 70 m rappelling and a 250 m double lakeside zipline. Hours: year-round, in winter, upon reservation for groups of 6 and more. Baie-Sainte-Catherine Centre d interprétation et d observation h 3 de Pointe-Noire 141, Rte 138 (km 571) 418 237-4383 1 888 773-8888 parcscanada.gc.ca/saguenay The Centre d interprétation et d observation de Pointe-Noire is ideal to observe the belugas and the impact of ocean currents. From this peak one gets an excellent perspective on the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park. Notice the colour of the water, the strong currents and the tidal effects. Visit this site once inhabited by the families of the Lighthouse guard and his assistant. Find out even more through the exhibition and chat with the interpreter-guides. Hours: end of June to mid- October. Closed Monday to Thursday in September and October. [Ad. p. 66] Parc d aventure en montagne Les Palissades Bertrand Lemeunier Outdoor Activities Saint-Tite-des-Caps Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix 5 St-Tite-des-Caps Welcome Centre (main): 2, rue Leclerc Charlevoix Welcome Centre, seasonal (winter): 61, ch. du Massif, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 823-1117 1 866 823-1117 sentierdescaps.com Take a lovely trip in the forest to discover or rediscover le Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix s cross-country and snowshoe trails (Charlevoix Welcome Centre). Expect a friendly welcome paired with grandiose river and moutains viewpoints, where trails meander across boreal and ancient forests offering riverside views of Isle-aux-Coudres and the Montmagny Archipelago. In summer and fall, hiking trails are available from the Saint-Tite-des-Caps welcome area for a one-day hike and for a long hike. Hours: Charlevoix Welcome Centre (snowshoeing and cross-country skiing): mid-december to early April. Saint-Tite-des-Caps Welcome Centre (snowshoeing and hiking): mid-june to April. Baie-Saint-Paul Charlevoix ÉcoMobilité 50, rue de la Ferme 418 633-2712 charlevoixecomobilite.com Discover our landscapes, the culture and the Charlevoix terroir flavours with our enthusiastic guides. Choose from the Balade Gourmante 74 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Traversée de Charlevoix Steve Deschênes (Gourmet tour), the Balade nature, culture et saveurs (Nature, culture and flavour tour) and the Yoga and/or Meditation tour. Our bicycles are top notch, very safe and easy to ride. Different packages with or without guides are available. Hours: mid-june to mid-october. Les Sources Joyeuses Bertrand Lemeunier Saint-Urbain La Traversée de Charlevoix Welcome Centre: km 10.6, Rte 381 418 639-2284 1 877 639-2289 traverseedecharlevoix.qc.ca 5 Õ h Õ Katabatik Aventure dans Charlevoix 210, rue Ste-Anne (Baie-St-Paul Pier) 418 435-2066 1 800 453-4850 katabatik.ca Located in Baie-Saint-Paul, a 70 minutes drive from Québec City, Kabatatik s base camp offers experiences and outdoor activities for everyone: sea kayaking on the St. Lawrence, recreational kayaking on the Gouffre River (family activity), paddle-boarding (SUP), canyoning down waterfalls, paragliding (introductory flights), bicycle and winter kayaking rentals. Corporate and team building activities. Hours: ticketing office-boutique, daily from mid-may to mid-october. Kayak excursions and river rafting, from the end of March to mid-october, by reservation. Randonnées Nature-Charlevoix C.P. 3093 418 435-3864 randonneesnature.com Panoramic bus tours of the Charlevoix Crater for all types of groups; conferences on the same theme at the location of your choice; companion-guides and customized excursions; interesting group rates. Tell us what you need. Hours: year-round. La Traversée de Charlevoix is one of the most beautiful long distance backcountry trails in Québec. The 105-km course crisscrossing through the backcountry requires seven days and six nights with the distance between stops varying between 16 and 20 km. Hiking, mountain biking and Nordic skiing. Cabin lodgings. With or without baggage transportation. Shorter hikes available. Hours: year-round. Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs Camping et Base de plein air 5 du Lac Nairne 119, rue Principale 418 439-5109 info@saintaimedeslacs.ca Located on the shore of Lac Nairne, with over 50 campsites with/without services, beach, municipal boat launch, marquee, kayak rentals and pedalboats. Hours: beginning of June to mid-october. La Malbaie Centre de plein air Les Sources Joyeuses 5 141, rg Ste-Madeleine 418 665-4858 lessourcesjoyeuses.com Outdoor centre in a magical setting offering a host of sports activities and services, of which 50 km is Nordic ski trails (see Winter Pleasures section Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing). Hours: beginning of January to Mid-March. charlevoixtourism.com 75

top things to do nature & outdoor activities SWIMMING, MARINAS, KITE SURFING AND SAILING S: St. Lawrence River R: River L: Lake P: Pool Swimming Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Municipal beach Ch. du Quai Type of water feature: F Baie-Saint-Paul Services: hâh Municipal beach Rue Ste-Anne (Baie-St-Paul Pier) Type of water feature: F Services: hâh Le Genévrier Public beach, 1175, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 435-6520 1 877 435-6520 genevrier.com Type of water feature: L Services: h 5m Camping du Gouffre 5 Public beach, 439, ch. St-Laurent 418 435-2143 campingunion.com Type of water feature: RP Services: J Âh Les Éboulements Cap-aux-Oies Municipal beach Cap-aux-Oies Type of water feature: F Services: Â Saint-Irénée Municipal beach Ch. des Bains, Rte 362 Type of water feature: F Services: hâh Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs Base de plein air du Lac Nairne Public beach, 119, rue Principale 418 439-5109 Type of water feature: L Services: h h Saint-Siméon Municipal beach Ch. du Quai Type of water feature: F Marinas La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) Services: Â 5m hj Port de refuge de Cap-à-l Aigle 10, rue de la Grève 418 665-3698 refugecapalaigle.com Depth at low tide of approximately 3 m at the entrance and in the marina. Pontoon with gasoline according to welcome centre opening hours. 30 amps electrical system only (adaptor available at the welcoming centre). Showers, restrooms, laundromats (renovated in the Fall of 2014). Convenience store and repair services on site, grocery store, shopping centre and hospital within 10 km. Restaurant with alcohol permit. Hours: mid-may to end of September. Kite surfing and sailing Isle-aux-Coudres Suroît aventures 2191, ch. des Coudriers 418 270-0733 suroitaventures.com Jh The one and only kitesurfing school in the Charlevoix region; our instructors use the IKO standards (International Kiteboarding Organization) to ensure high quality and completely safe teaching. 76 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities KAYAKING, CANYONING Kite-Surfing Bertrand Lemeunier Kayaking La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) Katabatik Aventure dans Charlevoix 10, rue de la Grève 418 665-2332 1 800 453-4850 katabatik.ca RECREATION KAYAKING ON THE GOUFFRE RIVER: A perfect river for recreational kayaking. Self-guided itineraries of 12 to 25 km, for beginners, families and the avid sports enthusiasts. Shuttling included, several departures daily. For 3 years and older. SEA KAYAKING ON THE ST. LAWRENCE: Guided excursions of half a day or more, departures from Cap-à-l Aigle and Baie-Saint-Paul. Also available: paddle surfing (SUP). Hours: end of May to the beginning of October. Information and reservation: year-round. Baie-Sainte-Catherine Pourvoirie Humanité 5 418 638-5151 pourvoiriehumanite.com Daily fishing (day) Canoe or lake kayak (3h) Kayaking excursion on 3 lakes without portage (4h). Swimming available at François Lake. A 9 km 2 area with exclusive rights and majestic mountains to get in touch with nature s immensity and discover tranquility s benefits. Great activities near Tadoussac and the Saguenay Fjord. Hours: June to September. Fishing: May to October. Õ Canyoning-Québec Canyoning Canyoning-Québec Rendez-vous site to be confirmed upon reservation 418 998-3859 canyoning-quebec.com With Canyoning Québec s professional guides rappel down in the middle of the wild canyons and challenging cascades that open up to extraordinary panoramas from the Charlevoix coastal area. Introductory half-day family packages or full-day advanced excursions. Sites in Baie-Saint-Paul and Saint-Josephde-la-Rive. New: a magnificent and sporting canyon is now open at le Massif de Charlevoix. Hours: May to October, by reservation. Baie-Saint-Paul Katabatik Aventure dans Charlevoix 210, rue Ste-Anne (Quai de Baie-St-Paul) 418 435-2066 1 800 453-4850 katabatik.ca Beginner whitewater excursions down the du Moulin River in Baie-Saint-Paul, and Cimon Falls in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive. We will take you out to live an exciting vertical water trek. A unique adventure and geology discovery excursion. For adults and children 10 years and up, no previous experience necessary. Equipment provided: harness, neoprene suit, jacket and helmet. Hours: end of June to the beginning of september, by reservation. Õ h Õ charlevoixtourism.com 77

top things to do nature & outdoor activities MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND VIA FERRATA Mountain climbing and via ferrata Backcountry Sector Parc national des Grands-Jardins h 5M Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes Service Centre, Rte 381, at km 21, St-Urbain 418 439-1227 (information) 1 800 665-6527 (reservation) parcsquebec.com Experience the thrills, enjoy a striking view of the park in safe surroundings with a seasoned guide. Two paths of via ferrata are available: La Montée, a 5-hour trail and La Traversée, a 3.5-hour trail. Restrictions: 1.3-meter minimum height, 100-kilo (220 lb) maximal weight. Children of 12 will be roped to the guide; children under 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent. Hours: mid-june to mid-october. For details about departure times, please ask our attendants. [Ad. p. 67] Saint-Siméon 5ÕM Parc d aventure en montagne Les Palissades L Ascensation 1000, Rte 170 418 638-3833 1 800 762-4967 aventurex.net A world-class mountaineering and adventure park with a 4-km wide granite rock face by 400-m high, allowing the practice of mountain adventure sports such as hiking, climbing, via ferratas, a 60 m high suspended bridge, 70 m rappelling and a 250 m double lakeside zip line. Hours: year-round, in winter, reservations for groups of 6 or more are necessary. Nature and heritage interpretation Baie-Saint-Paul Héli-Charlevoix (helicopter) 1608, boul. Mgr-De Laval (Rte 138) 418 435-4071 heli-charlevoix.com The experience of a lifetime! Fly over some of Québec s most beautiful sites and landscapes with Héli-Charlevoix. Our helicopter flies over magnificent natural sites offering a unique perspective on the majestic St. Lawrence River, the gigantic Charlevoix crater, the impressive Massif de Charlevoix and more. Head out on your adventure and take home exceptional memories. Hours: year-round. Reservation is a must between November and April. Festi-bus 450 350-2331 fortin.gaetan@yahoo.ca Guided tours with a horse tramway. Hours: end of June to mid-october, from Wednesday to Sunday. La Coop de l arbre C.P. 3037 418 617-9715 coopdelarbre.org A walking tour about agroforestry and the production of non-timber forest products. The tour may be adapted according to various walking levels. Original tasting of mushrooms, maple and birch products and other forest treasures. Hours: end of June to the beginning of October. Randonnées Nature-Charlevoix C.P. 3093 418 435-3864 randonneesnature.com Charlevoix Crater Tours with stopovers to admire the scenery. In the company of a qualified naturalist-guide, visitors discover during a bus tour in the Charlevoix backcountry, the Charlevoix crater, the world s best preserved and easiest to observe great meteorite crater landing site. In addition, year-round upon reservation, Charlevoix crater and borealis forest with a walk in the wilderness. Hours: year-round. 78 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities NATURE AND HERITAGE INTERPRETATION Aerial view of La Malbaie Charlevoix Aviation Isle-aux-Coudres Audio-guide Isle-aux-Coudres 3384, ch. des Coudriers 418 435-8710 audioguideisleauxcoudres.com The Isle-aux-Coudres Audio-Guide promises a memorable tour of this location unique in Québec. In the comfort of your vehicle, discover the island on a CD. Three typical, passionate and friendly islanders share the treasures and riches of their island life. These 3 marsouins guide visitors along the way for more than 70 minutes. Découvrir l Isle-aux-Coudres 418 440-9470 reinabouchard@hotmail.com A tour of Isle-aux-Coudres with commentaries on its history, geography, gastronomy and even more A most enriching, interesting and amusing circuit to embark on during the holidays. What a great way to discover the island through the eyes of islander, Reina Bouchard. The legendary originality of this approximately 4-hour long tour will charm you. Reservation is a must at 418 440-9470 or via the Facebook page Découvrir l Isle-aux-Coudres. Saint-Irénée Charlevoix Aviation Aéroport de Charlevoix, 400, rg Ste-Madeleine 418 435-8992 tourdhydravioncharlevoix.com Charlevoix Aviation offers memorable sightseeing flights by floatplane from Nairne Lake, Saint-Aimédes-Lacs or Charlevoix Airport. A team of professionals invites you to share their passion by making you discover one of the most beautiful regions of Québec on a Cesna 206 floatplane that can accommodate four passengers. Flight of 20 to 60 minutes will allow you to observe the most beautiful panoramas of Charlevoix. Do not forget your camera. Hours: begining of May to the end of October. Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs Domaine Le Pic Bois 5 Ch. Pied des Monts 418 439-1111 1 888 661-2717 lepicbois.com Black bear observation from a mirador, in complete safety and protected from the weather. Observe and take photos of this impressive mammal within under 20 m, appreciating its power, skill, ingenuity and dexterity to the fullest, in its natural habitat. During 4 hours, your guide helps you discover this mythical animal. Also offered: Beaver observation from under 2 m. Visitors enjoy a rare opportunity to admire and photograph a beaver lodge and dam close up, while the guide explains clan habits, food preferences and the ways beavers protect their own. An unforgettable experience. La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Domaine Le Pic Bois Observatoire astronomique de Charlevoix 595, côte Bellevue (Rte 362) 418 324-4522 astronomiecharlevoix.org The only astronomical observatory open to the general public in the region offers activities every evening of the summer. Discovery of astronomy takes place inside at a fixed hour, followed by observations of the starry sky with a telescope if the sky permits. Please be present at 8:15 p.m. between June 24 th and July 31 st, and at 7:15 p.m. charlevoixtourism.com 79

top things to do nature & outdoor activities NATURE AND HERITAGE INTERPRETATION Shattercones Observatoire de l Astroblème de Charlevoix from August 1 st to September 6 th. We suggest to have dinner during the french presentation, then to come back for observations. Observatoire de l Astroblème de Charlevoix 595, côte Bellevue (Rte 362) 418 324-4522 astroblemecharlevoix.org The Observatoire de l Astroblème de Charlevoix is the only interpretation center dedicated to the famous meteoritic origin of the region. A scientific animator will guide you through an interactive experience, dotted with several spectacular samples of impactites from Charlevoix, with a superb 3D scale model of the region. We also own some meteorites that you will even take in your hands! A must for understanding the genesis of Charlevoix. Hours: end of June to the beginning of September. La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) Découvertes de Charlevoix Voix du monde 15, rue des Battures 418 665-4436 roberge.charles@bell.net Guided tours. One of the best ways to discover Charlevoix s secret routes: nature and national parks, Charlevoix s history and heritage. Culture, tour of great painters. Agritourism, outdoors. Customized tours for individuals or specialized groups. La Malbaie (Saint-Fidèle) Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon 5 3330, boul. Malcolm-Fraser 418 434-2209 1 877 434-2209 cepas.qc.ca On a 2 hours guided tour, visitors discover an impressive fault that the Marguerite stream flows into. Alongside the St. Lawrence Estuary, they also explore Port-au-Saumon Bay and a multitude of forested and coastal environments. Hours: end of June to mid-august. Saint-Siméon La Licorne en vadrouille 1810, Rte 138 418 638-1026 voyageslalicorne.com La Licorne en vadrouille, a new guided tour operator for small groups from B&B Gîte La Licorne. Visit eastern Québec in complete tranquility. Try our guided whale-watching tour, or discover local flavors with your hosts Gilles and Claudette, who roll out the blue carpet across Charlevoix, Québec City and Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean regions. Baie-Sainte-Catherine Le petit kilomètre Le Domaine Sagnah 643, Rte de la Grande-Alliance 418 237-4226 sagnah.com The Domaine Sagnah invites you to discover its thematic circuit Le petit kilomètre (the short kilometre). Through a network of paths and stations, several themes like Québec legends, the native people, the St. Lawrence, maple syrup, urchins and other local and regional realities are proposed. And all this, supported by visual and imaginative contents and an unrestricted view on the river. Free admission, welcome to all. 80 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities MARINE MAMMALS OBSERVATION CRUISES, CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS Croisières AML Marc Loiselle Marine mammals observation cruises Baie-Sainte-Catherine and Tadoussac Croisières AML 159, Rte de la Grande Alliance (Rte 138) 418 692-2634 1 800 563-4643 croisieresaml.com Whales watching cruise Boat Cruises (3 hours): Meet the world s most fascinating and majestic creatures, the whales! Choose the exceptional view aboard the AML Grand Fleuve and the comfort of the AML Zéphyr, the best observation boats in Canada! Continue your adventure with a short visit into the magnificent Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park. Whales watching cruise Zodiac excursion (2 or 2.5 hours): Get ready for an amazing wildlife adventure aboard one of our secure zodiacs. Accompanied by a certified naturalist-captain, experience the excitement of an intimate and unique encounter with the whales. It s a must for lovers of intense emotions! Õ Catherine Dubé making it a region of outstanding beauty. Croisières AML will take you on a discovery cruise to admire the breathtaking beauty of the rugged mountains, steep cliffs, luxuriant islands and spectacular waterfalls. Hours: May to October. [Ad. p. C8] Cruises and excursions Baie-Saint-Paul Croisières Cabaret 210, rue Ste-Anne 418 240-6232 croisierescabaret.com In the company of Jacques Normand, unveil the St. Lawrence s stunning secrets on board the V.I.P. cabaret. A 2 hours cruise at a 25-knot speed with a capacity of 12 passengers, discover several fantastic places such as St-Jean-Port-Joli, Pointe-au-Pic, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, L Accalmie and the Baie-Saint-Paul River. Guide on board. With surprises in store: belugas, cruise ships and much more. Discover the Fjord: The Saguenay Fjord is considered a priceless natural wonder and the largest navigable fjord in the world. A result of the ice sheet that melted over 70 million years ago, the rugged landscapes reflect the immensity of time and space, charlevoixtourism.com 81

top things to do nature & outdoor activities CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS, QUAD AND VTT, GOLFING Quad and VTT Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs Club VTT du Grand Charlevoix 45, ch. du Lac Nairne 418 439-3644 clubs.quadnet.ca/146/index.html Train de Charlevoix Alain Blanchette Train de Charlevoix 50, rue de la Ferme 418 240-4124 traindecharlevoix.com The Train de Charlevoix criss-crosses the St. Lawrence s shore revealing otherwise unaccessible roads. Traveling between Québec City and La Malbaie over more than 125 km, the train stops in 7 towns and coastal villages. Whether for a short getaway with the kids or for a few romantic days, there are several scenarios to choose from. Friendly service: possibility to sample the terroir products from the apetizers and cocktails menu. Packages available. Hours: mid-june to mid-october. See website for detailed hours. [Ad. p. C7] Backcountry Sector Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de- h 5 la-rivière-malbaie riverboat Access via St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-1227 (information) 1 800 665-6527 (reservation) parcsquebec.com Discover the remarkable history, fauna and geological features of the Parc national des Hautes- Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie with a park warden on board Le Menaud riverboat (48 passengers). Navigate between the steepest rock cliffs east of the Canadian Rockies. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. [Ad. p. 67] J ATV excursions on 300 km of marked and maintained quad trails. Several access departure points, parking available at some locations. Member of the QQCF/Québec Quad Club Federation. Quad rentals available in Charlevoix. Hours: May to November. Le Paradis du Quad (VTT) inc. 7, ch. Lavoie 418 439-3177 vttquadcharlevoixsport.com For the pleasure of the eyes and senses, Le Paradis du Quad offers half-day to three-day+ guided excursion packages. Located in Charlevoix in a breathtaking setting, with endless superb photo opportunities. Packages include: 2-seater vehicle, fuel, equipment, guide, meals and insurance. Certain extras not included. On-site lodging available. Hours: May until the first snow fall. Golfing La Malbaie Club de golf Murray Bay 1013, ch. du Golf 418 665-2494 1 877 665-2494 golfmurraybay.com Number of Holes: 18 Par: 68 Length (yards): 5 562 Services: Jö 82 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities GOLFING, HORSEBACK RIDING La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Club de golf Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 181, rue Richelieu 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix/ Number of Holes: 27 Par: 72 Services: ö Le Paradis du Quad Horseback riding Saint-Irénée Club de golf Murray Bay Les Écuries Entre Monts et Marées 645, rg St-Antoine 418 452-3261 montsetmarees.com On horseback, discover the region s fabulous landscapes with Les Écuries Entre Monts et Marées. Year-round trekking on site or in the mountains or, in summer, on Saint-Irénée s beach. The activities are accessible to beginners and seasoned riders and can be adapted to their needs. Short 10 minutes tours offered to children of 7 and less. Equestrian centre certified Equi-Qualité. Hours: year-round, reservation required. La Malbaie (Sainte-Agnès) Club de golf Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Centre Équestre Nature / Cheval Enchanteur 73, rg St-Jean-Baptiste 418 439-2076 centreequestrenature.com This centre invites you to get in touch with horses and to escape to the backcountry s mountains since 1992. Initiation and excursions adapted to your experience. Introduction to equestrian ethology (Whispering clinic). Horse zootherapy workshops (monchevalguerisseur.com). Stay on the farm, alone, as a family or group. Cabin, hall and indoor riding arena. Day camp for youth. Lessons with FEQ-certified trainer. Hours: year-round, reservation required. Centre Équestre Nature / Cheval Enchanteur charlevoixtourism.com 83

top things to do nature & outdoor activities HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING AND HUNTING Saint-Urbain Camping et Ranch du Fjord Baie-Sainte-Catherine Jh Ranch du Fjord 604, Rte de la Grande-Alliance (Rte 138) 418 237-4230 campingetranchdufjord.com Discover grandiose landscapes with Le Ranch du Fjord. Various rides across fields, in the forest and along a river, a waterfall, up to a cavern in the mountain. Introduction to horseback riding. Camping on-site. Whale-watching cruises 5 minutes away from site. Package deal available. Hours: upon request and by appointment. Fishing and hunting Licences and Information Residents and non-residents must obtain a permit to hunt and fish in Québec. Fees vary according to the category and species. Permits may be obtained from: authorized agents (sporting goods store, hardware stores or convenience stores). Permits may also be purchased from some outfitters, in some zecs and in wildlife reserves. For more information, please contact the local Ministry office at 418 521-3888. Association de conservation de la vallée du Gouffre C.P. 911 418 639-2988 rivieredugouffre.org Rivière du Gouffre offers Atlantic salmon fly fishermen the opportunity to enjoy the sports of the kings in 65 pools known for yielding enviable salmon catches. Guides and equipment rentals available. Hours: beginning of June to mid-september. Clermont h Saumon Rivière-Malbaie 25, ch. des Chutes 418 439-0672 saumonrivieremalbaie.com The Rivière Malbaie salmon corporation offers a chance to fish for salmon and trout on Malbaie River. The river now has 52 salmon pools, including 5 high-potential pools, with quotas. An additional area with quotas located in the Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie is available. Fishing gear rentals, sale of fishing permits and access fees. ZEC Lac-au-Sable 105, ch. des Marais Administration: 418 439-4122 Reception desk: 418 439-1584 zeclacausable.reseauzec.com The Lac au Sable zec offers a relief typical of Charlevoix s landscapes. The territory s many lakes and rivers provide endless possibilities for amusement. The entrance to the region, near Clermont, displays a network of well-groomed and easily accessible paths. Nature lovers will enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, hiking or quadding. Lodging in a cabin or yurt is available. h 84 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities OUTFITTERS, SUMMER CAMPS Outfitters For fishing, hunting, for fauna and flora observation or simply for vacationing in a resort, a well-established network of lodgings and activities is available in the region s various outfitters. You will find the list of outfitters in the Accommodation and Places to Eat section, on page 132 of this guide. Summer camps Les Éboulements Camp Le Manoir 2058, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-2666 camplemanoir.qc.ca 3-star rated establishment. In summer, this former seigniorial manor turns into a wonderful summer camp and day camp where boys and girls 5 to 16 enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Given its vocation as a four-season camp, facilities are open the remainder of the year for school, family and group outings. Catering service, accommodation and group facilities are available. La Malbaie (Saint-Fidèle) Camp Le Manoir Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon 3330, boul. Malcolm-Fraser 418 434-2209 1 877 434-2209 cepas.qc.ca 4-star rated establishment. In summer, CÉPAS invites boys and girls aged 8 to 18 to spend 1 to 4 weeks (6, 12, 20 or 26 nights) and discover the different aspects related to environmental & natural sciences. Offered are 3 main themes: Ecology camps, astronomy camps and a counsellor-intraining program. Saint-Siméon Parc d aventure en montagne Les Palissades L Ascensation 1000, Rte 170 418 638-3833 1 800 762-4967 aventurex.net Õ Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon 2-star rated establishment. See website for details. charlevoixtourism.com 85

top things to do nature & outdoor activities BICYCLE TOURING Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Le Boisé du Quai Rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 Length: 2.5 km Trail rating: h Robert Chiasson Level of Difficulty : Easy : Intermediate : Difficult Bicycle touring Charlevoix La Coop de l Arbre Baiecycle C.P. 3037 418 617-9715 coopdelarbre.org Baiecycle is a Charlevoix bicycle rental community service offering a fleet of reconditioned bicycles spread over several stations. Simple, practical, flexible, the project is a part of the regional network of intermodal transports integrating the train, the bus and the bicycle! Hours: end of June to the beginning of October. Isle-aux-Coudres Jh Centre Vélo-Coudres, 2926, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2118 velocoudres.com Touring and urbain bike rentals, plus several tandem models. For family or friends, our quadricycles can accommodate 2, 4, or 6 adults and 2 children. For the young ones, we have small bikes, adult/kid tandems, trailers and helmets are also available. For a new experience, you can rent a motorcycle, another way to discover Isle-aux-Coudres. Climbing wall for children & adults. Reservation is not required. Hours: beginning of May to mid-october. [Ad. p. 43] Le Genévrier 5 1175, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6520 1 877 435-6520 genevrier.com Length: 15 km Trail rating: Réseau municipal 50, rue Racine, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 Length: 4 km Trail rating: Sentier Robert-Leblanc Rue St-Édouard, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 Length: 3.7 km Trail rating: Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Tour de l Isle 1024, ch. des Coudriers, local 103, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-1243 Length: 23 km Trail rating: Sentier Nature Le Ruisseau Rouge Ch. Tremblay (island center), Isle-aux-Coudres 418 760-1060 municipaliteiac.ca Length: 8 km Trail rating: Backcountry Sector La Traversée de Charlevoix Access: Welcome Centre at km 10.6, Rte 381, St-Urbain 418 639-2284 traverseedecharlevoix.qc.ca Length: 105 km Trail rating: h x 5Õ 86 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities BICYCLE TOURING, HIKING Parcours des Berges Alexis le Trotteur h 35, rue de la Rivière, Clermont 418 439-3931 ville.clermont.qc.ca/parc_berges Length: 4 km Trail rating: La Malbaie Sector Piste cyclable de La Malbaie Promenade Samuel-de-Champlain Boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie h Julien Robitaille Length: 6 km Trail rating: Parc national des Hautes-Gorgesde-la-Rivière-Malbaie Access by Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs village, via Rte 138 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 parcsquebec.com h 5M Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector Réseau municipal La route verte St-Siméon Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 638-2691 hx Length: 8 km Trail rating: Length: 27 km Trail rating: Hiking Trail Level of Difficulty : Easy : Intermediate : Difficult Hiking trails Total length (km) Difficulty Access period Services Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix 5 Access Rte 138, 2, rue Leclerc, St-Tite-des-Caps 418 823-1117 1 866 823-1117 sentierdescaps.com 74.9 Mid-June to April hxór Sentier Gabrielle-Roy-Ouest $ Access: Domaine à Liguori, Le Massif and le Fief du Massif, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca Sentier Gabrielle-Roy-Est $ Access intersection rue Principale and Rte 138 or 411, ch. de la Martine, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca 11.4 Yearround 6.3 Yearround Âó hâó charlevoixtourism.com 87

top things to do nature & outdoor activities HIKING Trail Level of Difficulty : Easy : Intermediate : Difficult Hiking trails Total length (km) Difficulty Access period Services Sentier Louise-Gasnier 5 Access intersection rue Principale and Rte 138, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca 2.4 Yearround Âó Le Massif de Charlevoix $ Access: 1350, rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 632-5876 1 877 536-2774 lemassif.com Camping Le Genévrier inc. 5 1175, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6520 genevrier.com 12.1 June to October 12.1 Yearround hâó  Le Boisé du Quai $ Access rue Ste-Anne (Baie-St-Paul Pier) 418 435-2205 baiesaintpaul.com 2.5 Yearround hâó r Sentier de la rivière Rémy $ Access: Rg Saint-Jérôme, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca 1.3 Yearround hâó Sentier du Gouffre $ Access: Parc du Gouffre and Le Genévrier, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca 7.4 Yearround hâxó Sentiers Les Florents $ Access: Le Genévrier at Baie-St-Paul and Centre de l Émeu at St-Urbain 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca 18.2 Yearround hâx ó Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Les Vergers Pedneault $ 3384, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2365 3 Summer season h Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector Sentiers pédestres Les Éboulements $ (Louis-Charles-Audet and Le Paysan) Access: Resto-Boutique La Table, 2593 Rte du Fleuve (Rte 362), Les Éboulements 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca 7.64 Year round  ó 88 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities HIKING Trail Level of Difficulty : Easy : Intermediate : Difficult Hiking trails Total length (km) Difficulty Access period Services Sentier de la Forêt Marine La Seigneurie $ Access: 305, rue de l Église, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-1131 museemaritime.com 4 Yearround hâó Sentier Promenade des Capitaines $ Access: 183, rue des Saules, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 489-2988 leseboulements.com 4 Yearround hâ Sentier Promenade des Maraîchers $ Access: 183, rue des Saules, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 489-2988 leseboulements.com 4 Yearround hâ Sentier de la Rivière-de-la-Jean-Noël $ Access: 270, rue Principale, St-Irénée 418 620-5015 saintirenee.ca 1 Summer season  Véronique Tanguay charlevoixtourism.com 89

top things to do nature & outdoor activities HIKING Trail Level of Difficulty : Easy : Intermediate : Difficult Hiking trails Total length (km) Difficulty Access period Services Backcountry Sector Parc national des Grands-Jardins 5M Access: Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes Service Centre, Rte 381, km 21, via St-Urbain 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 parcsquebec.com [Ad. p. 67] 34.4 Yearround h xöór Sentier des Pointes $ Access: Ferme Basque, Centre de l émeu and Halte des Pointes, Rte 381, St-Urbain 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca 5Õ La Traversée de Charlevoix Access: Welcome center at km 10.6, Rte 381, St-Urbain 418 639-2284 traverseedecharlevoix.qc.ca Pourvoirie du Lac Moreau 5 Access: km 55, Rte 381, Saint-Urbain 418 665-4400 1 888 766-7328 lacmoreau.com Parc national des Hautes-Gorgesde-la-Rivière-Malbaie Access: Félix-Antoine-Savard Service Centre, via St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 parcsquebec.com [Ad. p. 67] 5M Mont des Morios 5 Association Loisirs, Chasse et Pêche du territoire libre. Access fees on sale at Dépanneur du Lac Brûlé, 262, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs. Beginning of the trail: Boudreault Lake via ch. du Pied-des-Monts. 418 439-3771 418 439-0349 association-pieddesmonts.com 175.7 10.9 Yearround Yearround 11.5 Yearround 43 29 Mid-May to mid- October June to the end of October hâó ö ór Âö ór h xö Âóx Parcours des Berges Alexis Le Trotteur $ Access: 35, rue de la Rivière, Clermont 418 439-3931 ville.clermont.qc.ca 4 Yearround 3 hâ Sentier du Mont Élie 5 ZEC Lac-au-Sable, Clermont 418 439-4122 418 439-1584 zeclacausable.reseauzec.com 8 May to November x 90 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do nature & outdoor activities HIKING Trail Level of Difficulty : Easy : Intermediate : Difficult Hiking trails Total length (km) Difficulty Access period Services La Malbaie Sector Sentiers du Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu $ et Balade à la vitesse de la lumière Access: 141, rg Ste-Madeleine, La Malbaie 418 665-3703 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix 14.8 Yearround Âö ó Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon 5 Access: 3330, boul. Malcolm-Fraser, La Malbaie (St-Fidèle) 1 877 434-2209 cepas.qc.ca Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector 3 Summer season h Sentier de l Orignac $ Access: Mont Grand-Fonds at La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) and ch. Breton, Camp Arthur-Savard and St-Siméon 418 907-8279 sentierscapitale.com 43.6 Yearround Âxó Les Palissades, parc d aventure en montagne Access: 1000, Rte 170, St-Siméon 418 647-4422 aventurex.net 5ÕM 17.1 Yearround h ó Parc municipal de la Baie-des-Rochers $ Access: rue de la Chapelle, 16 km east of St-Siméon 418 620-5010 saintsimeon.ca 7 May to November hâx Sentiers de Baie-Sainte-Catherine $ Access: ch. des Loisirs, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 620-5020 baiestecatherine.com 12 Yearround ó Robert Chiasson Steve Deschênes charlevoixtourism.com 91

top things to do winter fun SNOWMOBILING WINTER FUN An open air oversize playground Les Écuries Entre Monts et Marées Snowmobiling Snowmobile clubs Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Club d auto-neige Le Sapin d Or 9749, boul. Ste-Anne, C.P. 1030 418 827-5679 sapin-dor.qc.ca La Malbaie Les Aventuriers de Charlevoix inc. 468, ch. de la Vallée 418 665-6207 raynaldharvey_5@sympatico.ca Location and services Baie-Saint-Paul Aventure Laurentienne 40, ch. de l Équerre 418 760-8565 aventure-laurentienne.com Located in the heart of Baie-Saint-Paul, Aventure Laurentienne offers you an opportunity to discover the thrilling universe of snowmobiling, on the latest models available. Meet our bilingual team of qualified, enthusiastic individuals who will see Õ to your safety, and make sure your trip with us is an above-par experience. Try any one of our 2 to 8 hour treks with or without meal. Extreme cold gear provided. Hours: December to April (according to snow conditions). La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 181, rue Richelieu 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix Snowmobile rental. Indoor, secure and heated parking. Snowmobiling package including the indoor parking available. Astronomic observatory (in summer only); access to Casino de Charlevoix by underground walkway. Amerispa on the premises. Direct access to the golf course from the hotel main entrance. Log on our website for more information on our many packages. [Ad. p. 1] Top Location Charlevoix 181, rue Richelieu 418 665-1531 motoneigecharlevoix.com BEGINNER OR EXPERIENCED. Top Location is located at the gateway to the loveliest snowmobile trail network in Québec. On-trail, off-trail, mountains and the river are all part of your unforgettable 92 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do winter fun HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES, DOGSLED RIDES, WINTER KAYAKING experience. 2 h, 4 h, 8 h or Charlevoix discovery excursion with deluxe lodging. The guide may transport a passenger. Discover our backcountry and its extraordinary landscapes with our passionate guides. Enjoy a guided trapping day in snowmobile, including lunch at the trapping camp. Horse-drawn sleigh rides Saint-Irénée Les Écuries Entre Monts et Marées 645, rg St-Antoine 418 452-3261 montsetmarees.com Les Écuries Entre Monts et Marées offer horse-drawn sleigh rides in winter. Ride through the forest on site with a view of the river on the return journey. Horse-back riding is also available. The activities are open to beginners and seasoned riders alike. Sleigh rides are offered to smaller groups of two as well as larger groups. Équi-qualité certified equestrian center. Hours: year-round, upon reservation. Dogsled rides Les Éboulements Chenil du Sportif 65, rg Ste-Marie 418 635-2592 chenildusportif.com Half-day rides. 1 to 2-day expeditions. Hours: mid-december to end of March, reservation required. Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs Descente Malbaie 316, rue Principale 418 439-2265 descentemalbaie.com Various options ranging from an introduction to dogsledding to extended excursions withtraining sessions are offered. Great opportunity for nature interpretation. Choose between a half-day Õ Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu To discover our snowmobile trails, download the map at charlevoixtourism.com introductory outing or a 2, 3 days or more expedition. Our well-trained dogs will take you on beautiful mountainous territory with great snow coverage. Hours: mid-december to end of March, reservation required. Winter kayaking La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) Katabatik Aventure dans Charlevoix 10, rue de la Grève 418 665-2332 1 800 453-4850 katabatik.ca Be among the privileged few to paddle at this time of year, accompanied by pros. The package includes: One 4-hour winter kayaking activity (approximately 2:30 hours on the water); introduction to the basics of kayaking; services of a professional guide; nautical equipment, gear and dry bags; isothermal outerwear and hot beverages and sweets. Discover Charlevoix s stunning winter coastal scenery and beautiful cliffs and ice columns. Hours: March and April, upon reservation. Õ charlevoixtourism.com 93

top things to do winter fun DOWNHILL SKIING Steve Deschênes Le Massif de Charlevoix Alain Blanchette Mont Grand-Fonds Louis Laliberté Downhill skiing Lifts: A: Chairlift B: T-bar C: Rope tow D: Gondola E: Magic carpet Trail raiting: : Easy : Difficult : Very difficult : Extremely difficult Ski station Number of trails Mountain Vertical drop (m) Lifts Trail rating Services Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Le Massif de Charlevoix 5 1350, rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-St-François 1 877 536-2774 lemassif.com 52 770 A3 B1 D1 E1 12 19 18 7 ö La Malbaie Sector Mont Grand-Fonds 5 1000, ch. des Loisirs, La Malbaie 1 877 665-0095 montgrandfonds.com 20 335 A1 B2 3 6 4 4 3Jö 94 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do winter fun CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing Snowshoeing Cross-country skiing Trail rating: : Easy : Intermediate : Difficult Trails Length (km) Number Trail rating Length (km) Number Trail rating Skate skiing Services Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix 5 Charlevoix Welcome Centre, 61, ch. du Massif, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 823-1117 sentierdescaps.com 42 10 3 5 2 35 10 2 3 3 ös Backcountry Sector Parc national des Grands-Jardins Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes Service Centre, Rte 381, at km 21, St-Urbain 418 439-1227 parcsquebec.com 5M 66 11 4 4 3 44 6 3 2 1 ö. 5Õ La Traversée de Charlevoix Welcome Centre: km 10.6, Rte 381, St-Urbain 1 877 639-2289 traverseedecharlevoix.qc.ca 70 7 175 ö Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector Sentier de la Forêt Marine $ La Seigneurie 305, rue de l Église, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-1131 museemaritime.com 4 1 Â La Malbaie Sector Centre de plein air Les Sources Joyeuses 5 141, rg Ste-Madeleine, La Malbaie 418 665-4858 lessourcesjoyeuses.com 16 4 2 1 1 52 16 11 3 2 ö.s Mont Grand-Fonds 5 1000, ch. des Loisirs, La Malbaie 1 877 665-0095 montgrandfonds.com 21 5 1 2 2 140 13 3 4 5 Jö.s Sentiers du Fairmont Le Manoir Riche- $ lieu et Balade à la vitesse de la lumière 181, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie 14,8 Â charlevoixtourism.com 95

top things to do regional flavours ARTISANAL BAKERIES REGIONAL FLAVOURS An unforgettable gourmet adventure Annie Ferland In Charlevoix s bakeries, making bread is more than a job - it s a passion! And customers are quick to notice. The wafting aromas of still-warm bread, croissants, brioches and pâtés, to name only a few products, are so enticing that visitors feel like pulling a chair and sampling some right away. Some bakers even use old-fashioned artisan bread ovens. Artisanal Bakeries Baie-Saint-Paul Boulangerie À Chacun Son Pain 1006, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 760-8777 achacunsonpain.com We will be pleased to welcome you to our bakery and cafe with a casual and friendly ambience. Be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, our wood-fired oven sets a lovely mood. Our menu features delightful dishes and items worth discovering such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza. Hours: year-round, closed on Monday from October to May. Boulangerie Charlevoix 28, rue Forget 418 435-3726 boulangeriecharlevoix.com Chinese food to take-out (Fridays only), tourtières, meat pies, chicken pot pies, salmon pies and homemade pastries. Gluten-free, Asian, natural & organic goods, products from Québec and gift ideas also sold on the premises. Hours: year-round, closed on Sunday and on public holidays. Isle-aux-Coudres Boulangerie Bouchard 1648, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2454 boulangeriebouchard.com Celebrated for over 70 years for its pâtés croches, delicious danishes and other musts like its Tarte Grand-mère and sugar pies, the bakery also proposes artisan breads and a wide range of homemade products: pâtés and tourtières (meat pies), confits, ketchups, rillettes and cretons, sandwiches, pizzas buns, pies and pastries, vegetarian products, local cheeses and various regional products. Hours: year-round. 96 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do regional flavours ARTISANAL BAKERIES, AGRITOURISM Al Dente Azulée Les Éboulements (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive) Boulangerie Laurentide 319, rue Félix-Antoine-Savard 418 635-2475 boulangerielaurentide@derytele.com h attracted loyal clients and charmed countless visitors. You will be seduced by our range of 30 leavened breads and our quality viennoiseries (brioches) and pastries made on the premises from regional products. Hours: year-round. Closed Monday from mid-september to the end of June and Sunday from mid-october to the end of June. Homemade and handmade products for 109 years and 5 generations. Specialties prepared from family recipes: Rosanna and fresh fruit pies, pets (caramel rolls), Charlevoix tourtières (meat pies), patties, brioches, cookies and a lot of breads. For lunch, we have fougasse, sandwiches and paté croches (small delicious meat pie). We are the oldest bakery in Capitale-Nationale region. Hours: year-round, closed on Saturday and Sunday from mid-october to mid-may. La Malbaie Boulangerie A. Bergeron 1925, boul. De Comporté 418 665-4876 Crusty, white, whole wheat, raisin breads, baguettes, crusty breads. Belgian breads, multigrain, fat-free breads. Patties, muffins, brioches, croissants, pies, tourtières (meat pies) chicken pot pies, salmon pies, all-purpose dough, pizza dough. Hours: year-round, closed on Sunday. J Boulangerie Pains d exclamation 398, rue St-Étienne 418 665-4000 painsdexclamation.com Artisan bakery Pains d exclamation is a genuine gathering place in the heart of La Malbaie. Since its beginnings, this friendly, convivial address has Agritourism Baie-Saint-Paul Al Dente 30, rue Leclerc 418 435-6695 aldente-charlevoix.com Catering service, chef on demand, fresh pasta in every shape and flavour. Take-out: homemade sauces, fresh and stuffed pastas, breads, olives, traditionnally made sausages, gourmet items, olive oils, vinegars Belle Excuse, counter of cheeses from here and elsewhere, salads, etc. Home of the celebrated Chocolate Raspberry Blueberry Pie! Hours: year-round. Azulée 54, ch. de la Pointe 418 240-2620 azulee.ca Organic lavender certified by Ecocert Canada. Picture a pretty Charlevoix heritage farmstead built around 1844, with a view of Baie-Saint-Paul as far as the eye can see. The ebb and flow of the tides, the chatter of migratory birds. The tiny acreage Québec s only certified organic lavender grower offers seasonal guided tours. Growing shed & boutique. Hours: end of June to the beginning of October. charlevoixtourism.com 97

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM Boulangerie À Chacun Son Pain Jean-Christophe Lamontagne Boucherie De La Baie 2, ch. de l Équerre 418 240-1114 boucheriedelabaie@hotmail.com Chocolaterie Cynthia Café Multi Jeune Coop Équitable 212, rue Ste-Anne 418 435-3139 forum@charlevoix.net h As a new business, we believe in personalized customer service, and offer premium quality meats at very competitive prices. We also feature all Charcuterie charlevoisienne products, as well as a range of terroir products brimming with local flavors. Hours: year-round. Boulangerie À Chacun Son Pain 1006, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 760-8777 achacunsonpain.com We will be pleased to welcome you to our bakery and cafe with a casual and friendly ambience. Be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, our wood-fired oven sets a lovely mood. Our menu features delightful dishes and items worth discovering such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza. Prompt service. Hours: yearround, closed on Monday from October to May. Boutique de la Cidrerie des Vergers Pedneault 74, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 438-2365 1 888 438-2365 vergerspedneault.com Fine apple, pear, plum products. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Taste our ice cider, orchard s best aperitif cider and apple musts. Let yourself be tempted by our jellies, jams, butters and syrups. Discover other terroir products as well: Cheeses, sausages, duck rillettes and more. Passionate producers one and all, the Pedneault family invites you to savour Isle-aux-Coudres specialties here, in Baie-Saint-Paul. Hours: year-round. Adjacent to Habitat 07 house, you will find the rest area where the Multi Café kiosk, a youth cooperative which promotes fair trade and responsible consumption and encourages the management of a project with / for young people and for the community, is located. On site, youths are happy to offer coffee, tea, Labrador tea flavored lemonade, ice cream or a small pastry. Hours: end of June to mid-august, closed on Monday and Tuesday. Chocolaterie Cynthia 66-3, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-6060 chocolateriecynthia.com J Step into our boutique and discover simply unique and irresistible chocolates and gelatos. Some are devised from Charlevoix terroir products beer, cheese, maple, blueberries as showcased in our Étoile de Charlevoix gift box, while others are classics, and prepared before your very eyes. Hours: year-round. Domaine de la Vallée du Bras 328, rg St-Antoine Nord 418 435-6872 domainevb.ca Domaine de la Vallée du Bras produces an aperitif wine that s unique in the world. The result of a family s passion that has bridged four generations, since 1938, the Domaine s products are made from organic ancestral tomatoes. The product s name, Omerto, is an homage to its creator, Omer, the great-grandfather of Pascal Miche, owner of Domaine de la Vallée du Bras. A new fruit among 98 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM Domaine de la Vallée du Bras Maison d affinage Maurice Dufour top vintages! Hours: 7/7 in summer, by appointment in winter. Fumoir St-Antoine 418 240-2491 1 866 740-2491 fumoirstantoine.com No boutique on-site. Our products are available at top Charlevoix restaurants and gourmet food shops. Our smoked salmon is prepared according to a traditional planked Amerindian recipe to maximize all its nutritional values, imparting it with a fine texture and unique flavor. We only use certified organic Atlantic salmon from Canada s east coast. Laiterie Charlevoix ÉCONOMUSÉE h du fromage 1167, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 435-2184 fromagescharlevoix.com Demonstrations of the steps involved in producing Charlevoix cheese, with observation windows overlooking the work areas. Vintage cheese-making tool exhibit. Sampling and sales available on the premises. Reservations required for groups. Exhibit: La goutte de lait (The Drop of Milk) reveals the history of dairy processing in Québec over the last century. Hours: year-round. La Maison d affinage Maurice Dufour 1339, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 435-5692 famillemigneron.com With cheese-making operations that date back to 1994, La Maison d affinage Maurice Dufour currently occupies a choice market position while the reputation of its products has travelled far and wide across Québec, and even Canada. Since 2005, the sheepfold dairy farm has been opened to visitors during the high season, and further enhances the diversity of the product range by transforming not only cow s milk, but ewe s milk as well. Hours: yearround, reservation recommended for group visits. Le Comptoir Sushi 15, rue Ambroise-Fafard, local 103 418 760-8342 comptoirsushi.ca/wp The Comptoir Sushi is a unique fast food service in Baie-Saint-Paul that opened its doors in June 2015. You may select freshly prepared combos or order à la carte sushis. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Hours: year-round. Les Grands Jardins d Alexandre 678, ch. St-Laurent lesgrandsjardinsdalexandre@gmail.com Eating vegetables is like making love more is better! Vegetables with flavours of yesteryear. Eight varieties of lettuce free of charge. Four theme days: Singles Monday, Golden age s Wednesday, the complainers Saturday and the Family s Sunday. About 60 vegetables available throughout the harvest season. A privately funded citizen s garden! Surplus stocks go free to kindergartens. Hours: beginning of July to mid-october. h Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul 162, rg St-Antoine Nord 418 435-6518 volierebaiestpaul.com Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul is a family-operated farm that breeds and process rabbits, gamebirds and now wild boars. A visit to our boutique will give you the opportunity to taste our homemade charlevoixtourism.com 99

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul charcuteries and delicacies. Over 1000 birds may be observed along our planned paths as well as wild boars, sheeps, goats an many more! Bring your picnic! Hours: mid-june to mid-october, closed from Monday to Wednesday in September and October. MicroBrasserie Charlevoix 6, rue Paul-René Tremblay 418 435-3877 microbrasserie.com Baie-Saint-Paul is where the acclaimed Dominus Vobiscum and Vache Folle beers are brewed along with several seasonal drafts, available across the region in fine restaurants, inns and grocery stores. Since 1998, these artisan brewers from Charlevoix have let their imagination run free, pleasing the most demanding of specialty beer lovers. Plaisirs du Chef 1167, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 760-8665 plaisirs-du-chef.com Travelling Chef: Your personal chef takes care of everything! Assorted plans feature appetizing menus for any number of guests. Take-out catering: Enjoy guests with our take-out catering for small and large occasions do away with all your meal preparation worries. Cooking classes: Several themes available for all calibres, from learning basic skills to our Chef s top tips. Please do contact us or visit our website... We look forward to serving you! Hours: year-round. 100 charlevoixtourism.com MicroBrasserie Charlevoix Isle-aux-Coudres Boulangerie Bouchard 1648, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2454 boulangeriebouchard.com On the ancestral land, the baker s cousins cultivate the wheat to be sold to the mills that will transform it into flour. The baker buys it for her bread which can in turn be bought where the flour has been ground. It takes a whole neighborhood to bake a loaf. Hours: year-round. Cidrerie et Vergers Pedneault, h$ ÉCONOMUSÉE du cidrier 3384, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-2365 1 888 438-2365 vergerspedneault.com Fine artisan apple, pear, plum, Saskatoon berry and cherry products. Over 25 alcoholic beverages, musts, jellies, butters and syrups. The Pedneault family - passionate producers one and all - offer an unforgettable taste experience: Ciders and ice mistelles, pear mistelle, pear, plum or blueberry aperitif ciders and cream of fruits. The Cidrerie and Vergers Pedneault induce happiness. Hours: year-round. h Les Douceurs d Éva 1938, ch. des Coudriers 450 261-6061 lesdouceursdeva.net We are specialized in preparing gluten-free products and dishes. Our breads, cookies and cakes are just as soft and our dishes are available by order. In the summertime, the boutique is open to the public 7 days/week and on Monday to Thursday the rest of the year. We can accommodate other food intolerances or a combination of food intolerances.

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM Alpagas Charlevoix Les Moulins de L Isle-aux-Coudres, h 5 ÉCONOMUSÉE de la meunerie 36, ch. du Moulin 418 760-1065 lesmoulinsdelisleauxcoudres.com The only site of its kind in Canada, this museum houses a fully functional watermill (1825) and windmill (1836), as well as a miller s residence. Tradition lives on with the authentic millstones used to grind wheat and buckwheat into flour at the watermill, which visitors may purchase at the boutique. Hours: mid-may to mid-october. Les Éboulements Alpagas Charlevoix 5 2643, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-1205 alpagascharlevoix.com The alpaca is bred for the quality of its fibre. A native of the Andes. On site, discover both the animal and alpaca fibre, and visit the boutique for alpaca products crafted by the region s artisans. Hours: Boutique: April to October. Farm: May to mid-october. La Chocolaterie du Village 2215, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-1651 lachocolaterieduvillage@hotmail.ca The Chocolaterie du Village and its finest aromas welcome you. Our Belgium chocolate is made with cocoa and 100% cocoa butter. We are delighted to prepare before your very eyes, over 50 varieties of Belgium chocolates, and offer 24 different fudges, a full ice cream selection and a choice of 27 hot chocolates. We make gluten-free, sugar-free, organic and fair-trade chocolates from cocoa imported from 21 countries. La Miellerie du Cratère de Charlevoix La Miellerie du Cratère de Charlevoix 3390 Rte du Fleuve 418 617-0728 mielducraterecharlevoix.com La Miellerie du Cratère de Charlevoix is a family owned business established in Les Éboulements. Faithful to the hospitality deeply rooted in our community, we invite you to visit our boutique to savour our honey and its by-products. In our small historical barn, we will share with you our passion for our bees and our region. An outdoor area has been set to relax and admire the majestic landscapes overlooking river and mountains. Hours: end of June to the beginning of October, closed from Monday to Friday from mid-september to October. Jh h Les Jardins du Centre 91, rg des Éboulements Centre 418 635-2387 lesjardinsducentre.com Vegetable farm and local products grocery store. On site with its breathtaking view, the Pilote family proposes about 40 varieties of unusual vegetables such as blue potatoes, colorful beets, broad beans, squash and pumpkin of all sizes and colours. Selfpicking berries from mid-july to the end of October, homemade products on site. Charlevoix s products gathered under one roof. Hours: mid-may to the end of October, Monday on appointment. Moulin seigneurial des Éboulements 5h 2042, Rte du Fleuve 418 635-2239 hcq-chq.org Tour the mill built in 1790 with explanations of its operation and the flour milling process. Hours: mid-june to mid-october. charlevoixtourism.com 101

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM other related products. Traditional force-feeding techniques, when the ducks are kept together in pens and fed whole grain maize while their wellbeing is respected and monitored. Free tours of outdoor breeding facilities. Tastings and product sales on the premises. Hours: beginning of May to the end of October. Off season, boutique open on call basis. La Ferme Basque de Charlevoix Saint-Urbain Charcuterie Charlevoisienne 131, rue St-Édouard (Rte 381) 418 639-2424 bcltisa@derytele.com Our ever-growing business continues to adapt to market demand and to meet the requirements of our loyal local and regional clientele. For almost ten years now, we have developed a unique expertise in the food transformation sector, particularly with specialty artisan charcuteries that include ham, bacon, sausages and dry-cured sausages, pâtés and terrines. All our products may be found at various addresses across the greater Charlevoix region. Hours: year-round, closed on Sunday. Centre de l Émeu de Charlevoix J$h 710, rue St-Édouard (Rte 381) 418 639-2606 418 667-5443 emeucharlevoix.com Renewed experience with a unique in Québec emu farm, distinct interpretation center and a brand-new food court. You will be amazed by the animal, its habitat, the valuation of by-products and the dedication of the people you met. Emus of all ages: from the chick to the breeder. You will test our famous, pure and much sought after emu oil and its body by-products. Gourmet products to sample or eat. Hours: year-round, closed Monday to Wednesday between November and April. La Ferme Basque de Charlevoix 813, rue St-Édouard (Rte 381) 418 639-2246 lafermebasque.ca J$h Les Viandes Biologiques de Charlevoix h 125, rue St-Édouard (Rte 381) 418 639-1111 1 888 435-6785 viandesbiocharlevoix.com Les Viandes Biologiques de Charlevoix is an organic transformation centre that is unique in Québec. Organically raised chicken and pork, prepared products (hams, pâtés, sausages, etc.). Hours: yearround, closed on Saturday and Sunday. Saint-Hilarion 5h Ferme Caprivoix 17, rg 5 418 457-4009 fermecaprivoix.com The Ferme Caprivoix is a young business that specializes in goat and Highland beef production. Come and discover these meats and their assorted cuts, as well as a variety of prepared goods such as sausages, cretons, pâtés, terrines and rillettes. Daily guided tours of the mini-farm with its pigs, horses and donkeys. Boutique on-site. Hours: mid-june to mid-october, closed during the week in September and October. Off season: by appointment. Clermont La Table Agro-Touristique de Charlevoix C.P. 71 418 439-2453 routedesaveurs.com Follow the Flavour Trail and discover the extraordinary scenery while living a unique tasting experience. Growers, producers and transformers are expecting you at their farms to sample their products. The Flavour Trail also features the artistry of local chefs who highlight Charlevoix s countless food treasures on their menus. To find out more about this unique circuit, please refer to the guide, or visit the website. Traditional duck farm producing foie gras and 102 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM Boulangerie Pains d exclamation Champignons Charlevoix Pêcheries Daniel Girard 21, rue des Étangs 418 439-3386 pecheriesdanielgirard.net Smoked salmon and trout, smoked eel, smoked sturgeon and smoked scallops. Aki-Sushi franchise owner. Fresh sushi daily. New products offered: smoked salmon pizza, cured sausage pizza (Les Viandes Biologiques de Charlevoix), fish & chips in beer brewed by the Microbasserie de Charlevoix, maple salmon, smoked salmon rillettes and smoked salmon brochettes (Thaï). La Malbaie Boulangerie Pains d exclamation 398, rue St-Étienne 418 665-4000 painsdexclamation.com The traditional bakery Pains d exclamation is an authentic rendez-vous site at the heart of La Malbaie. From early on, this warm and friendly place has gathered loyal customers and seduced visitors. Our range of more than 30 different leavened breads and our quality pastries and Viennese pastries made on site from regional products will astonish you. Hours: year-round. Closed on Monday from mid-september to the end of June and on Sunday from mid-october to the end of June. Miel des Grands-Jardins 163, rg St-Charles 418 633-2209 mielgrandsjardinscharlevoix.com Le Miel des Grands-Jardins, L Authentique Miel de Charlevoix is an artisan honey house located in Charlevoix since 1996. It includes a reasoned beekeeping in compliance with the welfare of bees J and the environment. The visit of the honey house is not available, however the hive visit with interpretation and tasting, lasting about 1 hour, is possible with reservation. La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Boutique de la Cidrerie des Vergers Pedneault Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, 181, rue Richelieu 418 240-2365 1 888 438-2365 vergerspedneault.com Fine artisan apple, pear, plum, Saskatoon berry and blueberry products. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Taste our ice cider, the orchard s aperitif cider or our apple must. You will be tempted by our jellies, jams, butters and syrups. Discover other terroir products available at the boutique: cheeses, sausages, duck rillettes Hours: year-round. La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) Champignons Charlevoix $ 770, ch. des Loisirs 418 665-8169 champignonscharlevoix.com With over 14 years of production to its credit, Champignons Charlevoix welcomes visitors. Come for a visit and discover a method unique in Québec. Oyster mushrooms will hold no secrets from you ever again. Aside from fresh oyster mushrooms, we offer a full range of prepared products including our specialty, Le pleurote délicieux and the oyster mushroom pesto, a must. Hours: May to October. November to April: visits by appointment only, boutique open daily (it is however recommended to call on Saturday and Sunday before coming). charlevoixtourism.com 103

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM Fromagerie Saint-Fidèle La Malbaie (Sainte-Agnès) La chèvrerie de Charlevoix $ 131, rg St-Jean-Baptiste 418 439-3839 la.chevrerie.de.charlevoix@gmail.com Chèvrerie, artisanal cheese dairy, goats at large. Farming and cheese dairy, promenade with goats, goat sponsoring. Hours: year-round. La Malbaie (Saint-Fidèle) J h Amyco Wild harvests and Mushroom discovery treks 166, rue St-Fidèle 581 991-4353 amyco.ca Discover the foods from the forest and indigenous Charlevoix terroir, from picking to cooking. Learn how to use it and taste mushroom and plant herbal teas. Join our forest hikes in search of the best edible mushrooms easy to identify and savour your harvest on site! Hours: Mushrooms discovery hike: mid-july to Mid-September. See website for details and rates. Fromagerie Saint-Fidèle 2815, boul. Malcolm-Fraser 418 434-2220 1 866 934-2220 fromageriestfidele.net The Fromagerie Saint-Fidèle proudly carries on a 100-year tradition of country-style cheese. The cheese-maker s reputation and pride rest on its cheddar made daily, and a delicious Swiss-type cheese. Hours: year-round. h 104 charlevoixtourism.com Cidrerie Port-au-Persil Saint-Siméon Érablière Le Boisé 371, ch. de l Érablière 418 665-5844 fermeeterabliereleboise.com Discover a small and typically traditional Québec maple grove, in the heart of a Nordic forest and climate. Passionate maple producers await you. Visit our interpretation centre on maple syrup making, tasting of maple products and visit of the maple grove. Hours: end of June to mid-november, closed Tuesday and Wednesday from mid-october to November. Off season: by appointment only. Saint-Siméon (Port-au-Persil) Cidrerie Port-au-Persil 525, ch. de Port-au-Persil 418 638-2784 ben.ca@videotron.ca Come to the region of Charlevoix to enjoy the stunning beauty of the river as the morning sun appears, get to know the dazzling and spellbinding mountains, turn in Port-au-Persil to enjoy salty air that makes this moment unforgettable and, of course, stop at the Cidrerie to taste an absolutely exquisite and fresh cider. Hours: on call. Ferme de l Âne du Saint-Laurent 975, ch. Port-au-Persil 418 638-1264 ane-charlevoix.com Pionier in North America, the Ferme de l Âne du Saint- Laurent is dedicated to donkeys breeding for the production of donkey s milk. We make handmade soaps enriched with donkey milk and we created our cosmetic products trademark Shamâne. Boutique at the farm at Port-au-Persil, Boutique Shamâne at 86, St-Jean- Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul and from October 1 st, Boutique Shamâne at 1065, Rue St-Laurent (Rte 138), St-Siméon.

top things to do regional flavours AGRITOURISM From Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie, going through the backcountry and Isle-aux-Coudres, the Flavour Trail offers food and wine enthusiasts a true gourmet adventure. On the trail, watch for panels adorned with a chef s hat indicating which establishment is a member of this agrotouristic route. Whether stopping at the producer s or transformer s for a tasting, or sitting down at a restaurateur s table for a meal, the repute of Charlevoix s terroir products is well established. Discover the Flavour Trail at charlevoixtourism.com Annie Ferland charlevoixtourism.com 105

top things to do additional activities SHOWS AND NIGHTLIFE ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES A full range of activities for day and night entertainment Joey Tardif & Le Bootlegger House Band Bertrand Lemeunier Shows and nightlife Isle-aux-Coudres Auberge La Fascine Bistro culturel 1064, ch. des Coudriers 418 438-1010 aubergelafascine.com Bistro cuisine with a warm atmosphere, La Fascine is the ideal place to have a good time on Isle-aux- Coudres. Be among the lucky ones to attend a series of summer shows. The vendredis découverte (Fridays discovery) are offered based on voluntary contribution and on Saturdays through the ticketing office at lepointdevente.com. The leading names of Québec s musical scene come here to rock the island. Follow us on Facebook! Shows at 8:00 p.m. Havre musical de l Islet 71, ch. de l Islet 418 438-2423 havremusicaldelislet.com Jh Classical music and inspired music concerts. Along the sea, at sundown, every Sunday night at 7:30 from June 25 to September 3. Welcome to the whole family. Voluntary donation. Guy St-Onge, maestro of international reputation and his spouse, Patricia Deslauriers, a well-known double bass player, invite you to discover 106 charlevoixtourism.com passionate and exceptional artists from here and elsewhere in an enchanting setting. La Malbaie Restaurant Bar Billard Chez Veilleux 64, rue de l Église 418 665-6233 Pool hall with 8 tables & bar for your enjoyment, not to forget our restaurant s Monday to Friday lunch menu and 7/7 evening menu. Hours: year-round. La Malbaie (Sainte-Agnès) Maison du Bootlegger 110, rg du Ruisseau-des-Frênes 418 439-3711 maisondubootlegger.com At La Maison du Bootlegger, people vibrate every night to the sounds of a exhilarating show starring Joey Tardif and the Bootlegger House Band. His exceptional voice and charisma have made Joey a true rocker whose performances on the Épopée Rock program resonated deeply with an entire generation for more than 7 years. Our band offers you a 2-hour show without intermission. Rockabilly, rock & roll and alternative style at their best! An electrifying evening where the expression surviving the Maison du Bootlegger takes on its true significance when changing into a bar-dance J

top things to do additional activities CASINO, HEALTH CENTRES Casino de Charlevoix club where people have fun and dance and alcohol flows freely just like during the Prohibition days. Hours: April to December. Other dates: available on our website. Casino La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 3J P Casino de Charlevoix 183, rue Richelieu 418 665-5300 1 800 665-2274 casino-de-charlevoix.com A 90 minutes drive from Québec City and integrated with the prestigious hotel Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, the Casino de Charlevoix offers a unique gaming and entertainment experience with stateof-the-art technology. Choose one of more than 700 slot machines, or select one of our many tables and let the multimedia spectacular entertainment dazzle you. Hours: year-round. [Ad. p. 1] Health centres Baie-Saint-Paul Centre du bien-être Massage Passion 8, ch. du Golf 418 240-0771 massagepassion.com Nested in Hôtel Baie-Saint-Paul, the well-being centre Massage Passion is the ideal place to live an unmatched experience, solo or as a duo. Our vast selection includes: Swedish, sports, lomi-lomi, Californian, amma, Thaï, shiatsu, hot stones, Spa du Verger Hôtel Le Germain Charlevoix lymphatic drainage, reflexology, body and visage cares. Reservations necessary for our mobile at home service. Open 7/7. FQM accredited service. Hours: year-round, on reservation. Centre Santé-Beauté Francine Thibeault 4, rue du Moulin, local 202 418 435-6028 1 888 523-3403 centrefrancinethibeault.com With over 20 years of experience, a team of professional therapists offers personalized treatments in a relaxing setting using state-of-the art equipment. Massage therapy: Swedish, Californian and sitting massages, hot rock therapy. Mental imaging, reflexology and polarity, acupressure therapy, lymphatic drainage, energy release, touch therapy. New: Tea area, medico-esthetics cares, and other bodywork approaches. Hours: year-round, by appointment. Spa du Verger 50, rue de la Ferme 418 240-4120 1 844 240-4700 legermainhotels.com/fr/charlevoix/ The Spa du Verger offers sublime experiences that will revive all your senses as you get away from your pulsating life and recharge your batteries. To be discovered, our menu of services offered at the Spa: a vast choice of massages, body and esthetic treatments, thermal experience and Nordic baths: hot and cold circuit, Finnish sauna, eucalyptus perfumed steam bath, snow fountain and of course the relaxation rooms. charlevoixtourism.com 107

top things to do additional activities HEALTH CENTRES Spa Urbain et Centre Santé Le Marion Spa Urbain et Centre Santé Le Marion 160, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-5575 1 800 361-5575 grandemaison.com J The new Spa Urbain Le Marion offers visitors an indoor thermal experience with hot pools, a cold waterfall and sauna. The wellness centre also offers massages, face treatments and NeuroSpa treatments. Clients 18 years+ are invited to relax in the quiet ambience of our bar lounge. Hours: year-round. Isle-aux-Coudres Relais de Santé L Isle-aux-Coudres 2901, ch. des Coudriers 1 800 463-6855 rochepleureuse.com or 444, ch. La Baleine 1 888 554-6003 hotelcapauxpierres.com or 3031, ch. des Coudriers 1 888 520-2242 hotelducapitaine.com Located on the site of La Roche Pleureuse and the Hotel Cap-aux-Pierres and now at the Hôtel du Capitaine, this health centre offers services like: algotherapy, fangotherapy, balneotherapy, pressotherapy, massage therapy, cacaotherapy, podoreflexology, foot health-beauty cares, lympathic drainage, facial esthetics, Polynesian massages with heating shells, ice apple sensorial body cares. Hours: May to November. La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) Auberge & Spa des Falaises 250, ch. des Falaises 418 665-3731 1 800 386-3731 aubergedesfalaises.com Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Located on the site of our Inn, our scandinavian baths are a unique in Charlevoix. With 3 hot tubs, a cold tub, sauna, covered and heated rest areas and our panoramic swimming pool. You will enjoy a truly intimate place to relax yourself. Two massage rooms are also available to complete your experience and send your body into a state of relaxation and wellbeing. Hours: end of April to the end of October, on reservation. Centre de massothérapie et soins de Spa France Martin 37, rue du Coteau-sur-Mer 418 665-2037 massagecharlevoix.ca You will love to escape and dream in a warm atmosphere; let yourself be lulled and pampered thanks to our specialized health pakages. Massages: therapeutic, Swedish, hot stones, chair massage, massage for moms to be (3 months +). Body wrap, exfoliation, visage care, podology (specialized foot care). New: care with infratherapy heated blanket. Assessment, energy balancing, electropuncture, reflexology provided by licensed professionals. Insurance receipts. Hours: year-round, on reservation. Le Spa du Manoir Richelieu 181, rue Richelieu 418 202-0722 1 866 263-7477 amerispa.ca Discover the refined atmosphere of the Spa du Manoir Richelieu, a peaceful, relaxing and soft haven. The Spa du Manoir Richelieu offers massage therapy, body and esthetic cares. A state-of-the-art manucure-pedicure area, comfortable massage tables and duo rooms are available. Relax in the new relaxation area with fireplace and projection of stress-reducing images, NeuroSpa multisensorial experience. Hours: year-round. 108 charlevoixtourism.com

top things to do additional activities SHOPPING Shopping Baie-Saint-Paul Centre commercial Le Village 2, ch. de l Équerre 418 435-3556 cclevillage.com J More than 30 years of commercial activities marked by friendly encounters and smiles, this is what Le Village shopping centre and its 26 retailers represent. This village of dynamic and loyal retailers has something for everyone: from restaurants to the sale of durable goods, and through hair and beauty salons, gift shops, apparel, an optometrist, shoe stores, food products and others. Hours: year-round. La Galerie du Sport 20, rue St-Jean-Baptiste 418 435-5267 pnsport@charlevoix.net The Galerie du sport offers all types of outdoor clothing and accessories. Hours: year-round. Les Encadrements du Cap 144, Rte 362 418 435-3696 encadrementsducap.com In business for more than 30 years, Les Encadrements du Cap offers a full service custom framing. Fast service, good quality, made on site. Visit our website. Hours: year-round. Librairie Baie-Saint-Paul 2, ch. de l Équerre 418 435-5432 Located in the Centre Commercial Le Village (Le Village Shopping Centre) in Baie-Saint-Paul since 1978, our bookstore warmly welcomes you. You will enjoy discovering the new releases of Québec and foreign authors, children s literature, and of course books about our beautiful region, Charlevoix. Furthermore, a wide selection of discounted books is available. It is with pleasure that we will greet you 7 days/week. La Malbaie Le Centre Charlevoix La Malbaie 375, boul. De Comporté 418 665-6807 lecentrecharlevoix.com The shopping center Le Centre Charlevoix has more than 20 stores and services, including top brands such as Canadian Tire, Dollarama, Hart, Intersport, Jean Coutu, Métro and SAQ. With stunning view of the St.Lawrence River, Le Centre Charlevoix is located in the heart of the town of La Malbaie, just minutes from the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and the Casino de Charlevoix. Hours: year-round. Équipements G.M.M. 505, rue St-Étienne 418 665-6492 1 800 463-6492 Hours: year-round, closed on Sunday. Imprimerie de Charlevoix 261, rue John-Nairne 418 665-3741 1 800 755-3741 imprimeriecharlevoix.com/index2.html Hours: year-round. La Malbaie Communications 375, boul. De Comporté 418 665-4111 lmcom.ca Bell retailer, photo lab, sales and services in photography. Hours: year-round. Lemercier Mode masculine et féminine 189, rue St-Étienne 418 665-6282 lemercier.ca/boutique/4-lemercier-la-malbaie.html For over 40 years, the Lemercier boutique has offered first rate clothing and remarkable service to its clientele. The qualified staff attends to all the clients needs with the intention to make the shopping experience a memorable one. A seamstress is available on site so the customers are assured to leave with perfectly adjusted clothes. Hours: year-round. charlevoixtourism.com 109

ANTIQUITÉS BROCANTE CHARLEVOIX Antiques Dairy bar 7000 sq. ft. of floor space Buying and selling Delivery available Open everyday from 10 AM to 5 PM from mid-may to mid-september Saturday and sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM the rest of the year Closed from December to February 355 Road 138 & 275 chemin Cartier Saint-Hilarion, QC 418 457-3526 www.antiquitesbrocantecharlevoix.com LA RADIO DE CHARLEVOIX 315, chemin Cartier Nord Saint-Hilarion QC G0A 3V0 418 457-3333 www.cihofm.com 110 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat 108 Places to Eat 118 Accommodation 118 Hotels/motels 122 Bed and breakfasts 125 Housekeeping units 129 Resorts 129 Youth hostels 130 Other types of accommodation 130 Campgrounds 132 Outfitters 108 118 Photos credit: Robert Chiasson; Annie Ferland; Auberge des Eaux Vives charlevoixtourism.com 111

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT RESTAURATION Annie Ferland Maximum price $: under $15 $$: $15-$30 $$$: $31-$50 $$$$: over $50 Meals 1: Breakfast 2: Lunch 3: Dinner Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Auberge La Courtepointe 0 8, rue Racine, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 632-5858 1 888 788-5858 aubergecourtepointe.com $$$ 1,3 Culinary specialty: brunch, seafood and international cuisine. Regional products and wine cellar. À chacun son pain 1006, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 760-8777 achacunsonpain.com $ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: sandwichs and coffee. Ah La Vache! 73, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 760-8383 restobaiestpaul.com $$ 3 J á Culinary specialty: authentic Swiss cheeses fondue. Swiss restaurant. Auberge & Motels Le Cormoran et Belle Plage 192, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3321 1 888 463-6030 belleplage.ca $ 1 J Culinary specialty: breakfast brunch buffet, canadian cuisine. Regional products and view on the river. Café Charlevoix brûlerie artisanale 20, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 760-8872 cafecharlevoix.ca $ 1 J Culinary specialty: coffees offered at the brûlerie are product locally and roasted weekly according to the traditional method with a 6 kilo-capacity Italian roaster. 112 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT Casse-croûte Chez Marcel 0 5, rue René-Richard, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6240 $ 2,3 æ Culinary specialty: snack bar and smoked meat. Take-out foods. Chez Bouquet Éco-Bistro 39, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6839 1 800 841-6839 lamuse.com $$$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: international and bistro cuisine, grills and tartar. Regional products, table d hôte, daily and children s menu, wine cellar and glutenfree dishes. Le Bercail 50, rue de la Ferme, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-4100 1 844 240-4700 legermainhotels.com/fr/charlevoix $$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: bistro cuisine, lunch box, pasta and pizza. Regional products, wine cellar, daily menu, children s menu, take-out menu, view on the river and entertainment (music or shows). Le Diapason 1, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2929 lediapason.resto@outlook.com $$$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: international, healthy and bistro cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, daily and children s menus. Motels Chalets Chez Laurent 1493, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3895 1 888 437-3895 maisonchezlaurent.com $$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: canadian and italian cuisine, pasta and pizza. Daily, take-out and children s menus. Mousse café, coopérative de solidarité 63, rue Ambroise-Fafard, Baie-St-Paul moussecafe.ca $ 1,2 J Culinary specialty: Sandwiches, coffee and lunch box. Regional products and children s menu. A cozy café that includes a play zone for the younglings, more than a hundred boardgames, a store for artists and children and art courses. Our café aims to accommodate families with a welcoming ambiance and a lot more! Resto Bistro Terrasse au Pierre-Narcisse 41, rue Ambroise-Fafard, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2056 aupierrenarcisse.com $$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: bistro cuisine, grills, pasta and pizza. Table d hôte, daily and children s menus. Theme dinners: broadcasting of sports events and chansonnier on the terrace. Restaurant Bistro Mouton Noir 43, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-3030 moutonnoirresto.com $$$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: canadian cuisine. Regional products and wine cellar. Restaurant La Bouche des Goûts 24, ch. du Cap-aux-Corbeaux Nord, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2533 1 800 471-2533 lestampilles.com $$$$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: international, health and vegetarian cuisine. Creative bistro cuisine with Old Continent flavours, and a touch of our terroir honouring the tasty products of Québec. Regional products, table d hôte and wine cellar. Restaurant Le Gourmet 911, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3683 1 800 650-3683 hotelbaiestpaul.com $$ 1,2,3 3J Culinary specialty: Steak House. Daily menu, children s menu, take-out menu and wine cellar. charlevoixtourism.com 113

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT Maximum price $: under $15 $$: $15-$30 $$$: $31-$50 $$$$: over $50 Meals 1: Breakfast 2: Lunch 3: Dinner Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Restaurant Le Saint-Pub 2, rue Racine, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-2332 saint-pub.com $$$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: grills, smoked meat and bistro cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, daily and children s menus. Restaurant Les Labours 50, rue de la Ferme, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-4123 1 844 240-4700 legermainhotels.com/fr/charlevoix $$$ 1,3 2J Culinary specialty: brunch, international and bio cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, daily and children s menus, wine cellar and view on the river. Restaurant L Orange Bistro 29, rue Ambroise-Fafard, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-1197 orangebistro.com $$$ 1,2,3 3J Culinary specialty: fondues, international and bistro cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, daily menu, children s menu and take-out menu. Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Auberge La Coudrière 0 2891, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2838 1 888 438-2882 aubergelacoudriere.com $$$ 1,3 J Culinary specialty: seafood, canadian and health cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, children s menu, wine cellar and view on the river. Auberge La Fascine Bistro culturel 0 1064, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-1010 aubergelafascine.com $$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: bistro, healthy and original cuisine created from local products. Possibility of vegetarian or gluten-free menu, table d hôte and children s menu. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays all summer long. Possibility of reserving the inn for private events during the low season. Casse-croûte Camping Motel Leclerc 0 333, ch. de la Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2217 charlevoix.net/famille-leclerc $$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: snack bar and take-out menu. Hôtel-Motel du Capitaine 0 3031, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2242 1 888 520-2242 hotelducapitaine.com $$$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: bistro and canadian cuisine, special pancakes, traditional maritime recipes and health menu. Regional products, table d hôte, view on the river and entertainment (music or shows). Hôtel-Motel La Roche Pleureuse 0 2901, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2734 1 800 463-6855 rochepleureuse.com $$$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: Asian, canadian and health cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, children s menu and view on the river. Hôtel-Motel Les Voitures d Eau 1933, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2208 1 800 463-2118 hotelmotelvoituresdeau.com $$$ 1,3 J Culinary specialty: grills. Regional products, table d hôte and children s menu. [Ad. p. 116] 114 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT La Fabrique de l Isle 0 3415, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres lafabriquedelisle.com $ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: health food, café and lunch box. Regional products, take-out and children s menus. Café-boutique and art gallery, in a warm and luminous heritage presbytery, where we fabricate nice and delicious things in a family friendly atmosphere! Restaurant Chez Ti-Coq 31, ch. de la Traverse, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2944 1 877 438-2944 $$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: snack bar and canadian cuisine. take-out and children s menus. Restaurant La Marée Haute 0 de l Hôtel Cap-aux-Pierres 444, ch. de la Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2711 1 888 554-6003 hotelcapauxpierres.com $$$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: international cuisine, bistro and brunch. Regional products, table d hôte, children s menu, catering service, wine cellar, view on the river and entertainment (music or show). [Ad. p. 116] Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector Auberge Beauséjour Charlevoix 0 569, ch. du Quai, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-2895 1 800 265-2895 aubergebeausejour.com $$$ 1,3 J Culinary specialty: grills, health cuisine and lunch box. Regional products, table d hôte and children s menu. Auberge de la Rive de Charlevoix 280, rue de l Église, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-2846 1 888 935-2846 aubergedelarive.net $$$ 1,2,3 J T Culinary specialty: brunch and canadian cuisine. Regional products. Auberge de nos Aïeux 0 2178, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2405 1 800 265-2405 aubergedenosaieux.com $$$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: gourmet bistro cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, daily menu and view on the river. Auberge La Maison sous les Pins 0 352, rue Félix-Antoine-Savard, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-2583 maisonsouslespins.com $$$ 1,3 Culinary specialty: grills and venison. Regional products, table d hôte and wine cellar. L Authentique Auberge de Charlevoix 2210, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-1401 aubergeauthentiquedecharlevoix.com $$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: international cuisine, grills and snack bar. Regional products, table d hôte, daily menu, children s menu and view on the river. Restaurant Au Gré du Vent 2013, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2300 restoaugreduvent@outlook.com $$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: canadian cuisine, snack bar, pasta and pizza. Regional products, daily menu, children s menu, take-out menu and catering service. charlevoixtourism.com 115

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT Maximum price $: under $15 $$: $15-$30 $$$: $31-$50 $$$$: over $50 Meals 1: Breakfast 2: Lunch 3: Dinner Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Resto Boutique La Table 2593, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-1212 infolatable@bellnet.ca $$ 2 J Culinary specialty: coffee, lunch box and sandwichs. Regional products, take-out menu and catering service. Restaurant Motel De la Plage 0 160, ch. des Bains, St-Irénée 418 452-9266 restaurantmoteldelaplage.com $$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: canadian and health cuisine, pasta and pizza. Table d hôte, take-out menu and view on the river. Backcountry Sector Auberge du Ravage Pourvoirie du Lac Moreau St-Urbain 418 665-4400 1 888 766-7328 lacmoreau.com $$$$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: gastronomy and intermediate cuisine. Regional products. Auberge Le Relais des Hautes-Gorges 317, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-5110 1 800 889-7655 aubergehautesgorges.ca $$$ 1,3 J Culinary specialty: health, canadian and international cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, and daily menu. Restaurant Le Miche-Main 269, Rte 138, St-Hilarion 418 457-3487 motelgilber.qc.ca $$$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: canadian cuisine, snack bar and lunch box. Regional products, table d hôte, daily menu, children s menu and take-out menu. La Malbaie Sector Auberge Café Bistro la Marmite 1090, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-6600 1 877 665-6645 aubergelamarmite.ca $$$$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: seafood, grills and pasta. Regional products and view on the river. Auberge des 3 Canards 115, côte Bellevue, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3761 1 800 461-3761 auberge3canards.com $$$$ 1,3 Culinary specialty: brunch and grills. Regional products, table d hôte and view on the river. [Ad. p. 116] Auberge des Falaises 0 250, boul. des Falaises, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3731 1 800 386-3731 aubergedesfalaises.com $$$$ 1,3 Culinary specialty: international cuisine. Regional products, table d hote and wine cellar. [Ad. p. 117] Auberge des Peupliers 381, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-4423 1 888 282-3743 aubergedespeupliers.com $$$ 1,3 J Culinary specialty: colorful and delightful cuisine made from fresh Charlevoix terroir products. Table d hôte. 116 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT Boulangerie Pains d exclamation 398, rue St-Étienne, La Malbaie 418 665-4000 painsdexclamation.com $ 1,2 J Culinary specialty: health food, sandwiches and coffee. Regional products, daily menu, take-out menu, catering service and view on the river. Café Chez Nous 1075, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3080 cafecheznous.com $$$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: sandwichs and coffee. Regional products, daily and take-out menus. Café d exclamation 177, rue St-Étienne, La Malbaie cafedexclamation.com $ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: coffee and sandwiches. Situated in the heart of the city, with a view on the river. Chez Truchon 1065, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4622 1 888 662-4622 aubergecheztruchon.com $$$$ 1,3 J Culinary specialty: brunch, grills and updated French bistro cuisine. Regional products, table d hôte, children s menu and wine cellar. La Gaufréfolie 287, rue St-Étienne, La Malbaie 418 665-4897 lagaufrefolie.com $ 1,2 J Culinary specialty: waffles, cookies, specialty coffees and breakfast served all day long. Daily menu, take-out menu and homemade products. Le Charlevoix / Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 181, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix $$$$ 3 Culinary specialty: international cuisine and grills. Regional products, table d hôte, wine cellar and view on the river. [Ad. p 1] Le Point Cardinal / Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 0 181, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix $$ 1,2 Culinary specialty: sandwichs, health and international cuisine. Regional products and view on the river. [Ad. p. 1] Le Saint-Laurent / Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 181, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix $$$ 1,3 2 Culinary specialty: brunch and buffet. Regional products and view on the river. [Ad. p. 1] Les Délices du Petit Manoir du Casino 525, ch. des Falaises, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-0000 1 800 618-2112 petitmanoirducasino.ca $$ 3 Culinary specialty: Seafood and grills. Table d hôte. [Ad. p. 117] Maison du Bootlegger 0 110, rg du Ruisseau-des-Frênes, La Malbaie (Ste-Agnès) 418 439-3711 maisondubootlegger.com $$$$ 2,3 Culinary specialty: Seafood, venison and grills. Table d hôte, children s menu and wine cellar. Theme dinners: guided tours and nightly shows every evening. charlevoixtourism.com 117

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT Maximum price $: under $15 $$: $15-$30 $$$: $31-$50 $$$$: over $50 Meals 1: Breakfast 2: Lunch 3: Dinner Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Restaurant Allegro 990, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-2595 1 888 775-2595 restaurantallegro.com $$$$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: bistro cuisine, grills, pasta and pizza. Regional products, table d hôte, daily menu, children s menu, take-out menu, wine cellar and view on the river. Restaurant Bar Billard Chez Veilleux 64, rue de l Église, La Malbaie 418 665-6233 $$ 1,2,3 Culinary specialty: canadian cuisine and snack bar. Daily, take-out and children s menus. Restaurant L Orchidée 439, rue St-Étienne, La Malbaie 418 665-1070 restolorchidee.com $$$ 3 J Culinary specialty: grills, prime rib, seafood and live lobster. Regional products, table d hôte and children s menu. Restaurant Le Mirage 185, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-6421 1 800 263-6421 motellemirage.com $$ 1,2,3 3J Culinary specialty: grills, bistro cuisine, pasta and pizza. Regional products, table d hôte, daily menu, children s menu and take-out menu. Restaurant Le Passe-Temps 245, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-7660 1 866 276-7660 creperielepassetemps.com $$$ 3 J Culinary specialty: crêperie, fondues, seafood and raclette in winter. Regional products, table d hôte and wine cellar. Restaurant Le Riviera 1540, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-3807 motelleriviera.com $$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: canadian cuisine, lunch box, pasta and pizza. Regional products, table d hôte, daily and take-out menus. Resto-Pub Belles & Bum 623, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-7977 bellesetbum.com $$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: bistro cuisine, seafood and grills. Regional products, table d hôte, daily menu, children s menu, take-out menu, wine cellar and catering service. Broadcasting of sports events. Resto-Pub La Chope 435, rue St-Étienne, La Malbaie 418 202-0697 auberge-jeunesse.ca $$ 3 J Culinary specialty: bistro cuisine. A wide range of quality alcoholic beverages are served on site. Regional products. Rôtisserie St-Hubert de Charlevoix 183, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-5300 1 800 665-2274 casino-de-charlevoix.com $$$ 2,3 J A warm urban ambiance awaits you at Resto-bar St-Hub. Come and savour delicious rotisserie chicken with St-Hubert s legendary barbecue sauce and all-you-can-eat coleslaw. Table d hôte, catering service, wine cellar and entertainment (music or show). [Ad. p. 1] 118 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat PLACES TO EAT Table et Terroir / Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 181, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix $$ 1,2,3 2 Culinary specialty: buffet and grills. Regional products, table d hôte, children s menu, take-out menu and view on the river. [Ad. p. 1] Tim Hortons 2035, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-6464 timhortons.com $ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: health food, sandwichs and coffee. Drive through and take-out menu. Open 24h. Le Vacancier 0 329, Rte de la Grande-Alliance, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4395 1 866 333-0183 motellevacancier.com $$ 1,2,3 J Spécialité culinaire: canadian cuisine, seafood and grills. [Ad. p. 116] Sagnah - Resto 0 643, Rte de la Grande-Alliance, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4226 sagnah.com $$ 2,3 J Culinary specialty: bistro cuisine and grilled cheese. Daily menu, children s menu and view on the river. Original cuisine featuring our fresh local products. Lunch boxes available upon request. Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector Café Chez Sam 0 300, rue Leclerc, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4040 cafechezsam.com $$$ 2,3 Culinary specialty: venison, international and health cuisine. Regional products. Hôtel-Motel Baie-Sainte-Catherine 0 294, Rte de la Grande-Alliance, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4271 1 877 444-7247 hotelmotelbsc.com $$$ 1,2,3 J Culinary specialty: snack bar, seafood and grills. Table d hôte and children s menu. DOWNLOAD OR ORDER OUR FREE MOTOTOURISM TOOLS motorcyclingquebec.com 14 TOURIST REGIONS 45 MOTORCYCLE TOURS Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Christian Leduc charlevoixtourism.com 119

«Vivez la rencontre Mer et Montagne» Hôtel - Motel Les Voitures d Eau $ 43 Room from per person per night, double occupancy. Taxes and gratuities extra. Open year round 24 rooms 5 studios with kitchenette Heated salt water exterior pool Free wireless high speed Internet Dining Room (regional fare) Member of the Route des Saveurs circuit 1933, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres G0A 1X0 418 438-2208 1 800 463-2118 www.hotelmotelvoituresdeau.com voituresdeau@isleauxcoudres.com 48 rooms Gastronomy Outstanding view Outdoor pool Private balcony www.auberge3canards.com 115, Côte Bellevue, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) T.: 418.665.3761 / 1.800.461.3761 120 charlevoixtourism.com

La Remontée Appartements-Hôtel The natural grandeur of Charlevoix is waiting for you! Scenic landscapes, natural parks, museums and whale -watching are all sure to enchant you. La Remontée invites you to experience its warm hospitality in a fully equipped rooms, chalets and apartment that sleeps 2 to 8 people. Book now! 95, Côte Bellevue, La Malbaie QC G5A 3A7 418 665-3757 1 877 665-3757 www.laremontee.com charlevoixtourism.com 121

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOTELS/MOTELS ACCOMMODATION Auberge des Eaux Vives Price range $: under $75 $$: $75 $100 $$$: $101 $150 $$$$: $151 $200 $$$$$: over $200 Maximum for the least expensive unit (double occ.) Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Hotels/motels Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Auberge La Courtepointe 0 8, rue Racine, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 632-5858 1 888 788-5858 aubergecourtepointe.com Units: 14 $$ JD bm Auberge Cap-aux-Corbeaux 62, rue du Nordet, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5676 1 800 595-5676 cap-aux-corbeaux.com Units: 10 $$ J b Auberge & Motels Le Cormoran et le Domaine Belle Plage 192, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3321 1 888 463-6030 belleplage.ca Units: 37 $$ JD e l r Auberge L Estampilles + 24, ch. du Cap-aux-Corbeaux Nord, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2533 1 800 471-2533 lestampilles.com Units: 11 $$$ JD Auberge La Muse 39, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6839 1 800 841-6839 lamuse.com Units: 12 $$ ÂD Aux Portes du Soleil 29, rue de la Lumière, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3540 auxportesdusoleil.com Units: 16 $$ JD 122 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOTELS/MOTELS Hébergement L Orange Bistro 29, rue Ambroise-Fafard, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-1197 orangebistro.com Units: 3 $$ JD Â Havre Musical de l Islet 0 71, ch. de l Islet, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2423 motelislet.com Units: 17 $ J l Hôtel-Auberge La Grande Maison et Spa 160, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5575 1 800 361-5575 grandemaison.com Units: 23 $$$ JD Âp Hôtel-Motel Cap-aux-Pierres 0 444, ch. de La Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2711 1 888 554-6003 hotelcapauxpierres.com Units: 98 $$ JDp i e b [Ad. p. 116] Á Hôtel Baie-Saint-Paul 911, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3683 1 800 650-3683 hotelbaiestpaul.com Units: 62 $$ JD nº Hôtel-Motel du Capitaine 0 3031, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2242 1 888 520-2242 hotelducapitaine.com Units: 20 $$ J Âp e Hôtel Le Germain Charlevoix 50, rue de la Ferme, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-4100 1 844 240-4700 legermainhotels.com/fr/charlevoix Units: 145 $$$$ JDÂp ºeP Hôtel-Motel La Roche Pleureuse 0 2901, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2734 1 800 463-6855 rochepleureuse.com Units: 87 $$$ JDÂp ebm Maison Otis 23, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2255 1 800 267-2254 maisonotis.com Units: 24 $$$ JD Â i Motel Chalets Chez Laurent 1493, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3895 1 888 437-3895 maisonchezlaurent.com Units: 25 $ 3J nb Hôtel-Motel Les Voitures d eau 1933, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2208 1 800 463-2118 hotelmotelvoituresdeau.com Units: 29 $$ JD neb [Ad. p. 116] Motel Chez Ti-Coq 31, ch. de la Traverse, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2944 1 877 438-2944 Units: 6 $ J n Motel des Cascades 907, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6603 1 866 435-6603 moteldescascades.com Units: 21 $ JDÂ nb Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Auberge La Coudrière Cool Hotel 0 2891, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2838 1 888 438-2882 cool-hotel.com Units: 49 $$ J eb Motel La Baleine 274, ch. de La Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2453 motellabaleine.com Units: 11 $$ J Âb n Motel Leclerc 0 333, ch. de La Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2217 charlevoix.net/famille-leclerc Units: 9 $ J Â charlevoixtourism.com 123

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOTELS/MOTELS Price range $: under $75 $$: $75 $100 $$$: $101 $150 $$$$: $151 $200 $$$$$: over $200 Maximum for the least expensive unit (double occ.) Backcountry Sector Motel Gil-Ber 269, Rte 138, St-Hilarion 418 457-3487 motelgilber.qc.ca Units: 7 $ J n Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Les Éboulements, Saint-Irénée Sector Auberge Beauséjour Charlevoix 0 569, ch. du Quai, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-2895 1 800 265-2895 aubergebeausejour.com Units: 19 $$ JD, nb Auberge de la Rive de Charlevoix 280, rue de l Église, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-2846 1 888 935-2846 aubergedelarive.net Units: 17 $$ J nb Auberge de nos Aïeux et Motels 0 2178, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2405 1 800 265-2405 aubergedenosaieux.com Units: 44 $$ JD Â ne Auberge La Maison sous les pins 0 352, rue Félix-Antoine-Savard, Les Éboulements (St-Joseph-de-la-Rive) 418 635-2583 maisonsouslespins.com Units: 7 $$$ JD Hôtel Le Rustique 0 285, rue Principale, St-Irénée 418 452-8250 charlevoix.qc.ca/lerustique Units: 9 $$ J Restaurant Motel de la Plage 0 150, ch. des Bains, St-Irénée 418 452-9266 restaurantmoteldelaplage.com Units: 15 $ J Ql Auberge Le Relais des Hautes-Gorges + 317, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-5110 1 800 889-7655 aubergehautesgorges.ca Units: 16 $$$ JD nb La Malbaie Sector Auberge Café Bistro La Marmite 1090, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-6600 1 877 665-6645 aubergelamarmite.ca Units: 9 $$$ J nb Auberge des 3 Canards 115, côte Bellevue, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3761 1 800 461-3761 auberge3canards.com Units: 48 $$$ 3JD p ne [Ad. p. 116] Auberge des Peupliers 381, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-4423 1 888 282-3743 aubergedespeupliers.com Units: 22 $$$ JÂ n Auberge & Spa des Falaises et Pavillon 0 250, ch. des Falaises, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3731 1 800 386-3731 aubergedesfalaises.com Units: 43 $$$$ JD em [Ad. p. 117] Auberge Fleurs de Lune 301, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-1090 1 888 665-1020 fleursdelune.com Units: 9 $$ J 124 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOTELS/MOTELS Auberge La Châtelaine 830, ch. des Falaises, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4064 1 888 840-4064 aubergelachatelaine.com Units: 8 $$ JÂ n Auberge Les Sources 0 8, rue des Pins, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-6952 1 888 665-6952 aubergelessources.com Units: 20 $$ J n Auberge sur la Côte 0 205, ch. des Falaises, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 202-9881 1 844 202-9881 aubergesurlacote.com Units: 11 $$$ J Â Bistro-Auberge Chez Truchon 1065, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4622 1 888 662-4622 aubergecheztruchon.com Units: 8 $$$ JD Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu 181, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3703 1 800 441-1414 fairmont.fr/richelieu-charlevoix Units: 405 $$$$$ 2Âp [ i ºgn [Ad. p. 1] Hôtel Econo Lodge 625, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-3734 1 800 267-3837 choicehotels.ca/cn805 Units: 17 $$ JD Hôtel-Motel Castel de la Mer 1125, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-7482 1 800 971-7482 casteldelamer.com Units: 48 $$$ 3JD n La Maison des Rives 830, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4107 1 877 665-4107 maisondesrives.ca Units: 8 $$ JDÂ La Maison Victoria 0 726, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-1022 charlevoix.qc.ca/victoria Units: 9 $$ J La Remontée Appartements-Hôtel 95, côte Bellevue, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3757 1 877 665-3757 laremontee.com Units: 16 $ JD n e [Ad. p. 117] Le 500 Richelieu 500, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-7768 500richelieu.com Units: 2 $$ JD Le Petit Manoir du Casino 525, ch. des Falaises, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-0000 1 800 618-2112 petitmanoirducasino.ca Units: 67 $$ JPD n [Ad. p. 117] Motel Chez Pierre 2020, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-3718 1 800 361-3718 motelchezpierre.com Units: 44 $ JÂD n Motel et restaurant Le Riviera 1510, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-9999 motelleriviera.com Units: 18 $$ JD Â ebn Motel Le Mirage 185, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-6421 1 800 263-6421 motellemirage.com Units: 40 $$ 3JÂD M n Motel Le Point de Vue 1099, ch. du Golf, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-7575 1 800 598-7444 motelpointdevue.com Units: 16 $$ JD n charlevoixtourism.com 125

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOTELS/MOTELS, BED AND BREAKFASTS Price range $: under $75 $$: $75 $100 $$$: $101 $150 $$$$: $151 $200 $$$$$: over $200 Maximum for the least expensive unit (double occ.) Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector Motel Cofotel 0 385, rue St-Laurent, St-Siméon 418 638-2227 1 800 463-2263 www.motelcofotel.com Units: 12 $$ JD Motel L Horizon 777, rue St-Laurent, St-Siméon 418 638-2448 motelhorizon.com Units: 9 $$ JD n Motel Nolen 975, rue St-Laurent, St-Siméon 418 638-5377 motelnolen.com Units: 12 $ JD n Hôtel-Motel Baie-Ste-Catherine 0 294, Rte de la Grande-Alliance, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4271 1 877 444-7247 hotelmotelbsc.com Units: 18 $ JÂD l Motel Le Vacancier 0 329, Rte de la Grande-Alliance, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 235-1441 1 866 333-0183 motellevacancier.com Units: 42 $$$ Â l [Ad. p. 116] Bed and breakfasts Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Gîte L Écureuil \\\\ 264, rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 632-1058 1 877 632-1058 gitelecureuil.com Units: 5 $$$ J, eb À la Chouette \\\\ 2, rue Leblanc, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3217 alachouette.com Units: 5 $$$, Auberge Ancrage \\\\ 29, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-3264 1 866 344-3264 aubergeancrage.com Units: 4 $$$ 3JD,b Auberge Carpe Diem \\\ 299, rg St-Placide Sud, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6983 aubergecarpediem.ca Units: 5 $$$ J,b Au Clocheton 0 \\\\ 50, rue St-Joseph, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3393 1 877 435-3393 auclocheton.com Units: 3 $$$ J, Au Fleuve Berçant \\\\ 6, ch. des Cerisiers, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-0233 giteaufleuvebercant.com Units: 2 $$ Jæ, Au Perchoir \\\\ 443, ch. du Cap-aux-Rets, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6955 1 800 435-6955 auperchoir.com Units: 3 $$$ J, 126 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat accommodation BED AND BREAKFASTS Gîte chez Marie-Marthe Bouchard \\ 43, rue St-Joseph, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2927 Units: 3 $$ æb Gîte de la Maison Blanche 0 \\\\ 28, rue du Lac-de-l Ami, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2454 charlevoix.net/gites Units: 4 $$ J, eb Gîte Du Marin \\ 6, rue du Capitaine, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3106 Units: 3 $ æbâ Gîte Esprit Follet \\ 29, rue Leclerc, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-3457 giteespritfollet.com Units: 2 $$$ J, Gîte La Chambre des Maîtres \\\\ 109, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3059 lachambredesmaitres.com Units: 5 $$$ J, e Gîte Le Noble Quêteux \\\\ 8, côte du Quêteux, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-2352 1 866 744-2352 noblequeteux.com Units: 4 $$$ J, Gîte les Petites Mésanges \\\\ 1067, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 760-8440 gitelespetitesmesanges.com Units: 5 $$$ JD,n Gîte Nature et Pinceaux \\\\ 33, rue du Nordet, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-0020 natureetpinceaux.qc.ca Units: 5 $$$ J, Le Gîte Fleury \\\ 102, rue St-Joseph, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3668 gitefleury.com Units: 4 $$ Jæbb Les Colibris \\\\ 80, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-2222 1 888 508-4483 charlevoix.net/lescolibris Units: 5 $$$,b Les Petits Brasseurs \\\ 36, rue St-Joseph, Baie-St-Paul 418 760-8023 lespetitsbrasseurs.ca Units: 1 $$$$ JD, Studios Leblanc 0 \\\ 48, rue Leblanc, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5386 studioleblanc.com Units: 2 $$ Jæ,e Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Auberge Les Églantiers \\\\ 82, ch. de la Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2500 leseglantiers.com Units: 5 $$$ Jæ,nb Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector Aux Volets Verts \\\ 2424, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2804 quebecweb.com/auxvoletsverts Units: 5 $ Jb Gîte du Cap-aux-Oies 0 \\ 48, rg de Cap-aux-Oies, Les Éboulements 418 635-2689 lperron01@hotmail.com Units: 4 $ æb Gîte Le Nichouette 0 \\\ 2283, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2458 maisondecampagnelenichouette.com Units: 3 $, Gîte Villa des Roses \\\ 2407, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2733 giteetaubergedupassant.com/villadesroses Units: 5 $ æb,n charlevoixtourism.com 127

accommodation and places to eat accommodation BED AND BREAKFASTS Price range $: under $75 $$: $75 $100 $$$: $101 $150 $$$$: $151 $200 $$$$$: over $200 B&B: Maximum for the least expensive unit (double occ.) Housekeeping units: Maximum for the least expensive unit. Legend of Symbols, p. 144 L Authentique Auberge de Charlevoix 2210, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-1401 aubergeauthentiquedecharlevoix.com Units: 5 $$$ J, n Aux Lucarnes sur le Fleuve Gîte de Charlevoix 1021, rg Terrebonne, St-Irénée 418 452-8151 auxlucarnes.com Units: 4 $$ J, \\\ \\\\ Le Port d Attache \\\ 10, rg St-Antoine, St-Irénée 418 452-3307 leportdattache.com Units: 4 $$ Jæb Manoir Hortensia \\\\ 850, ch. des Bains, St-Irénée 418 452-8180 1 877 452-8180 manoirhortensia.com Units: 5 $$$ J, Manoir La Cédrière 0 \\\ 590, ch. des Bains, St-Irénée 418 452-3545 Units: 3 $$ JæÂ, l Backcountry Sector L Aubergine 0 \\\ 179, rg 6, St-Hilarion 418 457-3018 1 877 457-3018 aubergeinn.net Units: 5 $$ JæÂ, l n Edentia \\ 72, rg Ste-Christine, Notre-Dame-des-Monts 418 439-2602 edentia.conceptabc.com Units: 3 $ Jæbn Gîte de Pousse-Pioche \\\ 17, rg St-Thomas, Notre-Dame-des-Monts 418 439-2110 lesrandonneesboreales.com Units: 2 $$ Jbbn Au Fil du Temps \\\ 43, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-3730 quebecinformation.com/aufildutemps Units: 5 $$ Jæ, bl Gîte Au P tit Paradis \\\\ 7, ch. Lavoie, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-3177 charlevoixgite.com Units: 4 $$ J, l n La Malbaie Sector Aigle d un Rêve \\\ 60, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-0018 aigledunreve.ca Units: 3 $$ Jæb Auberge À La Chouenne \\\\ 367, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-1166 gitescanada.com/10034.html Units: 3 $$$ JæÂ, Auberge des Eaux Vives \\\\ 39, rue de la Grève, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-4808 1 888 565-4808 aubergedeseauxvives.com Units: 3 $$$ J, Auberge La Mansarde \\\\ 187, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-2750 1 888 577-2750 aubergelamansarde.com Units: 5 $$$ J, 128 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat accommodation BED AND BREAKFASTS, HOUSEKEEPING UNITS Auberge Petite Plaisance \\\ 310, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-2653 1 877 565-2653 aubergepetiteplaisance.com Units: 5 $$$ J, en Gîte Harrop s 0 \\\ 400, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4120 harrops.com Units: 5 $$ J,b Gîte La Tourelle du Cap \\\\ 1515, boul. Malcolm-Fraser, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-3495 tourelleducap.com Units: 4 $$$ J, La Maison Dufour-Bouchard \\\\ 1-18, rue Laure-Conan, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4982 charlevoix.qc.ca/maisondufourbouchard Units: 2 $$ JD,n La Maison sous les Lilas 0 \\\\ 649, rue St-Raphaël, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-8076 giteetaubergedupassant.com/sousleslilas Units: 4 $$ Jæ, b Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector Gîte Aux Tournesols \\\\ de Saint-Siméon 0 571, rue St-Laurent, St-Siméon 418 955-9779 giteauxtournesols.com Units: 3 $$ JD, Gîte La Charmeuse 0 \\ 1640, Rte 138, St-Siméon 418 514-9268 camping-charlevoix.ca Units: 3 $$ JD,b eb Gîte La Licorne \\ 1810, Rte 138, St-Siméon 418 638-1026 gitelalicorne.com Units: 3 $$ JæbÂn Gîte Le Voilier \\\ 880, rue St-Laurent, St-Siméon 418 638-2808 Units: 5 $$ Jæb Gîte entre Mer et Monts \\\ 476, Rte de la Grande-Alliance, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4391 1 877 337-4391 entre-mer-et-monts.com Units: 3 $$ Jb Gîte La Bertrande 0 \\ 490, ch. de Port-au-Persil, St-Siméon 418 471-1234 gitelabertrande.ca Units: 5 $$ Jb housekeeping units Charlevoix Hébergement Charlevoix 3 à 5 43-A, rue Racine, Baie-St-Paul 418 435 5107 1 888 435 5107 hebergement-charlevoix.com Units: 215 $$ JD iebn Capacity of the largest unit: 40 Les Immeubles Charlevoix Courtier 15, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6868 1 866 435-6868 imcha.com/hebergement-charlevoix Units: 36 $$$ JD e Capacity of the largest unit: 18 Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector À l Orée du Versant 14, ch. du Hameau, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 836-5944 oreeduversant.com Units: 1 $$$$ æ Capacity of the largest unit: 10 charlevoixtourism.com 129

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOUSEKEEPING UNITS Price range $: under $75 $$: $75 $100 $$$: $101 $150 $$$$: $151 $200 $$$$$: over $200 Maximum for the least expensive unit. Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Chalet Charlevoix Québec 12, ch. du Hameau, Petite-Rivière-St-François 514 705-5909 chaletcharlevoixquebec.com Units: 1 $$$$$ JD Capacity of the largest unit: 16 Condos au Bord de l eau 1098, rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-St-François 1 877 632-5937 condosborddeleau.com Units: 4 $$$$ Jl n Capacity of the largest unit: 8 Groupe Les Scènes - Les Chalets Forêts Ch. du Haut-Lieu, Petite-Rivière-St-François 1 888 435-5107 lemassif.com Units: 6 $$$$$ Jr Capacity of the largest unit: 10 La Vigie des Marées 33, ch. du Versant, Petite-Rivière-St-François 514 424-3692 lavigiedesmarees.com Units: 2 $$$$$ J Capacity of the largest unit: 12 Le 4 Saisons 29, ch. du Versant, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 435-5473 chaletsdelaseigneurie.com Units: 3 $$ Jæ e Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Á Prestige Charlevoix 3 à 4 6, ch. du Versant, Petite-Rivière-St-François 514 899-0990 prestigecharlevoix.com Units: 26 $$$$ Jnb Capacity of the largest unit: 12 Villa Boréale 58, ch. Gabrielle-Roy, Petite-Rivière-St-François 581 702-1886 villaboreale.com Units: 1 $$$$$ J Capacity of the largest unit: 14 Villa Marvic 45, ch. de la Vieille-Rivière, Petite-Rivière-St-François 514 570-6441 villamarvic.com Units: 1 $$$$$ D e Capacity of the largest unit: 14 À La Chouette Maison 2, rue Leblanc, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-3217 alachouette.com Units: 1 $$$$$ æ Capacity of the largest unit: 20 Chalets du Domaine Cap-aux-Corbeaux 122, ch. des Perches, Baie-St-Paul 418 240-2423 leschaletsducap.com Units: 1 $$$$$ æân Capacity of the largest unit: 8 Chalets et Roulottes du Camping du Gouffre 0 439, ch. St-Laurent, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2143 1 866 435-2143 campingunion.com/fr/baie-saint-paul-gouffre Units: 6 $$$ JM eb Capacity of the largest unit: 8 Les Sommets Charlevoix 3 à 4 15, ch. du Versant, Petite-Rivière-St-François 450 469-0909 1 877 469-0909 sommetscharlevoix.com Units: 40 $$$$ JÂ[ Capacity of the largest unit: 16 Chalets Genévrier quatre saisons 1175, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6520 1 877 435-6520 genevrier.com Units: 35 $$$ J l Capacity of the largest unit: 8 130 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOUSEKEEPING UNITS Chez Paul et Antoinette 240, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-0215 pauletantoinette.net Units: 3 $$ æ Capacity of the largest unit: 4 La Source Enchantée 199, ch. du Cap-aux-Rets, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-1619 lasourceenchantee.com Units: 1 $$$$$ Capacity of the largest unit: 7 Refuge du Cap 56, ch. des Grands Pics, Baie-St-Paul 514 793-7470 refugeducap.com Units: 1 $$$$$ Jæ Capacity of the largest unit: 2 Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Chalets Camping Sylvie 0 1275, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2420 campingsylvie.com Units: 4 $ æâl Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Á Chalets et Camping du Ruisseau Rouge 0 3025, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2128 chaletscampingruisseaurouge.ca Units: 7 $$$$ JÂe b Capacity of the largest unit: 4 Les Hébergements Florence 3273, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2515 hebergementflorence.com Units: 3 $$ Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Maison le Bélugas 3422, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2492 maisonbeluga.com Units: 1 $$$$ Jn Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector La Plume d Oie 0 70, rg de Cap-aux-Oies, Les Éboulements 418 435-6583 1 888 435-2869 chaletscharlevoix.biz Units: 1 $$$ æ Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Maison de campagne Le Nichouette 0 2283, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2458 maisondecampagnelenichouette.com Units: 1 $$$$$ Capacity of the largest unit: 9 Résidence Villa des Roses 2405, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2733 giteetaubergedupassant.com/villadesroses Units: 1 $$ æ nr Capacity of the largest unit: 4 Domaine du Fleuve 320, ch. des Bains, St-Irénée 418 452-3213 domainedufleuve.com Units: 5 $$$ l Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Le Sablon 0 298, ch. des Bains, St-Irénée 450 754-1551 1 888 754-1551 sabloncharlevoix.com Units: 8 $$$$$ J Capacity of the largest unit: 7 Les Studios du Domaine Forget 0 5, rg St-Antoine, St-Irénée 418 452-8111 1 888 336-7438 domaineforget.com Units: 29 $$ JÂ Capacity of the largest unit: 4 charlevoixtourism.com 131

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOUSEKEEPING UNITS Price range $: under $75 $$: $75 $100 $$$: $101 $150 $$$$: $151 $200 $$$$$: over $200 Maximum for the least expensive unit. Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Backcountry Sector Chez Gertrude 706, rue St-Édouard, St-Urbain 418 240-0049 gertrude.qc.ca Units: 1 $$$$$ JD b Capacity of the largest unit: 10 Hébergement Parc national des Grands-Jardins 0 Rte 381, km 21, St-Urbain 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 parcsquebec.com Units: 15 br Capacity of the largest unit: 12 [Ad. p. 67] Aux Trois Petits Cochons 0 256, 4 e rg Centre, St-Hilarion 418 435-6583 1 888 435-2869 chaletscharlevoix.biz Units: 2 $$$ æ l Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Domaine des Cyprès 0 510, rg 1, St-Hilarion 418 435-6583 1 888 435-2869 chaletscharlevoix.biz Units: 1 $$$ æ b Capacity of the largest unit: 8 Le Pigeonnier du Lac 17-A, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-4157 lepigeonnierdulac.com Units: 1 $$$$ Jæ l Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Domaine du Boisé 41, ch. Snigole, Clermont 418 439-4660 charlevoix.qc.ca/domaineduboise Units: 2 $$$ Ânb Capacity of the largest unit: 15 La Malbaie Sector Au Gré des Marées 20, rue de la Grève, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-4808 Units: 1 $$$$$ Jl Capacity of the largest unit: 8 Cabines des Chutes Fraser 0 500, ch. de la Vallée, La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) 418 665-2151 campingchutesfraser.com Units: 4 $ D e b Capacity of the largest unit: 2 Chalets des Chutes Fraser 500, ch. de la Vallée, La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) 418 665-2151 campingchutesfraser.com Units: 6 $$ eb Capacity of the largest unit: 4 Chalet Océane La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 514 436-5407 briseoceane.ca Units: 1 $$$$$ JD l Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Á Chalet Rivièra 1530, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-4991 domainelerivieracharlevoix.com Units: 9 $$$ J e b Capacity of the largest unit: 6 Chalets Spa Canada 1008, ch. des Loisirs, La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) 418 665-4711 chaletsspacanada.com Units: 6 $$$$$ JÂb Capacity of the largest unit: 10 132 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat accommodation HOUSEKEEPING UNITS, RESORTS, YOUTH HOSTELS Domaine Frais Air 30, rue du Domaine, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-3318 domainefraisair.com Units: 14 $$$ Jb Capacity of the largest unit: 6 L Oasis du Grand Fond 46, ch. de Grand-Fonds, C.P. 5, La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) 418 665-1284 1 888 622-6356 oasisdugrandfond.com Units: 2 $$$ Âb n Capacity of the largest unit: 6 La Remontée inc. 95, côte Bellevue, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3757 1 877 665-3757 laremontee.com Units: 44 $$$ JD e Capacity of the largest unit: 8 [Ad. p. 117] La Renardière 7, ch. Grand-Fonds Nord, La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) 418 633-0471 famillerenard10@hotmail.com Units: 1 $$$$$ JÂl Capacity of the largest unit: 12 Les Chalets de Môh 1008, ch. des Loisirs, La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) 418 633-2547 cabaneaucanada.ca Units: 6 $$$$$ Jn Capacity of the largest unit: 14 Les Pavillons du Petit Manoir du Casino A 75, rue des Villas, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-0000 1 888 618-2112 petitmanoirducasino.ca Units: 78 $$$ 3D ni Capacity of the largest unit: 4 [Ad. p. 117] Á Villas des Érables 635, côte Bellevue, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4212 campingdeserables.qc.ca Units: 2 $$$$$ æ b Capacity of the largest unit: 8 Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector Port-au-Persil Rouge 10, ch. des Plateaux, St-Siméon (Port-au-Persil) 450 647-3018 port-au-persil-rouge.ca Units: 1 $$$$$ JÂl Capacity of the largest unit: 8 Resorts Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector Camp Le Manoir des Éboulements 2058, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2666 camplemanoir.qc.ca Units: 117 eb Youth hostels La Malbaie Sector Auberge de Jeunesse la Malbaie 435, rue St-Étienne, La Malbaie 418 202-0697 auberge-jeunesse.ca Units: 39 $ JÂc M Terrasses Cap-à-l Aigle 3 à 4 La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 514 583-5720 terrassescapalaigle.com Units: 5 $$$$$ ædrb Capacity of the largest unit: 10 charlevoixtourism.com 133

accommodation and places to eat accommodation OTHER TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION, CAMPGROUNDS Price range $: under $75 $$: $75 $100 $$$: $101 $150 $$$$: $151 $200 $$$$$: over $200 Other types of accommodation: Maximum for the least expensive unit (double occ.). Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Other types of accommodation Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Le Charleau 277, rg St-Antoine, Baie-St-Paul 418 575-1717 lecharleau.com Units: 4 $$ Jb Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Auberge La Fascine Bistro Culturel 1064, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-1010 aubergelafascine.com Units: 5 $ J, n La Malbaie Sector Café Chez Nous 0 1075, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3080 cafecheznous.com Units: 3 $$$ J, Domaine Frais Air La Suite 30, rue du Domaine, La Malbaie (Cap-à-l Aigle) 418 665-3318 domainefraisair.com Units: 1 $$$ JÂ,b Les Mille Roches 870, ch. des Falaises, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-3344 charlevoix.qc.ca/millesroches Units: 3 $ æâ,n Presbytère du Bootlegger 4, rue du Patrimoine, La Malbaie (Sainte-Agnès) 418 439-3711 maisondubootlegger.com Units: 12 $$, Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector Les Chambres du Café Chez Sam 300, rue Leclerc, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4040 cafechezsam.com Units: 6 $$ J,b Campgrounds Baie-Saint-Paul, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Sector Camping du Gouffre 439, ch. St-Laurent, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2143 1 866 435-2143 campingunion.com/fr/baie-saint-paul-gouffre 137 sites / 2 ready-to-camp 75 % 27-48 $ JtievöÂM Camping Le Genévrier 1175, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-6520 1 877 435-6520 genevrier.com 399 sites 65 % 32-55 $ Juievö Isle-aux-Coudres Sector Camping Leclerc 333, ch. de la Baleine, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2217 charlevoix.net/famille-leclerc 124 sites 70 % 28-41 $ Jtie Camping Sylvie 1275, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2420 campingsylvie.com 42 sites 50 % 18-30 $ sie ö  Chalets et Camping du Ruisseau Rouge 0 3025, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2128 chaletscampingruisseaurouge.ca 45 sites 25-45 $ sieâ No drinking water 134 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat accommodation CAMPGROUNDS Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements Sector Repère Boréal 3141, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-1153 repereboreal.com 6 ready-to-camp 94-199 $ Jsi Open year-round. Backcountry Sector Camping parc national des Grands-Jardins Secteur Arthabaska Rte 60, km 9, via Rte 381, km 31, St-Urbain 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 sepaq.com 24 sites / 6 ready-to-camp 25-31 $ i öm [Ad. p. 67] Camping parc national des Grands-Jardins Secteur Pied-des-Monts Rte 381, km 21, St-Urbain 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 sepaq.com 64 sites / 17 ready-to-camp 30 % 31-36 $ 3sie öm [Ad. p. 67] Camping et Base de plein air du Lac Nairne 119, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-5109 saintaimedeslacs.ca 62 sites 19-33 $ Jtie ö Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de- la-rivière-malbaie Le Cran Rue Principale, via St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 sepaq.com 87 sites / 19 ready-to-camp 30 % 31 $ 3ie öm [Ad. p. 67] Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de- la-rivière-malbaie Secteur L Équerre Rue Principale, via St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 sepaq.com 25 sites 100 % 36 $ ãh öm [Ad. p. 67] Á Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de- la-rivière-malbaie Secteur Le Pin Blanc Rue Principale, via St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-1227 1 800 665-6527 sepaq.com 21 sites / 5 ready-to-camp 80 % 31 $ i öm [Ad. p. 67] Camping Le Saumonier 25, ch. des Chutes, Clermont 418 439-0672 saumonrivieremalbaie.com 37 sites / 2 ready-to-camp 70 % 23-30 $ siâ La Malbaie Sector Camping Au bord de la Rivière 1520, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-9999 campingauborddelariviere.com 202 sites / 6 ready-to-camp 65 % 26-47 $ Juiev Camping Chutes Fraser 500, ch. de la Vallée, La Malbaie (Rivière-Malbaie) 418 665-2151 campingchutesfraser.com 325 sites / 4 ready-to-camp 80 % 31-45 $ tievöâ Camping des Érables 635, côte Bellevue, La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) 418 665-4212 campingdeserables.qc.ca 36 sites 70 % 27-35 $ Jæsie Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector Camping Falaise-sur-Mer 148, rue St-David, St-Siméon 418 638-3838 1 888 638-1441 camping-falaisesurmer.com 95 sites / 8 ready-to-camp 60 % 30-48 $ JtieÂM Camping Famille Morin 1640, Rte 138, St-Siméon 418 514-9268 campingsaintsimeon.com 52 sites / 1 ready-to-camp 40 % 26-35 $ Jtie charlevoixtourism.com 135

accommodation and places to eat accommodation CAMPGROUNDS, OUTFITTERS Visit pouvoiriescharlevoix.ca to learn about Charlevoix s outfitters packages. Legend of Symbols, p. 144 Camping Lévesque 40, rue Port-aux-Quilles (Rte 138), St-Siméon 418 638-5220 campinglevesque.com 36 sites 25 % 21-31 $ Jætie Camping municipal Saint-Siméon 120, rue du Festival, St-Siméon 418 638-5253 campingsaintsimeon.ca 111 sites / 1 ready-to-camp 60 % 28-43 $ Juie Camping du Fjord 604, Rte de la Grande-Alliance (Rte 138), Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 237-4230 campingetranchdufjord.com 50 sites 50 % 27-37 $ JtieÂM Outfitters Backcountry Sector La Pourvoirie du Lac Moreau C. P. 900, St-Urbain 418 665-4400 1 888 766-7328 lacmoreau.com GPS location: Petit Lac des Bouleaux 47,9309-70,6744 Units: 20 JÃ@În ä 2 à 5 Le Domaine Le Pic Bois 3 à 4 St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-1111 1 888 661-2717 lepicbois.com GPS location: Lac des Bonnes-Gens 47,7553-70,4462 Units: 5 Ã@În Club des Hauteurs de Charlevoix 01 à 4 C.P. 148, Clermont 418 948-5374 1 888 666-8246 pourvoirieclubdeshauteurs.com GPS location: Lac Bazile 47,9786-70,4079 Units: 13 JÃ@ä La Malbaie Sector Club des Trois Castors 0 La Malbaie 418 201-0518 1 800 561-8963 club3castors.com GPS location: Petit Lac Castor 47,8046-70,2821 Units: 11 Ã@ Saint-Siméon, Baie-Sainte-Catherine Sector 2 à 4 Domaine Chasse et Pêche 3 à 4 Gaudias Foster 0 St-Siméon 418 638-2347 pourvoiriegaudiasfoster.com GPS location: Lac du Port-aux-Quilles 47,9365-69,9383 Units: 9 Ã@ Pourvoirie des lacs Roger 2 à 4 et Faucille 0 St-Siméon 418 665-2151 pourvoirierogerfaucille.com GPS location: Lac Louis 47,9775-69,8661 Units: 15 Ã@ Pourvoirie Domaine de la Chute 04 à 5 864, rue Principale, St-Siméon 418 665-3131 1 877 909-2524 pourvoirielachute.com GPS location: Lac de la Chute 47,9744-69,8254 Units: 5 Ã@ 136 charlevoixtourism.com

accommodation and places to eat OUTFITTERS Pourvoirie du Club Bataram 0 St-Siméon 418 439-1717 1 800 361-4060 clubbataram.qc.ca GPS location: Domaine de la Rivière-Noire 47,9255-70,1086 Units: 20 Ã@ä Pourvoirie du Lac Croche 0 Sagard 418 665-1115 laccroche.com GPS location: Lac Croche 48,0723-70,1783 Units: 7 Ã@ä 3 à 4 3 à 4 Pourvoirie Baie-Sainte-Catherine 0 Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 633-0100 pourvoiriebaiesaintecatherine.ca GPS location: Lac Malbaie 48,1095-69,7881 Units: 6 Ã@ Pourvoirie Humanité 0 3 à 4 Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 638-5151 pourvoiriehumanite.com GPS location: Lac François 48,1077-69,8236 Units: 7 @ 38 tourist establishments with partial or full accessibility in Charlevoix! quebecforall.com charlevoixtourism.com 137

EVENTS CULTURE network of tourist information centres NATURE & OUTDOORS REGIONAL DELIGHTS FOOD SERVICES Personalized service by qualified staff Official tourist guides to Québec regions Suggested itineraries Full details on attractions, events and accommodation Everything you need to plan your stay! ACCOMMODATION Consult the list of our information centres on page 136, or look for these roadside signs: Photo credit: Louis Laliberté

useful information 136 General Information 136 Tourist Information on Charlevoix 136 Québec-wide Tourist Information 137 Québec Tourist Regions 137 Getting There 138 Services 141 Travelling in Québec 142 Alphabetical Index 144 Legend of Symbols Photo credit: Tourisme Charlevoix charlevoixtourism.com 139

useful information GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Tourist Information on Charlevoix Tourisme Charlevoix 495, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie (Québec) 418 665-4454 1 800 667-2276 (Canada and United States) charlevoixtourism.com info@charlevoixtourism.com Official visitor information centres are identified by the? pictogram on road signs and in tourist brochures. ( Permanent Centres Bureau d information touristique de Charlevoix 3J 444, boul. Mgr-De Laval (Rte 138), Baie-St-Paul Bureau d information touristique de Baie-Saint-Paul 3J 6, rue St-Jean-Baptiste Maison du Tourisme de La Malbaie 495, boul. De Comporté? Seasonal Centres Bureau d accueil touristique de l Isle-aux-Coudres 1024, ch. des Coudriers 3J Bureau d accueil touristique de Saint-Siméon 498, rue St-Laurent ) Tourist Information Stands (unstaffed) Baie-Sainte-Catherine 621, Rte de la Grande-Alliance (Rte 138) La Malbaie (Saint-Fidèle) 2820, boul. Malcolm-Fraser J Québec-wide Tourist Information Phone: 1 877 BONJOUR ( 266-5687 ) Email: info@quebecoriginal.com Online: QuebecOriginal.com Social media:quebecoriginal /tourismequebec /tourismequebectq /+TourismeQuebecTQ /tourismequebec /tourismequebec /tourismequebec Brick and mortar: Centre Infotouriste in Montréal, Québec, Rigaud, Rivière-Beaudette or Dégelis (permanent visitor information centres that provide a range of tourist services and products). The Ministère du Tourisme du Québec is proud to support the province s tourism businesses, both large and small. The Ministry s website, QuebecOriginal.com, presents valuable information for tourists and residents alike on attraction throughout Québec. Plan your next trip to Quebec at QuebecOriginal.com. 140 charlevoixtourism.com

useful information GENERAL INFORMATION Québec Tourist Regions 21 18 et 22 15 14 7 4 5 13 11 10 6 20 19 9 8 12 16 3 2 17 01 Îles-de-la-Madeleine tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com 02 Gaspésie gaspesieiloveyou.com 03 Bas-Saint-Laurent bassaintlaurent.ca 04 Québec quebecregion.com 05 Charlevoix charlevoixtourism.com 06 Chaudière-Appalaches chaudiereappalaches.com 07 Mauricie mauricietourism.com 08 Cantons-de-l Est easterntownships.org 09 Montérégie tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca 10 Lanaudière lanaudiere.ca 11 Laurentides laurentians.com 12 Montréal mtl.org 13 Outaouais outaouaistourism.com 14 Abitibi-Témiscamingue abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org 15 Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean saguenaylacsaintjean.ca 16 Côte-Nord Manicouagan tourismecote-nord.com 17 Côte-Nord Duplessis tourismecote-nord.com 18 Baie-James escapelikenerverbefore.com 19 Laval tourismelaval.com 20 Centre-du-Québec tourismecentreduquebec.com 21 Nunavik nunavik-tourism.com 22 Eeyou Istchee escapelikenerverbefore.com Getting There Radisson Fermont 109 167 389 Sept-Îles Kegaska 138 Matagami Chibougamau Godbout Baie-Comeau 113 132 Gaspé Rouyn- 167 169 Matane Noranda 172 Tadoussac Rimouski Îles de la Québec 117 Saguenay 132 Madeleine 170 Rivière-du-Loup 101 381 11 155 138 175 289 185 Île-du- La Tuque Edmundston 11 117 Baie-Saint-Paul Prince- Nouveau- Québec Édouard Fort Brunswick Trois- Kent 2 North Bay 15 55 Rivières Lévis 8 Souris Moncton 105 20 73 17 116 Fredericton 2 Saint- 40 104 148 Jérôme Drummondville 173 50 Montréal 112 Maine 1 69 Gatineau 11 417 Laval Saint-Jean Chambly Ontario Ottawa Sherbrooke 10 95 416 30 35 7 15 55 Nouvelle-Écosse Halifax 201 101 11 400 12 Bangor 401 89 BAIE-SAINT-PAUL 103 Vermont BOSTON 738 93 Portland VILLE DE SAGUENAY 815 145 Toronto New York 0 100 200 km OTTAWA 81 650 689 539 89 Syracuse 1 km = 0,6 mi LA MALBAIE 587 173 754 49 90 90 91 New MONCTON 562 1175 671 802 672 Buffalo Hampshire MONTRÉAL 983 400 200 461 515 351 90 Massachusetts NEW YORK 595 1135 978 692 1048 346 931 United States 142 444 90 Boston QUÉBEC 834 256 760 211 641 95 TORONTO 796 790 569 1525 941 450 1011 885 893 Connecticut St. Lawrence River Île d Anticosti It is illegal to transport or use radar detectors in Québec. charlevoixtourism.com 141

useful information GENERAL INFORMATION By air Aéroport de Charlevoix 400, rg Ste-Madeleine, St-Irénée 418 452-3417 aeroportdecharlevoix.com Airport and fuel services. Limited operation in winter (October to May). Autobus Intercar 5675, des Tournelles, Québec 418 627-9108 1 888 861-4592 intercar.ca Intercar serves all communities along Highway 138 between Québec City and Baie-Comeau. Car Rental Location La Malbaie autos et camions 2040, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-3333 Train By ferry Société des traversiers du Québec 1 877 787-7483 traversiers.com Traverse Tadoussac Baie-Sainte-Catherine 119, Rte 138, Baie-Ste-Catherine 1 877 787 7483, #3 traversiers.com Crossing time: 10 minutes. Free access. Traverse L Isle-aux-Coudres Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive 1, ch. de la Traverse, St-Joseph-de-la-Rive 1 877 787 7483, #5 traversiers.com Crossing time: 20 minutes. Free access. Traverse Rivière-du-Loup Saint-Siméon 116, rue du Festival, Saint-Siméon 418 862-9545 traverserdl.com Crossing time: 65 minutes. 100 cars. Elevator. Ferry. service operate 9 months a year (April to January). Capacity: 400 passengers. Restaurant-bar. [Ad. p. 43] Train de Charlevoix 50, rue de la Ferme, Baie-St-Paul 1 844 737 3282 reseaucharlevoix.com [Ad. p. C7] Services Associations, corporations & institutions Association des Gens d affaires de Baie-Saint-Paul C.P. 3102, Baie-St-Paul 418 760-8023 baiesaintpaulguide.com Association des pourvoiries de Charlevoix 280, rue Mauril, St-Siméon 418 638-2347 pourvoiriescharlevoix.ca Association touristique économique et culturelle de Petite-Rivière-Saint-François 248, rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 632-5561 Chambre de commerce de Charlevoix 11, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 760-8648, poste 303 creezdesliens.com Formation continue Charlevoix (CECC) 855, rue Richelieu, La Malbaie 418 665-6606 ceccharlevoix.qc.ca/formation-continue MRC de Charlevoix 4, place de L Église, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2639 mrccharlevoix.ca MRC de Charlevoix-Est 172, boul. Notre-Dame, Clermont 418 439-3947 mrccharlevoixest.ca 142 charlevoixtourism.com

useful information GENERAL INFORMATION Réserve de la biosphère de Charlevoix 212, rue Ste-Anne, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5514 biospherecharlevoix.org Société des attractions touristiques du Québec (SATQ) 4545, av. Pierre-De-Coubertin, Montréal 514 252-3037 1 800 361-7688 attractionsevenements.com Société du réseau ÉCONOMUSÉE 203, Grande-Allée E, Québec 418 694-4466 1 866 622-4466 qc.economusee.com Tourisme Isle-aux-Coudres (SETIAC) 1024, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 760-1066 1 866 438-2930 tourismeisleauxcoudres.com Financial services Caisse Desjardins de Charlevoix-Est 130, rue John-Nairne, La Malbaie 418 665-4443 desjardins.com/caissedelamalbaie Caisse Desjardins du Fleuve et des Montagnes (Charlevoix) 2, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2228 desjardins.com/81520297 Professional services Axe Création 2446, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 635-2240 axecreation.com Benoit Côté, comptable professionnel agréé La Malbaie Office: 249, rue John-Nairne 418 665-4465 benoitcotecpa.com Baie-St-Paul Office: 2, rue de l Usine 418 435-7666 benoitcotecpa.com Généralys assurances inc. La Malbaie Office: 475, rue St-Étienne 418 665-3978 1 800 782-3121 generalys.com Baie-St-Paul Office: 975, boul. Mgr-De Laval 418 435-3490 1 800 782 3121 generalys.com Grafikar / Sinex 3 production 2, rue de l Usine, local 100, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5888 grafikar.ca Imprimerie de Charlevoix 261, rue John-Nairne, La Malbaie 418 665-3741 1 800 755-3741 imprimeriecharlevoix.com/index2.html Lico Imprimeur 42, Rte 362, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2869 licoimprimeur.com Louis Laliberté, photographie 31, rue de Léry, Baie-St-Paul 418 633-7112 louis-laliberte.com Oasis Communication Marketing 9, ch. de la Seigneurie, Les Éboulements 418 635-1333 oasiscommunication.ca Renting lodging Ginette Ouellet / Remax 1 er choix inc. 565, Wilfrid Hamel, Québec 418 240-3663 gouellet@remax1erchoix.com Municipalities Municipalité de Baie-Sainte-Catherine 308, rue Leclerc, Baie-Ste-Catherine 418 620-5020 baiestecatherine.com Municipalité de L Isle-aux-Coudres 1026, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 760-1060 municipaliteiac.ca Municipalité de Notre-Dame-des-Monts 15, rue Principale, Notre-Dame-des-Monts 418 489-2014 notredamedesmonts.com Municipalité de Petite-Rivière-Saint-François 1067, rue Principale, Petite-Rivière-St-François 418 760-1050 petiteriviere.com Municipalité de Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs 119, rue Principale, St-Aimé-des-Lacs 418 439-2229 saintaimedeslacs.ca charlevoixtourism.com 143

useful information GENERAL INFORMATION Municipalité de Saint-Irénée 475, rue Principale, St-Irénée 418 620-5015 saintirenee.ca Municipalité de Saint-Siméon 502, rue St-Laurent, St-Siméon 418 620-5010 saintsimeon.ca Municipalité de Saint-Urbain 917, rue St-Édouard, St-Urbain 418 639-2467 sainturbain.qc.ca Municipalité des Éboulements 2335, Rte du Fleuve, Les Éboulements 418 489-2988 leseboulements.com Ville de Baie-Saint-Paul 15, rue Forget, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2205 baiesaintpaul.com Ville de Clermont 2, rue Maisonneuve, Clermont 418 439-3931 ville.clermont.qc.ca Ville de La Malbaie 515, boul De Comporté 418 665-3747 ville.lamalbaie.qc.ca Drugstore Pharmacie Marie-Pier Labbé inc. 1020, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-2451 Health services Hôpital de Baie-Saint-Paul 74, rue Ambroise-Fafard 418 435-5150 cssscharlevoix.qc.ca Hôpital de La Malbaie 303, rue St-Étienne 418 665-1700 cssscharlevoix.qc.ca Garage Dépan Express Ultramar Jean-Roch Thibeault CAA recommended 909, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-0101 1 800 663-2380 Towing 24h: 418 240-5376 hyundaicharlevoix.com Groceries & wholesale suppliers Alimentation HJM 352, rue St-Laurent, St-Siméon 418 638-5338 bx06511stsimeon@sobeys.com Alimentation W. Boudreault 3337, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2366 alim_boudreault@hotmail.com Alimentation Francis Gravel inc. 110, boul. Notre-Dame, Clermont 418 439-3922 igagravel.com Épicerie chez Paul 3269, ch. des Coudriers, Isle-aux-Coudres 418 438-2492 epiceriechezpaul@outlook.com Marché Métro La Malbaie 375, boul. De Comporté, La Malbaie 418 665-4473 Supermarché G.C. IGA 1020, boul. Mgr-De Laval, Baie-St-Paul 418 435-5210 Local medias L Hebdo Charlevoisien 53, rue John-Nairne, office 100, La Malbaie 418 665-1299 lecharlevoisien.com Radio FM Charlevoix CIHO 96,3 315, ch. Cartier N, St-Hilarion 418 457-3333 cihofm.com [Ad. p. 106] Transport & ferries Compagnie de navigation des Basques inc. 11, rue du Parc, Trois-Pistoles 418 851-4676 1 877 851-4677 traversiercnb.ca [Ad. p. 43] 144 charlevoixtourism.com

useful information TRAVELLING IN QUÉBEC TRAVELLING IN QUÉBEC Coast guard 1 800 463-4393 (emergency only) Driving in Québec Since Canada uses the metric system, speed limits and distances are posted in kilometres per hour (km/h) and gasoline is sold by the litre (l). Cell phones Use of a hand-held cell phone that does not have a hands-free function is prohibited while driving. Winter tires From December 15 to March 15, all taxis and passenger vehicles registered in Québec must be equipped with winter tires. This requirement also applies to rental passenger vehicles in Québec. Road conditions For information on road conditions or other aspects of trip-planning, call 511 or 1 888 355-0511, or visit quebec511.info. Tourist routes The official tourist routes are clearly marked with blue signs. They are designed to highlight the attractions of the regions through which they pass, and to enable visitors to discover the extent of Québec s natural and cultural treasures. quebecoriginal.com/tourist-routes. Tourist signage In Québec, tourist regions and directions to services, attractions and activities are indicated by blue road signs. For more information, visit panneaubleu.com and tourisme.gouv.qc.ca/signalisation (in French only). Village-relais accredited services If you feel like taking a break or require assistance while on the road, look for the Village-relais signs. These point to towns that, together with local businesses, offer a range of accredited services and a safe and pleasant place to stop. villages-relais.qc.ca. Emergencies Emergency 911, 310-4141 ou *4141 (from a cell phone) Info-Santé (medical advice) 811 Québec Poison Control Centre 1 800 463-5060 Making a comment or conveying dissatisfaction If you wish to comment on or are dissatisfied with the tourism services you received in Québec, please contact: Alliance de l industrie touristique du Québec 1 877 686-8358 info@alliancetouristique.com Reporting poachers 1 800 463-2191 Taxes Québec has two taxes: the 5% federal goods and services tax (GST) and the 9.975% Québec sales tax (QST). An accommodation tax of 3,5% of the room price per night also applies in our region. Tides 1 877 775-0790 Tipping Tipping is customary in restaurants, bars and taxis. The amount, which is not included in the bill, is generally equivalent to 15% of the total bill before taxes. For quick tip calculations, Québecers normally add up both taxes. Tipping bellhops or porters is at your discretion (generally, $1 per bag). charlevoixtourism.com 145

useful information ALPHABETICAL INDEX ALPHABETICAL INDEX A Access to the region...137 Accommodation...116, 117, 118 Additional Activities...102 Airport of Charlevoix...138 Agritourism... 93 Agritourism establishments... 93 Antiques... 60, 106 Art and souvenir shops... 63 Art galleries...10, 23, 55, 57 Artists and art galleries... 56 Arts & Crafts...10, 60 Associations, corporations, Institutions...138 Astrobleme... 14 ATVs and other motorized sports.. 78 Audio-guide... 75 Aviation...75, 138 B Baie-des-Rochers...40, C5, C6 Baie-Sainte-Catherine...41, 139, C5, C6 Baie-Saint-Paul...16, 21, 140, C5, C6 Bakeries... 92 Beaches...13, 72 Bed and breakfast...122 Beekeeping...97, 99 Beers... 96 Bicycle...43, 70, 82 Butcher shops... 94 Bus...138 C Campgrounds...130 Can t-miss Experiences... 8 Canyoning... 73 Cap-à-l Aigle...34, C5, C6 Cap-aux-Oies...C5, C6 Carpentries... 32 Casino...C2, 1, 103 Chalets...125 Charlevoix certified... 17 Cheese makers...22, 95, 100 Chocolate makers... 94 Churchs... 65 Cider makers...30, 65, 94, 96, 99, 100 Clermont... 37, 42, 140, C5, C6 146 charlevoixtourism.com Communications. and graphic design... 139 Contents... 3 Crafts...57, 58, 59, 60 Cross-country skiing... 8, 91 Cruises and excursions... 77 Culture and heritage... 56 Cycling...43, 82 D Dairies...22, 65, 95 Dogsledding... 9, 89 Downhill skiing... 8, 90 Drugstores... 140 E ECONOMUSEUMS... 65.Cheese... 30.Cider... 30.Paper... 22. Milling... 26 F Farms...96, 97, 98, 100 Ferries... 43, 138, 140 Fishing... 80 Flavour trail...17, 101 Forges... 32 G Garages...140 Gardens...69, 70 General information...136 Goats...100 Golf... 78 Groceries...140 H Health centres...103 Helicopter... 74 Hiking... 15, 83 Historical sites & buildings...24, 33, 60 Horseback riding... 79 Horse-drawn sleigh... 89 Hospital...141 Hotels/Motels..C2, 1, 116, 117, 118 Housekeeping units... 117, 125 Hunting and fishing...14, 80, 132 I Insurances...139 Isle-aux-Coudres. 12, 29, 139 C5, C6 K Kayaking... 73 Kitesurf and sailing... 72 L La Malbaie...16, 31, 140, C5, C6 Legend of Symbols...144 Les Éboulements... 24, 42, 140, C5, C6 Local media... 106, 140 M Malls and stores...105 Map...C5, C6 Marinas... 72 Marine mammals observation cruises...12, 69, 77, C8 Mills...24, 30, 64, 97 Motorcycle... 115 Mountain climbing... 74 Mountain Road...C4, 14, 35, 42 Municipalities...139 Museums.11, 22, 23, 26, 30, 32, 59, 65, 106 Mushroom picking...74, 100 Music...11, 28, 46, 48, 50, 102 N National parks...66, 67, 68, 74, 78, 83, 131 Nature and heritage.interpretation... 74 Nature & Outdoor Activities... 68 Notre-Dame-des-Monts... 36, 42, C5, C6 O Observatory. astronomy... 75. astrobleme... 76 Orchards...30, 84, 96 Other types of accommodation.. 130 Outdoor activities... 70 Outfitters...81, 132 P Parks and other natural sites... 15, 68 Petite-Rivière-St-François

useful information ALPHABETICAL INDEX...20, 139, C5, C6 Places to eat...108 Pointe-au-Pic...32, C5, C6 Port-au-Persil...38, C5, C6 Pottery...39, 63, 64 Profile of the Region... 18 Printing, office equipment...139 Q Quad... 78 R Regional Events...16, 46 Regional Flavours... 92 Regional overview... 7 Regional products...17, 92 Rentals.cars...138. lodging...139. snowmobiles... 89. all-terrain vehicles... 78. bicycles...43, 82 Resorts...129 Restaurants...108 Riverboat... 77 Rivière-Malbaie...32, C5, C6 S Sacred buildings...22, 65 Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs... 36, 42, C5, C6 Sainte-Agnès...33, C5, C6 Saint-Fidèle...34, C5, C6 Saint-Hilarion... 36, 42, C5, C6 Saint-Irénée... 27, 42, 140, C5, C6 Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive... 25, 42, C5, C6 Saint-Placide-de-Charlevoix...C5, C6 Saint-Siméon...39, 140, C5, C6 Saint-Urbain... 35, 42, C5, C6 Services...138.health...140. financial...139. professional...139 Shows and nightlife...33, 46, 48, 50, 102 Snowmobiling... 9, 88 Snowshoeing... 9, 91 St. Lawrence Route...C3, 12, 23 Summer theatres... 56 Swimming... 72 T Top Things to Do... 45 Tourist information...136 Tourist information offices...136 Tourist homes... 117, 125 Train... 78, 138, C7 Travelling in Québec...141 Travel Tools... 4, 5 U Useful information...136 V Vacation camps... 81 Via ferrata...70, 74 W Water activities... 13 Whale-watching...77, C8 Winter fun... 88 Winter kayaking... 88 Y Youth hostels...129 General Director: Jacques Lévesque Director of Communications and Marketing: Michèle Moffet Manager of Visitors Information Network: Karine Lavoie Project Manager Tourism data management: Sandra Boudreault Collaboration: Nancy Dufour, Assistant to the Director of financial services and Responsible for membership Sabrina Fortin, Support and administrative Technician Jean-Sébastien Pilote, Assistant to the Direction of Communications and Marketing Alliance de l industrie touristique du Québec Translation: Marie Gilmore Cartography: Félicia Corbeil-L Abbé Graphic design, editing, infography: Grafikar, l agence image multimédia Photoengraving: Solisco Printing: Solisco Front cover photograph: Patricia Brochu, view of the Isle-aux-Coudres and the Massif. This tourist guide was published by Tourisme Charlevoix in collaboration with its partners. Only the members of the regional tourism association are included in this guide. The information in this guide was up to date as of fall 2016, and is subject to change without notice. Tourisme Charlevoix is not responsible for any unintentional omissions or errors. The next edition will be published in spring 2018. Tourisme Charlevoix Legal Deposit: Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, 2017 Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, 2017 ISBN 978-2-922547-37-5 ISSN 1495-8406 charlevoixtourism.com 147

useful information LEGEND OF SYMBOLS LEGEND OF SYMBOLS D Air conditionning Õ Aventure Écotourisme Québec l Beach P Beach participating to programme Environnement-Plage M Bienvenue cyclistes! certified á BYOB x Camping æ Cash only i Comfort station r Cross-country skiing Deluxe accommodation a Downhill skiing s Electricity P Electric vehicle charging station ö Equipment rental @ Fishing Flavour Trail º Fitness room $ Free admission Accessibility J Free WiFi g Golfing p Health centre. Heater shelter Q Horseback riding Hospital à Hunting Kitchenette i Indoor pool Licenced restaurant Mini-fridge Ó Mountain Road e Outdoor pool 5 Paid admission Patio ( Permanent visitor information centre  Pet-friendly Places to eat h Picnic area [ Pool open year-round, Private bathroom Access for persons with impaired mobility Kéroul 514 252-3104 keroul.qc.ca Kéroul assesses the accessibility of different businesses based on a set of criteria recognized by Tourisme Québec. Kéroul offers a wide range of cultural and tourism information for visitors with impaired mobility. 2 Visitors with impaired mobility can move about without assistance in the business. v Pull-through e Pump-out station ä Quadding Á Rating - Pending < Regional airport 0 Seasonal operation? Seasonal visitor information centre b Shared bathroom c Shared kitchen n Snowmobiling ó Snowshoeing ¼ St. Lawrence Route ã Tents only h Toilet and sinks ) Tourist information stand Village-relais accredited services b Water access s Waxing room Tourist and Leisure Companion Sticker vatl.org Companions of disabled individuals with this sticker are admitted free of charge to participating tourism, cultural and recreational attractions. 3 Visitors with impaired mobility must have assistance to move about in the business. quebecforall.com 148 charlevoixtourism.com

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