Baie-Saint-Paul

Lonely PlanetSep 18

The ultimate weekend in Charlevoix

Enjoy fall colors, local cuisine, charming villages and boutique inns on this ultimate weekend itinerary for Charlevoix in Québec.

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Le Mouton NoirRestaurantWaterfront terrace serving local Québécois bistro cooking
Les BonyeusesBakeryBakery-cafe serving coffee, pastries, and breakfasts with regional ingredients
La Ferme BasquePlace
Laiterie CharlevoixPlace
Elsewhere
Club Med Québec CharlevoixHotelCharlevoix, CanadaLow-stress all-inclusive vacation for families
Tanières MicroChaletsHotelCharlevoix, CanadaStylish glamping experience in the heart of the forest
Auberge de la Rive de CharlevoixHotelCharlevoix, CanadaTraditional auberge with a communal kitchen for meal prep
Montmorency FallsSightCharlevoix, Canada83m-high waterfall, visible from road, cable car to top
Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-BeaupréSightCharlevoix, CanadaImpressively large and ornate basilica attracting Catholic pilgrims
Le MarchéRestaurantCharlevoix, CanadaExpansive buffet at Club Med with chef stations and local specialties
Café CharlevoixCaféCharlevoix, CanadaCafé Charlevoix, microtorréfacteur, Baie-Saint-Paul.
Le Massif de CharlevoixTrain stationCharlevoix, CanadaGondola offers spectacular views over St Lawrence and mountains
Le Buton trailTrailLe Massif de Charlevoix, Canada2km loop trail taking about 45 minutes, offers views
Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine ParkSightBaie-Sainte-Catherine, CanadaOne of the finest places in the world to go whale watching
Croisières AMLPlaceBaie-Sainte-Catherine, CanadaOffers whale-watching boat and zodiac tours
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation CentreSightBaie-Sainte-Catherine, CanadaShoreline lookouts to spot belugas and minke whales
Café Chez SamRestaurantBaie-Sainte-Catherine, CanadaCozy waterside bistro serving homemade regional dishes
Microbrasserie CharlevoixPlaceLa Malbaie, CanadaLocal brewery whose beer is used in French onion soup
Cité Mémoire CharlevoixPlacePointe-au-Pic, CanadaFree outdoor multimedia experience using projections and storytelling
Casino de CharlevoixSightPointe-au-Pic, CanadaOffers table games, slot machines, bars, and restaurants
Maison du BootleggerRestaurantCharlevoix, CanadaSpeakeasy experience with secret labyrinth tour and rock 'n roll show
Chez TruchonRestaurantLa Malbaie, Canada

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Lonely PlanetJul 24

The 4 best day trips from Québec City

Québec City is an enchanting destination with some incredible places to visit nearby. These four wonderful day trips are worth adding to your next trip there.

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Baie St PaulNeighborhoodpretty town attracting artists and circus performers
Le Mouton NoirRestaurantincomparable dining experience
Le Festif!Festivaltransforms town into a festival
Baie-Saint-Paul Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum
Elsewhere
Fairmont Le Château FrontenacHotelQuebec City, CanadaProfitez d’une vue imprenable sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent et le Vieux-Québec, classé au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO,…
Chute MontmorencySightQuebec City, Canadaroaring 83-meter waterfall
Île d’OrléansSightQuebec City, CanadaÎle d'Orléans is an island located in the Saint Lawrence River about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of downtown Quebec…
WendakeSightQuebec City, CanadaHuron-Wendat First Nations reserve
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré ShrineSightCôte-de-Beaupré, Canadaimportant Catholic site with a basilica
Café ApolloCaféCôte-de-Beaupré, Canadacoffee shop in colorful town
Atelier ParéMuseumCôte-de-Beaupré, Canadaworkshop and sculpture garden
Boulangerie Chez MarieRestaurantCôte-de-Beaupré, Canadabakery in a 400-year-old stone house
Parc National du Grands-JardinsTrailCharlevoix, Canadahiking in a UNESCO biosphere reserve
Train de CharlevoixPlaceQuebec City, Canadascenic train from Quebec City
Art PopulaireMuseumKamouraska, Canadaquirky local art and sculpture garden
Café du ClocherCaféKamouraska, Canadalunch spot in downtown Kamouraska
La Fée GourmandeRestaurantKamouraska, Canadaartisanal chocolates
Festival des Champignons Forestiers du KamouraskaFestivalKamouraska, Canadaannual mushroom foragers festival
Parc National du Jacques-CartierTrailQuebec City, Canadaprovincial park with mountains and rivers
StonehamSightQuebec City, Canadamountain resort known for snow park
Quatre NaturesPlaceQuebec City, Canadashuttle service to Jacques-Cartier National Park

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The ultimate weekend in Charlevoix

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