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.
83m-high waterfall, visible from road, cable car to top
22 things in this story
- Club Med Québec CharlevoixHotelLow-stress all-inclusive vacation for families
- Tanières MicroChaletsHotelStylish glamping experience in the heart of the forest
- Auberge de la Rive de CharlevoixHotelTraditional auberge with a communal kitchen for meal prep
- Montmorency FallsSight83m-high waterfall, visible from road, cable car to top
- Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-BeaupréSightImpressively large and ornate basilica attracting Catholic pilgrims
- Le MarchéRestaurantExpansive buffet at Club Med with chef stations and local specialties
- Café CharlevoixCaféCafé Charlevoix, microtorréfacteur, Baie-Saint-Paul.
- Le Massif de CharlevoixTrain stationGondola offers spectacular views over St Lawrence and mountains
- Maison du BootleggerPlaceSpeakeasy experience with secret labyrinth tour and rock 'n roll show
- Elsewhere
- Le Mouton NoirRestaurantBaie-Saint-Paul, CanadaWaterfront terrace serving local Québécois bistro cooking
- 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
- Les BonyeusesRestaurantBaie-Saint-Paul, CanadaBakery-cafe serving coffee, pastries, and breakfasts with regional ingredients
- La Ferme BasquePlaceBaie-Saint-Paul, Canada
- Laiterie CharlevoixPlaceBaie-Saint-Paul, Canada
- Chez TruchonRestaurantLa Malbaie, Canada