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.
Impressively large and ornate basilica attracting Catholic pilgrims
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