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Ultra-Trail Harricana: A Runner's Guide
Dates, courses from 5 to 125 km, start at Hautes-Gorges, recovery and base camp: the complete guide to the Ultra-Trail Harricana in Charlevoix.
Virée Nordique: Skiing the Valley of Ice, Charlevoix
The Virée dans la Vallée des Glaces: a 15 or 20 km cross-country ski through Hautes-Gorges National Park in Charlevoix. Dates, route, shuttles and base camp.
Charlevoix in 3 Days: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
A 3-day Charlevoix itinerary: Baie-Saint-Paul and its arts, La Malbaie and the river, the mountains and Isle-aux-Coudres. The perfect weekend.
Fall Colours in Charlevoix: Where and When
When the colours peak in Charlevoix and where to go: Hautes-Gorges, Grands-Jardins, Le Massif and the river road. A complete guide to autumn.
Charlevoix Farms to Visit: Alpacas and Emus
Alpacas, emus, sheep, lavender and flowers: five farms open to the public in Charlevoix for a family outing into the backcountry.
Charlevoix Farmers' Markets and Producers in Summer
Farmers' markets, roadside stalls, open farms: how to shop local during a self-catered summer stay in Charlevoix, Quebec.
Train de Charlevoix: Québec to La Malbaie by Rail
Train de Charlevoix runs June 5 to November 1, 2026 between Québec City and La Malbaie. Route, timetable and tips to make the most of it.
Beaches, Pool and Bathing in Charlevoix: Where to Swim
Lac Nairne, Saint-Irénée, Parc le Pélican, semi-Olympic pool: where to swim in Charlevoix, from beaches to lap lanes. A practical guide.
Grands-Jardins National Park: Taiga and Summit Trails
Grands-Jardins National Park, southern taiga and caribou habitat, is one of Charlevoix's great wild spaces above Baie-Saint-Paul. Trails and tips.
Charlevoix with Kids: Family Activities Guide
Alpaca farms, maritime museum, treetop adventure course, whale watching: your guide to family activities in Charlevoix from La Malbaie.
Whale-watching cruises (July–October)
Croisières AML runs whale-watching trips from Charlevoix, in the heart of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, one of the world's best sites. Large boat…
Babysitters and pet sitters
Need a few hours without the kids or the pet? We can refer sitters who come to the chalet. Contact us for details.
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