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Wild Mushroom Foraging in Charlevoix: A Field Guide
Chanterelles, boletes, lobster mushrooms: where to forage wild mushrooms in Charlevoix, what the law allows, and the workshops that teach you safely.
The Hautes-Gorges Riverboat Cruise, Seen from the Water
Aboard the riverboat Le Menaud, the Malbaie River winds between 800-metre walls. A guide to the national park cruise, at its most colourful in fall.
Trout Fishing in Charlevoix: A Day-Access Guide
The Zec des Martres and its 150 lakes, native trout in Grands-Jardins, day packages at outfitters: where to fish in Charlevoix without owning a camp.
ATV Rides in Charlevoix: The Backcountry by Quad
Guided quad excursions with Nord Expé in La Malbaie and 300 km of groomed trails from the local ATV club: a guide to Charlevoix's mountain backcountry.
Hidden Hikes in Charlevoix: Away from the Crowds
Sentier de l'Orignac, Pas de Géants, Mont à Liguori, Zec Lac-au-Sable: five confidential Charlevoix hikes for when the Acropole parking lot is full.
The Route du Fleuve: Charlevoix Village by Village
Saint-Irénée, Les Éboulements, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive: a guide to Route 362, Quebec's most beautiful drive, between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie.
Les Volières de Baie-Saint-Paul: Pheasants and Boars
A family game-bird farm in Baie-Saint-Paul: over 1,000 birds in outdoor aviaries, wild boars, observation trails and house-made charcuterie. The guide.
Trail Running in Charlevoix: Where to Run on a Visit
Where to run in Charlevoix: the Mont Grand-Fonds Trail station, runnable hiking trails and easy loops near La Malbaie — a guide for your stay.
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.
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.
Salmon Fishing on the Malbaie River
73 pools, mandatory fly fishing and catch-and-release: the 2026 guide to salmon fishing on the Malbaie River and trout fishing in Charlevoix.
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