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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.
Cycling in Charlevoix: Route Verte, Island and Mountain
130 km of Route Verte, the Isle-aux-Coudres loop, the Massif and the trails of Saint-Siméon: a full guide to summer cycling in Charlevoix.
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.
Isle-aux-Coudres in One Day: Around the Island
Free ferry, bike tour, heritage mills, Vergers Pedneault, summer theatre: guide to a full day on Isle-aux-Coudres from La Malbaie.
Best Hikes in Charlevoix: Trails and Summits
Acropole-des-Draveurs, Grands-Jardins, Sentier des Caps, Le Massif: guide to the best hikes in Charlevoix from La Malbaie.
Vertical Adventure in Charlevoix: Via Ferrata and Canyoning
Via ferrata at Les Palissades, zipline at Manoir Richelieu, canyoning at Le Massif: guide to vertical 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…
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