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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.
7 min readGrands-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.
5 min readWhale-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…
3 min readKatabatik
Katabatik offers river descents (including Rivière du Gouffre), sea kayaking, SUP, canyoning, and bike rental. Book ahead for the season. Our go-to for…
2 min readParc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
For longer, tougher hikes, the Hautes-Gorges park awaits. Deep valleys, among the highest cliffs east of the Rockies, in the heart of the Charlevoix…
3 min readRiverside walk
Ten minutes by car, a spectacular walk awaits along the St. Lawrence shore. Park at the point on the map, then follow the river north on foot. A tide…
2 min readPort-au-Persil wharf
Fifteen minutes away, the Port-au-Persil wharf is a must. This characterful little port has superb views of the river and the boats. Kids love watching…
2 min readBelugas and seals at Port-au-Persil / Saint-Siméon
Besides Tadoussac whales, the region offers beluga and seal sightings from Port-au-Persil and Saint-Siméon. A closer option to discover marine life on the…
2 min readThe Cap-à-l'Aigle garden
The Cap-à-l'Aigle garden is a charming spot near the chalet. Ideal for a peaceful stroll, a flowery break by the river, or a family outing. One of our…
2 min readKayak and water activities
Sea kayaking and water activities are well represented in Charlevoix. Tourisme Charlevoix centralizes offers: Saguenay Fjord, St. Lawrence estuary,…
2 min readSaguenay Fjord by Kayak
About 1h15 away, Fjord en Kayak in L'Anse-Saint-Jean offers sea kayak excursions and expeditions on the Saguenay Fjord. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day…
2 min readExcursions at Tadoussac
Tadoussac is the gateway to the fjord and one of the world's best spots for whales and maritime landscapes. Boat, Zodiac, kayak — several outfitters offer…
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