Quebec, Canada

Charlevoix

Spend 2–3 nights split between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie for river views, hikes and farm food. Below: 1 sight, 3 activities and 2 outdoor spots, plus how Charlevoix fits into a longer trip.

Plan Charlevoix with friends Browse 9 places

Places: 9
Curated routes: 1
Best season: Jun – Oct
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Charlevoix

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

1 sight worth building a day around in Baie-Saint-Paul.

Photo: Paul Paradis · CC BY-SA 3.0
See
Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
- Baie-Saint-Paul
- Free
- 2 hr
- Afternoon

Do

3 activities for when the group wants to do more than look.

Photo: Train de Charlevoix · Google
Do
Train de Charlevoix
Seasonal riverside rail line between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, hugging the St. Lawrence shore.
Tip Runs roughly June to early November; book fall dates early.
- $$
- 3 hr
- Fall colour
Photo: Suzette Subance · Google
Do
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Ski hill dropping straight toward the St. Lawrence, with summer hiking and the river views year-round.
- $$$
- 4 hr
- Winter
Photo: John Loach from Toronto, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0
Do
Isle-aux-Coudres
Short free ferry ride to a flat island loop for cycling past windmills and river views.
Tip Rent bikes near the ferry landing.
- $
- 4 hr
- Summer

Outdoors

2 outdoor spots for fresh air.

Photo: Dav2z at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Outdoors
Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park
Some of eastern Canada's highest rock walls rise above the river; hike L'Acropole-des-Draveurs or paddle.
Tip The Acropole trail is steep; start early.
- $
- 5 hr
- Fall colour
Photo: Alex Garin · Google
Outdoors
Parc national des Grands-Jardins
Taiga-like plateau with caribou country and the Mont du Lac des Cygnes summit trail.
- $
- 4 hr
- Summer

Eat

Where we would book a table in Charlevoix in Baie-Saint-Paul.

Photo: stephane s roukmoutator · Google
Eat
Laiterie Charlevoix
Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.
- Baie-Saint-Paul
- $
- 45 min
- Midday
Photo: Saman Rashidi · Google
Eat
Le Saint-Pub
Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.
- Baie-Saint-Paul
- $$
- 1.5 hr
- Dinner

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Charlevoix in Pointe-au-Pic.

Photo: Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu · Google
Drink
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Clifftop château hotel above the river with a lounge, golf and the Casino de Charlevoix next door.
- Pointe-au-Pic
- $$$
- 1.5 hr
- Sunset

How to fit Charlevoix into a trip

Charlevoix is stop 3 of 3 on our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route. Follow it as-is or lift Charlevoix into your own plan.

Stop 3 of 3
Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix
French Canada from cobblestones to river cliffs
Trip length
8 days
Best season
Jun – Oct
Pace
easy
- Before: Québec City
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Getting here and onward

Québec City to CharlevoixQuébec City is about 104 km / 65 mi away in a straight line

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Charlevoix month by month

Average daily highs run from -9°C / 16°F in January to 22°C / 72°F in July. July is the wettest month, with about 116 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Charlevoix weather and the best time to visit →

Near Charlevoix

7 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.

Charlevoix questions, answered

How many days do you need in Charlevoix?

Our route notes suggest 2–3 nights in Charlevoix. On our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 8-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 26 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Charlevoix best known for?

Spend 2–3 nights split between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie for river views, hikes and farm food. Standouts on our list: Baie-Saint-Paul (Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste); Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park (Some of eastern Canada's highest rock walls rise above the river; hike L'Acropole-des-Draveurs or paddle); Parc national des Grands-Jardins (Taiga-like plateau with caribou country and the Mont du Lac des Cygnes summit trail).

When is the best time to visit Charlevoix?

Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route is best Jun – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (22°C / 72°F), the coolest in January (-9°C / 16°F) and the most rain in July (about 116 mm).

What are the best things to do in Charlevoix?

Start with Baie-Saint-Paul, Train de Charlevoix, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park and Parc national des Grands-Jardins. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 1 sight, 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Charlevoix?

Our picks: Laiterie Charlevoix (Baie-Saint-Paul); Le Saint-Pub (Baie-Saint-Paul).

What is near Charlevoix?

The closest destinations in our guides are Québec City (about 104 km / 65 mi), Montréal (about 334 km / 208 mi) and Mont-Tremblant (about 354 km / 220 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Charlevoix with your crew

Open the Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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Things to do in Charlevoix

See

Baie-Saint-Paul

Do

Train de Charlevoix

Le Massif de Charlevoix

Isle-aux-Coudres

Outdoors

Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park

Parc national des Grands-Jardins

Eat

Laiterie Charlevoix

Le Saint-Pub