Activity Charlevoix
Isle-aux-Coudres
An activity in Charlevoix, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Summer.
Why go
Short free ferry ride to a flat island loop for cycling past windmills and river views.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Charlevoix, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Train de Charlevoix, 10.0 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Summer
Nearby
The 5 closest curated picks in Charlevoix, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Train de Charlevoix
Seasonal riverside rail line between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, hugging the St. Lawrence shore.
Activity · 10.0 km straight-line - 2Le Saint-Pub
Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.
Food · 11 km straight-line - 3Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Sight · 11 km straight-line - 4Laiterie Charlevoix
Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.
Food · 14 km straight-line - 5Le Massif de Charlevoix
Ski hill dropping straight toward the St. Lawrence, with summer hiking and the river views year-round.
Activity · 18 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Isle-aux-Coudres is a stop on our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Charlevoix
Isle-aux-Coudres is our only activity pick in Charlevoix; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Charlevoix guide.
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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.
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Parc national des Grands-Jardins
Taiga-like plateau with caribou country and the Mont du Lac des Cygnes summit trail.
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Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Clifftop château hotel above the river with a lounge, golf and the Casino de Charlevoix next door.
When to go
Average daily highs in Charlevoix run from -9°C in January to 22°C in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Isle-aux-Coudres itself, we suggest: Summer.
Modelled monthly averages for Charlevoix from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Charlevoix weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Isle-aux-Coudres, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC, Canada
- Coordinates
- 47.37018, -70.41545
- Destination
- Charlevoix, Quebec
Isle-aux-Coudres: quick answers
How much time do you need at Isle-aux-Coudres?
Plan on about 4 hours at Isle-aux-Coudres. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Isle-aux-Coudres?
Our pick: Summer. Insider tip: Rent bikes near the ferry landing.
Where is Isle-aux-Coudres?
Isle-aux-Coudres is at L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Isle-aux-Coudres?
Isle-aux-Coudres appears on Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Isle-aux-Coudres to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Charlevoix.
Plan Charlevoix
- Charlevoix travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Charlevoix weather by month
- Québec City to Charlevoix 104 km straight-line
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