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Train de Charlevoix

An activity in Charlevoix, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Fall colour.

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Train de Charlevoix
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Why go

Seasonal riverside rail line between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, hugging the St. Lawrence shore.

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 Le Saint-Pub, 0.8 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Sight
Price
$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Fall colour

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Charlevoix, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Le Saint-Pub

    Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Baie-Saint-Paul

    Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Laiterie Charlevoix

    Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.

    Food · 4.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Isle-aux-Coudres

    Short free ferry ride to a flat island loop for cycling past windmills and river views.

    Activity · 10.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Le Massif de Charlevoix

    Ski hill dropping straight toward the St. Lawrence, with summer hiking and the river views year-round.

    Activity · 19 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Parc national des Grands-Jardins

    Taiga-like plateau with caribou country and the Mont du Lac des Cygnes summit trail.

    Outdoors · 27 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Train de Charlevoix 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

Train de Charlevoix is our only activity pick in Charlevoix; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Charlevoix guide.

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 Train de Charlevoix itself, we suggest: Fall colour.

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 Train de Charlevoix, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
50 Rue de la Ferme, Baie-Saint-Paul, QC G3Z 0G2, Canada
Coordinates
47.43572, -70.50593
Destination
Charlevoix, Quebec

Train de Charlevoix: quick answers

How much time do you need at Train de Charlevoix?

Plan on about 3 hours at Train de Charlevoix. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Train de Charlevoix?

Our pick: Fall colour. Insider tip: Runs roughly June to early November; book fall dates early.

Where is Train de Charlevoix?

Train de Charlevoix is at 50 Rue de la Ferme, Baie-Saint-Paul, QC G3Z 0G2, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Train de Charlevoix?

Train de Charlevoix appears on Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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