Not more than 30 minutes from Chalets-Village, you have access to numerous
activities and points of interest in order to discover our wonderful region.
Quebec City Area benefits from an exceptional snow coverage and winter
activities are easily accessible from our chalets. The Snow Experience
offers a selection of activities to let you appreciate fully our 5 months
long winter, so typical of our destination. It let you understand the famous
"Joie de vivre" of its inhabitants.
Skiing at its best 2 great international-class downhill resorts at your door: Mont-Sainte-Anne
and The Massif
Snowmobiling From any of our houses, you have access to the
Greater Quebec City
Area that offers more than 1500 km of well-groomed trails, part of the
Trans-Quebec network. For more details on trails and many maps, check the
website of the local snowmobile club organization.
There is plenty of space
around most of our cottages to leave your cars and trailers during your excursions.
Village-Vacances-Valcartier Village
Vacances Valcartier is the largest outdoor winter park in North
America. This is a must for all families. Open all year, Special to discover Paragliding,sugarshacking, horseback riding,
Ice canyoning,
Skating on a small pond A few minutes from our chalets a frozen lake is host to families skating and
friends playing hockey. Maintained by volunteers and accessible free of
charge, the lake boasts a fantastic view of the mountain on a gorgeous
regional background. Free access.
Spa and
massages for relaxation During cold winter time, what is best than getting rejuvenated by hot
and cold transition through spas and whirlpools, indoor and outdoor. And a
dip into the an iced lake for the bravest! Contact us to get our discounts.
Or you can also rent a portable spa to be installed outside your chalet.
Indoor swimming pool You have access to
a large indoor pool 5 minutes from our houses.
Included is an exercise room (Nautilus type), a large sauna, an indoor and
an outdoor whirlpool. The rate is $4 per person for swimming and $4 per
person for the exercise room, and it is free for kids
under 6.
Ski and Snowboard Gap Year internship program
Gap Sports is a London,
England, based company which offers
many training
and social service programs around the world. For a few years
Chalets-Village has had the chance of hosting their
ski
programand
snowboard
program at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Trainees ( 18 to 25 years old average) arrive with little experience on
the slopes and through intensive training most make it up to being level
2 instructors.
The Activity lasts 11
weeks (from January to March) and is held in English though you will get
to learn a bit of French making friends with locals. Interns on the
program will stay and eat at one of our cottages. A variety of
activities are included as well to discover the region.
And for teen-agers During the winter season, in addition to snow-boarding, teen-agers are
specially excited with the following activities: our skating frozen lake
specially in the evening under the stars, snowboarding ski group lessons,
free Wi-fi internet access from each of our houses, access to a large indoor
swimming pool, the immense snow slides and snow-rafting at Village-Vacances-Valcartier
and ice-climbing at Jean-Larose waterfall.
Quebec City and its region offer a wide variety of commercial
boulevards, imposing shopping malls, as well as restaurants, terraces, art
exhibitions, theatres, shows, festivals, sport events, etc... Easy way to
connect with its citizens into their daily life.
2008, Quebec City's 400th
Anniversary filled with activities From January to December 2008, Quebec City is celebrating the
400th
anniversary of its foundation. Important investments are being done now in
preparation of this major event and an elaborate program of activities will
take place. Learn more by visiting
their special website. And reserve soon in order to make sure that you
do not miss our wonderful city.
The best restaurants around! All around our houses, less than 30 minutes away, you have access to the
best restaurants our region has to offer: - The
restaurant
Baker in Château-Richer - The
Camarine in Beaupré - TheMaison Otis in Baie-Saint-Paul - The
Goéliche
at l'Île-d'Orléans - The
Saint-Amour in
Downtown Quebec City - Café du Monde in the old Port
section - Charbon Steakhouse in the old
Railway Station
Cultural life onstage The Quebec City region contains many very interesting theatres for stage
performance among which we would like to recommend a few: the
Capitole, the
Palais Montcalm, the
Grand-Théâtre, the
Petit-Champlain, and the
Domaine-Forget in Charlevoix.
More details of their programming on their websites.
And if you need any help to find your way around, Raymond from
LeConcierge Services
can be of great help to you.
Cooking classes
Some of our larger houses are ideal for groups taking cooking lessons. For
example, the "Académie Culinaire"
can organize private courses for groups in our bigger kitchens. Are you
looking for an original idea for an office party? The Académie offers a
variety of courses. In the company of a chef, you will benefit from his
professional advice and tips, and taste the fruits of your labour in a
relaxed environment.
Costume party
Our large houses are also ideal for costume (or theme) parties. We recommend
"le Costumier l'Époque" where
you can rent from a variety of historic periods.
Relaxation, recreation, or rush of adrenalin: this experience offers a
range of activities in an outdoor environment, both in summer and winter.
Mix with our people through all of these activities.
Breath-taking rivers and waterfalls
You will find in our region a unique variety of waterfalls. The most
important of them being the Montmorency Fall located at the entrance of
our region, the Côte-de-Beaupré. This waterfall is higher than Niagara
Falls! Then we have
Canyon Ste-Anne,
located 5 minutes away by car. A huge river dives into a very deep
canyon.
Then we have an old hydro-electric complex called the
Sept-Chûtes (Seven-Falls). Visitors have access to an old hydro-electric
plant. And, walking distance from our houses, you have access to the
Jean-Larose Waterfall where you can practice
Canyonning. The
Jacques-Cartier River is perfect for
river rafting, canoeing and
hydrospeed.
Mountain Biking and Road Biking Renowned as the Mecca of mountain biking,
Mont-Sainte-Anne features the most spectacular mountain bike network in
eastern Canada. Explore the mountain on our trails designed for the family
or experience the thrills of our double-black and downhill trails. Our 200
kilometres and 14 downhill runs are awaiting you.
Our village is also connected to a 55 Km biking route called "Marie-Hélène Prémont Trail" all along the Cote-de-Beaupré from Mont-Sainte-Anne to
Montmorency Falls, near Quebec City.
In August 2010, the World Championship of Mountain Biking will take place
at Mont-Sainte-Anne. More than 50 countries will meet at Mont-Sainte-Anne
for that very big 2-week event.
Trout and salmon fishing You have access to day-fishing into 2 large public parks located les
than an hour from our houses: the Parc des Laurentides and the Parc des
Grands-Jardins. Fishing starts at the end of May and stops at the beginning
of September. Reservations can be made 2 days in advance from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. at 1 800 665-6527 or
by internet from
8 p.m.
A private owner of a nice lake also allows you
to go day-fishing just passed
Baie-St-Paul. And you can go
Salmon fishing at
Baie-St-Paul on Du Gouffre River.
Hiking in the
forest
Enjoy walks in the forest and surrounding mountains (the Laurentians),
discover our many rivers and waterfalls nearby.
More than 150 Km of trails,
many of them directly from our houses. Not to mention the
Sentier des Caps
with its unique views on the St-Lawrence River.
Bird Watching in a sanctuary
The Cap Tourmente area, located
only 8 minutes from our houses, offers a remarkable landscape with the
confluence of the St. Lawrence River and large coastal marhes, lowlands and
mountains (the Laurentians). A major ornithological site (305 species), one
can observe the spectacular Snow Goose by the thousands each spring and
fall. Interpretation activities and many trails are available.
Golf
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le
Grand Vallon is a beautifully rolling 18-hole, par 72 golf course. With
6,583 yards of impeccable fairways, challenging tree-lined stretches, wide
open mid-course sections, four lakes and 40 pure white sand traps, Le Grand
Vallon offers one of the greatest golfing experiences in Québec. We can
reserve your tee-off time in advance.
Tennis
You have access to 2 tennis courts located near our Manor in Beaupré from
May 11th to September 30th. We
lend to you a key which you reserve from us in advance, you present
yourselves at the facilities, and if someone is already playing, they
have 30 minutes to leave the place for you. And so on. Lights are on until
11pm every evening.
Spa and
massages Spring, summer or in autumn, what's better than relaxing in a full
service spa in nature by a beautiful small lake in which we can swim. Zone
Spa is located 5 minutes from our houses and is open to 18 years old and
more. Or you can also rent a portable spa to be installed outside your
chalet.
Swimming
all year around You have access to
a large indoor pool 5 minutes from our houses.
Included is an exercise room, a large sauna and a whirlpool.
The rate is $4 per person for swimming, and it is free for kids under 6.
Village-Vacances-Valcartier Village
Vacances Valcartier is one of the largest outdoor summer park in
North America. This is a must for all families. Open all year. Here is a
video of the river rafting activity :
More specialized activities
Go paragliding, horseback riding, in-line
skating, canoeing or swimming at the base of waterfalls
Summer
program of
activities for families Kids with parents have access
to numerous organized activities like: boat tour of islands on the
St-Laurence River, tour of historic Côte-de-Beaupré,
karting,
initiation to golfing, canyoning, horseback riding and mountain biking,
visit of a dog sledding summer village, rivers and
waterfalls visit ( 7-Falls,
Canyon Ste-Anne, Jean-Larose waterfalls ), etc.
And for Teen-agers Our experience is that the following activities are specially attractive
for them: a professional karting circuit nearby, Mountain biking from our
houses, River rafting on Jacques-Cartier river, huge water slides at
Village-Vacances-Valcartier, exploring the Sainte-Anne Canyon and crossing
it on the Zip line, down into the Jean-Larose waterfall, Para-gliding from
the top of Mont-Sainte-Anne, and other less Hot activities which we can
recommend to you.
Born more than 400 years ago, Quebec City and its region have been the
site of innumerable events at the origin of America's history. The Old
Quebec's unique character is acknowledged by Unesco since 1985. Its
residents now share their history with visitors from all over the world.
Old Quebec City, renowned for its
narrow streets and very old buildings
A Religious Heritage Circuit Behind these religious
buildings and the men who shaped them, the Côte-de-Beaupré reveals the life
and history since the beginning of the colony. And you have access to a
special exhibit on a locally produced
traditional Icons, Downtown Quebec City.
Isle of Orleans (Ile d'Orléans) for its
agro-tourism Located half way between Quebec City and Mont-Sainte-Anne, this
beautiful island in the St-Lawrence River makes you travel through history
and offers you generous land food product. Its wineries are remarkable.
The Quebec Region is an excellent destination for all kinds of
professional meetings with development objectives: congresses, conferences,
motivational trips, Christmas parties, meetings, etc.
All year long, our very large houses offer privacy for working and
celebrating. Our very large Manor by the Ste-Anne River is specially adapted
to such needs. Golfing and skiing nearby is a guaranty of success.
Catering services
Beer on tap
Outdoor large tents
Wireless internet
Enlightening activities
Spa, rivers and waterfalls in the immediate vicinity
Charlevoix region : 800-667-2276 Québec City region: 418-692-2471
Tourisme-Québec : 800-363-7777
Mont-Sainte-Anne : 418-827-4561
Casino of Charlevoix (La Malbaie): 800-965-5355
