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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, among which:

2008, Quebec City's 400th Anniversary filled with activities
From January to October 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
- The Maison 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
 

Summer Activities (Spring, Summer and Fall)

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.

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.

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 (Nautilus type), a large sauna and a 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.

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.

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 on their programming on their websites.

More specialized activities

Go paragliding, horseback riding, in-line skating, canoeing or swimming at the base of waterfalls.

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. 

Whale watching

Cruises on the St-Lawrence River
You easily have access to day-cruises on the St-Lawrence River, between Quebec City and Charlevoix region. You have the choice between a whale-watching cruise, a night or day cruise around Quebec City, a firework show cruise next to Montmorency Waterfalls, or an islands cruise next to Cap-Tourmente, or simply a ferry boat trip between  Quebec City and Levis.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Activities

Skiing at its best
2 great international-class downhill resorts at your door: Mont-Sainte-Anne and The Massif

  • Substantial discounts are available if you purchase your ski tickets  at Chalets-Village.
  • You can rent any ski clothing or equipment at shops at the base of the mountain. Discounts on equipment rental
  • Snow conditions at Mont-Sainte-Anne
  • Ski trail maps:
  • 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 program and 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.

    Registrations can be made directly on the  Gap Sports website.

Ski School

  • Iniski 1 for beginners: 1 day everything included
  • Iniski 2: 2 days all included
  • Iniski 3: 3 days all included
  • Advanced Iniski: 4 days with experts
  • KinderGarden: from 6 months old
  • Group clinics, etc.
  • Please contact ahead of time the ski school
  • Or call (418)-827-4561 ext. 341

Cross-Country Skiing
The most beautiful and most diversified trails in Canada, with 212 km of standard groomed trails, an exceptional ski skating network of 125 km of trails and 18 shelters. It is the second largest in North America! Map of the Cross-Country Ski Centers all over the Quebec City Area.

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.

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. the is plenty of space around our cottages to leave your cars and trailers during your excursions.

Special to discover

Paragliding, sugarshacking, horseback riding, Ice canyoning,

Skating on a 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.

Snowshoeing and Dog sledding in the forest
There is a network of 52 km of trails especially for snowshoeing. Click here to download the map.

For children
Daycare centre for children 6-months old and up (during ski season only)

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.

General information

Our Area code is : 418

For more information :

Charlevoix region : 800-667-2276
Québec City region: 692-2471
Tourisme-Québec : 800-363-7777
Mont-Sainte-Anne : 827-4561
Casino of Charlevoix (La Malbaie): 800-965-5355

For maps and brochures on the Province of Quebec

Call:

  • Canada and USA (toll free): 1 800 363-7777
  • Elsewhere: 1 514 873-2015

Click here for a more detailed Calendar of events for the Greater Quebec City area

 
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