Here are a few personal recommendations that we like to offer people
visiting our beautiful region.
ALL YEAR LONG (area code: 418)
Atelier Paré (827-3992) :
A small museum of
local legends. Very interesting. Francoise, the owner, gives an
excellent presentation...
Musée de
l’Abeille ( route 138) (824-4411): Very lively and interesting small
museum about bees ! Kids (and parents) love it. Free local honey wine
tasting on the premises. Don’t miss the presentation given by Redmond Hayes
during the Summer.
Village vacances
Valcartier : Waterslides in the Summer and snowrafting in the
Winter. Perfect all year long for families. Everybody enjoy it !
Chute-Montmorency (663-2877) : This waterfall, higher than Niagara
Falls, is worth a visit all year long.
Musée de la
Civilisation (643-2877) : One of the most interesting human history
museums in Canada, located by the waterfront.
Ferry to Lévis : Take this ferry across the St.Lawrence River for
the best view of Quebec City. No car !
Quartier Petit-Champlain : The oldest business district in America,
near the waterfront in Old Quebec City.
Avenue Royale from Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré to Montmorency Falls:
The oldest road in North America ! Dates back to the foundation of Quebec
City in 1608.
Route 362 between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie : It is a must to
take this road along the St.Lawrence River. If you have time, take the ferry
to Ile-aux-Coudres.
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica
(827-3781) : The second largest church in North America ! The largest is
in New York City. Call for service hours.
Mont-Sainte-Anne Art Gallery(827-4433) : My friend Giovanni
has produced some very beautiful works of the Mont-Sainte-Anne area. He also
has a beautiful house!
Imax Cinema at Galeries de la Capitale (624-4629): The largest screen in
Canada and it is adjacent to a very large shopping center. Excellent for
rainy days.
The Casino of Charlevoix
(1 800 665-2274) : Located about 1 hour from our houses, this casino is
located next to famous Hotel Manoir Richelieu and next to a breathtaking
golf course.
DURING SUMMER
Whale-watching at Tadoussac (1
800 563-4643) : Best in August but at any
time, you will see a lot of whales very close to your boat.
Lac des Cygnes Mountain: Very nice trail for families. Dramatic
view of the Laurentians and of the Charlevoix meteorite ! Free access past
St.-Urbain, near Baie-Saint-Paul.
Grands-Jardins : Next to Lac des Cygnes, guided excursions in the
forest searching for caribou.
Hautes-Gorges of Malbaie River : A spectacular fjord valley ! The
" Bateau-Mouche " boat goes up the valley between the mountains. Canoe
rental on the premises.
Cap-Tourmente
(827-4591) : The Great White Geese lookout area in the Spring and in the
Fall. Interpretation Center from early May to the end of October.
Jean-Larose Falls : Very close to your house, within walking
distance. Magnificent set of three waterfalls at the foot of which you can
swim and have a picnic.
Sept-Chutes (826-3139) : Impressive waterfalls on the Sainte-Anne
River, 15 minutes from your house. Interpretation center, water- park for
kids, picnic area and an
old hydro-electric power plant.
Grand-Canyon
of Sainte-Anne Falls
(827-4057) : Another set of beautiful waterfalls on the Sainte-Anne
River, where you have access to a huge canyon and three suspended bridges.
Jacques-Cartier River : Excellent place to go white-water
river rafting, canoeing, kayaking and horseback riding. Very nice valley
where you can attend the " call of the wolf walk" at night.
The trail ''Sentier
des Caps of Charlevoix'' in the summertime (1 866 823-1117):
Beautiful 51 km hiking trail connecting Cap-Tourmente to the Massif along
the St-Lawrence River on top of mountains. Hiking can be done by section and
not necessarily as a whole. 6 nicely located log shelters offer you a
breathtaking view on the St-Lawrence River. Unique!
DURING WINTER
The " Massif " at
Petite-Rivière : Forty minutes from here, this ski center even
higher than Mont-Sainte-Anne, provides a superb view of the Saint-Lawrence
River. Downhill or cross-country!
Sugarshacking at Petit-Cap (827-4456) : Typical sugarshack in
beautiful natural surroundings. Excellent local food, in March and April.
The trail
''Sentier des Caps of Charlevoix'' in winter (1 866 823-1117):
Beautiful 40 km snowshoe path connecting St-Tite-des-Caps to the Massif
along the St-Lawrence River on top of mountains. Snowshoeing can be done by
section and not necessarily as a whole. 6 nicely located log shelters offer
you a breathtaking view on the St-Lawrence River. Unique!
SOME GOOD RESTAURANTS
Restaurant Baker in Château Richer
(666-5509) : Excellent
traditional cuisine typical of the Côte-de-Beaupré area. The ambiance of the
old house will charm you.
Restaurant La Camarine in Beaupré (827-5566) Excellent resto and bistro
located into a very nice traditional house, 5 minutes from our houses.
Restaurant de la Maison Otis in Baie-Saint-Paul (800-267-2254) :
After having discovered the charm of this artists' village, the dining room
of this inn will impress you.
Le
Saint-Amour in Old-Quebec (694-0667) : One of the best in Quebec
City (evenings).
