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Enchanting Charlevoix<br />
The Charlevoix region of Québec has some of<br />
the province’s most dramatic scenery and prettiest<br />
villages, along with a reputation for offering many<br />
superb restaurants. A few days devoted to<br />
exploring this part of the province will surely be<br />
a highlight of your holiday.<br />
A Charlevoix artist<br />
The Auberge des 3 Canards<br />
Day 1<br />
Collect your hire car in Québec<br />
City and follow the ever broadening<br />
St. Lawrence River to La Malbaie.<br />
La Malbaie is an historic village of<br />
artists’ galleries and crafts shops set<br />
high on cliffs overlooking the river.<br />
Spend a day discovering this<br />
delightful area.<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> north to Tadoussac at the<br />
confluence of the St. Lawrence and<br />
Saguenay rivers to enjoy a whale<br />
watching trip before returning to<br />
La Malbaie.<br />
Day 4<br />
Drive to La Baie on the southern<br />
bank of the Saguenay Fjord, stopping<br />
en route to admire the stunning<br />
views at Rivière Eternité.<br />
Day 5<br />
Today enjoy a boat cruise on the<br />
Saguenay Fjord, admiring the huge<br />
cliffs and looking out for whales.<br />
A cabin in Charlevoix<br />
Charlevoix and<br />
Saguenay - Lac St. Jean<br />
From the eastern edge of Québec City the<br />
Charlevoix region stretches two hundred<br />
kilometres along the north shore of the St.<br />
Lawrence River to Tadoussac at the mouth of the<br />
Saguenay Fjord. At its heart is a vast meteorite<br />
crater, 50 kilometres across and draped in boreal<br />
forest, now listed as a UNESCO World<br />
Biosphere Reserve. Gentle valleys and tall cliffs<br />
protect impossibly pretty villages where arts and<br />
crafts thrive in a beautiful setting, along with a<br />
range of wonderful restaurants. Whale watching<br />
trips head out from Tadoussac between June and<br />
October, with the rare opportunity of sighting the<br />
mighty blue whale. The Saguenay Fjord is one of<br />
the world’s longest inlets and stretches for over<br />
100 kilometres inland towards Lac St. Jean,<br />
hemmed in, for much of its length, by cliffs 400<br />
metres high. The lower half of the fjord is a<br />
marine reserve and the summer home to a<br />
colony of 1,000 beluga whales. Lac St. Jean is a<br />
large lake in a sleepy region of dairy farms,<br />
charming villages and sandy beaches. To the south<br />
towards Québec the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve<br />
is a maze of mountains and valleys, riven by<br />
countless lakes and rivers.<br />
Cruising on the Saguenay Fjord<br />
AUBERGE DES 3 CANARDS,<br />
LA MALBAIE<br />
This landmark property on the banks of the<br />
St. Lawrence River evokes a sense of warmth<br />
and well-being. Each of the 49 guest bedrooms<br />
have been designed for comfort: all have views<br />
of the river and most have private balconies.<br />
Many activities are available nearby including<br />
whale watching, sea-kayaking, horse riding and<br />
golf. The auberge has a heated outdoor<br />
swimming pool, a croquet lawn, tennis courts<br />
and extensive gardens, but it is the cuisine that<br />
has made the inn famous and advance dinner<br />
reservations are highly recommended.<br />
AUBERGE DES 21, LA BAIE<br />
On the shores of the grand Saguenay Fjord,<br />
Auberge des 21 is perfectly placed to explore<br />
the area by land or sea with glorious sunrise<br />
views across the water. Named after the original<br />
21 settlers who founded the town of La Baie in<br />
1838 this boutique hotel has a friendly, intimate<br />
atmosphere. Owner, manager and chef, Marcel<br />
Bouchard is innovative and charismatic, with his<br />
kitchen bringing gourmet diners flocking from<br />
Québec City. The 30 guest rooms have views of<br />
the fjord or the swimming pool and some are<br />
made that little bit cosier with their own fireplace.<br />
Day 6<br />
Return to Québec by travelling<br />
through the Laurentides Wildlife<br />
Reserve, watching out for moose<br />
and bears. Drop off your hire car<br />
upon arrival at the end of your tour.<br />
TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL<br />
Our private tailor-made journeys offer<br />
complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and<br />
accommodation shown are designed to give you a<br />
flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit<br />
your preferences. Prices vary according to selected<br />
accommodation and season, please telephone us<br />
to discuss your individual requirements.<br />
Pastoral life in Charlevoix<br />
Québec: Canada<br />
Telephone: 01993 838 700<br />
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