Michel’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Hautes‑Gorges-de-la-Rivière‑Malbaie National Park
500 Rue Principale
The boat trip.
Grands-Jardins National Park
21 QC-381Must be fit, lots of climbing trails involved.
Whale watching/Belugas/Fiord lots to explore only one hour drive away. Definitely a full day trip
Tadoussac
Whale watching/Belugas/Fiord lots to explore only one hour drive away. Definitely a full day trip
Beautiful and off the beaten path. Historical church, nice dock and beautiful energy.
11 locals recommend
Port-au-Persil
Beautiful and off the beaten path. Historical church, nice dock and beautiful energy.
Steep winding roads to get to shore dominated by massif cape.
Old homes and in a retreated area.
Cap-aux-Oies
Steep winding roads to get to shore dominated by massif cape.
Old homes and in a retreated area.
Very historic & artistic. Summer school for music, dance and much more. Nice sculptures.
31 locals recommend
Domaine Forget de Charlevoix
5 Rang St AntoineVery historic & artistic. Summer school for music, dance and much more. Nice sculptures.
City advice
Don't miss
Le Manoir Richelieu
The Manoir is 400 plus room hotel that was built to serve St. Laurence the cruise ship industry back in the 50's.
Getting around
Le Tortillas, Via Rail train, that hugs the St. Laurence.
You can use the train for a hour ride along the St. Laurence to the town of Baie St. Paul another historic town about 50 miles west of La Malbaie.
Don't miss
Just 8-10 minute walk away. Les Ramparts de La Malbaie.
Great look out spot over the Bay. Nice picnic spot.
As you leave Murry Baie House, turn left (down hill) and then turn left again on rue Parent and left again on rue Courtois. Walk a few minutes to the impressive stone wall on cliftside.