This part of the world, between 1 and 2
hours northeast of Québec City, named a UNESCO World Biosphere
Reserve, offers unparalleled natural surroundings: steep
mountainsides that plunge into the river, immense forests,
imposing gorges, raging rivers and utterly breathtaking
panoramas everywhere you look. The Hinterland is the place to
discover impressive landscapes shaped by a meteorite impact
millions of years ago. On the Marine Park Road, where the
Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River meet, board a ship or
zodiac for some of the world’s very best whale watching.
The golfing jewel of the region is the recently remodeled 27
hole Manoir Richelieu Golf Club. A must play for all golfing
visitors, you may find it difficult to concentrate on your shot
making with the constant unforgettable views of the majestic
St.Lawrence River and the surrounding mountainous La Malbaie
region. Regarded as one of Canada’s 10 top golf resorts, you
will surely agree that quality has not been sacrificed for
beauty.
Hospitality has been handed down from generation to generation
and has earned Charlevoix an enviable reputation for its unique
cuisine featuring local products. Be sure to indulge in a
culinary experience, stop into the boutiques, artists’ studios
and galleries or stroll the narrow streets of some of the many
quaint villages along the scenic shore road, including Baie-Saint-Paul,
the birthplace of the celebrated Cirque du Soleil, and
Pointe-au-Pic. Try your luck at the Charlevoix Casino, adjacent
to the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu, the region’s flagship five
star hotel. Bring plenty of film and maybe even a blank canvas!
