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RE: Quebec Side Trips

by Erick_L 15 May 2012

Look at the Charlevoix region northeast of Quebec City. Two popular hikes are mont du Lac des Cygnes in Grands-Jardins park and Acropole…
RE: 10 day campervan trip starting/ending in Montreal

by Francois 10 May 2012

Sounds like a wonderful plan ! With only 10 days on the road, you'll want to think about which areas you want to see unless you plan…
Re: Parks in Quebec

by spunkymel 07 January 2012

Hi, Definetely, Hautes Gorges, (but I haven't been to Grands Jardins). Hike up the Acropole des Draveurs (straight up, 4-6h, great view)…
Re: Bike Travel (and parking) in Quebec

by Erick_L 19 August 2011

I don't know about parking. I think a good option would be to leave the car wherever you're staying in town. +Should we expect crazy…
Re: Somewhere between Montreal and Quebec City

by castaway_girl 12 April 2011

If you like nature, why not head for one of the provincial parks ? There is easy transportation available from Montreal to Mont-Tremblant,…
Re: Somewhere between Montreal and Quebec City

by acmethunder 09 April 2011

In Montreal, visit to the Old Montreal and the Old Port are must. Mont Royal and Parc Lafontaine, but that depends on the time of year.…
Re: Visiting Quebec (Charlevoix region) for peak fall color, info/advice needed

by Erick_L 27 September 2010

It doesn't make much difference between 28th to 3rd or 30th to 5th. The so-called peak doesn't vary that much but the decline can be slow…
Re: Whale watching - Tadoussac or Charlevoix???

by saskja 26 August 2010

Tadoussac is a village, while Charlevoix is a county.... For landscape and proximity of nice restaurants, I would base in Charlevoix,…
Re: Driving west along the St Lawrence...when to switch from South to North?

by saskja 29 July 2010

My pleasure, evilproofer! Oh and come to think of it: there is a small but nice museum near La Malbaie if you would like to learn a bit…
Re: Quebec-Parc du Mauricie or Charlevoix area?

by Redson111 01 July 2010

think of Charlevoix and, may be, the Saguenay as the up north general meaning and that could be done in 5-6 days, like 1 nights in Mtl,…
RE: Visit to and accommodation in national park near Quebec City/Montreal

by laise 12 May 2009

One of Quebec's most genuine and best spots is the region of Charlevoix. It is very touristy among Quebeckers and not well known from…
RE: Toronto to Nova Scotia

by christabelle 11 August 2008

Stay on the Quebec city side of the river travelling north to the Charlevoix area. Check out Baie St. Paul. Cross the river from St. Simeon…
Re: Things to do in Charlevoix, Quebec

by Mee1987 06 August 2008

Hi! If you want to hike you can go to parc des grands jardins or parc des hautes gorges de la rivière malbaie. Here are the links: htt…
RE: Things to do in Charlevoix, Quebec

by Styrchn 06 August 2008

Hi Darren, You're going to have a great time in Charlevoix! I would suggest you book your accommodations in advance as the place that…
Things to do in Charlevoix, Quebec

by dmgreen11 06 August 2008

Hello all - it's been awhile since I've posted! My wife and I will be spending 3 days near the St. Lawrence Seaway in Charlevoix, and…
RE: Halifax to Montreal by car over 9 days? Suggestions on stopping points

by christabelle 05 August 2008

Another scenic area in Quebec is the Charlevoix area. If you take the ferry from Riviere du Loup to Saint Simeon you can travel south…
RE: 7 days in Eastern Canada - Mid May 08

by SMichaelB 18 January 2008

#1 is absolutely correct. Your itinerary is impossible. Go to Quebec City, Charlevoix, Tadoussac. Stay in a B&B in Tadoussac, take…
5 days in Quebec

by saxomophone 12 September 2007

If you only have 5 days, I would stick to Montreal and Quebec City if you are into the "urban" thing. (with considerably more…
10 days around Montreal

by juliekodak 13 August 2007

Baie-Saint-Paul in Charlevoix region worth going to and it is on the way to Tadoussac, which is, however, nice but so small! Near Baie-Saint…
Non-city based must sees - road trip Toronto - Quebec city

by christabelle 22 May 2007

Baie Saint Paul in Charlevoix is a gem of a little town full of artists and galleries and little restaurants. The whole of Charlevoix…
Montreal, is it worth a visit?

by lagatta 09 May 2007

Well, I wouldn't say half the time because you want to see nature. Personally, there is no other place in North America I would live,…
hiking in canada

by Bt627 05 May 2005

Agree with nirE: from Montreal the best hiking places are in NY and Vermont States.

From Quebec City you can drive in Charlevoix…