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Baie St Paul

Of all the little towns that lie within day-tripping distance of Québec City, this beautiful blend of the outdoors and the bohemian – this is Cirque du Soleil's hometown – may be the most attractive. Not that we recommend day-tripping: if you're coming to Baie St Paul, book a night in a historic house converted into a superb gîte, linger over local cuisine, have a glass of wine and set your watch to the estuarine rhythm of the St Lawrence and Gouffre Rivers.

Explore Baie St Paul

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    Parc National des Grands Jardins

    Excellent hiking and rugged topography are the lures at this provincial park, which covers 310 sq km, much of it taiga. The hills frame more than 100…

  • E
    Emu Charlevoix

    You might think you'd have to travel to Australia to spot emus, but this farm raises the tall flightless birds here in Charlevoix, partly for their meat,…

  • O
    Omerto

    Tomato wine? Yes, really. This family run winery in the hills above Baie St Paul produces a dry aperitif wine, an almost cognac-like wine aged in acacia…

  • B
    Boise du Quai

    If you want a walk in the woods without leaving town, consider the Boise du Quai, a small, forested, riverside park that's perfect for a quiet stroll. The…

  • C
    Carrefour Culturel Paul Médéric

    In this art centre, named after a local priest and writer who founded a youth movement here, several galleries show works by artists from around the…

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Baie St Paul.

  • See

    Parc National des Grands Jardins

    Excellent hiking and rugged topography are the lures at this provincial park, which covers 310 sq km, much of it taiga. The hills frame more than 100…

  • See

    Emu Charlevoix

    You might think you'd have to travel to Australia to spot emus, but this farm raises the tall flightless birds here in Charlevoix, partly for their meat,…

  • See

    Omerto

    Tomato wine? Yes, really. This family run winery in the hills above Baie St Paul produces a dry aperitif wine, an almost cognac-like wine aged in acacia…

  • See

    Boise du Quai

    If you want a walk in the woods without leaving town, consider the Boise du Quai, a small, forested, riverside park that's perfect for a quiet stroll. The…

  • See

    Carrefour Culturel Paul Médéric

    In this art centre, named after a local priest and writer who founded a youth movement here, several galleries show works by artists from around the…

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