Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Breathtaking views at every turn
With its majestic "seascapes" and "mountainscapes," Charlevoix will leave you spellbound. Feast your eyes upon the region's splendours: steep cliffs, exceptional parks, charming villages nestled against mountain slopes and the stately manoir. This enchanting spot has long inspired painters, poets, writers and musicians. Imagine the joy of heading out under an endless sky that extends from the waters of the St. Lawrence to discover the gastronomic delights to be found along the Route des saveurs (flavour trail). Enjoy a whale-watching excursion, take in a game of golf overlooking the river, visit art galleries, ski in stunning surroundings or try your luck at the casino! This magical region, home to Canada's earliest holiday resorts, is renowned for its hospitality and its numerous friendly inns.
Impressive natural attractions
Designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Charlevoix owes its magnificent geography to a 15-billion-ton meteorite that fell to earth 350 million years ago. Explore the region's two huge parks: the Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie, with its valleys slicing through the mountains, and the Parc national des Grands-Jardins, which boasts the taiga and the tundra. If you're a hiking, cross-county skiing or snowshoeing enthusiast, why not tackle the challenge of the Traversée de Charlevoix (Charlevoix crossing), a glorious 60-km (37-mi.) wilderness trail dotted with shelters in the Charlevoix hinterland, or the Sentier des Caps (headland tail), with its awe-inspiring view of the St. Lawrence River. Downhill skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers will meet their match in the Le Massif, in the town of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, the mountain boasting the highest vertical drop east of the Rockies.An idyllic island
Île aux Coudres, a pastoral island located close to the shores of Charlevoix, is ideal for resort vacationing. Tour the island by car or bicycle or explore its banks by sea kayak. Its watermill and windmill, dating back to 1825 and 1863 respectively and still operational, lend the island a unique cachet.Give yourself over to the art of living in Charlevoix, a harmonious blend of nature and culture!
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