Charlevoix Travel guide >> La Malbaie & surrounding area
La Malbaie & surrounding area
Cradle of the Travel Industry in Canada
La Malbaie area owns its name to Samuel de Champlain, who, in 1608, ran aground onto the bank of the bay, which he named “Malle Baye”. The name was used until the English conquered the French in 1759. They then changed the name for Murray Bay, in honour of the governor James Murray. The inhabitants gave its name back to the area after several hundred years.
La Malbaie was the first important city for the tourism industry in Quebec in the 19th century. The bourgeoisie would come here on vacation, taking advantage of the spectacular landscapes and of the fresh air from the River. Nowadays, La Malbaie merged with the city of Pointe-au-Pic, which is the cradle of the travel industry in Canada, as well as with other cities: Rivière-Malbaie, Sainte-Agnès, Cap-à-l’Aigle and Saint-Fidèle.
In this area, visitors can take advantage of the large amount of high-quality snow that falls on Mont Grand-Fonds each year. Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and the Casino de Charlevoix are also a must to visit, as are the small charming inns located along the road.
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