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Are you planning to visit La Malbaie and its surrounding areas and are looking for activities to do this summer?
If so, that’s great, as we’ve prepared a list of 11 activities to do in the summer that will enable you to discover a beautiful city in the region of Charlevoix: La Malbaie.
Whether it’s to enjoy the pastoral splendours of the countryside, the sights of whales in the St. Lawrence River, or savour the tasty local products, you will certainly find something that you will still be dreaming about for a long time in this corner of paradise.
Book a cottage for rent in La Malbaie now to enjoy these activities!
Photo credit: Casino de Charlevoix
Located just a few steps away from the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Hotel, on the edge of the majestic St. Lawrence River, the Casino de Charlevoix is the perfect place to spend your warm summer evenings in the region of La Malbaie.
Dress up in your best clothes, and try to stay within your budget. Wait, that’s the hardest thing to do at the casino, isn’t it?
Whether it’s a game of blackjack, poker, slot machines or roulette, the many games available at the casino are sure to meet all your gambling and betting game wishes!
Be sure to go to the multi-stake stations to take advantage of the lowest bets ($5.00 blackjack and $1.00 English roulette) on your favourite games.
Photo credit: Golf Le Murray Bay
Lovers of history will be delighted by the Murray Bay Golf Club, founded in 1876.
The third oldest golf club in America, the Murray Bay was originally cohabited by golfers and... grazing cows!
Don’t worry; the course has been revitalized over the years, and the dairy ceased operations in 1928.
Take advantage of your visit to the Malbaie region to experience the stunning views of the St. Lawrence River from Murray Bay Golf Club.
Photo credit: Catherine Dubé
You cannot visit La Malbaie without stopping to observe the whales at the Parc Marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent marine park!
Les Croisières AML offers you the chance to sail the river aboard a zodiac, catamaran, cruise ship, or even a flight over these majestic cetaceans aboard a helicopter.
Departures take place at the Baie-Ste-Catherine wharf and the maximum whale excursion time is 3 hours.
This must-see summer outing in Charlevoix, which guarantees you will be able to observe whales in their natural habitat, is highly sought after by visitors from all over the world.
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Located at just a 5-minute drive from the Murray Bay Golf Club, the 9-hole and 18-hole golf courses of Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu will amaze you with their stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and their rugged elevation.
Throughout your round of golf, you will feel that the surrounding mountains and sea accompany you with every good—and every less good—shot you take.
The pastoral surroundings composed of many islets of trees and undergrowth will help you find comfort in the hot summer days.
Did you know that the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Golf Club was once visited by William H. Taft, the 27th president of the United States? Mr. Taft used to stay in Pointe-au-Pic during the summer season.
Photo credit: Centre Écologique de Port-Au-Saumon
For nature lovers, it’s essential that you consider planning your outing to the Jardins de Quatre-Vents (“Four Winds Gardens”).
As only 500 visitors per summer are accepted, you will need to purchase tickets in person. Sales begin each year in December by the Centre Écologique de Port-au-Saumon ecological centre (CÉPAS).
Designed by Francis H. Cabot, this enchanting 8-hectare site will take you through a most grandiose maze composed of floral and architectural designs.
This place is certainly one of the most beautiful private gardens in North America, with two Japanese pavilions, its large outdoor swimming pool overlooking the St. Lawrence, the panoramic views it affords that stretch for miles around, and its thousand or so green spaces of all kinds.
Photo credit: Parcs Québec
To enjoy the St. Lawrence River while remaining physically active, we suggest Katabatik, the outdoor experience agency that is specialized in sea kayaking.
This Baie-St-Paul company relies on sustainable development to offer multiple ecotourism activities in the Charlevoix region.
You can descend the Rivière du Gouffre by single or double kayak for a distance of 12, 20 or 25 kilometres.
This place is well known to local anglers, who come here to catch several different fish species.
Also available with Katabatik are half-day and full-day sea kayaking excursions on the St. Lawrence, as well as canyoning (a vertical descent through waterfalls with a rope) in Charlevoix.
Don’t miss your chance to learn about tandem paragliding, an unusual way to discover the landscapes of La Malbaie.
Photo credit: Partir su’a trotte au Québec
Do you happen to be in the La Malbaie region this summer and would like to relive the era of prohibition?
Book your outing at La Maison du Bootlegger, a steakhouse of exceptional quality that will introduce you to the underside of an authentic speakeasy.
You will be able to enjoy the best charcoal grills in Charlevoix, not to mention their backfire sauce and caramelized port onions...
Every Friday and Saturday evening, a host will accompany you between two of your meal service inside the secret labyrinth of this prohibition house. You can then party with Joey Tardif’s music show and the Bootlegger House Band.
Photo credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Renowned for its adventure boat cruises by bateau-mouche, the Parc National de Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park is a must-see in the region of La Malbaie.
This valley nestled in the heart of the mountains is one of the most impressive in Quebec.
In a setting worthy of the Swiss Alps, take in and contemplate the landscape’s vastness while observing several animal species from Quebec.
Greet caribous, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, white-tailed deer and moose.
Equipment rentals are available on-site, so why not try riding on a fatbike (off-road bicycle with oversized tires) or going on a paddleboarding outing?
Photo credit: Francis Gagnon
What could be better than an express road trip to discover the hinterland?
Make sure you go well prepared, as there isn’t always a communications network on La Route des Montagnes, and gas stations become scarcer beyond the Parc National des Grands-Jardins national park.
The Route des Montagnes is a tourist circuit that will take you to the villages of Saint-Urbain, Notre-Dame-des-Monts, and Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs.
Follow the blue signs along the 121-kilometre road and let yourself be lulled by the romantic landscapes that conjure up images of Europe. The tour ends at the Parc National des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park.
Take the opportunity to stop by and visit the various local producers and restaurateurs who will introduce you to the region’s products.
Photo credit: La Route des Saveurs
After having been marvelled by the Route des Montagnes, enjoy the region of La Malbaie through the popular and highly acclaimed Flavour Trail (Route des Saveurs).
This agri-tourism circuit of the Charlevoix region allows you to meet more than forty producers, processors and chefs who deeply care about the region and the freshness of its products.
Several summer activities await you at The Flavour Trail, such as tasting excellent local produce, a guided tour and agrotourism farm stay, visiting and sampling at a microbrewery, tasting in touristic restaurants, as well as at regional tables.
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Are you looking for an out-of-the-ordinary activity to do during your stay in the region of La Malbaie? Have you ever heard of Via Ferrata, the increasingly popular outdoor sport practised in Quebec?
Made possible thanks to Projet Vertical, head to the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Hotel for an adventure of more than 2 hours scaling the exterior walls of the hotel building… and, above all, to enjoy 2 hours appreciating a stunning view of the St. Lawrence River!
You don’t have to be a seasoned athlete to try the Via Ferrata (accessible from the age of 6).
Steel cables that act as your lifeline ensure your safety and experienced guides will accompany you throughout the entire exploration.
The activity takes place during both the summer and winter seasons, whether it is raining or snowing, and bookings are exclusively made online.
Check out our other articles on the best things to do in the Charlevoix region!