Charlevoix Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Charlevoix

Covering 6000 km² in the Canadian shield, Charlevoix has a magnificiant mountain scenery caused by a 6.8-million-tonne meteor 350 million years ago. The earliest vacationers came to Charlevoix as early as 1760. The region was named after Pierre François-Xavier de Charlevoix, a French Jesuit explorer and historian who travelled through the area in the 18th century. The community of La Malbaie was known as the first resort area in Canada. For much of its history, Charlevoix was home to a thriving summer colony of wealthy Americans, including President William Howard Taft.

Top Attractions in Charlevoix

Explore the best things to see and do in Charlevoix:

• ★A visit to "Jardins des Quatre Vents"
• ★Des Grands-Jardins National Park
• ★Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie National Park

Where to Stay in Charlevoix

• 🏨Fairmont Manoir Richelieu
• 🏨Hôtel-Motel Castel de la Mer
• 🏨Immeubles Charlevoix

Charlevoix Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: