Page 60 of Canada Alaska and The Arctic by Audley Travel

enchanting charlevoix the charlevoix region of québec has some of the province s most dramatic scenery and prettiest villages along with a reputation for offering many superb restaurants a few days devoted to exploring this part of the province will surely be a highlight of your holiday day 1 a charlevoix artist the auberge des 3 canards day 2 collect your hire car in québec city and follow the ever broadening st lawrence river to la malbaie la malbaie is an historic village of artists galleries and crafts shops set high on cliffs overlooking the river spend a day discovering this delightful area travel north to tadoussac at the confluence of the st lawrence and saguenay rivers to enjoy a whale watching trip before returning to la malbaie drive to la baie on the southern bank of the saguenay fjord stopping en route to admire the stunning views at rivière eternité today enjoy a boat cruise on the saguenay fjord admiring the huge cliffs and looking out for whales return to québec by travelling through the laurentides wildlife reserve watching out for moose and bears drop off your hire car upon arrival at the end of your tour day 3 day 4 day 5 day 6 a cabin in charlevoix cruising on the saguenay fjord charlevoix and saguenay lac st jean from the eastern edge of québec city the charlevoix region stretches two hundred kilometres along the north shore of the st lawrence river to tadoussac at the mouth of the saguenay fjord at its heart is a vast meteorite crater 50 kilometres across and draped in boreal forest now listed as a unesco world biosphere reserve gentle valleys and tall cliffs protect impossibly pretty villages where arts and crafts thrive in a beautiful setting along with a range of wonderful restaurants whale watching trips head out from tadoussac between june and october with the rare opportunity of sighting the mighty blue whale the saguenay fjord is one of the world s longest inlets and stretches for over 100 kilometres inland towards lac st jean hemmed in for much of its length by cliffs 400 metres high the lower half of the fjord is a marine reserve and the summer home to a colony of 1,000 beluga whales lac st jean is a large lake in a sleepy region of dairy farms charming villages and sandy beaches to the south towards québec the laurentides wildlife reserve is a maze of mountains and valleys riven by countless lakes and rivers auberge la malbaie des 3 canards tailor-made travel our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice the itineraries and accommodation shown are designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences prices vary according to selected accommodation and season please telephone us to discuss your individual requirements this landmark property on the banks of the st lawrence river evokes a sense of warmth and well-being each of the 49 guest bedrooms have been designed for comfort all have views of the river and most have private balconies many activities are available nearby including whale watching sea-kayaking horse riding and golf the auberge has a heated outdoor swimming pool a croquet lawn tennis courts and extensive gardens but it is the cuisine that has made the inn famous and advance dinner reservations are highly recommended auberge des 21 labaie on the shores of the grand saguenay fjord auberge des 21 is perfectly placed to explore the area by land or sea with glorious sunrise views across the water named after the original 21 settlers who founded the town of la baie in 1838 this boutique hotel has a friendly intimate atmosphere owner manager and chef marcel bouchard is innovative and charismatic with his kitchen bringing gourmet diners flocking from québec city the 30 guest rooms have views of the fjord or the swimming pool and some are made that little bit cosier with their own fireplace pastoral life in charlevoix québec canada telephone 01993 838 700 61

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