Four-wheeler Tour : 418-439-3177

Guided four-wheeler tour through the breathtaking scenery of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs. Includes a two-seat all-terrain vehicle, gasoline, equipment, guide and insurance. The price is for two people on the same four-wheeler. Cancellation: 24 hours in advance. Departure at 9:00 a.m. Reservation required. Open from May to October.

Price : For an additional four-wheeler:  $231.28 + tax for 1 or 2 people.

Ferme Basque de Charlevoix

Ferme Basque de Charlevoix specializes in raising ducks for their foie gras. The farm’s business philosophy is based on the core values of sustainable development that is respectful of the animal’s wellbeing and of the environment. Farm visits and tastings on the premises. No reservations required. Visits last between 15 and 20 minutes. Open from May to October.
Price: $10.00 per person

MicroBrasserie Charlevoix

MicroBrasserie Charlevoix has been in operation since July 3, 1998. The microbrewery produces regional beers that are distributed primarily in the beautiful Charlevoix region. Tastings are offered in the restaurant and include four types of beer. The waiters explain how the microbrewery is operated. Open year round.

Price: $5.50 per person

Maison d’affinage Maurice Dufour

Discover the place where the delicious Migneron and Ciel de Charlevoix cheeses are produced. Take a guided tour and see the ripening cellars and wells while learning about the cheese making process. Tastings and sales counter on the premises. Lunch box with three types of cheese and a small bottle of wine included. Open from May to October.
Price: $15.50 per person

Randonnées Entre Monts et Marées: 418-452-8142

Randonnées Entre Monts et Marées invites you to explore fabulous scenery on horseback. One-hour ride on mountain trails offering breathtaking views. One customer per horse (1 hour). Departure every hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except at noon. Cancellation: 24 hours in advance. Reservations required. Open year round.
Reg.: $25.00 + tax

Jardin du cap à l’Aigle

A visit of the Jardins du Cap à l’Aigle gardens provides an opportunity to admire part of the lilac collection owned by corporation Cap-à-l’Aigle Village des lilas as well as numerous flower beds featuring a wide variety of plant species. Visits last about an hour and a half. Open from June 1st to Thanksgiving.

Lilac Festival: June 14 and 15, 2009
Price: $6.00 per person

Teueikan :

Follow an Algonquin guide along a trail that will lead you to a palisaded village.  Pass by wigwams and learn about the history of the Algonquin family. Listen to tales and legends, and taste bannock (Indian bread) and indigenous tea. No reservations required. Visits are scheduled every day at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Open year round except in May.
Price: $10.00 per person

Domaine Le Pic Bois : 418-665-2717

A professional experience with a seasoned guide

Visitors are asked to rendezvous on Pied-des-Monts Road in Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs at 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they are met by a bilingual guide/leader who will answer their questions about the black bear’s habitat and way of life. Then, from the top of a secure and sheltered tower, they can observe and photograph the impressive mammal at a distance of less than 20 metres.  The duration of the outings is approximately 4 hours and the walk to the tower takes about 15 minutes. Policy one week in advance. Outings take place regardless of the weather; visitors are protected from the elements.
Price: $37.00 + tax

Regular: $43.00

Hémérocalles Charlevoix

Worthy of a visit, the gardens of Hémérocalles Charlevoix feature a large collection of perennials in addition to a huge selection of day lilies that can be purchased on the spot. Open from June 1st to October 15th.
Price: $5.00

La Maison du Bootlegger

This typical, Quebec-style home was built in 1860 and then dismantled and rebuilt in the backcountry in 1939 by a gentleman from Pennsylvania. This was a period when the consumption of alcohol was forbidden by the Church and prohibition was in effect in the United States. To thwart the vigilance of the vice squad, he modified the access to different rooms in the house and, in so doing, created a veritable labyrinth. Visitors will be surprised by this colourful house full of secret doors, concealed bars and private rooms. Visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day from June to September and on Saturdays and Sundays in May and October.
Price: $5.00

Randonnées Nature-Charlevoix : 418-435-6275

Bus tour with stops to view the Charlevoix crater. Accompanied by a qualified naturalist, visitors discover, as they tour the countryside by bus, the Charlevoix impact crater, a world champion among the large craters on our planet for the quality of its preservation and the ease with which it can be viewed. Departures every day at 2:00 p.m. Duration: 2 hours. Cancellation: 24 hours in advance. Reservation required. Open from June 27th to September 7th.
Price: $25.00 per person

Mountain Adventure Park of the Palissades:  418-638-3833

Here is a world-class mountain adventure park that is worthy of discovery. The Palissades invites lovers of the outdoors and the mountain air to experience a range of new-style activities. The site features 15 km of panoramic trails with aerial viewpoints. The Faucon package includes an ascent using the via ferrata, a rappelling descent, crossing a suspended bridge and riding a zip line. The via ferrata consists of guided mountain routes equipped with security cables that make it possible for people without climbing experience to relive emotions formerly reserved for amateur mountain climbers. Duration: 3 to 4 hours. Departures at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Fourteen years and older. Reservations required. No penalty fee for cancellations made 7 days in advance. Open from May to October.
Price: $79.73 per person

Héli-Charlevoix : 418-633-0767

The experience of a lifetime. The chance to discover some of the beautiful sites and landscapes of Quebec from the air. 65-km tour available. Reservations required. Cancellation one week in advance: no penalty fee. Cancellation 7 days to 48 hours in advance: 50% fee. Less than 48 hours: no refund. Open from May to October.

Price:  $54.00 + tax per person for 20 km

$99 + tax per person for 40 km
$172 + tax per person for 65 km

$252 + tax per person for 100 km

Charlevoix Maritime Museum: 418-635-1131

Located on the site of the former Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive shipyard, the Charlevoix Maritime Museum has undertaken the mission to preserve local maritime heritage by highlighting the history of the schooners that once plied the St. Lawrence River. Permanent and temporary exhibits showing the history of navigation and the important role played by these ships in the economic development of the Quebec regions. From May 15th to June 23rd, the Museum is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. From June 24th to Labour Day, it is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. From Labour day to Thanksgiving, _______________
Price: $5.00

Centre Vélo-Coudres : 418-438-2118

Bicycle and tandem rentals. Also, families can have fun together by renting quadricycles that can accommodate 2, 4 or 6 adults and 2 children. Open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset.
Price: $18.00 per person for the day

Domaine Charlevoix

This nature park is intended as a place to rest and enjoy quietness. Classical music fills the air as you walk up to the Félix-Antoine-Savard terrace located at an altitude of 390 metres. A trail that descends to the St. Lawrence River provides access to magnificent falls and cascades and a unique shuttle service carries you back to your departure point. Open from June 2nd to September 3rd between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and from September 4th to October 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Price: $10.00, taxes included

Association de conservation de la vallée du Gouffre

The Gouffre River features 91 managed, highly productive Atlantic salmon pools in which fly fishing devotees can practice their sport. Starting from 6:00 a.m., a guide is available to introduce you to the technique and guide you to the different sites. Possibility of equipment rental. Cancellation: one week in advance. Open from June 15th to September 15th.
Price: $125.00, including permit ($40), access to the site ($35) and the guide ($50)

Katabatik Sea Kayaking

Sea kayaking, adventure and ecotourism in Charlevoix. Under the safe and watchful supervision of your guide, discover the Charlevoix coastline and navigate the St. Lawrence River estuary on a sea kayak. Half-day guided excursions departing Cap-à-l’Aigle, Saint-Irénée, Saint-Siméon and Petite-Rivière-Saint-François.
Price:  $50.00 + tax for a half-day excursion from March to October
$100 + tax for a full day excursion in winter.

Centre de l’Émeu

The largest specialized emu centre in Quebec and the only one to market such a wide variety of meat products and cosmetics. Intended for people of all ages, guided tours are offered as a way to discover the world of ratites and all that they represent. Shop and tastings on the premises. Tours begin at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Price: $5.00

Canyoning-Québec

With a professional guide from Canyoning-Québec assisting you, rappel down wild canyons and swirling cascades before ending onto an extraordinary panorama of the Charlevoix coastline. Half-day introductory course for beginners.
Price: to be announced

Musée de Charlevoix

Three exhibitions are currently being presented at Musée de Charlevoix. The permanent exhibit, entitled Appartenances, offers an insight into the history, art and heritage of the region through ancient objects and works drawn from the Museum’s collection. It’s a must-see exhibit for anyone wishing to know more about Charlevoix. During the summer, the exhibit Les Peintres de Charlevoix brings together the works of the grand masters of Canadian painting, including Clarence Gagnon, A.Y. Jackson and Jean-Paul Lemieux, artists who were inspired by the panoramas, rural life, vacation areas and light of Charlevoix. Thirdly, on the mezzanine, the Museum presents twice-monthly exhibitions that feature an artist, a group of artists, an organization or a Charlevoix theme.
Price: $7.00

Parc national des Grands-Jardins (SEPAQ)

One of the jewels of Charlevoix, the Parc national des Grands-Jardins is recognized by UNESCO as one of the central areas of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve. Its flora and fauna, which is unusual at this latitude, make it one of a kind. Who would have believed it was possible to walk in a boreal forest less than one-and-half-hours drive from Quebec City?  This patch of Quebec’s Far North is one of the characteristics of the Grands-Jardins that leaves visitors awestruck. Throughout the summer season, park wardens lead numerous activities through which visitors discover the benefits of forest fires on the regeneration of the flora, learn about black bears and caribous, and become acquainted with the amazing world of lichens. As the seasons progress, a number of outdoors activities are possible (hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing), much to the delight of visitors. The Parc national des Grands-Jardins also enjoys a highly enviable reputation for its trout fishing. 
Price: $3.50