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Road Trip Montreal to Charlevoix
Montréal
Charlevoix
170
km
2h30
drive
All seasons
season
The Itinerary
Leave Montreal via the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel and head toward Quebec City on Highway 40, then swing north along the St. Lawrence River for one of Quebec's most spectacular road trips.
From Baie-Saint-Paul onward, the landscape transforms dramatically. The Laurentian foothills tumble toward the river through narrow valleys, cliffs and breathtaking panoramas. The Chemin des Coudres, Route 138 lined with old churches and ancestral farms, and the villages of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive and Les Éboulements unfold like living paintings.
La Malbaie is the heart of Charlevoix: a casino, world-class spa, fine dining and access to the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park. Nature lovers can extend to Tadoussac for unforgettable whale watching in the St. Lawrence estuary.
From Baie-Saint-Paul onward, the landscape transforms dramatically. The Laurentian foothills tumble toward the river through narrow valleys, cliffs and breathtaking panoramas. The Chemin des Coudres, Route 138 lined with old churches and ancestral farms, and the villages of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive and Les Éboulements unfold like living paintings.
La Malbaie is the heart of Charlevoix: a casino, world-class spa, fine dining and access to the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie national park. Nature lovers can extend to Tadoussac for unforgettable whale watching in the St. Lawrence estuary.
Points of Interest
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Baie-Saint-PaulCapitale artistique de Charlevoix, galeries, restos et marchés.
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Île aux CoudresTraversier gratuit, moulins à vent historiques et vélo à ne pas manquer.
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Les Éboulements – Cap-aux-OiesPanorama sur le fleuve parmi les plus photographiés du Québec.
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Parc national des Hautes-GorgesRandonnée et croisière en bateau dans les gorges les plus profondes à l'est des Rocheuses.
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La Malbaie – Manoir RichelieuHôtel iconique surplombant le fleuve, casino et spa renommé.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Practical info
- Departure Montréal
- Destination Charlevoix
- Distance 170 km
- Duration 2h30
- Category Medium (100–250 km)
- Best season All seasons
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