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La Malbaie - town of Quebec, Canada

La Malbaie (population 8300, 2016) is a small city in regional county municipality (RCM) of Charlevoix-Est, on the north shore of St. Lawrence River, in administrative region of Capitale-Nationale, in Quebec, in Canada.

La Malbaie is advantageously located along Route 138 which runs along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. Straddling the Malbaie River, this charming town has a large reception capacity, a diversified offer of recreational and tourist activities, a great hospitality and natural attractions. These characteristics make La Malbaie the jewel of Charlevoix and a city of entertainment.

Two sectors of La Malbaie are part of the Association of the most beautiful villages of Quebec: the sector Pointe-au-Pic and Cap-à-l'Aigle. In 2016, La Malbaie obtained quota 4 as part of the "Fleurons du Québec" program, thus recognizing the efforts of sustainable horticultural beautification of the municipal territory. In 2019, the city even reached a 5th flagship in terms of community and sustainable development initiatives.

Understand

La Malbaie

History

In 1608, Samuel de Champlain denounced this location as Malle Baye (the bad bay) upon finding no suitable anchorage for his ships. It didn't help that the bay was dry at low tide. The region where the Malbaie River meets the St. Lawrence has been a travel destination since 1760, an era when Scottish feudal lords John Nairne and Malcolm Fraser owned much of the area's land. On June 8-9, 2018, La Malbaie hosted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and world leaders at the G7 Summit.

Almost 400 million years ago, the fall of a meteorite significantly modified the relief of Charlevoix, creating a crater 54 km in diameter; it is the eleventh largest impact site identified on earth. The impact zone would be located along the St. Lawrence River; 60% of the astroprobleme covers the north bank of the river and 40% under the water of the river. The astroprobleme begins on the southwest side a few kilometers west of Baie-Saint-Paul, up to Cap-à-l'Aigle, located on the east bank of the Malbaie River in La Malbaie. The center of the astrobleme would be Mont des Éboulements (summit at 768 m), formed by the effect of raising the bottom of the crater following the impact. Since this impact, the crater has undergone significant metamorphosis under the effect of various erosion agents, making it more difficult to recognize its outline, particularly the part submerged in the St. Lawrence River. Consequently, experts define this ancient impact structure as the astrobleme. Inaugurated in 2014, an interpretation center dedicated to the Charlevoix astrobleme is open to the public; this interpretation center is housed in the former Club House of the Manoir Richelieu.

Geography

Its territory along the north shore of the St.Lawrence River stretches from the Montagne des Boies (northeastern limit of La Malbaie and southwestern side of the Port-au-Persil hamlet), to Le Gros Ruisseau (southwest of La Malbaie) which delimits Saint-Irénée and La Malbaie. The territory of La Malbaie includes several villages or hamlets, each offering a picturesque character:

  • west side of the Malbaie River: Pointe-au-Pic, Jean-Noël, Butte à Caron, La Gadelle, Sainte-Agnès-de-Charlevoix, Rivière-Mailloux;
  • east side of the Malbaie River: Rivière-Malbaie, Fraserville, Sainte-Mathilde, Cap-à-l'Aigle (village), Mont-Murray, Bas-de-l'Anse, Courcellette, Le Remous, La Butte-à-Julie, Saint -Fidèle (village), Les Sept-Côtes, Port-au-Saumon (hamlet) and Grand-Fonds.

The main mountains of La Malbaie are:

  • west side of the Malbaie river: mound at Caron, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, mountain of the Fairy, mountain of Joseph-à-Johnny, mountain of Calvaire and mountain of Petit Lac;
  • east side of the Malbaie river: montagne Noire (where a fire-guard post had been set up at an altitude of 855 m), Mont Grand Fonds (732 m), montagne de Glace, le Grand Por, Mont Thérèse-Casgrain (700 m), Mont à Peine (728 m).

Get in

By car

  • From Tadoussac (73 km, 1 hr 17 min), take the Tadoussac-Baie Sainte-Catherine ferry; take route 138 (westbound) to the village of La Malbaie.
  • From Quebec City (141 km, 1 hr 43 min), take route 138 eastbound to the village of La Malbaie.

By train

  • Train de Charlevoix (Train of Charlevoix), 110, chemin du Havre (near the maritime wharf), 47.62394°, -70.14155°, +1 418-240-4124, info@traindecharlevoix.com. Seasonal train 7 days a week, from June to October. Seasonal tourist train runs 125 km between river and mountains, between Montmorency Falls and La Malbaie; a shuttle bus continues to Québec City (Gare de Palais). The train schedule would allow for a 5-hour stopover in Baie-Saint-Paul on a day trip from Quebec City (Gare de train-Parc de la Chute-Montmorency). The route has 7 stops. Train-accommodation packages and getaway packages are available. 2022-01-23

By bus

By boat

La Malbaie is accessible in season by boat via some marinas. Marina of Cap-à-l'Aigle in 2014, protected by a high stone pier.

  • Le Port de Refuge de Cap-à-l'Aigle (The Port of Refuge of Cap-à-l'Aigle), 10 rue de la Grève, 47.66238°, -70.09702°, +1 418-665-3698, gtremblay@refugecapalaigle.com. This marina is for pleasure boating and strongly protected by a high jetty formed by the accumulation of large stones which protects against large waves. The nearby municipal wharf was rocked to protect it from big waves and ensure its sustainability. 2022-01-23
  • Quai de La Malbaie (Quay of La Malbaie), chemin du Havre, 47.62381°, -70.13884°. This wharf creates a haven for commercial navigation. The international boats that dock there transship goods for the site's sole customer, Resolute Forest Products. Since the last repairs, this wharf which has the capacity to accommodate cruise ships. The port of Pointe-au-Pic has a harbour whose entrance is about 80 m wide. 2022-01-23

In partnership with municipalities, the MRC, businesses and organizations, Tourisme Charlevoix showcases the region's natural attractions (grandiose landscapes of valleys and mountains, its superb border of the river, its maritime space, its waterways and bodies of water, its magnificent forests), its picturesque architecture, its regional history (in particular the astrobleme of Charlevoix), its artistic and cultural life, as well as local products, regional services and its artists/artisans. In addition, the community strives to perpetuate the reputation of La Malbaie as one of the jewels of the arts and entertainment of Charlevoix, Quebec and Canada.

  • Tourist information office, 495, boulevard de Comporté (downtown, near the west shore of the bay, opposite Quai Casgrain Park.), 47.65189°, -70.14963°, + 1 800-667-2276. It informs visitors about events, restaurants, accommodation, recreational tourism activities, the route going to a specific destination, the business places, etc. 2022-01-09

Get around

Gas stations

Electric recharge stations

See

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Tourist routes

  • La route des saveurs (The route of flavours). Epicureans can treat themselves to a gastronomic adventure on the Route des Saveurs, from Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to La Malbaie via the backcountry. This tour of flavours among producers generates a diversity of taste experiences of local products: ciders, craft beers, cheeses and fine chocolates, organic meats, ducks and market garden products. This agritourism among producers allows you to taste, taste or dine. 2021-12-27
  • Circuit agroartistique PAYS'ART 2021 (Circuit agroartistique PAYS'ART 2021), +1 418 435-2639 ext 6013, availlancourt@mrccharlevoix.ca. Pays’Art is an agro-artistic circuit throughout Charlevoix aimed at discovering the region's agricultural landscapes and the businesses that maintain them. Each site visited includes ephemeral and distinctive art installations. The 10 agro-artistic works produced in 2021 are:This agro-arts program is scheduled to continue in 2022. 2021-12-29
  • Circuit des sept lieux (Seven places circuit). Seven exceptional cultural sites in Charlevoix have been selected to bring the Regional Culture Experience to life: Espace muséal des Petites Franciscaines de Marie, Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul, Les Moulins de l'Isle-aux-Coudres, Musée maritime de Charlevoix, Papeterie Saint-Gilles, Musée de Charlevoix, Forge-menuiserie Cauchon. These museums, economuseums and interpretation sites are seen as ingenious, lively, fun and fabulous. In this cultural circuit, visitors will be able to see artisans at work, admire artistic works in various forms. Thus, this circuit allows you to discover the history and traditions of the region, in particular the Charlevoix Museum and the Cauchon Forge-Menuiserie in La Malbaie. Just connect to: @ circuit7lieux. 2021-12-27 West entrance of Cap-à-l'Aigle's village
  • La route des métiers d'art (The arts and crafts route). Thanks to the BaladoDécouverte application, this road circuit between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, shows the creations and know-how of artists and artisans of the Charlevoix region. Beginning in Baie-Saint-Paul, this circuit passes through La Malbaie, and goes to Port-au-Persil. This podcast guides visitors through the shops and places of creation of the members of the Corporation des Métiers d'Art en Charlevoix. 2021-12-27
  • Circuit du patrimoine religieux (Religious heritage circuit). The Christianity movement until the second half of the 20th century left an indelible religious heritage of inestimable value in Charlevoix. This circuit takes visitors to tour seven religious buildings: the Chapel of Grand-Fonds, the Church of Pointe-au-Pic, the Church of Sainte-Agnès, the Church of Saint-Étienne de La Malbaie, the Monastery of the Glorious Cross, Murray Bay Protestant Church, St-Peter-on-the-Rock and the Site of the Cross cemetery. 2021-12-27
  • La route du fleuve (The river route). The Route du Fleuve (route 362) is a panoramic circuit over 58 km from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie, passing through the picturesque towns of Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée, along overhanging the northern coast. The bucolic views over the river show the maritime animation (passage of a boat, fog, cloud, storm, play of the sun) and panoramas that can change from hour to hour. The points of interest on this tour reflect the great history of this region where forestry, recreational tourism, marine activity and the mountains have shaped the way of life. This intoxicating panoramic circuit is one of the most picturesque in Quebec. 2021-12-27

Do

  • Casino de Charlevoix, 183, rue Richelieu (near Manoir Richelieu), 47.6213°, -70.1444°, +1 418 665-5300. The Casino de Charlevoix presents a range of entertainment activities (a variety of games), shows, bar (Bar 21 and Bar La Brise), lotteries and restaurants in a historic environment in the Pointe-au-sector. Peak. The Casino also offers a variety of online services: online lottery, casino (e.g., live casino, slot machines, table games, virtual sports, Keno), sports (Mise-o-jeu+, Le Pool Mise-o-jeu), Instants, Poker and Bingo. The Casino de Charlevoix is administered by Loto-Québec. 2021-12-27
  • Croisieres AML Inc, 100, chemin du Havre, 47.62468°, -70.14117°, +1 418-665-3666. Whale watching. 2021-12-27

Outdoor activities

  • Parc régional du Mont Grand-Fonds (Mont Grand-Fonds regional park), 1000, chemin des Loisirs, 47.77643°, -70.10276°, +1 418-665-0095. Wide choice of accommodation in the region. A program of the pub in music. Winter activities: downhill and cross-country skiing center, boarding school, Sports Experts shop and rental, winter hikes with heated huts. Summer activities: hiking on three trails, including the ascent of La Sommet (intermediate level) which consists of a magnificent trail in the forest in the western sector of the mountain, to the Lac Gravel lookout. The altitude at the top is 735 m. The mountain has a drop of 335 m with a panoramic view of the river. 2021-12-28
  • Centre de Plein Air Les Sources Joyeuses (Outdoor Center Les Sources Joyeuses), 141, rang Ste-Madeleine, 47.63006°, -70.21624°, +1 418 665-4858, info@lessourcesjoyeuses.com. Outdoor centre offering cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking trails, and tube slides. 2021-12-28
  • Centre Équestre Nature (Nature Equestrian Center), 73, rang St-Jean-Baptiste, 47.62170°, -70.33177°, +1 418 439-2076. The Enchanting Horse Centre offers the practice of ethological riding based on the well-being of the horse and its rider. Main activities: day camp, behavioral riding clinics, western riding lessons, mountain hikes, rehabilitation, remedial education, personalized lessons, and equine therapy sessions. 2022-01-09
  • Sentiers des Planètes (Walking of the Planets), 47.61949°, -70.214651°. Educational riverside walking path on 3 km on the promontory along the river with road signs showing the position of each of the planets in the solar system and their interpretation. The Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu hos tthe Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory and the "Stroll at the Speed of Light". This path is travelled by thousands of visitors, especially groups of children. 2022-01-07
  • Club de golf Murray Bay (Murray Bay Golf Course), 1013 Chemin du Golf (Sector Pointe-au-Pic), 47.64113°, -70.15070°, +1 418-665-2494, info@golfmurraybay.com. Golf activities began in 1876 at this site; the club was incorporated in 1894. It is the third oldest club in America and the oldest still located on the same site. The Murray Bay course has 18 par 68 holes; the Peter Ryan course has 9 par 34 holes. Chalet with bar and dining room. Golf shop. Two tennis courts. Room rental. Golf training by professionals. 2022-01-08
  • Hotel Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Golf Course, 181, rue Richelieu (Sector Pointe-au-Pic), 47.62338°, -70.14343°, +1 418-665-3703, manoirrichelieu@fairmont.com. After a major upgrade of the existing golf course and the addition of a new nine-hole course, the Le Manoir Richelieu Golf Club now has 27 holes of world-class golf. While retaining the essence of the original design, the architect Darrell Huxham who directed this work, managed to showcase the natural beauty and aesthetics of this site. 2022-01-09
  • Sentiers des motoneiges (Snowmobile trails). Snowmobile tours in Charlevoix allow you to discover the magical scenery of the snow-capped mountains and the boreal forest of the backcountry in winter. The discovery circuit (trail 3 and 378) of 103 km by snowmobile, starting from La Malbaie, allows you to discover the valleys and mountains of the region, passing in particular through Grand-Fonds, Courcelette, Saint-Fidèle, Port-au-Saumon, Port-au-Persil, and return through the hinterland by marked trails passing through the heritage site of the Montagne de la Croix and Clermont. The snowmobile trail map is available on the Tourisme-Charlevoix website. Several outfitters rent snowmobiles and the required equipment. Groups of travelers can take the services of an experienced guide, by reservation. 2022-01-08

Buy

Agrotourism

Food and alcohol

Other food stores

Art galleries

Others

Eat

Since March 2020, in the context of health measures resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, several restaurants or dining rooms in Charlevoix have transformed the mode of meals at the tables into take-out or by delivery service. In general, restaurateurs have shown great resilience by updating their website, integrating interactive and automated applications for remote orders, as well as displaying the menu, opening hours, their mode of operation (e.g., by reservation, drive-through service), health measures required (e.g., vaccination record, mask, distance), other services (e.g., caterer, shops, accommodation, access for disabled, wi-fi, take-out, delivery), contact details and often the history of the restaurant or site. Considering the evolving context of the pandemic and government measures, it is recommended that customers obtain information from each establishment by consulting their respective website.

Drink

Sleep

Hotels

Manoir Richelieu

Inns and motels

;Sector La Malbaie

;Sector Cap-à-l'Aigle

Chalets, gîtes

Camping

Connect

The federal government installed additional communications infrastructure in La Malbaie (and along Highways 138, 170 and 362 between Charlevoix and Quebec City) for the 2018 G7 Summit. This was left it in place afterwards, so cellphone and wireless Internet connections are better than they were in 2017.

Cope

Municipal services

  • Bibliothèque Laure-Conan (Laure-Conan Library), 395, rue St-Étienne, 47.65257°, -70.14949°, +1 418-365-5143. Municipal library including the Cultural Space, a place that hosts exhibitions throughout the year. This place sometimes turns into an intimate spectacle, teamwork or quiet reading. One Thursday a month, at 14:00, the lectures reaches several followers (information: +1 418-665-3747, ext 5240). The library also offers story time online. Free 2021-10-27
  • Bibliothèque L'Érudit (sector Saint-Fidèle) (L'Érudit Library), 2752, boulevard Malcolm-Fraser, 47.73668°, -69.99318°, +1 418-665-3747 ext 5288. Municipal library. Free 2021-10-27
  • Complexe sportif, 104, rue Laure-Gaudreault (Located next to Plateau high school), 47.65158°, -70.15640°, +1 418-665-3747. The Sports Complex has a semi-Olympic swimming pool, a complete gym for physical training, sports facilities for practicing team sports and rooms for group lessons. Free 2022-01-08
  • Eight municipal parks, 104, rue Laure-Gaudreault (Located next to Plateau high school), 47.65158°, -70.15640°, +1 418-665-3747. The municipal parks of the city of La Baie are: Free 2022-01-08
  • Maison des Jeunes de La Malbaie de La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic (La Malbaie Youth Center in La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic), 606, boulevard de Comporté, 47.65493°, -70.14852°, +1 418-665-1075. The GAJC brings together the youth centers of La Malbaie, Clermont, St-Siméon and St-Aimé-des-Lacs. Free 2022-01-08

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