Stay : The North Shore of the St. Lawrence
A two-week tour in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains, from theOutaouais region to the North Shore. Great natural spaces, Quebec flora and fauna, cultural experiences and urban tours are among the highlights.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
15 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Detail of the stay : The North Shore of the St. Lawrence - 15 days
Day 1: Day 1: Montebello
Steps: Montebello
Drive to Montebello in the Outaouais. Visit the Manoir Papineau historic site and the Fairmont Le Château Montebello. Then drive to Parc Omega to discover the North American wildlife on a 12 km drive and several hiking trails. Overnight at Parc Omega (experiential lodging) or at Montebello.
Day 2: Day 2. Gatineau and Ottawa
Steps: Gatineau
Depart in the morning for Gatineau where you will spend the next two nights. Visit the Canadian Museum of History, an absolute must. Then take a short trip to the Canadian capital, Ottawa, located just across from Gatineau. We recommend spending the evening there, especially in the ByWard Market area.
MUSÉE CANADIEN DE L'HISTOIRE
Day 3: Day 3. The Outaouais Hills
Day in Chelsea with a choice of activities: Gatineau Park for the active or Nordik Spa Nature for relaxation. Many good restaurants in the area for lunch and/or dinner. A few kilometers north, the pretty village of Wakefield is also worth a visit.
PARC DE LA GATINEAU
Day 4: Day 4. Mont-Tremblant
Steps: Mont-Tremblant
Drive to Mont-Tremblant in the Laurentians. Visit the old village and the famous Tremblant resort. There are many options for dining and lodging.
Day 5: Day 5. Lake Superior
Steps: Lac-Supérieur, Mont-Tremblant
Drive to Lac-Supérieur to discover the renowned Mont-Tremblant National Park, which offers a host of outdoor activities and breathtaking scenery. Dinner and overnight stay at Lac-Supérieur for those wishing to avoid the drive back to Mont-Tremblant.
PARC NATIONAL DU MONT-TREMBLANT
Day 6: Day 6. Saint-Sauveur
Steps: Saint-Sauveur
Departure for Saint-Sauveur, a village with a vacation atmosphere and a reputation for its entertainment. At the mountain resort, Sommet Saint-Sauveur, many activities are offered in all seasons (water park, aerial lifts, downhill skiing, etc.).
Day 7: Day 7. Trois-Rivières
Steps: Trois-Rivières
Departure for Trois-Rivières, capital of the Mauricie region. On the way, leave Highway 40 and follow the Chemin du Roy. Visit the POP Museum and the Old Prison and then stroll through the historic district, especially the Rue des Forges which is full of good places to have a drink and a bite to eat.
Day 8: Day 8. Saint-Félicien
Steps: Saint-Felicien, Chambord, Mashteuiatsh, Saint-Prime
Departure for Saint-Félicien up Route 155 towards the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Once you arrive at Highway 169, which circles Lac Saint-Jean, make a few discovery stops, notably at the Val-Jalbert Historical Village in Chambord, in the Ilnu community of Mashteuiatsh and at the Musée de la Vieille fromagerie Perron in Saint-Prime.
Day 9: Day 9: Saint-Félicien and Ville de Saguenay
Steps: Ville De Saguenay, Sainte-Rose-Du-Nord, Saint-Felicien, Saint-Fulgence
Visit the Zoo sauvage of St-Félicien in the morning and then drive back to the city of Saguenay in the afternoon. You can visit the city's boroughs (Chicoutimi being at the top of the list) or take a trip to Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, a magnificent village in a bay on the edge of the Saguenay Fjord. With the family, some will opt for the Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux in Saint-Fulgence. However, we recommend that you return to Chicoutimi or La Baie for the night.
ZOO SAUVAGE DE ST-FÉLICIEN
Day 10: Day 10. The south shore of the Saguenay Fjord
Steps: Saint-Félix-D'Otis, L'Anse-Saint-Jean
On to the Site de la Nouvelle-France in Saint-Félix-d'Otis, a fascinating journey back in time to the 17th century. Then on to L'Anse-Saint-Jean, a member of the Association des plus beaux villages du Québec. A real favorite!
SITE DE LA NOUVELLE-FRANCE
Day 11: Day 11. The south shore of the fjord and Charlevoix
Steps: La Malbaie, Saint-Siméon, Rivière-Éternité, L'Anse-Saint-Jean
Enjoy the village of L'Anse-Saint-Jean and the possibilities of outdoor activities: sea kayaking, cruising on the fjord, hiking in the Fjord-du-Saguenay national park. Then take route 170 to Saint-Siméon in the Charlevoix region and take route 138 West to La Malbaie.
PARC NATIONAL DU FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY
Day 12: Day 12. Tadoussac
Steps: Baie-Comeau, Essipit, Les Escoumins, Tadoussac, Pointe-Aux-Outardes, Matane
Heading east on route 138, you will arrive in Tadoussac (free ferry to the village from the tip of Charlevoix). Stroll through its pretty streets and visit the Marine Mammal Interpretation Center before setting sail on a whale-watching cruise.
Option to extend your stay: leave the next day by following route 138 East to Baie-Comeau (stops in Essipit, Les Escoumins and Pointe-aux-Outardes are recommended). From there, you can reach the Gaspé Peninsula by ferry from the North Shore to Matane on the south shore of the river. Then, follow our itinerary for the "Navigator's Route and the Tour of the Gaspé Peninsula" starting on day 3.
CENTRE D'INTERPRÉTATION DES MAMMIFÈRES MARINS
Day 13: Day 13. Isle-aux-Coudres and Baie-Saint-Paul
Steps: Baie-Saint-Paul, Isle-Aux-Coudres, La Malbaie, Saint-Joseph-De-La-Rive
Return to the Charlevoix region. Once in La Malbaie, take route 362 towards Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive to get to the ferry for L'Isle-aux-Coudres. A picturesque and gourmet destination, it's well worth the trip. Back on the coast, head for Baie-Saint-Paul, a village known for its artistic side.
Day 14: Day 14. Quebec City
Steps: Québec
Departure for Quebec City. Upon arrival, stroll through Old Quebec and the Plains of Abraham. Others will prefer to discover the city's cool neighborhoods, such as Faubourg Saint-Jean, Saint-Roch, Vieux-Limoilou or Saint-Sauveur.
Day 15: Day 15. End of the stay
Steps: Québec, Beauport, Île D'Orléans
Take advantage of your last moments in Quebec City to go and have a closer look at the Montmorency Falls located east of Old Quebec. If you have enough time, take a trip to theÎle d'Orléans located just across the street.
PARC DE LA CHUTE-MONTMORENCY
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