Drive all the way along the road to the end and second car park. Follow sign to Madison du Plage…read moreand down the steps. Pathway is very steep. We wore boots and were glad we did. The beach is seaweedy. The dune is great. You could walk up and Down it but it's steep. Good place to take a picnic and hangout. You could swim but it's murky.

It's a spectacular state park all year round, but I would definitely say the beauty of autumn makes…read moreit an exceptional time of year to go. The hikes are well worth the views. We even did a fjord ferry visit and that was also lot of fun. I'll be back.

Unbelievable views. We did not do any serious hiking due to knee probs but the park offers so much…read morebeauty. Take your thermos and sandwiches and settle in at various spots.

Many stop off viewpoints around the fjord and around Tadoussac. Truly wonderous, south side of…read morefjord in particular. Check website and map for all stop off points. Some which will be reviewed separately. We spent two days stopping at various bays and landmarks and it was not enough. https://parcmarin.qc.ca/

Saw a black BEAR CUB while driving through the woods! Amazing and rare experience! This national…read morepark is one of the central areas of the Charlevoix regions world biosphere reserve, carved out by the crash of a meteor 350M years ago. It can be reached via the picturesque village of Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs 30min from La Malbaie. The route is dotted with scenic lakes & authentic francophone villages. If you're in Quebec province and looking for unique places to visit, come here. There just might be a bear or moose sighting in store for you!

Stunning entry to the fiord. The views are terrific. An easy walk into rocks for photo ops…read more Picnic tables and a pavilion. Good coastal hiking trail. We saw scuba divers (brrr). Fishermen. There are informative plaques about the old sawmills and community of yesteryear. The quaint was established in 1959 Clean put toilets

We did the 2.5 hour whale watching tour out of Tadoussac. Renaud, the guide, and the zodiac…read moreCaptain did a great job. We had a great trip and excellent sightings. Their boat is covered and an excellent choice given the variable weather in the area. A lot of good information was shared. Thanks so much for a great time!

Location: Zone 1 down in the marina. You need to pay for parking before you leave for your…read moreexcursion - everything is automated so you pay at the machine - it's $2/hour. The place: The floove, obviously! (où bien, sur le fleuve). The goods: This was my second time whale watching and I decided to try T-A. These guys have a covered zodiac with windows that open on both sides of the boat. There are 12 seats in total and in comparison with the other zodiac I was on, they're really comfortable! The zodiac is NOT heated so plan to dress warmly or you will freeze your arse off. For reference, I went on Thanksgiving weekend and wore: lined pants, hiking boots, breathable T-shirt, a light layer, a fleece, a North Face light puffer + a hat and gloves. Note: I don't suggest wearing a wide-legged pant because hey, guess what? That cold floovian air gets right up there! To conclude, listen to your fellow reviewers - dress warmly no matter the season and don't wear flip flops! In terms of whale watching, it was great. Our captain was the famous Simon, who is super friendly and very enthusiastic! In addition to having an apparent love for his job, he's got great taste in music and treated us to a few songs, notably Mrs. Robinson (when I say treat, I mean he bellowed them out from the top of his perch). Obviously, no one can guarantee whale sightings but on the day we went out, we certainly got our money's worth! Loads of seals, belugas, porpoises AND mama whales with their calves. If what Simon said was true, then we got to see the well-known Gaspar, her calf and their escort. Baby was feeling quite frolicky too! It truly was a magical morning! As a photographer, I appreciated that Simon gave us plenty of time to take photos and I think that he may have gone out of his way to chase whales for us - there were four of us with long lenses and he absolutely catered to our "needs." Price point: I think it was $85 + taxes and well worth it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys - unless you plan to book when I'm going and I can't get a spot. Then you should probably book with someone else ;-)

guided kayak tours in Quebec province from Baie-St-Paul to Cap-a-l'aigle. friends and I joined a…read moregroup at the beatnick-art-beach village of Ste. Irenee, 15 min drive from La Malbaie. great company(french, quebekers, belgian, brits and token american-moi), sunny weather then burgers and frites after at a beach shack. Parfait!