From Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Best Nearby Parks (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: La Malbaie, QC Camping Chutes Fraser (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 500, chemin de la Vallée, Rivière-Malbaie  QC  G5A 1C2 • 418-665-2151 Distance: ~6.496 km         Description: RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE. This enchanting campground, which opened in 1962, is one of the oldest such parks in the Charlevoix region. Of course, the highlight of the park is the Comporté River and its 98-foot cascade – the Chutes Fraser. Other family-friendly activities located at the park include trout fishing (by permit only), hiking trails, wild berry picking and swimming. From mid-May until mid-October, the campground is open, featuring more than 280 sites. Cottage rental is also available. Parc des Grands-Jardins (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 4, rue Maisonneuve, Clermont  QC  G4L 1L1 • 418-439-1227 • 800-665-6527 Distance: ~9.152 km         Description: CLERMONT. Parc des Grands-Jardins offers a wide range of activities for outdoor lovers. Hikers can expect to tromp through everything from gradual wooded areas to sub-arctic terrain – just keep in mind that the park is home to healthy populations of black bears, moose and even caribou. One of the most scenic trails makes a steep, four-hour ascent to Mont du Lac des Cygnes, which seems like the roof of the world. The closest access from La Malbaie is via the Thomas-Fortin Visitors Center (418-457-3945), open daily from June to August, 9am-5pm. Parc Régional des Hautes-Gorges de la Rivière Malbaie (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 4, rue Maisonneuve, Clermont  QC  G4L 1L1 • 418-439-1227 • 418-439-1228 Distance: ~9.152 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: CLERMONT. Situated in a dramatic river gorge carved by glaciers thousands of years ago, this beautiful park quickly earns a special place in the hearts and memories of its visitors. Flanked by mountain peaks that rise more than 3000 feet, the Malbaie River winds its way through some of Eastern Canada's most remote country, offering some of the area's most spectacular outdoor activities. The park features numerous hiking trails and bike paths with varying degrees of difficulty, as well as primitive campsites. In the summer months (June-mid August), river cruises run up and down the Malbaie – make sure you make reservations well in advance (418-665-7527). Domaine Forget (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 5, rue Saint-Antoine, Ste-Irénée  QC  G0T 1V0 • 418-452-8111 • 888-336-7438 Distance: ~10.645 km         Description: STE-IRÉNÉE. Each summer, the Domaine Forget International Festival attracts some of Canada's best musicians, who also come to train with the Académie de Musique et de Dance. Even if it's not festival time, visitors may still stop by and tour the beautiful grounds free of charge. Several historical markers scattered throughout the area detail the history of the Domaine and the Forget family. Domaine Charlevoix (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 340, Rte 362 C.P. 3111, Baie-St-Paul  QC  G3Z 3B6 • 418-435-2626 Distance: ~35.314 km         Description: BAIE-ST-PAUL. Open from early June until mid-October, this worthwhile nature center is a great place to visit, especially if fun in the great outdoors is on your agenda. The center features several trails leading to belvederes that overlook the icy-blue Saint Lawrence River, area waterfalls and tranquil streams. On clear days, the breathtaking panorama from the Terrasse Félix-Antoine-Savard stretches from Petite Rivière-Saint-Francois east to Les Éboulements. The Domaine Charlevoix boasts picnic facilities, bicycle paths, and designated swimming areas, as well as a restaurant and the enchanting Maison de Thé, a tea house located in the middle of the woods. Belvedere Baie-Saint-Paul (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 444, blvd Monseigneur-de-Leval Bureau d'information touristique de Charlevoix, Baie-St-Paul  QC  G3Z 2V3 • 418-435-4160 Distance: ~41.148 km         Description: BAIE-ST-PAUL. For a breathtaking view of Baie-Saint-Paul, plan to stop by this belvedere, located just off Route 138. On a clear day, the dramatic panorama includes the distant mountains, Saint Lawrence River and valley area where Noël Simard first landed in the late 17th century. La Maison-des-Dunes Interpretation Centre (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 750, chemin du Moulin à Baude Saguenay Parc, Tadoussac  QC  G0T 2A0 • 418-235-4238 • 418-235-4227 Distance: ~67.769 km         Description: TADOUSSAC. The Dunes Interpretation Center, located at the base of a high cliff in Saguenay Park, is actually a historic old stone house (circa 1922). This should be a primary stop for bird-lovers, especially those visiting the breathtaking Saguenay Fjord for the first time. In the fall of the year, the Tadoussac Dunes area becomes a major stopover point for several species of migratory birds. If exploring is your thing, several worthwhile trails begin at the Center and wind around the dunes area and surrounding cliffs, ultimately bringing you right on top of the mighty Saint Lawrence. Parc du Saguenay (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 91, rue Notre-Dame, Rivière-Éternité  QC  G0V 1P0 • 418-272-1556 • 800-665-6527 Distance: ~71.235 km         Description: FJORD DU SAGUENAY. The awe-inspiring Saguenay Fjord has sheer cliffs that soar to heights of more than 350 meters above the icy waters of the Saguenay River. Created by glacial flows during the last ice age, the fjord's eerie waters drop to depths in excess of 270 meters, far deeper than any part of the Saint-Lawrence. Plan an entire day around your visit to the fjord, including a visit to Baie-Éternité, whose unmatched beauty is seemingly guarded by Caps Trinité and Éternité, two cliffs reaching more than 500 meters into the Québec sky. Countless miles of trails traverse the park on either side of the river, making it immensely popular with area hikers. In the warmer months, cruises up the fjord leave daily from Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.