From Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Best Nearby Great Views (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: La Malbaie, QC Club de Golf Murray Bay, Inc (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) 1013, chemin du Golf, La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic  QC  G5A 1H1 • 418-665-2494 • 877-665-2494 Distance: ~1.559 km         Description: LA MALBAIE. The area's oldest course (circa 1876), Murray Bay offers hole after hole of open fairways. A good iron game is essential here; otherwise, you'll need a backup plan. Don't let hole two, the course's signature hole, surprise you; it may not look like much, but hitting from an elevated tee down to a quick green often gets people into trouble. As you make your way around the course, take time to appreciate the beautiful layout and surrounding mountains. The back nine especially boasts a number of picturesque, rolling holes – just try not to lose your focus. Parc Régional du Mont Grand-Fonds (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) 1000, chemin des Loisirs, C.P. 244, La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic  QC  G5A 1T8 • 418-665-0095 • 877-665-0095 Distance: ~2.641 km         Description: LA MALBAIE. Parc Régional du Mont Grand-Fonds offers terrific alpine skiing within minutes of the La Malbaie-Pointe-au-Pic area. The park's 20 runs boast a vertical drop of almost 400 meters, along with four advanced and two expert trails, including the thrilling Les Braconniers and Nagano runs. If snowboarding is more your speed, Mont Grand-Fonds offers a snowboard park. Cross-country skiing is also available, with 15 breathtaking trails highlighted by the daunting Nordique, whose 26 km is not for first-timers. After a day on the slopes, relax at Mont Frand-Fonds' restaurant and pub. Parc Régional des Hautes-Gorges de la Rivière Malbaie (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) 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). Golf de Golf Baie-St-Paul (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) 40, route de l'Équerre, Baie-St-Paul  QC  G3Z 2Y7 • 418-435-2117  • 418-435-2205 Distance: ~35.925 km         Description: BAIE-ST-PAUL. This challenging public course, which opened in 1972, sits on a vista high atop Baie-St-Paul, offering stunning views of the picturesque village and Saint Lawrence River. Make sure your iron game is sharp, as the wide-open fairways offer several opportunities to show off your skills. Belvedere Baie-Saint-Paul (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) 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. Pointe-Noire Observation and Interpretation Centre (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) 182, rue de l'Église Pointe-Noire, Bai-Ste-Catherine  QC  G0T 2A0 • 418-237-4383 • 418-235-4703 Distance: ~67.769 km         Description: BAIE-STE-CATHERINE. Sitting on a high cliff that overlooks the confluence of the Sanguenay and Saint Lawrence Rivers, the Pointe Noire Observation Center offers some of the most breathtaking panoramas you can imagine. On one side, you have a clear, sweeping view of the icy blue Saint Lawrence. If you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of a beluga or finback whale. On the other, you've got the forbidding cliffs of the Sanguenay Fjord, a geographic marvel unique in this part of North America. Be sure to bring your camera– you'll want to capture all of it. Hôtel Tadoussac (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) 165, rue Bord de l'Eau, Tadoussac  QC  G0T 2A0 • 418-235-4421 • 800-561-0718 Distance: ~69.703 km         Description: TADOUSSAC. Any visit to tiny Tadoussac would be incomplete without stopping by this historic resort hotel, dating from the 1940s. Built in the French Colonial style, the red roof Hôtel Tadoussac has always been associated with Old World class and elegance and has long served as a rustic retreat for Canada's well-to-do. Make arrangements to have lunch in one of the dining rooms which overlook the confluence of the Saguenay and Saint Lawrence Rivers. Whale-watching cruises may be arranged through the front desk. Canyon Sainte-Anne (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) CP 2087, 206, route 138 est,, Beaupré  QC  G0A 1E0 • 418-827-4057 Distance: ~84.884 km         Description: SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ. This awe-inspiring river gorge and waterfall is one of the gems of the area known as the Beaupré Coast. As the Sainte-Anne-du-Nord River winds its way to the I'Île d'Orleans Channel, it makes deep cuts into the rocky countryside, offering some of the most spectacular vistas you can imagine. To make access to the gorge easier, the park's curators have created a series of dramatic pathways and swinging bridges that take guests right to the edge. From Québec City, the park is approximately a 45-minute drive. Croisières 2001, Inc. (Attractions & Activities - Great Views) Quai de Tadoussac, Tadoussac  QC  G0T 2A0 • 418-235-3333 • 800-694-5489 Distance: ~9428.573 km         Description: TADOUSSAC. Upon departing Tadoussac wharf, this tour company takes customers on the trip of a lifetime. Croisières à la Baleine specializes in scenic cruises up the dramatic Saguenay Fjord. These are a must if you are visiting the area for the first time, for there is no better way to appreciate the fjord's beauty than from the river itself. Some lucky tour groups have even spotted the occasional whale. Reservations are a must. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.