Luxury Charlevoix 3-Day Tour (Stay at 5-Star Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu)

Departing at 7:00 AM from Montreal, travel along the scenic north shore of the St. Lawrence River. First stop: the breathtaking Sainte-Anne Canyon (included in the price), where roaring waterfalls crash down dramatic cliffs. Walk across suspension bridges—one towering 74 meters above the gorge—for unforgettable views surrounded by lush forest.
Continue to La Malbaie, the "Gem of Charlevoix," nestled along the riverbank. Enjoy lunch at a local Quebecois restaurant (at your own expense), then check into the historic 5-star Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu perched on a riverside cliff.
Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying world-class resort amenities (extra fees apply):
✓ Award-winning spa
✓ Heated indoor/outdoor pools
✓ Private riverside trails
✓ 18-hole championship golf course
✓ Monte Carlo–style casino
As the sun sets, stroll the manicured gardens or watch the glowing horizon from the panoramic terrace, overnight at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu.

 

At dawn, head to Sainte-Catherine Bay, one of the world’s top whale watching destinations. Embark on a whale watching cruise (Optional Activities, admission fee not included ), sailing toward the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River. You may spot:
✓ Breaching humpback whales
✓ Pure white belugas
✓ Agile minke whales
✓ And, with luck, the majestic blue whale—the largest animal on Earth
Return to La Malbaie around 12:30 PM. We recommend a riverside lunch at “Le Bistro du Havre” featuring freshly caught seafood and local cider (at your own expense).
Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy the hotel’s signature St. Lawrence River seaweed spa treatment, or take a walk on the unique "Planet Trail"—a solar system–themed riverside path. Sip champagne at the private cliffside viewpoint, admiring sweeping river views.
Overnight at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu.

 

At 11:00 AM, bid farewell to the riverside château and head south along one of Canada's most scenic routes—named by National Geographic as the "Most Beautiful Coastal Drive in Canada."
By midday, arrive in the artistic haven of Baie-Saint-Paul. Recommended itinerary:
✓ Stroll down Rue Saint-Jean, lined with contemporary art galleries
✓ Visit artisan workshops—especially Isle-aux-Coudres pottery studio for limited-edition ceramics
✓ Lunch at Café des Artistes, voted "Best Café in Quebec" (try the smoked salmon bagel and maple latte)
In the afternoon, relax on the return journey aboard a luxury coach. As cinematic landscapes roll by, reflect on three unforgettable days in Charlevoix.
Expected arrival in Montreal by early evening.