Student Trips to Charlevoix & Tadoussac

DAY 1 · DEPARTURE - MALBAIE

Departure from your school.
Pick up your Tour Director in Québec City and continue the drive to the village of La Malbaie.
Enjoy the view of the Malbaie River flowing into the St. Lawrence and have dinner in the cozy center of La Malbaie.
Explore the mysteries of our solar system with hands-on workshops at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory.
Check in your group at the hotel and enjoy a good night’s sleep.

DAY 2 · MALBAIE - TADOUSSAC

Have breakfast at the hotel and pack your luggage for departure. Next stop: Tadoussac!
Deepen your understanding of the St. Lawrence’s majestic marine mammals and learn how to protect them at the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre.
Enjoy some free time to explore the village of Tadoussac. Browse the shops on Rue des Pionniers, admire English cottages and Canadian-style houses along Rue de la Coupe de l’Islet, and stroll along Tadoussac Bay beach.
Meet some of the planet’s most magnificent creatures — whales! Board a zodiac or cruise boat for an up-close marine wildlife experience on the St. Lawrence River.
Take a scenic walk along Tadoussac’s dunes to breathe in the sea air and enjoy breathtaking views.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant.
Check in your group at the hotel and enjoy a good night’s sleep.

DAY 3 · TADOUSSAC

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the day.
Step back in time at the Chauvin Trading Post, a replica of New France’s first building, to learn about the fur trade and early Indigenous-European interactions.
Explore the Tadoussac Chapel, North America’s oldest wooden church, through an immersive multimedia experience highlighting local religious and cultural history.
Embark on a guided hike in Parc national des Grands-Jardins to the Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes viewpoint, offering spectacular panoramic views of the region.
Have dinner at a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel for a good night's sleep.

DAY 4 · TADOUSSAC - BAIE-SAINT-PAUL - DEPARTURE

Have breakfast at the hotel and pack your luggage for departure. Next stop: the village of Baie-Saint-Paul.
Take a guided tour of the Économusée la Huilière, discover local craftsmanship, and see the second-largest bird in the world.
Sample locally made cheeses and dairy products at Laiterie Charlevoix, a charming regional creamery.
Stretch your legs along the wharf and beach, then enjoy free time to explore the picturesque downtown and have lunch.
It’s already time to say goodbye! Travel back to your school and bid farewell to your Tour Director.