Ecotourism is a lasting form of tourism, because it actively contributes to the protection of the natural and cultural heritage, as well as providing an interpretation for tourists.
The Charlevoix region is the perfect place to take part in this form of tourism. The region's parks and natural sites all have something exceptional about them. Come discover Quebec's first marine park, located where the Saint-Lawrence River and Saguenay River meet, dedicated to the protection, conservation and promotion of this unique marine ecosystem.
Plan a trip to the many observation sites throughout the area. Among them, the Cap-de-Bon-Désir, where it is possible to do some whale-watching from shore and Pointe-Noire, where the mouth of the Saguenay River and Fjord is revealed before your eyes. In the town of Tadoussac, a team of naturalists is awaiting to educate tourists on the sand dunes geological phenomena.
A wide array of activities are available in Charlevoix: nature interpretation, hiking, mountain biking, canoe, horseback riding, mountain climbing, fishing and camping. Choose from many beautiful sites: the Charlevoix Sentier des Caps hiking trail, the Port-au-Saumon Ecological centre, the Palissades –St-Simeon's Eco-forestry centre-, the Grands-Jardins Park, the Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie Park, the Montagne de la Croix de Clermont regional park.
If stopping in Isle-aux-Coudres, rent a bicycle and set out to discover the wildlife and flora of this beautiful island. Your eyes will be delighted by the peaceful scenery.
In the Charlevoix and Quebec regions, there are more than ten economuseums one can visit: Honey economuseum in Château-Richer, flour economuseum at Isle-aux-Coudres, cheese economuseum in Baie-Saint-Paul, fur economuseum in Quebec to name a few.
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