Train de Charlevoix
A sightseeing railway running right along the St. Lawrence River, linking Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, with river views and autumn foliage from the window.
The sightseeing train runs along a riverside railway of about 140 km between Quebec City (Montmorency Falls), Clermont, Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie. Most of the route hugs the riverbank, and the cars have large windows for views of the St. Lawrence River, tidal flats and the small villages along the way. The most popular section is from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie, a 2-hour one-way trip that can be done as a same-day round trip or as a one-way ride combined with a shuttle bus. It operates seasonally, with more departures in summer and fall, and tickets should be booked in advance on the official website. The Baie-Saint-Paul station is beside the Le Germain hotel by the river.
Opening hours
Operates approx. June–Oct; check the official website for schedules
Nearby sights
- Baie-Saint-Paul Museum of Contemporary Art
- Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste Galleries
- Laiterie Charlevoix
- Isle-aux-Coudres
- Charlevoix Maritime Museum
- Les Éboulements & Seigneurial Mill
- Le Massif de Charlevoix
- Grands-Jardins National Park