La Malbaie

Understand

History In 1608, Samuel de Champlain denounced this location as Malle Baye (the bad bay) upon finding no suitable anchorage for his ships. It didn't help that the bay was dry at low tide. The region where the Malbaie River meets the St. Lawrence has been a travel destination since 1760, an era when Scottish feudal lords John Nairne and Malcolm Fraser owned much of the area's land. On June 8-9, 2018, La Malbaie hosted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and world leaders at the G7 Summit. Almost 400 million years ago, the fall of a meteorite significantly modified the relief of Charlevoix, creating a crater 54 km in diameter; it is the eleventh largest impact site identified on earth. The impact zone would be located along the St. Lawrence River; 60% of the astroprobleme covers the north bank of the river and 40% under the water of the river. The astroprobleme begins on the southwest side a few kilometers west of Baie-Saint-Paul, up to Cap-à-l'Aigle, located on the east bank of the Malbaie River in La Malbaie. The center of the astrobleme would be Mont des Éboulements (summit at 768 m), formed by the effect of raising the bottom of the crater following the impact. Since this impact, the crater has undergone significant metamorphosis under the effect of various erosion agents, making it more difficult to recognize its outline, particularly the part submerged in the St. Lawrence River. Consequently, experts define this ancient impact structure as the astrobleme. Inaugurated in 2014, an interpretation center dedicated to the Charlevoix astrobleme is open to the public; this interpretation center is housed in the former Club House of the Manoir Richelieu.

Geography Its territory along the north shore of the St.Lawrence River stretches from the Montagne des Boies (northeastern limit of La Malbaie and southwestern side of the Port-au-Persil hamlet), to Le Gros Ruisseau (southwest of La Malbaie) which delimits Saint-Irénée and La Malbaie. The territory of La Malbaie

Getting there

By car From Tadoussac (73 km (45 mi), 1 hr 17 min), take the Tadoussac-Baie Sainte-Catherine ferry; take route 138 (westbound) to the village of La Malbaie. From Quebec City (141 km (88 mi), 1 hr 43 min), take route 138 eastbound to the village of La Malbaie.

By bus 1 Intercar, Stops at Dépanneur Julien Lavoie, 170, boul. Malcolm Fraser, ☏ +1-418-547-2167, toll-free: +1-800-806-2167, [email protected]. Operates bus routes within Quebec. (updated May 2022) Operates a daily route between Baie-Comeau and Montreal including stops in Forestville, Tadoussac, Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Saint-Siméon, La Malbaie, Clermont, Saint-Hilarion, Baie-Saint-Paul, Saint-Tite-des-Caps, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Boischatel, and Quebec City. Trips toward Baie-Comeau start from Quebec City and do not include a stop in Montreal. The bus stops at following locations in La Malbaie: Cap-à-l'Aigle sector: Irving Cap-à-l'Aigle, 170, boulevard Maldolm-Fraser; Downtown sector: Restaurant Mikes, 665, boulevard de Comporté; Pointe-aux-Pics sector: Familiprix Extra - Michael Bouchard, 395, boulevard de Comporté; Saint-Fidèle sector: Fromagerie Saint-Fidèle, 2815, boulevard Malcolm-Fraser, La Malbaie.

By boat La Malbaie is accessible in season by boat via some marinas.

2 Le Port de Refuge de Cap-à-l'Aigle (The Port of Refuge of Cap-à-l'Aigle), 10 rue de la Grève, ☏ +1 418-665-3698, [email protected]. This marina is for pleasure boating and strongly protected by a high jetty formed by the accumulation of large stones which protects against large waves. The nearby municipal wharf was rocked to protect it from big waves and ensure its sustainability. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Quai de La Malbaie (Quay of La Malbaie), chemin du Havre. This wharf creates a haven for commercial navigation. The international boats that dock there transship goods for the site's sole customer, Resolute Forest Products. Since the last repairs, this wharf which has the capacity to accommodate cruise ships. T

Getting around

2 Taxi Dufour Elite, 100, boulevard Kane, ☏ +1 418-665-6024. (updated Jan 2022)

Gas stations 3 Irving Gas Station, 170, boulevard Malcolm-Fraser, ☏ +1 418-665-3443. . (updated Jan 2022) 4 Pétro-Canada Gas Station, 1035, boulevard de Comporté, ☏ +1 418-665-2114. (updated Jan 2022) 5 Irving Gas Station, 330, boulevard de Comporté, ☏ +1 418-665-6931. (updated Jan 2022) 6 Sonic Gas Station, 2770, boulevard Maldolm-Fraser (secteur Saint-Fidèle), ☏ +1 418-434-2444. . (updated Jan 2022)

Electric recharge stations 7 Electric vehicle terminal, 181, rue Richelieu, ☏ +1 800-686-9243. In the Manoir Richelieu parking lot. (updated Jan 2022)

See

1 Forge-menuiserie Cauchon, 323, chemin de la Vallée, ☏ +1 418-665-2160. Jun-Oct: daily 10:00-17:00. Working forge with guided tours, picnic area on Malbaie River, manufactured pieces from the forge for sale. $6, $4/kids (10-18). (updated Dec 2021) 2 Musée de Charlevoix, 10 chemin du Havre (on the west side of La Malbaie bay), ☏ +1 418-665-4411, fax: +1 418-665-4560. Folk art, regional history and culture. $7. (updated Dec 2021) 3 Église de Pointe-au-Pic (Pointe-au-Pic Church), 605, rue Richelieu, ☏ +1 418-665-2805. Catholic denominational place of worship. (updated Jan 2022) 4 Église Saint-Étienne de La Malbaie (Saint-Étienne Church of La Malbaie), 203, rue John Nairne, ☏ +1 418-665-3577. Church of Catholic denomination. (updated Jan 2022)

5 Jardins des lilas de Cap-à-l'Aigle (Gardens of Cap-à-l'Aigle), 625, rue St-Raphaël, ☏ +1 418-665-3747. This 19-hectare garden located in the village of Cap-à-l'Aigle is truly distinctive, as it maintains one of the most prestigious collections of lilacs on the planet. Thanks to this bucolic garden, Cap-à-l'Aigle is recognized as the world capital of lilac. This estate, which is the jewel of Cap-à-l'Aigle, also includes a commemorative garden dedicated to the memory of one of its two co-founders Denis Gauthier, the undergrowth path and the church bells. (updated Dec 2021) 6 Parc de Cap-à-l'Aigle (Cap-à-l'Aigle Cap), rue St-Raphaël (sector Cap-à-l'Aigle). Municipal parc. (updated Jan 2022) 7 Jardins des Quatre-Vents (Gardens of the Four Winds), 135, boulevard Malcolm-Fraser (secteur Cap-à-l'Aigle), ☏ +1 418-434-2209. Private arboretum in the Cap-à-l'Aigle sector of La Malbaie. (updated Dec 2021) 8 Observatoires astronomique et de l'Astroblème de Charlevoix (Charlevoix Astronomical and Astroblem Observatory), 595, Côte Bellevue, ☏ +1 418-665-7645. Discovery activities of the meteorite impact that forged the relief of Charlevoix. Sessions for the general public to discover astronomy and the starry sky on sunny evenings throughout

Do

1 Casino de Charlevoix, 183, rue Richelieu (near Manoir Richelieu), ☏ +1 418 665-5300, toll-free: +1-800-665-2274. The Casino de Charlevoix presents a range of entertainment activities (a variety of games), shows, bar (Bar 21 and Bar La Brise), lotteries and restaurants in a historic environment in the Pointe-au-sector. Peak. The Casino also offers a va