So much to do, in town and right nearby

Just step outside La Recevante to revel in winter activities such as sliding sports, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

  • Winter sports at Le Massif, Mont Grand-Fonds, and at Les Sources Joyeuses outdoor center
  • Summer activities (golf, riding, hiking, and more)
  • Watersports (fishing, sea kayaking, boat cruises, whale watching, and more)

An unforgettable vacation with family or friends awaits you at La Recevante

Come explore Charlevoix’s majestic wealth and countryside — you will be charmed by this unforgettable region.

Just 20 minutes from La Recevante, you will discover:

  • Baie Saint-Paul and its many art galleries.
  • La Malbaie and its surroundings
  • Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie north of La Malbaie, with the highest cliffs East of the Rocky Mountains, and tour boat cruises.
  • Parc national des Grands-Jardins located north of Baie-Saint-Paul, home to Nordic vegetation (taïga) and caribou.
  • Tadoussac, the cradle of New France and the oldest village in Canada. In 1998, the captivating Bay of Tadoussac became one of The Most Beautiful Bays of the World the first official “member” from North America
  • L’Isle-aux-Coudres Tour the island — by bike, if you wish — and explore its intriguing marine history
  • The St. Lawrence Route, one of Canada’s most beautiful panoramic routes
  • The Back Country Route and its numerous natural sites at the heart of the Charlevoix crater
  • Saguenay/St. Lawrence Marine Park and the beautiful Saguenay Fjord
  • Casino de Charlevoix
  • Gourmet restaurants and inns
  • Casual dining at restaurants like Café St-Laurent, which is located opposite the church in Saint-Irénée
  • Upscale hotels, including Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
  • Travel the Charlevoix Gourmet Route and discover locally-produced gourmet specialties
  • Last but not least, you will find outfitters, the Musée de Charlevoix and a splendid sandy beach with saltwater bathing at Saint-Irénée-Les-Bains