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In Charlevoix, mountain and sea combine to form a setting that can only be described as spellbinding. Villages nestle cosily at the foot of the mountains or in peaceful coves. Beyond the road, fertile fields are interspersed with stunning glimpses of the backcountry peaks. For generations, artists have sought to express the unique mixture of serenity and grandeur that characterizes the terrain. A resort destination par excellence, the Charlevoix region combines year-round quality accommodations with an unusual range of outdoor activities.
Charlevoix can thank a meteorite that fell to Earth some 350 million years ago, on what is today the site of the village Les Éboulements, for its magnificent geography. In 1988, a large part of the region was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In this jealously guarded territory, two national parks are a haven for nature lovers: Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie, where deep valleys slice through imposing peaks; and Parc national des Grands-Jardins, land of taiga, tundra and caribou. With two sky-high hiking trails—the Sentier des caps (headland trail) and the Traversée de Charlevoix (Charlevoix crossing)—the region is heaven for hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers.
Source: Tourisme Québec
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