The Story of Baie St-Paul Walking Tour

In a valley in the heart of Charlevoix, on the banks of the river, Baie St-Paul has a rich story to tell : French, English, and Canadian settlers who had the courage to make it their home, a religious community that came to care for the sick, artists who made it their haven, farmers who settled all around it and tragedies that mark generations.

General Info

  • 2,5 hours

  • Group : 2-12 guests

    Private : Up to 15 guests

  • French : 9:30 am daily

    English : 1 pm daily

Schedule

  • Group departure :

    May 21st – June 20th, 2027 | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

    June 20th – October 17th, 2027 | 7/7

  • Private departure options |

    • Anytime between 8 am and 4 pm year long
    • Meeting point of your choice in Baie St-Paul at a walkable distance

Rates

  • Adult or child |$49 CAD + taxes

  • Free if under 6 years old

  • Private option| Base rate (up to 2 guests) : $300 + $15 CAD / extra guest + taxes

Inclusions and exclusions

  • Includes | An excellent local tour guide

  • Excludes | Gratuity for your tour guide and hotel pickup

The Tour and its Itinerary

Most people stop in Baie St-Paul for its picturesque scenery, its countryside and its artists, but this tour invites you to stop there to truly understand it and experience it.

Let’s talk about the famous meteorite that shaped the region’s landscapes, the courageous people who settled here and sought to make it their own, the Little Franciscan Sisters of Mary who made it their home to carry out their mission, and the artists who made it their haven and gave birth to the Cirque du Soleil.

Fall in love with every inch of Baie St-Paul.

Your Tour’s Bucket List

  • Hôtel Le Germain Charlevoix
  • Maison Mère

  • Église de Baie-Saint-Paul (church)

  • Rivière du Gouffre (river)

  • Rue St-Jean-Baptiste

  • Moulin Gariépy et Rivière du Bras (mill & river)

  • Monuments & art galeries

Meeting point

To be determined

Hotel Le Germain Charlevoix

Learn about how the hotel was inspired by the agricultural history of its site.

Maison-Mère

Now owned by the city and managed by a non-profit hosting different services like a family friendly café, a coworking office, a museum, gardens and hostel.

Rue St-Jean-Baptiste

Let your guide unveil its stories and discover its boutiques and art galeries. You will pass by the Rivière du Gouffre (river) and Église Baie St-Paul (church).

Moulin Gariépy and its surroundings

The Moulin Gariépy (mill) by Rivière du Bras (river) is surrounded by a quaint neighbourhood of small houses… Your guide will tell you its secrets…

End Point

Your tour will end near the heart of Baie St-Paul to be able to go back and enjoy the rest of day discovering the local boutiques and artists.

What to know before your tour

To be determined.

  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Small bag to carry personal items
  • Rain gear if needed

For the best experience, make sure you dress with weather-appropriate clothing (layers are recommended since Quebec City’s weather changes constantly) and wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

In Quebec City, gratuity is a standard practice. Depending on your appreciation and the type of service, it is an amount of 10% to 20% that is recommended. It is however not mandatory, but very appreciated.

If you wish to leave a gratuity to your tour guide, plan bringing cash or have the guide give you his or her online gratuity link to safely give it by credit card. You should receive an automated email including the link after the tour however please feel free to send a message at [email protected] requesting it.

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