A Charlevoix Ski and Casino Weekend: The Itinerary
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Skiing by day, a fine meal and the casino by night: Charlevoix is probably the only region in Québec where you can follow a long run overlooking the river with a game of blackjack in a historic hotel, an hour apart. Here's our three-day itinerary.
casinos and evenings
Day 1: Arrival and Baie-Saint-Paul
Leave Québec City in the early afternoon on Route 138. Stop at the Saint-Tite-des-Caps lookout for the view, then head down toward Baie-Saint-Paul. Settle into a hotel or chalet, stroll among the galleries on Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste and have dinner at a bistro or the microbrewery. Turn in early: tomorrow is a long day.
Day 2: Le Massif, Then La Malbaie
Morning: be at Le Massif for opening. The first runs on fresh snow, the sun rising over the river and the still-empty slopes are worth the early wake-up. Noon: lunch at the summit lodge. Afternoon: a few more runs or, for a change, the 7.5 km sled run.
Late afternoon: hit the road heading east, about an hour to La Malbaie, via Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive and Les Éboulements or on Route 138. Check in at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu or at an inn in Pointe-au-Pic. An hour at the spa or in the Manoir's outdoor baths, and your legs are ready for the evening.
Evening: a gourmet dinner, then on to the Casino de Charlevoix, connected to the Manoir by a walkway. Start at a low-stakes blackjack table to find your rhythm, try the roulette, or sign up for a Texas hold'em table if you like playing against other players. The slot machines and keno are there for anyone who prefers a calmer game.
Day 3: Sleep In or One Last Ski Day
Two options. Take it easy: brunch, a walk along the shore at Pointe-au-Pic, a stop at a cheesemaker on the Flavour Trail and back to Québec City in the afternoon. Keep skiing: a morning at Mont Grand-Fonds, a small family ski hill about twenty minutes from La Malbaie, or a return to Le Massif on the way back to Québec City.
The Weekend at a Glance
| When | Activity | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1, evening | Galleries, dinner | Baie-Saint-Paul |
| Day 2, daytime | Skiing or sledding | Le Massif de Charlevoix |
| Day 2, evening | Spa, dinner, casino | La Malbaie, Pointe-au-Pic |
| Day 3 | Brunch, local food or skiing | La Malbaie, Mont Grand-Fonds |
Our Tips for the Casino Night
- Choose low-stakes tables early in the evening, especially if you're a beginner.
- Catch a show: the casino's show bar regularly features performers.
- Don't get behind the wheel after your night out: stay on site, since the Manoir is just steps away.
To go further: where to stay in Charlevoix, Charlevoix food and our explanations of table games for beginners.
