As the brand’s first North American four-season mountain resort and first all-inclusive property in Canada, Club Med Québec Charlevoix has a variety of sports, excursions and activities for guests to be entertained by and make memories together all year round. With a range of all-inclusive and à la carte pursuits, there is something for everyone so that vacationers can discover Québec’s natural wonders throughout the seasons. Club Med Québec Charlevoix is home to a wide range of all-inclusive activities all year round, and guests have complimentary access to a range of warm weather activities while staying at the mountain property. As part of the all-inclusive offer, vacationers can enjoy:  

Spring and Summer

  • Hiking program
  • Mini golf
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Ping pong
  • Mountain biking (from June 18 to October 10)

All year long

  • Cardio and weight training
  • Gym and fitness classes
  • Yoga and meditation School
  • Indoor circus school
  • Indoor swimming
  • Nordic walking
  • Running
  • Spinning
  • Pool Table

Family Entertainment

  • Kids show
  • G.O. shows
  • Circus show
  • Family Yoga
  • Family Biking
  • Amazing Family Program
  • Kids Club from 4 months to 17 years old

THE WELLNESS BUBBLE

Club Med Québec Charlevoix has an entire floor dedicated to wellness. This includes Club Med’s largest heated indoor pool (23m) with an amazing view of the St. Lawrence River. The Hammam and outdoor jacuzzi will melt your stress away. Keep up with your gains at the fitness room and gym or relax in the yoga room.

The Club Med Spa by SOTHYS welcomes you into a space of care and relaxation where everything recalls the awakening of nature in spring. Fauna and flora are present in the feathers bird on the ground and flowering branches on the walls. Awaken your senses and increase your body energy with cold and hot therapy pathways including a snow fountain and relaxation area. Enjoy your journey at the indoor sauna with a floor to ceiling view overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

Reach a state of Zen with Yoga School by Club Med. With more than 35 hours of yoga and mediation available every week for every skill level. Stay indoors and take a class in the yoga room or enjoy the warmth and take a mountain yoga class. From family yoga to sensorial yoga (using lights, scents and sounds) and sound bowl meditation, you can discover a range of invigorating yoga classes and relaxing mediation sessions with innovative twists.

EXCURSIONS

The Charlevoix region offers fantastic landscapes and views of steep cliffs, national parks and charming villages nestled at the base of the hills or in peaceful coves. While the range of included activities at Club Med Québec Charlevoix is tremendous, guests can also participate in a variety of ancillary excursions. À la carte experiences are coordinated for guests by Club Med staff, some of them include:  

Connecting with culture

  • Québec City Historic & Immersive Tours
  • Culinary Tours
  • Immersive experience to the Huron-Wendake Museum
  • Charlevoix Train and Baie St Paul Tour

Nature getaways

  • Trekking with Alpacas
  • Via Ferrata Charlevoix
  • Whale Watching (from June to October)
  • Cani-trottinette

Adventures

  • Bora Parc Waterpark
  • Horseback Riding
  • Canyoning
  • River Kayak
  • Golf Baie-St-Paul
  • Climbing
  • Quad or side-by-side

Hiking

Focusing on nature and discovering the natural beauty of the Charlevoix region, Club Med is offering themed guided hikes for every interest and skill level. All the hikes depart from at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm for two sessions a day. Hikes range from one hour and 15 minutes, to two and a half hours depending on the theme and difficulty.

  • Learn about the principles of nourishing the forest and how to make an herbarium 
  • Cuisine workshop 
  • Learn how to make the famous local Bannock
  • Scientific explorer 
  • Discover birds, porcupines, moose and more 

Mountain Biking

From June 18 until October 10, guests can discover the vast outdoors with a selection of mountain bike trails. With more than 20km of paths to explore, vacationers can hike, run or bike through the scenic region of Charlevoix. Ideal for those age eight and up, mountain biking is available from mid-June to mid-October and is accessible for all levels. Adventure lovers can access the top of the mountain via the gondola and enjoy these inclusive offerings six days a week.

Excursions

Québec’s Charlevoix region is home to majestic landscapes, exceptional national parks, and extraordinary natural wonders. Club Med is the perfect spot for travellers to plan day trips to fully immerse themselves in the culturally rich area with visits to the surrounding towns and villages including: 

  • National parks 
  • Montmorency Falls – one hour car ride 
  • Saguenay Fjord – two-hour car ride 
  • Old Québec – one-and-a-half-hour car ride
  • Baie St Paul – 30-minute car ride
  • La Malbaie – one hour car ride
  • Isle aux Coudres – one hour and twenty-minute car ride
  • Ile d’Orleans – one-and-a-half-hour car ride
  • Train de Charlevoix – Take the scenic track along the St. Lawrence River

Visit their website for more information, and to book your spring or summer getaway.

About the Author

Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist based in Toronto with a focus on tourism, lifestyle, entertainment and community issues. He has written several travel articles and has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He’s willing to take on any assignments of interest, attend parties with free booze, listen to rants, and travel the world in search of the great unknown. He’s eager to discover the new, remember the past, and look into the future.