Things to do near Casino Charlevoix stretch well past the resort's front doors. The property sits on a cliff above the Saint-Lawrence River, in a region built around outdoor activity. So, treat the casino as one stop on a longer day rather than the whole trip.
The region sits inside the Charlevoix astrobleme, a crater left by a meteorite impact roughly 350 million years ago, and it holds UNESCO biosphere reserve status.
Casino de Charlevoix golf runs on a 27-hole course, one of the oldest in North America, with a design that mixes an original layout from Herbert Strong and a later redesign by Darrell Huxham. The course sits close enough to the hotel that you can walk from your room to the first tee.
If you're not up for a full round, Petit Golf covers a 9-hole mini-golf setup on artificial turf, opened in 2023. The terrain mimics the region's natural landscape, with slopes and sand features built into the course. Both options run seasonally, so check availability before you plan a round around your stay.
Operator/Location
Notes
| Charlevoix food route | Agrotours (guided) | Connects local farmers, cheesemakers, craft breweries, and cider producers; self-guided or guided options |
|---|---|---|
| ATV tours | Nord Expé | Guided off-road routes through the region |
| Snowmobile routes | Nord Expé | Winter season, same operator as ATV tours |
| Astronomical observatory | Tied to the astrobleme | Stargazing tours linked to the region's crater geology |
| Downhill skiing | Le Massif de Charlevoix | Winter season |
| Domaine Forget | About 15 minutes from the hotel | Concert venue with a sculpture garden, full cultural calendar through the warmer months |
Charlevoix food route
| Operator/Location | Agrotours (guided) |
|---|---|
| Notes | Connects local farmers, cheesemakers, craft breweries, and cider producers; self-guided or guided options |
ATV tours
| Operator/Location | Nord Expé |
|---|---|
| Notes | Guided off-road routes through the region |
Snowmobile routes
| Operator/Location | Nord Expé |
|---|---|
| Notes | Winter season, same operator as ATV tours |
Astronomical observatory
| Operator/Location | Tied to the astrobleme |
|---|---|
| Notes | Stargazing tours linked to the region's crater geology |
Downhill skiing
| Operator/Location | Le Massif de Charlevoix |
|---|---|
| Notes | Winter season |
Domaine Forget
| Operator/Location | About 15 minutes from the hotel |
|---|---|
| Notes | Concert venue with a sculpture garden, full cultural calendar through the warmer months |
Casino Charlevoix whale watching runs through a partnership with Croisières AML, departing from Baie-Sainte-Catherine near the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord. The Saguenay-Saint-Laurent marine park holds 13 species of whales and marine mammals, including belugas, minke whales, and fin whales, and the season typically runs from late spring through fall.
Packages combine a cruise with a hotel stay, often including a discount on your room rate and participation in the "Adopt a Beluga" program run by a marine research group. Family-friendly formats exist too, using either a standard cruise boat or a smaller zodiac, depending on how much movement your group wants on the water.
The Manoir Richelieu zipline starts right off the Casino Charlevoix hotel roof and runs 400 metres down toward the cliffside, hitting speeds up to 50 km/h. It operates year-round, including winter months, though cold-weather runs require appropriate clothing since the descent moves fast enough to cut through a light jacket.
Pair it with the via ferrata route next door if you want a full adrenaline afternoon. That path runs 600 metres along the same cliff face the hotel sits on, with views over the river the whole way.
Book the Casino Charlevoix whale watching package a season ahead if you're coming in summer. Spots on the AML cruises fill up fast once the weather turns warm, and last-minute bookings often mean a worse departure time. Do the zipline before lunch, not after. It's a rough combination with a full stomach given how fast the descent moves. And if you're only doing one outdoor activity beyond the casino, pick the via ferrata over the golf course. The golf is solid but not different enough from other courses to justify skipping the cliffside route that you can't do anywhere else nearby.
