FJORDS & FORESTS

QUÉBEC

This journey traces the quiet power of eastern Canada, where boreal forest, river, and fjord converge. From Charlevoix’s pastoral highlands to the dramatic walls of the Saguenay Fjord, days unfold through nature, cuisine, and cultural depth. Wildlife encounters are unforced, landscapes expansive, and luxury expressed through space, design, and silence. It is Canada at its most poetic and grounded.

Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.

WHEN TO GO

JUN - SEP

ESTIMATED COST

$10,400

DURATION

8 NIGHTS

per person, excl. int'l flights

(based on two adults sharing)

START YOUR JOURNEY

WHY THIS ADVENTURE

Some places don’t ask to be conquered, they invite you to slow down and listen. This is a journey shaped by rhythm rather than rush, where the St. Lawrence breathes like a sea and forests stretch inward without interruption. You’ll move through landscapes shaped by ice and time, guided by those who know them intimately. Luxury here is restraint: warm architecture, elemental cuisine, and the rare feeling of being fully present within a living wilderness.

JOURNEY FLOW

The journey opens in Charlevoix, where rolling farmland meets the vast St. Lawrence River, and days are spent hiking high ridgelines, tasting regional cuisine, and drifting along coastal waters alive with seabirds and whales. Gradually, the land narrows and deepens as you enter the Saguenay Fjord, a cathedral of stone and water carved into the boreal shield. Kayaking beneath sheer cliffs, walking forest trails scented with spruce, and lingering over long, quiet evenings, the experience becomes increasingly immersive, ending in a place where wilderness feels both immense and deeply personal.

HIGHLIGHTS

TERROIR-DRIVEN QUÉBEC CUISINE

From farmhouse kitchens to refined regional dining, meals reflect forest, field, and sea, emphasizing local producers, foraged ingredients, and understated culinary craftsmanship.

ST. LAWRENCE WHALE WATCHING

Private zodiac or small-boat excursions place you at eye level with belugas, minke, and fin whales, following migratory paths where fresh and salt water converge.

CHARLEVOIX HIGHLANDS & COASTAL TRAILS

Hike panoramic trails overlooking the St. Lawrence, where river feels like ocean and landscapes shift between pastoral calm and raw, wind-shaped coastline.

SAGUENAY FJORD KAYAKING

Paddle calm, inky waters beneath towering rock walls, guided by local naturalists who interpret geology, wildlife, and seasonal rhythms in one of North America’s southernmost fjord systems.

WAYS TO PERSONALIZE

Add a private culinary foraging walk with a Québecois chef and guided tasting experience

Extend with a photography-focused stay timed to golden-hour river light

Incorporate Indigenous cultural interpretation with local Innu or Huron-Wendat guides

Upgrade to private boat charters and exclusive wildlife tracking excursions

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

AUBERGE DU CAP AU LESTE

High above the Saguenay Fjord, this dramatic lodge offers front-row views of one of Canada’s most striking landscapes. Chalet-style accommodations, fireside evenings, and direct trail access make it a soulful base for fjord exploration.

AUBERGE DES GLACIS

Perched above tidal flats along the St. Lawrence, this intimate riverside inn emphasizes tranquility and connection to nature. Simple, elegant rooms open to sweeping water views, migratory birdlife, and ever-changing light shaped by wind and tide.

HOTEL & SPA LE GERMAIN CHARLEVOIX

Set within rolling fields overlooking the St. Lawrence, this contemporary property blends modern design with rural Québec character. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame pastoral landscapes, while thoughtful amenities and regional dining create a refined yet grounded sense of place.