Par nature et par culture, les îles sont une invitation au voyage, aux découvertes et à l’aventure. L’Île-aux-Coudres, l’une des plus pittoresques du Québec, ne fait évidemment pas exception à la règle. Hospitalière, elle sait envoûter les visiteurs par le charme bucolique de ses champs, son littoral bordé de plages accueillantes, ses chemins sinueux propices aux randonnées pédestres et vélotourisme, son moulin à vent et ses légendes venues du large. Mais plus que des paysages maritimes et champêtres, des monuments et des musées, vous trouverez à l’Île-aux-Coudres l’hospitalité proverbiale des gens de Charlevoix. Enrichissez votre séjour à l’Hotel Cap-aux-Pierres par ce précieux et chaleureux contact humain.

Plein air

Plein cap sur l’Île-aux-Coudres
Faites le tour d’une des plus belles îles du Québec, un espace champêtre sertie dans un fleuve qui est déjà un peu la mer : vélotourisme (location sur place vélos, tandems et autres) à travers champs et vergers, randonnées pédestres… L’Île-aux-Coudres est bordée de vastes battures et de plages où vous découvrirez belvédères, coins charmants et même des bélugas et des phoques.

Même la traversée du fleuve (accès gratuit) peut constituer une belle aventure, surtout si vous poursuivez la visite au petit bijou de village de Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive.
Consultez l'horaire du traversier sur le site de la Société des traversiers du Québec.

By their very nature, islands are an invitation to exploration, travel and discovery. Île-aux-Coudres, one of the most charming isles in Quebec, is obviously no exception to the rule. Its green fields, sandy beaches, meandering bike and footpaths, authentic windmill and local legends weave a spell that beguiles all mainlanders. Let's not forget the proverbial hospitality of the people in the Charlevoix region! Warm human contact is the key to making your stay at the Cap-aux-Pierres Hotel a satisfying experience.

Outdoor Activities

Full steam ahead for Île-aux-Coudres
Visit one of the most beautiful islands in Quebec, a verdant jewel afloat in the St. Lawrence, a river so broad you would swear it is the sea. You can explore Île-aux-Coudres on foot or by bike (equipment rental onsite: standard bicycles, tandems and more, in french only). As you wander around, you will come across belvederes affording a superb view of the island and sea, delightful scenery and maybe even spot belugas or seals.

Even taking the ferry can be an adventure in itself, especially if you stop to visit the quaint village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive.
To see the ferry schedule, click here.

Par nature et par culture, les îles sont une invitation au voyage, aux découvertes et à l’aventure. L’Île-aux-Coudres, l’une des plus pittoresques du Québec, ne fait évidemment pas exception à la règle. Hospitalière, elle sait envoûter les visiteurs par le charme bucolique de ses champs, son littoral bordé de plages accueillantes, ses chemins sinueux propices aux randonnées pédestres et vélotourisme, son moulin à vent et ses légendes venues du large. Mais plus que des paysages maritimes et champêtres, des monuments et des musées, vous trouverez à l’Île-aux-Coudres l’hospitalité proverbiale des gens de Charlevoix. Enrichissez votre séjour à l’Hotel Cap-aux-Pierres par ce précieux et chaleureux contact humain.

Plein air

Plein cap sur l’Île-aux-Coudres
Faites le tour d’une des plus belles îles du Québec, un espace champêtre sertie dans un fleuve qui est déjà un peu la mer : vélotourisme (location sur place vélos, tandems et autres) à travers champs et vergers, randonnées pédestres… L’Île-aux-Coudres est bordée de vastes battures et de plages où vous découvrirez belvédères, coins charmants et même des bélugas et des phoques.

Même la traversée du fleuve (accès gratuit) peut constituer une belle aventure, surtout si vous poursuivez la visite au petit bijou de village de Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive.
Consultez l'horaire du traversier sur le site de la Société des traversiers du Québec.

Musées et patrimoine

Plongez dans le roman-fleuve de l’Île-aux-Coudres
Les gens de l’Île aux Coudres appartiennent à une longue tradition maritime. Découvrez au Centre d’observation Les Voitures d’eau, musée vivant qui explique la belle époque des « goélettes », ces navires de bois utilisés pour le transport des marchandises le long du fleuve Saint-Laurent il y a 50 ans. Si vous voulez en apprendre encore plus sur le passé maritime du Québec, traversez à Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive pour y visiter l’attrayant Musée maritime de Charlevoix.

Ne manquez pas d’aller voir tourner le moulin à vent, l’un des rares spécimens bien préservés et fonctionnels du Québec. Pains chauds et farines artisanales en vente.

Enfin, le Verger Pedneault et fils, un joyau champêtre de l’Île-aux-Coudres accueille les visiteurs. Balade permise à l’année… mais ne toucher pas au fruit défendu! Produits en vente : cidre, mistelle et gelées. Vers juin, la floraison des milliers de pommiers est une aventure irrésistible pour ceux qui ont du nez!

By their very nature, islands are an invitation to exploration, travel and discovery. Île-aux-Coudres, one of the most charming isles in Quebec, is obviously no exception to the rule. Its green fields, sandy beaches, meandering bike and footpaths, authentic windmill and local legends weave a spell that beguiles all mainlanders. Let's not forget the proverbial hospitality of the people in the Charlevoix region! Warm human contact is the key to making your stay at the Cap-aux-Pierres Hotel a satisfying experience.

Outdoor Activities

Full steam ahead for Île-aux-Coudres
Visit one of the most beautiful islands in Quebec, a verdant jewel afloat in the St. Lawrence, a river so broad you would swear it is the sea. You can explore Île-aux-Coudres on foot or by bike (equipment rental onsite: standard bicycles, tandems and more, in french only). As you wander around, you will come across belvederes affording a superb view of the island and sea, delightful scenery and maybe even spot belugas or seals.

Even taking the ferry can be an adventure in itself, especially if you stop to visit the quaint village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive.
To see the ferry schedule, click here.

Museums and Heritage

The Fascinating History of an Island and Its People
The inhabitants of Île-aux-Coudres have a lengthy maritime tradition thatyou can learn more about by visiting the Centre d’observation LesVoitures d’eau. This living museum on the era of the schooner tellsabout these sturdy wooden ships that, up until 50 years ago, would transportmerchandise up and down the St. Lawrence River. If you want more informationon Quebec's maritime past, go to the village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive to visitthe following museum: Muséemaritime de Charlevoix.

A tour of the windmill isworth the trip. One of the few preserved and operational windmills in the province.Freshly baked bread and speciality flour sold onsite.

The Pedneaultet fils orchard is the apple of the eye of Île-aux-Coudres. Visitorsmay wander among the trees year-round, but hands off the forbidden fruit! Applecider, mistelle and jelly for sale. The heady bouquet of thousands of apple treesin bloom is a fragrance impossible to resist.

By their very nature, islands are an invitation to exploration, travel and discovery. Île-aux-Coudres, one of the most charming isles in Quebec, is obviously no exception to the rule. Its green fields, sandy beaches, meandering bike and footpaths, authentic windmill and local legends weave a spell that beguiles all mainlanders. Let's not forget the proverbial hospitality of the people in the Charlevoix region! Warm human contact is the key to making your stay at the Cap-aux-Pierres Hotel a satisfying experience.

Outdoor Activities

Full steam ahead for Île-aux-Coudres
Visit one of the most beautiful islands in Quebec, a verdant jewel afloat in the St. Lawrence, a river so broad you would swear it is the sea. You can explore Île-aux-Coudres on foot or by bike (equipment rental onsite: standard bicycles, tandems and more, in french only). As you wander around, you will come across belvederes affording a superb view of the island and sea, delightful scenery and maybe even spot belugas or seals.

Even taking the ferry can be an adventure in itself, especially if you stop to visit the quaint village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive.
To see the ferry schedule, click here.

Museums and Heritage

The Fascinating History of an Island and Its People
The inhabitants of Île-aux-Coudres have a lengthy maritime tradition thatyou can learn more about by visiting the Centre d’observation LesVoitures d’eau. This living museum on the era of the schooner tellsabout these sturdy wooden ships that, up until 50 years ago, would transportmerchandise up and down the St. Lawrence River. If you want more informationon Quebec's maritime past, go to the village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive to visitthe following museum: Muséemaritime de Charlevoix.

A tour of the windmill isworth the trip. One of the few preserved and operational windmills in the province.Freshly baked bread and speciality flour sold onsite.

The Pedneaultet fils orchard is the apple of the eye of Île-aux-Coudres. Visitorsmay wander among the trees year-round, but hands off the forbidden fruit! Applecider, mistelle and jelly for sale. The heady bouquet of thousands of apple treesin bloom is a fragrance impossible to resist.

Festivals and Events

What to See and Do on Île-aux-Coudres
On Île-aux-Coudres, we pull out all the stops to make sure you have a goodtime. You will be delighted by the many festivals and events taking place onour island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. All summer long, you cantake part in the island-wide treasurehunt. At the end of June, you can see and touch classic Volkswagens at the Bug-Outcar show. At the end of July, hotel personnel will tell you to go fly a kite — literally! — atthe kite festival (in frenchonly). In mid-August, admire the paintings and other artistic renderings at the Symposiumdes Coudriers, an event celebrating the beauty of Charlevoix.

Cap-aux-Pierres personnel can also recommend other events or secret hideawaysto make the most of your stay on Île-aux-Coudres.

Romance

Isle for Star-crossed Lovers
Île-aux-Coudres seems to cast a spell over lovers, leaving them with theimpression they are all alone on the island. At the Cap-aux-Pierres Hotel, letthe sea serenade you while you lay under the starry sky. The two of you can treatyourselves to a trip to the spa, go on a romantic picnic, stroll hand-in-handon the beach and gaze into each other's eyes during a candlelight dinner!

For a change of scenery, you can take in a cabaret show at the village café-bar.Only a few minutes from the hotel, the Théâtrede Charlevoix (in french only) and Théâtre de la Roche-Pleureuse,offer a light and entertaining summer theatre program. You can also spend anevening off the island to try your luck at the Casinode Charlevoix, then hurry back to your little corner of paradise on Île-aux-Coudres!

Take a look at our romantic packages.

By their very nature, islands are an invitation to exploration, travel and discovery. Île-aux-Coudres, one of the most charming isles in Quebec, is obviously no exception to the rule. Its green fields, sandy beaches, meandering bike and footpaths, authentic windmill and local legends weave a spell that beguiles all mainlanders. Let's not forget the proverbial hospitality of the people in the Charlevoix region! Warm human contact is the key to making your stay at the Cap-aux-Pierres Hotel a satisfying experience.

Outdoor Activities

Full steam ahead for Île-aux-Coudres
Visit one of the most beautiful islands in Quebec, a verdant jewel afloat in the St. Lawrence, a river so broad you would swear it is the sea. You can explore Île-aux-Coudres on foot or by bike (equipment rental onsite: standard bicycles, tandems and more, in french only). As you wander around, you will come across belvederes affording a superb view of the island and sea, delightful scenery and maybe even spot belugas or seals.

Even taking the ferry can be an adventure in itself, especially if you stop to visit the quaint village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive.
To see the ferry schedule, click here.

Museums and Heritage

The Fascinating History of an Island and Its People
The inhabitants of Île-aux-Coudres have a lengthy maritime tradition thatyou can learn more about by visiting the Centre d’observation LesVoitures d’eau. This living museum on the era of the schooner tellsabout these sturdy wooden ships that, up until 50 years ago, would transportmerchandise up and down the St. Lawrence River. If you want more informationon Quebec's maritime past, go to the village of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive to visitthe following museum: Muséemaritime de Charlevoix.

A tour of the windmill isworth the trip. One of the few preserved and operational windmills in the province.Freshly baked bread and speciality flour sold onsite.

The Pedneaultet fils orchard is the apple of the eye of Île-aux-Coudres. Visitorsmay wander among the trees year-round, but hands off the forbidden fruit! Applecider, mistelle and jelly for sale. The heady bouquet of thousands of apple treesin bloom is a fragrance impossible to resist.

Festivals and Events

What to See and Do on Île-aux-Coudres
On Île-aux-Coudres, we pull out all the stops to make sure you have a goodtime. You will be delighted by the many festivals and events taking place onour island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. All summer long, you cantake part in the island-wide treasurehunt. At the end of June, you can see and touch classic Volkswagens at the Bug-Outcar show. At the end of July, hotel personnel will tell you to go fly a kite — literally! — atthe kite festival (in frenchonly). In mid-August, admire the paintings and other artistic renderings at the Symposiumdes Coudriers, an event celebrating the beauty of Charlevoix.

Cap-aux-Pierres personnel can also recommend other events or secret hideawaysto make the most of your stay on Île-aux-Coudres.

Romance

Isle for Star-crossed Lovers
Île-aux-Coudres seems to cast a spell over lovers, leaving them with theimpression they are all alone on the island. At the Cap-aux-Pierres Hotel, letthe sea serenade you while you lay under the starry sky. The two of you can treatyourselves to a trip to the spa, go on a romantic picnic, stroll hand-in-handon the beach and gaze into each other's eyes during a candlelight dinner!

For a change of scenery, you can take in a cabaret show at the village café-bar.Only a few minutes from the hotel, the Théâtrede Charlevoix (in french only) and Théâtre de la Roche-Pleureuse,offer a light and entertaining summer theatre program. You can also spend anevening off the island to try your luck at the Casinode Charlevoix, then hurry back to your little corner of paradise on Île-aux-Coudres!

Take a look at our romantic packages.

Resort Hotel in Charlevoix

With its landscape of stunning contrasts, Charlevoix is the cradle of resortvacations in the province of Quebec. A string of quaint villages stretches alongthe St. Lawrence River from Baie-Saint-Paul, renowned for its artist colony,through La Malbaie and its excellent restaurants, shops, superior golf coursesand the electrifying atmosphere at the Casinode Charlevoix, all the way to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, the departure pointfor whale-watching cruises. Stop at Saint-Joseph-de-la-riveto visit the PapeterieSaint-Gilles, a handmade paper economuseum, or take in a concert during theFestival international du DomaineForget in Saint-Irénée-les-Bains. In the Charlevoix hinterland,you can do several outdoor activities at the Parc national des Hautes-Gorgesde la Rivière Malbaie (bicycle, kayak and canoe rental onsite).