Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yves-francois-blanchet-speaks-with-reporters-in-la-malbaie?id\u003d3694775e-0fc2-4af8-b729-6f8576965c96 ] The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Sign In Register LA MALBAIE, Que. — Ministers representing some of the world’s most powerful countries gathered in a show of unity for liberal democracy Thursday, with Canada proposing maritime co-operation as the G7 splits on Ukraine and U.S. tariffs. "We must meet the moment," Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan as she opened the Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting in the Charlevoix region, northeast of Quebec City. "We should not be daunted by the task." Earlier, Joly promised to raise American economic coercion and U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for Canada's annexation in her closed-door bilateral discussions. But she limited her public remarks Thursday to shared priorities, noting that the G7 has made strides recently on defending Ukrainian sovereignty and countering foreign interference operations. She called on the G7 to co-operate on addressing "the maritime dimension" of security threats, including "growing shadow fleets, dark vessels, sabotage of critical undersea infrastructure, illegal fishing and the loss of maritime biodiversity." Before giving her opening statement, Joly spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio one-on-one. She later posted on social media that they discussed "the impact of tariffs" but didn't share the message she delivered. The G7 faces growing instability around the world and a shifting geopolitical climate, especially since Trump's return to the White House. Trump has broken with allies who have tried to isolate Russia over its war on Ukraine, while also pressing a trade war with Canada and Europe. This week's meeting comes days after Ukraine said it would be willing to accept a ceasefire if Russia agrees to certain conditions. In a statement issued late Wednesday, Joly said Canada welcomes a possible ceasefire and expects Russia to step up. “With this agreement, Ukraine has once again shown its desire to end the war as soon as possible, and its commitment to being a constructive partner," she wrote, praising the talks for focusing on the humanitarian impacts of the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but needs to know its terms. Japan's foreign ministry described the discussions on Ukraine Thursday as "a candid exchange of views" that included "the importance for the G7 to work together to have Russia act positively." Japan said that how the Ukraine war ends could set "wrong precedents" for the entire world. It has previously cited the fact that North Korean troops are serving on Russia's frontline with Ukraine. "The security of Europe and Indo-Pacific has become more and more inseparable," the ministry noted in another summary of Thursday's talks. Joly did not address media after her opening remarks Thursday and her office published little information on how the talks went. It was widely reported last weekend that Washington had vetoed a Canadian proposal for the Charlevoix summit aimed at cracking down on Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers that are evading Western economic sanctions. A Canadian government official, who was not authorized to speak publicly on the diplomatic issue, confirmed these media reports for The Canadian Press, and Joly alluded to the issue in her opening remarks Thursday. On Wednesday, Joly told reporters that she would use "every single meeting" to push back on U.S. tariffs, saying they are aimed at annexing Canada. That same day, Rubio said that the G7 gathering "is not a meeting about how we're going to take over Canada." So far, Ottawa's partners have largely avoided commenting publicly on Trump's ambitions to make Canada a U.S. state. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and the EU's foreign policy chief used their clothing choices to send a message of support Thursday. Tagging Joly, Baerbock posted a photo on the platform X of herself wearing white alongside European Commission High Representative Kaja Kallas wearing red, with the words, "We’ve got your back" and a Canadian flag. "It's Canadian colours, so that's showing our solidarity to our Canadian friends," Kallas said later in an interview. Earlier, Baerbock suggested that G7 nations should avoid panic. "We have learned altogether in these shaky geopolitical times ... especially in moments when your heart is really beating, it's important to keep a calm," Baerbock told reporters. She added that the G7 has been "a powerhouse … for freedom, for our common understanding of peace." When asked why he hadn't spoken up about Trump's threat to annex Canada, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said "the answer is very clear. Canada will be Canada in the future." Vina Nadjibulla, research vice-president for the Asia Pacific Foundation, said Joly's talk of maritime initiatives is a way for Canada to find consensus and to be seen as useful to G7 partners. "It's a really smart way to put a number of things on the agenda, and it's a crosscutting topic that showcases both Canada's capacities but also our positioning," she said. "It brings together our Indo-Pacific, Arctic and euro-Atlantic agenda." Nadjibulla said these initiatives could respond to freedom-of-navigation issues in the Taiwan Strait, European concerns about undersea cables and broader ocean protection and trade issues. They build on Canada's work to combat illegal fishing in places like Southeast Asia and military co-operation with countries like the Philippines, she said. "A key concern for Minister Joly, and for Canada in general, is to maintain G7 unity and to be able to pragmatically and practically focus on things that are important to all members, and also the U.S.," she said. "It's an issue that is critical to our own national security because of the Arctic." The ministers are scheduled to hold an early afternoon news conference Friday, though it wasn't clear Thursday evening how this would proceed. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister Friday morning, along with his cabinet. Joly is expected to remain as foreign minister and normally would be attending the swearing-in at Rideau Hall. Canada holds the rotating G7 presidency this year and a national leaders' summit is planned for June in Alberta. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2025. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience “Success is getting a statement out that is consensual By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The ministers are scheduled to have an early afternoon news conference on Friday. Those ministers have been facing increasing turbulence around the world in recent years — a growing number of military conflicts, a vast number of displaced people and the West’s loss of influence to China. The instability has been turbocharged by U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Trump has broken with allies who have tried to isolate Russia in response to its war on Ukraine, while also imposing economic pressure on Canada and Europe. His proposal for vacating the Gaza Strip has been widely interpreted as a call for ethnic cleansing. The G7 started as a forum to encourage liberal democracies to set policies through consensus in response to economic and social challenges. The group, which has set the tone for other industrialized democracies and the United Nations, has been focused in recent years on the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Joly said Wednesday morning that she also will use the meeting to push back on U.S. tariffs. “In every single meeting, I will raise the issue of tariffs to co-ordinate our response with the Europeans and to put pressure on the Americans,” Joly said. She added that Trump’s “unjustifiable trade war” is based on a series of pretexts and seems to be aimed at eventually annexing Canada. Rubio, meanwhile, has said the G7 meeting will focus on Ukraine and North American security. “It is not a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada,” Rubio told reporters in Ireland, adding Trump’s tariffs are “policy decisions” and that Trump himself is putting forward the idea of Canada joining the U.S. “He’s made an argument that it’s their interest to do so. Obviously the Canadians don’t agree, apparently,” Rubio said. Canada holds the rotating G7 presidency this year and a national leaders’ summit is planned for June in Alberta. This week, foreign ministers will meet to discuss numerous challenges, starting with a Thursday session on “strengthening the G7.” There will be other working sessions focused on geopolitical challenges. The federal government says they will include the Middle East, “stability in the Indo-Pacific region” and instability in Haiti, Venezuela, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Joly also will have numerous bilateral meetings where she will have a chance to push Canada’s own interests. Those meetings could touch on reviving stalled trade talks with the U.K., boosting military collaboration with Germany or advancing artificial intelligence work with France. Boehm said Ukraine’s plight will loom large in the closed-door working sessions. Canada has chosen Ukraine’s security as its top priority as G7 chair. Ottawa has argued that if Russia is not punished for its invasion, other countries will attempt to acquire territory by force. Europeans say the war must end on terms that prevent Moscow from attacking Ukraine again or encroaching on other neighbouring states. But the U.S. has pushed back on the idea of deploying troops to secure a ceasefire. Trump’s administration instead suggests that new American mining projects in Ukraine would dissuade Moscow from invading. “The challenge is to see if there can be some middle ground that will meet the concerns” of both Europe and the U.S. on Ukraine, Boehm said. Canada, meanwhile, has been at the forefront of efforts to use Russian cash in frozen bank accounts — or at least the interest earned on those accounts — to help fund Ukraine’s defence. The G7 has taken initial steps to use current and future interest on those accounts as collateral for loans that Ottawa issues to Kyiv. Ottawa has been pushing to further this effort with support from peers such as the U.K., but other European leaders have been hesitant about tapping into actual frozen accounts. Boehm said the G7 ministers’ closing statement could be similar to one they released in mid-February, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account La Marmite deserves a place in your Charlevoix address book, even if eating out in La Malbaie – or Pointe-au-Pic, which became part of La Malbaie in 1995 – via Baie-Saint-Paul, as in many other parts of Charlevoix The greater Charlevoix region is brimming with establishments offering top-quality cuisine it’s easy to see just how attached chefs are to their region and all its succulent products From Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in the south to Baie-Sainte-Catherine in the north The restaurant La Marmite stands out for many reasons not least because it brings together a number of positive elements that make for a memorable dining experience There’s something warm and inviting about arriving in this grand but rather a certain architectural dignity The interior decor on the restaurant side is also comforting and if the cheerful murmur of the tables all evening is anything to go by it’s safe to assume that the plates at La Marmite have a lot to do with the good mood that’s why you come to a restaurant in the first place Impeccable and in harmony with everything else Six dishes tested for you at La Marmite: Arctic char gravlax with beet; leek mosaic; duck breast carpaccio; Atlantic halibut jowl; maple-braised pork belly with milk stout beer; and strawberry-rhubarb upside-down cake for dessert Six complete and flawless dishes; nothing out of place We’re also touched by the fact that almost every element of every dish is locally sourced Three wines were suggested to accompany the chosen dishes the pleasure of discovering nice wines that harmonize perfectly When things are as well done as they are at La Marmite it’s time to name the people responsible for all this happiness: in the kitchen chef Félix Lavoie and pastry chef Danielle Tremblay For those with sensitive ears: during our visit to La Marmite the music and noise levels were perfectly balanced Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal Pizzaiolo Mirko D’Agata from No.900 pizzerias took 1st place at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yves-francois-blanchet-speaks-with-reporters-in-la-malbaie--april-22-2025?id\u003d3694775e-0fc2-4af8-b729-6f8576965c96 ] Canada’s Politics and Government News Source Since 1989 By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. 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Fill out this form and find out if your team is eligible for a discount Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio hold a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is meeting with her G7 counterparts in the Charlevoix region of Quebec this week a gathering that will test the allies’ ability to co-operate as trade tensions rise with the United States arrived Wednesday for meetings on Thursday and Friday The war in Ukraine is expected to be a major focus of the ministerial meetings as the U.S works to secure a 30-day ceasefire with Russia However, the gathering will be partly overshadowed by the United States‘ trade wars and escalating hostilities toward Canada Trump said on Tuesday on social media that the “only thing that makes sense” is for Canada to become the 51st state which he said would make all tariffs disappear Joly rebuked the tariffs and questioned the U.S.’s evolving justifications for imposing them “The only constant in this unjustified and unjustifiable trade war seems to be President Trump’s talks of annexing our country through economic coercion,” she said at a news conference Rubio and will raise the issue of tariffs in all her G7 meetings who will be the first White House official to visit since Mr and obviously our sovereignty,” she said in French Rubio sidestepped a question on whether he agrees with Mr “We have a lot of other things we work on together We defend North America through NORAD and the airspace of our continent together not to mention the issues of Ukraine and other commonalities,” Mr It is not a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada.” the former head of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce said tariffs will be the “elephant in the room” at the G7 meetings “While it may or may not be on the official agenda there’s little doubt that there will be plenty of conversations both with Marco Rubio and without him,” he said U.S. relations with allies have also been fraught over its stand on Ukraine, including Mr. Trump’s hostile reception of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House a couple of weeks ago is now seeking a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after Mr Rubio secured Ukraine’s support for its proposal during a visit to Saudi Arabia The Trump administration has also restored military aid for Ukraine as well as intelligence sharing director of the G7 Research Group at the University of Toronto said he will be looking to see whether the G7 communiqué this week will mention Ukraine’s territorial integrity wording that has been used in the past to reaffirm Ukraine’s right to all its territories “We’ll have to see if Marco Rubio’s United States is fully back on track with the rest of the G7,” he said G7 ministers are also expected to discuss conflicts in the Middle East where a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile Syria has also devolved into sectarian violence in recent days “The G7 will be strongly unified in issuing a strong statement perhaps with supporting actions to make sure that the precarious ceasefire in Gaza holds,” Mr the trucks carrying food and medical supplies must be allowed to enter Gaza.” While the foreign ministers’ meeting will be a lower stake gathering than the leaders’ summit in June it will offer some clues on whether G7 countries can continue to co-operate even as relations with the U.S director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute to find itself outside of consensus in the G7 Trump famously revoked his signature from the communiqué after the leaders’ summit in Charlevoix in 2018 after taking offence to comments from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on tariffs “The shadow of the [2018] Charlevoix Summit is going to be very strong on this meeting,” he said Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Nojoud Al Mallees is an economics reporter for The Globe and Mail Nojoud writes about how fiscal and economic decisions on Parliament Hill affect businesses Nojoud was an economics reporter for The Canadian Press on Parliament Hill Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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All rights reserved PoliticsNewsJoly says G7 leaders have ‘strong unity’ on defending UkraineBy The Canadian PressUpdated: March 14 'It's crazy': Carney on Rubio’s comment on Canada as 51st state Rubio says Trump has made his argument as to why Canada should become the 51st state Update from Canadian officials after meeting with U.S Ministers 'better equipped' to protect Canadian interests CTV National News: High level meetings on trade war in Washington D.C Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly speaks during the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie - Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that G7 countries are unified in their support for Ukraine proposal for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war and called for a “political horizon” for Palestinians “We were able to find strong G7 unity on a variety of issues,” Joly told reporters Friday morning as the gathering of Group of Seven foreign ministers was winding down in the Charlevoix region of Quebec The meeting took place against a backdrop of turbulence at home and abroad — with Prime Minister Mark Carney poised to launch what promises to be a hard-fought election campaign and U.S President Donald Trump pursuing a trade war against much of the world Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she told her U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Canada is applying 'maximum pressure' against American tariffs She says that a long meeting with Rubio on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting focused on how Ottawa can collaborate with Washington European nations and Japan — countries that are alarmed by the rising influence of Beijing and Moscow and by Trump’s unconventional foreign policy proposals and coercive trade policies Joly said the ministers were able to focus on shared concerns and hold frank exchanges about the world’s problems “The goal was to keep strong G7 unity,” she said Joly used Canada’s G7 presidency to advance maritime security initiatives arguing that all three oceans bordering Canada should have freely navigable waters free of undetected ships that evade sanctions or commit illegal fishing Those issues likely will be explored further when Canada welcomes G7 heads of government for a summit currently planned for June in Kananaskis The joint G7 statement released Friday morning backed a ceasefire negotiated by the U.S which would compel Russia to halt its land Moscow has called for changes to the proposal that G7 countries are rejecting the ball is now in Russia’s court when it comes to Ukraine,” Joly told reporters Friday’s joint statement suggests Russia won’t get off scot-free if it doesn’t accept and “fully” implement the agreement “We discussed imposing further costs on Russia in case such a ceasefire is not agreed as well as additional support for Ukraine,” says the statement which also cites the possibility of using revenues generated from frozen Russian assets It was widely reported that Washington had vetoed a Canadian proposal for the G7 meeting aimed at cracking down on Russian “shadow fleet” oil tankers that are evading Western economic sanctions A Canadian government official who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed these media reports for The Canadian Press Italy and the European Union — praised what they called strong language in the statement Canada has made Ukraine its top priority for the G7 presidency arguing that allowing Russia to grab territory undermines the global order that supports peace Germany’s Ambassador to Canada Tjorven Bellmann cited the work of U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio in crafting the ceasefire proposal shortly before he flew to Quebec “The Ukraine discussion was very sincere and very constructive,” Bellmann said of the G7 talks “It’s really up to the Russians now to agree to this proposal without new conditions and we’ll all wait to see whether that’s going to happen.” Rubio told reporters he is “cautiously optimistic” about peace in Ukraine noting that while there is “positive momentum,” the deal requires both sides to stick to their words He said the G7 is about finding common ground “We’re not going to allow the things we disagree on .. to keep us from working closely on the things we agree on,” Rubio said The leaders’ statement also “underscored the imperative of a political horizon for the Palestinian people” — language that stopped short of endorsing Palestinian statehood and fell short of previous G7 statements that called specifically for a two-state solution the statement attracted notice from analysts who have been tracking Washington’s strong support for Israel “Israelis and Palestinians can only live side by side if we respect their right to self-determination,” Joly said arguing the first step is getting to the next phase of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas The statement also found common ground on wars in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as Chinese activity in the South China Sea Joly also said that in individual meetings with her counterparts she raised Ottawa’s belief that the U.S is trying to annex Canada through economic coercion and discussed expanding trade outside North America we want to be closer to Britain,” she said “When it comes to the threats coming out of the White House regarding tariffs Joly said these concerns didn’t overwhelm the G7 discussions and argued that Rubio’s attendance sent a message that Canada’s sovereignty is not on the table Rubio said concerns about Trump’s talk of annexing Canada only came up in his bilateral discussion with Joly though he said his G7 peers did discuss U.S “This is not meant to be hostile towards anybody It is meant to be friendly and supportive of our .. national interests as a country,” he said This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 14 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security 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(Bloomberg) — At a Canadian mountain retreat some of the US’s closest allies tried to divine over private conversations and public interactions where Secretary of State Marco Rubio really stands vis-a-vis his boss The top US diplomat had to contend with President Donald Trump’s moves to impose 25% tariffs on global steel and aluminum the threats of 200% tariffs on European alcohol and the insistence that Canada become the 51st state Quebec for a meeting of the group’s foreign ministers — amped up the tension even further This is where Trump ripped up the G-7 communique back in his first term The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox Yet both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes, Rubio maintained comity with his counterparts, tamping down worries from some officials that he might be tempted to play a more disruptive role, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private meetings.  Instead, the G-7 agreed to a communique out of the meeting, overcoming early fears that US resistance over language on Ukraine, the Middle East and other matters would scotch the statement, which carries no legal weight but is meant to be a symbolic show of unity.  “This was a good meeting of friends, and friends also tell each other honestly how they see things differently,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said. Rubio agreed.  It was another example of the tricky balancing act Rubio has had to perform as Trump’s top diplomat, both delivering his boss’s more combative “America First” message while also looking to cultivate allies and gather support for US priorities via groups like the G-7. “Rubio has had to walk a fine line on maintaining that economic policy promoted by Trump,” said Torrey Taussig, a former Biden administration official who is now director of the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative. “The bottom line is that it’s in no one’s interest to show disunity coming out of this G-7.”  Another mystery diplomats tried to solve was the status of Rubio’s relationship with Trump, and how much sway he has in the wake of recent reports suggesting a tenuous relationship with Elon Musk, the special adviser who is leading the charge to slash the federal workforce.  The New York Times said last week that Rubio clashed with Musk at the White House, with the world’s richest man reportedly jeering Rubio for failing to carry out sweeping staff cuts.  The State Department declined to comment. But a senior US official said Rubio is close to the president and he took the job of secretary of state because he agrees with Trump’s priorities.  Rubio Makes Nice on First Trip Abroad But Keeps an Eye on Trump Ministers discussed contentious issues with Rubio, including Trump’s tariffs and his stated desire to acquire the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada. Other members tried to make clear to Rubio that China would be happy to jump in if US should cut trade relations with its allies. The US official, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations, said Rubio had candid conversations with G-7 counterparts, and the conversations were valuable because they made clear the US position at a time when Trump is making major shifts on policy linked to Ukraine and trade. The person said Rubio sought to make clear what Trump has said publicly — that US trade relationships have become too unequal. At one meeting, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly told Rubio the pens were made with Quebec aluminum — a jab at Trump’s push to impose 25% on the metal from Canada and other countries. Rubio quipped that he hoped he wouldn’t have to pay a tariff. And he later swatted aside Trump’s comments about Canadian statehood. “There’s disagreement between the president’s position and the position of the Canadian government,” Rubio told reporters as the event wrapped up. “I don’t think that’s a mystery coming in, and it wasn’t a topic of conversation.” There were limits, however. Rubio, who had just flown in from Saudi Arabia, didn’t join a gathering on Wednesday night where ministers made s’mores around an open fire in below-freezing temperatures. He skipped a session the next day where his counterparts made taffy out of maple syrup. Joly focused on the positives at the end of the meeting, saying there was a “great deal of unity” within the G-7. But she also made clear that there was more diplomacy to do, describing their conversations as “blunt” and “frank.” “Of course, Canada’s sovereignty is not up for debate, and we had a long conversation on tariffs and trade,” she said. —With assistance from David Gura, Iain Marlow and Eric Martin. Additional reporting by Humeyra Pamuk and Susan Heavey; Writing by John Irish; Editing by Howard Goller Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly shakes hands with her Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya before a bilateral meeting at the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) in La Malbaie — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Friday that G7 countries are unified in their support for Ukraine proposal for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war and called for a "political horizon" for Palestinians "We were able to find strong G7 unity on a variety of issues," Joly told reporters Friday morning as the gathering of Group of Seven foreign ministers was winding down in the Charlevoix region of Quebec European nations and Japan — countries that are alarmed by the rising influence of Beijing and Moscow and by Trump's unconventional foreign policy proposals and coercive trade policies Joly said the ministers were able to focus on shared concerns and hold frank exchanges about the world's problems "The goal was to keep strong G7 unity," she said Joly used Canada's G7 presidency to advance maritime security initiatives the ball is now in Russia's court when it comes to Ukraine," Joly told reporters Friday's joint statement suggests Russia won't get off scot-free if it doesn't accept and "fully" implement the agreement "We discussed imposing further costs on Russia in case such a ceasefire is not agreed as well as additional support for Ukraine," says the statement It was widely reported that Washington had vetoed a Canadian proposal for the G7 meeting aimed at cracking down on Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers that are evading Western economic sanctions Germany's Ambassador to Canada Tjorven Bellmann cited the work of U.S "The Ukraine discussion was very sincere and very constructive," Bellmann said of the G7 talks "It's really up to the Russians now to agree to this proposal without new conditions and we'll all wait to see whether that's going to happen." Rubio told reporters he is "cautiously optimistic" about peace in Ukraine noting that while there is "positive momentum," the deal requires both sides to stick to their words "We're not going to allow the things we disagree on .. to keep us from working closely on the things we agree on," Rubio said The leaders' statement also "underscored the imperative of a political horizon for the Palestinian people" — language that stopped short of endorsing Palestinian statehood and fell short of previous G7 statements that called specifically for a two-state solution the statement attracted notice from analysts who have been tracking Washington's strong support for Israel "Israelis and Palestinians can only live side by side if we respect their right to self-determination," Joly said we want to be closer to Britain," she said "When it comes to the threats coming out of the White House regarding tariffs Joly said these concerns didn't overwhelm the G7 discussions and argued that Rubio's attendance sent a message that Canada's sovereignty is not on the table Rubio said concerns about Trump's talk of annexing Canada only came up in his bilateral discussion with Joly "This is not meant to be hostile towards anybody Once a fallback for last-minute planners and lowkey travellers But how much will exploring your home and native land cost Read also: | My cross-Canada trip | Budget-friendly home swaps This sudden aversion led to a 40-per-cent drop in airline and travel bookings to the U.S in February compared with the same month last year That downward trend isn’t reversing any time soon Travel agents are fielding requests to cancel U.S Customers are also asking to cancel international trips that have layovers there “If you’re doing a Caribbean cruise … so typically they would embark in Miami and then cruise all along … A lot of Canadians are cancelling those,” said Flight Centre Travel Group Canada spokesperson Amra Durakovic The spike in patriotism has made staycations – once a fallback for last-minute planners and low-key travellers – more appealing Domestic flight bookings have surged 9 per cent in the period between January till mid-February compared with the same time last year according to data from the International Air Transport Association show that the number of Canadians planning travel to another province within the country increased by 11 per cent Renee de Ronde said she plans to travel “exclusively within Canada” this year but also for the simple reason that there’s no shortage of things to see by car – one of her preferred modes of travel “You could spend a lifetime exploring Canada and barely scratch the surface,” said de Ronde Her travels gear toward scenic drives that often end in “glamping” – a term best exemplified by her stay at Repère Boréal (starting at $159 a night) a series of Nordic microcabins – including a soaring chalet on stilts – tucked in the dense boreal forest of Quebec’s Charlevoix region Online searches for domestic stays by Canadians on Airbnb’s platform climbed nearly 20 per cent year-over-year for 2025 so far Among those topping the list were Comox-Strathcona Airlines are trying to meet the increased demand for domestic travel. In January, WestJet announced plans to increase its domestic flights by 10 per cent this summer, launching 11 new routes and bumping up the frequency of existing ones. Porter Airlines has tripled its share of the domestic flight market over the past few months launching routes connecting travellers from Hamilton to Calgary Air Canada announced in February that it would reduce the number of flights for popular spring-break vacation spots in the U.S Las Vegas and Arizona by 10 per cent starting in March There’s no doubt there is plenty to see and do in Canada with its stunning landscapes beautiful coastlines and cultural experiences But how much would staycations cost Canadians show that the average round-trip cost to Halifax hovered at $421 while flights to Victoria averaged just above $400 Exploring Canada isn’t cheap either – a night at a hotel in Tofino Factoring in high accommodation costs and seasonal surges might mean rethinking itineraries to get more value for your dollar Data analyzed by The Globe and Mail from analytics firms AirDNA and CoStar showed that short-term rental costs across British Columbia were almost 35 per cent higher than Nova Scotia in 2024 the average per-night cost for a short-term rental peaked at $335 in July The average hotel stay year-round hovered at $285 Banff was the most expensive place to stay in Canada in 2024 To spend the night in proximity to its glacial lakes and snow-capped mountains travellers spent $543 a night for a short-term rental on average – $750 and $733 in the months of July and August – and the average cost for a hotel room per night was $407 “Beyond Banff” has become industry shorthand among some travellers and hospitality experts capturing the growing desire to dodge the crowds and surge pricing around Canada’s most iconic national park – even if it means missing some of its surreal views Banff saw a record-setting 4.28 million visits “Yoho National Park is often overlooked for Banff but it’s right next door,” said Shawna Reeve who recently travelled through B.C.’s Sunshine Coast it takes more effort to get to but it’s worth it.” For those who have more time on their hands Reeve said Yoho boasts similar views of turquoise waters and snow-flanked mountains as Banff with less crowds It’s also lined with tiny communities to explore including Field – a village of less than 200 people that sprung up out of the Rocky Mountains in the 1880s for employees of the Canadian Pacific Railway Staycationers looking for an affordable retreat can drive an hour and a half from Yoho to Nipika Mountain Resort – a pet-friendly ecoresort in the Rockies The series of cabins at the resort is situated near Radium Hot Springs on a meadow chief executive officer of boutique travel firm Gray & Co Visitors can ski and skate into spring and raft in between warming up in the log-laden sauna For those seeking the West Coast’s warmer shores Tofino is second among the country’s most expensive stays Those eager to surf along its coastline should expect to shell out about $433 a night on average for a hotel or short-term rental A slightly cheaper alternative is Gabriola Island – one of hundreds of floating land masses dotting the Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the mainland Photographer Trevor Broad from Vancouver remembers the night he was awakened by the splash of whales on the beach while camping out on the Island’s shore “That was the highlight of any of my travels was just seeing hearing all of these different whales kind of speaking to each other,” he said multiple campsites on the Southern Gulf Islands have bookings that let you wake up oceanside or lakeside such as Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park or Dionisio Point Provincial Park on Galiano Island Adventurers on a budget will find some of the most affordable escapes in Manitoba at an average rate of $163 a night for hotels While tourists often head north toward Churchill for its polar bear and beluga whale sightings and ecolodges such as Churchill Wild a cost-friendly alternative (with different wildlife) is Turtle Village in Wasagaming The Indigenous-owned and operated hideout within Riding Mountain National Park lets travellers experience off-the-grid living from the comfort of cozy cabins Visitors can spend the day ice-fishing or trekking on guided nature walks led by the Anishinaabe of Riding Mountain Evenings are for devouring fire-roasted bannock and listening to stories on the precontact history of nearby Clearwater Lake in the 1700s “People need to head outside of the GTA – there’s so many coastal towns to explore Alongside the small idyllic towns of Wiarton and Southampton in Bruce County she gravitates toward Northern and Eastern Ontario hiking trails – Sleeping Giant National Park Ouimet Canyon and the Ottawa Valley – a sea of dense woods broken up by dramatic escarpments looking out above a sea of pine The boutique motel was brought back to life from its original build in the 1970s and is surrounded by forests and crystal lakes A tree-canopied enclosure lets you alternately brace high heat in a cedar sauna and cold immersion in a cold plunge pool Kakabeka Falls is a quieter – but no less majestic – alternative to busy Niagara Falls travellers can skip the crowds (and the high prices) of Quebec City for a Scandinavian lodge in Lac-Beauport Keily Guillen from Toronto stayed in one of the cabins (around $150 a night) “A one-side glass view of the forest covered in snow was facing our bed – it was one of the most natural and scenic views to wake up to,” she said Less than two hours away from Lac-Beauport the municipality of La Malbaie is a lesser-known gem to many Canadians as well as one of the oldest golf courses in North America La Malbaie has been popular for vacationers and golfers since the 1800s It became a favourite summer retreat for 27th U.S with high-ranking officials and business owners following his lead president has nudged Canadians outside the province to rediscover it Check your horoscope to learn how the stars align for you today Sharpen your mind with today’s Cryptic Crossword Refine your strategy and solve the Daily Sudoku 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His favourite film franchise is the Fast and Furious series and he will offer no apologies for that fact Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and his wife Anaida Poilievre depart a polling station after voting in Ottawa on Monday Shannon Proudfoot is a feature writer in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau She loves the hidden complexities and human side of politics and big news moments - not just what happened An incurable \"process nerd,\" she's convinced anything is fascinating if you watch long enough and ask enough questions to understand how it works Shannon was raised in a working-class family in Sault Ste Marie and can't quite shake her fascination with how social class figures in public life - or she was the Ottawa bureau chief for Maclean's and wrote for Sportsnet magazine We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“I think many of my colleagues coming here thought that this issue was still a joke and that this had to be taken in a humorous way,” Joly said Friday Joly has been hosting the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting in the Charlevoix region at a fraught time in the relationship between Canada and the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday and told Rubio that “Canada’s sovereignty is not up for debate — period.” Joly added she told Rubio that it’s important to organize a call between Trump and newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney Markets on both sides of the border have been thrown into disarray as Trump pursues his trade war with much of the world “We will put maximum pressure on the Americans and meanwhile we will work on finding off-ramps,” Joly said Canadian officials said Thursday that a meeting that day with U.S Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington was constructive — but they expected no immediate changes to the Trump administration’s punishing tariffs Just prior to the meeting with the Canadian officials Trump said “Canada only works as a state” and called the international border between the two countries an “artificial line.” Trump said there was no chance he’d relent on tariffs Trump triggered the trade war earlier this month by slapping Canada and Mexico with across-the-board tariffs only to provide a one-month pause for goods that meet the rules-of-origin requirements under the Canada-U.S-Mexico Agreement on trade days later Trump went ahead Wednesday with an additional 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. backing down on a threat from the day prior to double duties on Canada Ottawa responded with 25 per cent tariffs on another $29.8 billion worth of American goods Canada has been the target of Trump’s ire since he returned to the White House in January but his expanding trade war is now hitting countries around the world Trump also has signed an executive order to implement “reciprocal tariffs” starting April 2, and floated the idea of additional duties on copper, forest products and automobiles. Joly received support from European counterparts in a post on social media this week. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock posted a photo with Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas with the two women wearing red and white. Baerbock told Joly, “We’ve got your back.” “It was a great fashion statement. As a woman, I was really happy to see that they were, you know, wearing red and white,” Joly said Friday. “I have really good relationships with my colleagues.” Queen City News Canada (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies held a first day of talks in Canada on Thursday as U.S President Donald Trump’s trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc’s once solid unity into disarray Trump then made new comments antagonizing Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Canadian hosts The two-day meeting opened just after Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on European wine and other alcohol if the European Union doesn’t back down from retaliating against U.S steel and aluminum tariffs with a levy on American whiskey The escalating trade war added to uncertainty over relations between the U.S which have already been strained by Trump’s position on Russia’s war in Ukraine on his first official trip to Canada and his first to a G7 event was likely to hear a litany of complaints as he met with the foreign ministers of Britain All of them have been angered by the new American president’s policies and they smiled stiffly in frigid temperatures as they posed for a group photo at a snowy resort in La Malbaie “Peace and stability is at the top of our agenda and I look forward to discussing how we continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal aggression,” Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said as she gaveled the meetings into session arriving in Quebec late Wednesday just hours after Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs kicked in — prompting irate responses from the European Union and Canada and neither the State Department nor the Canadian foreign ministry issued normally customary readouts of the discussion information to emerge about the closed-door discussions on Thursday that were punctuated by uncertainty over Joly’s planned depature for Ottawa on Friday before the G7 meeting had been scheduled to close to attend soon-to-be new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first Cabinet meeting where he had won agreement from Ukraine for a 30-day ceasefire in the war Rubio had dismissed suggestions that he would face an uncomfortable reception from this counterparts Trump has arguably been most antagonistic toward Canada with persistent talk of it becoming the 51st U.S additional tariffs and persistent insults against its leadership much of which he repeated on Thursday in comments at the White House Joly had said she would use every meeting at the G7 to raise Trump’s tariffs and coordinate a response She also noted that Trump had continued to press “his disrespectful 51st state rhetoric.” Trump doubled down on the anti-Canada rhetoric during an Oval Office meeting on Thursday with NATO chief Mark Rutte Canada only works as a state,” Trump said before going on to say that he’s not going to change his mind on the tariffs he’s imposing on Canada “We’ve been ripped off for years,” he said Rubio had downplayed Trump’s earlier comments saying the president was only expressing what he thought would be a good idea The G7 “is not a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada,” he said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said G7 nations should avoid panic and posted a message of support for Canada on X featuring a photo of her and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas “We have learned altogether in these shaky geopolitical times … especially in moments when your heart is really beating it’s important to keep calm,” Baerbock told reporters She noted that the G7 has been “a powerhouse … for freedom Rubio said G7 partners should understand that these are a “policy decision” by Trump to protect American competitiveness “I think it is quite possible that we could do these things and at the same time deal in a constructive way with our allies and friends and partners on all the other issues that we work together on,” Rubio had told reporters on Wednesday “And that’s what I expect out of the G7 and Canada.” Asked if he expected a difficult reception from his counterparts Rubio brushed the question aside: “I don’t know I think that would actually make things worse The agenda for the G7 meeting included discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific; Ukraine and Europe; stability in the Americas; the Middle East; maritime security; Africa; and China Rubio and Trump’s national security adviser earlier in the week securing a potentially huge win for the administration — a possible 30-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war an issue that galvanized the G7 since even before the conflict began Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived Thursday in Russia for talks with officials on the proposal Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with the U.S proposal but that the terms need to be worked out emphasizing it should pave the way to lasting peace and we certainly support it,” Putin said at a news conference in Moscow “But there are issues that we need to discuss and I think that we need to discuss it with our American colleagues and partners.” There was no immediate comment from G7 officials to Putin’s comments although participants were expected to be cautiously optimistic Trump’s apparent desire to draw Putin back into the fold — including saying he would like to see Russia rejoin the group to restore it to the G8 — continues to alarm G7 members Russia was thrown out of the G8 after it seized Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 are all NATO allies — had been the toughest on Russia Associated Press writers Rob Gillies in Toronto and Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this report Foreign ministers of leading Western democracies sought to show a united front in Canada yesterday after seven weeks of rising tensions between US allies and US President Donald Trump over his upending of foreign policy on Ukraine and imposing of tariffs convened in the remote tourist town of La Malbaie for two days of meetings that in the past have broadly been consensual on the issues they face Top of the agenda for Washington’s partners would be getting a debriefing on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s talks on Tuesday with Kyiv in Jeddah where Ukraine said it was ready to support a 30-day ceasefire deal in the run-up to the first G7 meeting of Canada’s presidency the crafting of an agreed all-encompassing final statement has been tough with some G7 diplomats questioning Washington’s engagement in the process A US decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports immediately drew reciprocal measures from Canada and the EU “Under [President of the US’] @POTUS’s leadership we are going to use forums like the G7 to counter our adversaries and stand by our allies America First!,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X as he arrived in Canada Washington has sought to impose red lines on language around Ukraine and opposed a separate declaration on curbing Russia’s so-called shadow fleet a murky shipping network that eludes sanctions while demanding more robust language on China which diplomats said was unlikely to reflect final discussions and might not gain consensus but did appear to be tougher on China calling on it to cease its support for Russia’s war effort Unlike a joint statement in November last year when almost two pages out of eight were focused entirely on Ukraine the initial draft includes just four carefully-worded paragraphs that are unlikely to antagonize Moscow Rubio cautioned that Washington did not want language that could harm efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table G7 diplomats said the positive outcome from Jeddah might at least ease talks on Ukraine as the US now seeks a response from Moscow has taken a less-friendly stance on Ukraine demanded European partners take on more of the burden without openly endorsing their role in future talks and warmed Washington’s ties with Moscow Maybe we should wait for the G8,” said one European diplomat ironically Trump has suggested the G8 might be revived with the return of Moscow 11 years after its membership in the group was suspended over its annexation of Crimea Nowhere have the difficulties for US allies been more apparent than in Canada Relations between the US and Canada are at an all-time low thanks to Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on all imports from Canada and his constant musing about annexing the country to make it the 51st US state “It is not a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada,” Rubio told reporters highlighting how offbeat their ties have become Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly on Wednesday said she would be on the offensive at the G7 I will raise the issue of tariffs to coordinate a response with the Europeans and to put pressure on the Americans,” she said The two met yesterday morning for bilateral talks European diplomats said they hoped to use the G7 to assess directly how much influence Rubio has on US foreign policy Trump has used a wide array of officials not linked to the US Department of State in talks ranging from Ukraine to the situation in the Middle East where allies have been alarmed by some of the erratic statements coming from Washington Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly (C) speaks alongside European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose for photos on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie British Foreign Secretary David Lammy speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly awaits the arrival of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie speaks alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi attends the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot attends the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani pose for a photo during the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters following the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie “G7 members reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist sovereignty and independence,” the communique said “G7 members called for Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms and implementing it fully.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied after the meeting that the G7 support for Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty strayed from the Trump administration’s position including its insistence that Ukraine must be open to ceding control of some land to Russia to get a peace deal “I’ve never heard President Trump say that Russia has a right to take all of Ukraine and do whatever they want there,” Rubio told reporters imposing further sanctions on Russia — including the possibility of selling seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defense — should Russia not accept and respect a ceasefire and providing additional support for Ukraine in that event the G7 statement did not contain a specific condemnation of Russia for invading Ukraine Rubio had said prior to the meetings that the U.S did not see the value in antagonizing Russian President Vladimir Putin while he was considering Trump’s ceasefire proposal The G7 statement “emphasized that any ceasefire must be respected and underscored the need for robust and credible security arrangements to ensure that Ukraine can deter and defend against any renewed acts of aggression.” Trump’s policies were front and center as the allies gathered for two days of talks at a snowy resort in La Malbaie heard a litany of complaints as he met with his counterparts appealed to Rubio to use what influence he might have with Trump to spare their country from harsh trade treatment “We will put maximum pressure on the Americans and will work on looking for off-ramps,” Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly told reporters Friday “The Trump tariffs are going to hurt Americans said the tariffs are not meant to be a “hostile move” against allies but are about making trade fair Those benefiting from previous arrangements likely do “feel it is hostile to change the status quo because it’s to your benefit,” he told reporters Joly said her discussion with Rubio had been “frank” — diplomatic code for “blunt.” “I wanted to be able to have a frank conversation,” Joly said Canada’s sovereignty is not up for debate and we had a long conversation on tariffs and trade.” After Trump reiterated in the Oval Office on Thursday that “Canada only works as a state,” Joly stood firm “What I said to the secretary is that Canada’s sovereignty is not up for debate There is no conversation about it.” She added Rubio told reporters Friday that Trump “loves Canada” and has simply “made an argument for why Canada would be better off joining the United States from an economic perspective and the like Joly noted that many of the allies thought Trump’s comments were a joke “I said to them this is not a joke — Canadians are anxious The final communique presented common positions not only on Ukraine but on the Middle East wars in Africa and Chinese activity in the South China Sea express support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict But it did recognize the need for the Palestinians to have a “political horizon” to reach their aspirations “All of that has united us,” British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said “So this has been a unified conference in which we have found common ground And I’m pleased at the effort and the sense of warmth that exists across the partners in the G7.” Associated Press writers Rob Gillies in Toronto and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed to this report The small towns abound in nationally recognized buildings is home to friendly folk with high tourism standards and American flavor Stanstead is a lively college town right atop Vermont with a library that touches both nations The flavorful mix of towns is a great introduction for any American to the unique culture Discover a very special slice of the friendly neighboring nation starting with a Charlevoix town that soothes your senses and excites the soul Noted as the cultural capital of Canada with a renowned architectural heritage it comprises a popular escape among Québecois year-round Stop by the notable contemporary art museum in a restored former cinema with rotating exhibitions Offering doorstep access to the summertime shores it is also just a thirty-minute drive to Le Massif a friendly local wintertime mountain bustling with families and snow sports enthusiasts along alpine and cross-country ski trails The foodies enjoy a spectrum of restaurants for casual or gourmet meals alongside agritourism experiences and a public market in the summer Baie-Saint-Paul feels like a breath of fresh air with a calming vibe and energizing powers thanks to the infectious outdoorsy spirit The postcard-perfect setting doesn't hurt either whether you're exploring the area or the art-strewn downtown with its riverfront Gouffre Park From the dog-friendly Plage de Baie-Saint-Paul to the next-door Boisé du Quai Park climb Tour d'observation for an amazing viewpoint Paul is a scenic spot overlooking both the town and the St Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix offers pet-friendly trails including Sentier Gabrielle-Roy Ouest through a beautiful riverfront forest plus nature-centric accommodation at Refuge La Grande Vue Accessible by ferry or via air, Îles de la Madeleine is a gorgeous, often overlooked archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Exuding a prevailing sense of serenity with a certainly small-town vibe the islands boast distinct Acadian heritage reflected in the warmth and craftsmanship of some 12,000 locals Many come for the remote feel and low crowds to discover arts and a culinary scene against jaw-droppingly beautiful coastal landscapes No list of the most picturesque places in Québec would be complete without this remote destination transporting you out of the country into a reality only your imagination could summon during the hours behind the work desk The islands's beautiful face comes with a soul to match—the many fishing villages The charming Cap-aux-Meules along the main island's southeastern shore is home to Parc des Buck After starting the day at Boulangerie Madelon Fin-Croute you will discover local artisans’ studios and savor fresh seafood while Auberge du Port will tuck you into the sound of the waves Observation Deck is a gorgeous spot to spy on the coastline with a staircase from the beach Cape Lighthouse is particularly stunning at sunset on the northern edge Stop by the Information Touristique and bring a keepsake from Les Farauderies has been a destination from around the world ever since the mid-19th century Abounding in fresh air pursuits through its wide-open spaces this town in Charlevoix is home to friendly folk with high tourism standards and a touch of an American flavor La Malbaie is the place to indulge in a deserving getaway you've been putting off with countless ways to get active or relax Take a leisurely stroll in the morning along the pier at Pointe-au-Pic and explore through the splendor of the region's Mother Nature's generosity you will discover the iconic historical Fromagerie St-Fidèle Inc next door to the church of Saint-Fidèle built in 1883 it was settled by the wealthy industrialists who sailed to Pointe-au-Pic Many high-ranking Canadians and Americans boosted the local economy and the number of mansions built you can admire picturesque homes and villas in their footsteps La Malbaie exudes Old World charm that many can't get enough of against the panoramic views of the St La Malbaie gets your heart beating and then relaxes your body and calms your soul Mont Grand-Fonds is a downhill ski area with all-season trails and a cozy pub Find this charming town where the river flows into the gorgeous Lac Massawippi along its northern shore Much like the commendable lake's powers to attract the local friendliness and creativity disarm with no better way to meet the folk than during the Emporium North Hatley or grab a pint at La Cie Vilandré - Pub & Microbrasserie From Dreamland Park tipping into the lake with its scenic Quai de Lac Massawippi to Scowen Park a beautiful walk through the summertime forest fall colors reflect in the waters while the trails turn to snowshoeing Whether you're in for a stroll along the water's edge or some mountain running the relaxed environment makes you really appreciate the natural bounty Lined by brick buildings with antique shops like Pomegranate all roads in North Hatley inadvertently lead you to the waterfront Stop by the pretty Eglise Sainte-Elisabeth book a charter with Lake Massawippi Fishing Guide or simply soak in the views from the marina Pilsen Restaurant & Pub offers three waterfront patios while Auberge la Chocolatière is a popular stay with lots of green space for picnics and two waterfronts the Lake Massawipi Area Historical Society preserves and promotes cultural heritage through historical documents and artifacts amid the romantic and serene lake environs Located in the beautiful Gaspésie region in the Gulf of St Percé is known among outdoor lovers for hiking a wildlife park with a shimmering waterfall Strolling along historic fishing buildings One of the most picturesque spots in Eastern Canada this majestic limestone formation rising from the gulf is part of the le Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park Belvédère Au Pic de l'Aurore is a viewpoint from which to spy on fall foliage wrapping the renowned stunning coastline Percé is also home to the state-of-the-art geopark with its displays on the region’s geography with beautiful scenery and plaques on history Magasin Général Historique Authentique 1928 offers unique shopping nothing beats the local vibes at the hip Pub Pit Caribou Percé Chute De La Riviere Portage offers hiking trail access and a staircase to the pet-friendly You can easily cross to the aptly named Île Bonaventure home to Gannets Colonies Observatory Tower This small town in the Laurentides region of Québec is just over an hour northwest of Montreal and about 10 km from downtown Mont-Tremblant the forested surroundings are spectacular on a fall hike and Passerelle Verte offer scenic strolls right in the heart Maison des Arts et de la Culture Saint-Faustin is a must-stop with breathtaking works by the artist and a garden a popular nature escape into some of Québec's forest is accessible year-round with several lakes and many viewpoints La Panoramique Trail - Lea Perched Refuges is a pet-friendly moderately challenging route that takes about an hour the delightful Sentier des Cimes Laurentides is an experience worth a trip on its own The unique journey takes you through the heart of a forest with a mix of attractions Take the ascending trail to a sturdy structure at the height of the trees with tower access via stairs and an elevator to the second-level walkway From golfing at Royal Laurentien Golf to leaf-peeping around Centre Touristique et Educatif des Laurentides recharge at the charming Le P'Tit Stop next to Lac Barbotte and Camping Desjardins Enrg are popular in the summer No wintertime escape is complete without feeling the good vibes at Mont Blanc Initially European settled in 1672, this town offers spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River's estuary and channels. Its deep history is strewn around the old town center, overlooking Île d'Orléans. The Laurentian Mountains complete a postcard-like look. Just a 30-mile hop east of Québec City along the St Les Sentiers de la Chute du Rocher Blanc is a scenic hike to picnic by a cascade a relaxed waterfront parkland perfect for a photoshoot Offering easy access to the island's spectacular attractions like the observation tower the town's Marina Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse is your jet set to as far down east or the opposite bank recharge at the highly rated Casse Croute La halte gourmande in a cantina-like setting ICE AND DELIGHTS is a must to accompany your summertime walk around the town's heritage sites and artists's studios Many enjoy the quaint white wooden houses influenced by the Neoclassical style of the 19th century Mauvide-Genest Manor is an attractive 18th-century manor home open for tours Quai de Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse is a scenic overlook at the tip of the marina that allows you to take in the sunset What a great town for American visitors to experience a quintessential slice of Québec and visit Québec City if you've never been Quebec is a renowned destination across the world; no other place displays a distinct American culture with French heritage wrapped up in the too-well-known Canadian friendliness. As you travel throughout the maritime regions of Québec, you can discover many riverfront and gulf towns, including the stunning Îles de la Madeleine. La Malbaie's bucolic landscapes offer both peace and excitement. So pick a welcoming town and revel in the friendly hospitality like never prior. Perhaps one of the most charming towns in the province, North Hatley beguiles visitors, from its brick-building-lined sidewalks to the Lac Massawippi waterfront. Percé boasts La Grotte, a wildlife park with a shimmering waterfall, while for shimmering hikes, Sentier des Cimes Laurentides leads you to walkaway above the forest. All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk and Sarah Morland; Editing by Chris Reese and Leslie Adler La Malbaie is a small town of about 8,000 inhabitants this is a destination that lures many Quebecers and other adventurers to come and observe nature’s impressive spectacles The region is a Quebecois holiday destination where everything is intended to soothe and relax the hearts of those who find refuge there And now for a bit of background of this region… The history of La Malbaie’s first appearances in books would hardly be as flattering as the current perception of the town which he went on to name “La Malbâtie” This pejorative image quickly disappeared under the brightness of the landscape as many bourgeois vacationers settled in Murray Bay – the new name of the area under the British regime Among these curious men eager to relax was William Howard Taft The man who would become the 27th president of the United States joked that La Malbaie was as intoxicating as champagne A small town that seems to be frozen in time it charms passers-by with its landscapes and waterways La Malbaie offers a multitude of gourmet addresses that know how to capture the energy La Malbaie has a culinary offer that matches the panorama After the list of the best addresses in Tadoussac and Baie-Saint-Paul we have prepared a list of the best restaurants in La Malbaie for your next relaxing trip The Plateau-Mont-Royal is one of the most lively and colourful neighbourhoods in Montreal Here is our list of addresses where you can enjoy some of the best cookies in Montreal The city centre is associated with offices We prefer to associate the area with some of our favourite restaurants in the city Discover our list of 101 delicious must-visit culinary spots from all corners of Quebec to add to your bucket list Giwa has opened its doors in the Verdun neighborhood bringing a unique touch to the local culinary scene Taza Flores has embraced a new identity while preserving the essence that made it so beloved — a must-rediscover Cela fait maintenant 18 ans que La Petite Cachée rayonne à Mont-Tremblant un arrêt immanquable dans la région des Laurentides Khorasan Kabab has been serving delicious Iranian dishes for over 18 years US Willy LowryLa Malbaie as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold between Hamas and Israel Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly opened the event by calling for ways to "continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russia's illegal aggression" She added that "we want to foster long-term stability as well in the Middle East in the interest of all the people in the region" Ms Joly met her US counterpart Marco Rubio on Thursday as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate after Mr Trump's increasingly antagonistic rhetoric on tariffs Mr Trump has repeatedly called for the annexation of Canada and expressed a desire to see it become the “51st state”. He also has placed major tariffs on Canada in breach of the free-trade agreement he negotiated and signed with Ottawa and Mexico during his first term Canada has responded with its own 25 per cent tariffs on $50 billion worth of goods Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is ready to sit down with Mr Trump only if there is “respect for Canadian sovereignty” Mr Rubio said he has no plans to discuss Mr Trump's 51st state comments while in Canada though he is certain to be pressed on the issue by media German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas appeared to co-ordinate outfits with Ms Baerbock wearing a white dress and Ms Kallas a red one in a show of solidarity with Canada The ministers also attempted to tackle issues in the Middle East. During a session on the region, with regard to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the sides could not come to agreement on language surrounding a two-state solution as well as the West Bank, a source told The National. The G7 meeting is taking place at the same resort at which the group met in 2018, when Mr Trump left abruptly, accusing Justin Trudeau, Canadian prime minister at the time, of making false statements. Mr Trump had been threatening to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium, and that threat ultimately led to a renewed free-trade agreement signed by the US, Canada and Mexico in 2020. Fast-forward to today and Mr Trump has enacted those tariffs, which have led to consternation and retaliation by some of America's closest allies. Reform is a right-wing, populist party led by Nigel Farage, a former MEP who won a seat in the House of Commons last year at his eighth attempt and a prominent figure in the campaign for the UK to leave the European Union. It was founded in 2018 and originally called the Brexit Party. Many of its members previously belonged to UKIP or the mainstream Conservatives. After Brexit took place, the party focused on the reformation of British democracy. Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson became its first MP after defecting in March 2024. The party gained support from Elon Musk, and had hoped the tech billionaire would make a £100m donation. However, Mr Musk changed his mind and called for Mr Farage to step down as leader in a row involving the US tycoon's support for far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson who is in prison for contempt of court. Bournemouth 0 Southampton 3 (Djenepo (37', Redmond 45' 1, 59') Man of the match Nathan Redmond (Southampton) Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said. Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth. “Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban. Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients. “We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added. Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others. From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth. Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation. BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent. Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG. Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban. “Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban. Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure. “What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said. “In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.” The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. 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Shortly after their meeting in the small Canadian resort of La Malbaie Iwaya told reporters that he had asked Trump's administration to exempt Japan from planned auto and reciprocal tariffs Iwaya also said he had told Rubio that the two countries should further strengthen the bilateral alliance in line with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's agreement with Trump in February during their summit at the White House Iwaya met with Rubio on the sidelines of a Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting Iwaya quoted Rubio as saying the U.S.-Japan relationship is "extremely important" and he would convey Tokyo's concerns to Washington the third since Trump's nonconsecutive second term commenced in January they also discussed issues related to Ukraine and the Gaza Strip Japan is particularly concerned about his proposed duties of around 25 percent on imported cars targeting imports from all countries with matching duties Trump has said the auto levies will be introduced on April 2 a move that would deal a severe blow to the Japanese car industry Japan shipped about 1.37 million vehicles to the United States accounting for 28.3 percent of its total exports to the world's largest economy in terms of value But Trump has constantly carped that very few American cars are driven in Japan and many other countries Trump aides have claimed that American car brands are unpopular due to structural barriers Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs took effect on Wednesday Japanese trade minister Yoji Muto met with U.S Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and other senior officials in Washington but failed to secure assurances that the U.S Iwaya's meeting with Rubio also came a week after Trump complained that his country's long-standing security treaty with Japan is one-sided as he intensifies pressure on allies to boost their defense spending and buy more American products While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on March 6 but we have an interesting deal with Japan that we have to protect them "That's the way the deal reads...and by the way they make a fortune with us economically," he added Iwaya also held separate talks with his Canadian agreeing with them to reinforce bilateral cooperation and work closely on key global issues U.S. enforces 25% tariffs on all steel, aluminum imports U.S. makes no promises on tariff exemptions for Japan in trade talks Trump complains security pact with Japan nonreciprocal To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times From terroir cooking in Baie-Saint-Paul to a remarkable lobster roll in La Malbaie If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy one hour northeast of Quebec City on the St-Lawrence River and proximity to some of the best whale watching around make it a great destination for nature lovers Charlevoix is also a natural choice — it produces some of the country’s most delicious cheeses This itinerary brings you to Charlevoix’s two main cities with just a quick 40-minute drive through breathtaking sceneries separating the two and quilts by local sheep breeders and artisans A post shared by Le Mouton Noir (@moutonnoirresto) you can plan to visit these producers at a later date find yourself a table outside or by the station and prepare to be wowed by the buttery crispy hot dog bun and the huge chunks of lobster in this remarkable roll (Note: Chez Chantal is a seasonal operation roughly open from the end of June to early October.) A post shared by Chez Chantal (@chez_chantal) Ever wonder how mushrooms grow? The team at Champignons Charlevoix in La Malbaie can tell you all about it Belly up to the big barrel containing a magic mixture of aspen chips and hay check out the spores and see how oyster mushrooms pop out of the big white pails that fill their production hall At award-winning Le Saint Pub Microbrasserie brewers are busy all year producing a range of IPAs Seasonal beers like the Sour French Kiss in summer and the Spirit of the Dragon in winter pair just right with the terroir pub food if you’re up for a pre-dinner snack: There are breaded pickles A post shared by FAUX BERGERS (@fauxbergers) Plan in advance for a special dinner at Faux Bergers, where the evening starts at 6:30 with guests enjoying the view of the surrounding farmland — after that, food is served at the same time, just like at a big family dinner. For a more late-night feel, sister restaurant La Louve-Buvette gentille is an 18-seat wine bar that oozes warmth and kindness With a longstanding love of ingredients foraged from the surrounding fields La Louve’s terroir-based small plates spotlight the region’s producers — from locally raised pork to a flan made with tea from the boreal forest as does the carefully selected list of natural wines Come prepared with a cooler and some ice packs so you can stock up on soft and washed rind cheeses offers visitors a taste of one of the oldest agricultural regions in North America with flavors to rival France Here are three must-visit stops along the route “The people of Charlevoix seem to crave new tastes; they embrace natural products and businesses willing to try something new,” says Alexandre Côté “It’s part of what motivated me to focus on creating products made solely from the bees endemic to the area.”  (A Local’s Guide to Three Days in Québec City) and housemade wine or spirits crafted from whey left over from cheese production Famille Migneron de Charlevoix is an award-wining artisan cheesemaker in Baie-Saint-Paul Visitors can pair the fromage with wine from the adjacent vineyard or with spirits made from whey. Photograph courtesy EM Photographie CulinaireFounded in 1996 by couple Maurice Dufour and Francine Bouchard La Familie Migneron de Charlevoix helped pioneer the locavore movement in Québec by producing European-inspired cheeses from the milk of local sheep and cows “There is a feeling that when you live here you are on an island isolated from the surrounding world,” says their daughter Madeline Dufour “That mindset has allowed such a creative and self-sustaining ecosystem to thrive.” Baie-Saint-Paul also holds numerous galleries and museums, including the Musée d’Art Contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul which highlights contemporary works from Québec In between meals, discover Baie-Saint-Paul’s artistic heritage by visiting some of its renowned art galleries, including the Musée d’Art Contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul which highlights contemporary art from Québec learn how apples and other fruits are transformed from orchard to cellar Inside a 20th-century building nicknamed the “Blue House,” guests drink and dine amid first editions of Verne’s books Sip on cocktails inspired by Québécois producers or nibble on tapas such as the marinated mushrooms sourced from Champignons Charlevoix this 22-year-old farm is Québec’s oldest producer of oyster mushrooms Visitors can sample mushroom-based products and saffron-infused delicacies such as lobsters marinated in locally produced apple juice and Gorria pepper At Marché Public de La Malbaie, the town’s farmers’ market, travelers can purchase fresh produce, artisanal goods, and homemade treats for their journey home every Saturday from June to October. In La Malbaie, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River and bordered by the railroad, you’ll find one of the best casse-croûte‘s in Charlevoix: Chez Chantal. This little oasis of gourmet delights is a remarkable success, preparing one of the best poutines in the area every day, as well as delicious lobster rolls and famous hot dogs. Monsieur Chantal owned a small native souvenir store that was bought out and transformed into a snack bar and dairy bar, before being acquired by current owners Keven Dufour and Jessica Pelletier just under 10 years ago. The couple owned a food truck, which they sold to embark on their casse-croûte project. Chez Chantal is a true Charlevoix institution, popular not only with locals, but also with the many travellers who crisscross the countryside. People literally line up before opening time. Chez Chantal offers the classic snacks we’re all familiar with: hot dogs, poutine, club sandwiches, as well as iced delights. But what really sets the place apart is their delectably fresh lobster poutine and lobster roll. The snack bar is definitely worth the detour to enjoy a stroll with an incredible view of the St. Lawrence River, cone or hot dog in hand. We thoroughly enjoyed sampling Chez Chantal’s creations. The place is brimming with charm, familiarity and nostalgia, with a lovely vintage look. Chez Chantal is open seasonally, so if you’re in the area, you have until Thanksgiving to stop by. We promise you won’t be disappointed! On the menu for over twenty years, Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal. Here’s the recipe! Connaissez-vous Jean-Philippe Tastet ?! Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet. Jessica Noël, co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover! 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QuebecYour DiscoveryTake a scenic drive from Quebec City to see whales You don’t have to love whales to adore Tadoussac Lawrence rivers is a playground for 13 whale species including the largest animal on earth: the blue whale The three-hour drive from Quebec City to Tadoussac passes through the beautiful Charlevoix region sometimes compared to Switzerland because of its rolling hills and deep valleys Lawrence River and goes through the charming towns of Baie-Saint-Paul and about 1,000 are swimming in the area year-round Nineteenth-century sailors called belugas “sea canaries” due to their high-frequency Adult belugas are white allowing them to blend into the Arctic environment but newborns are dark grey — taking up to eight years to change colour And if belugas appear to spin their bulbous heads Whale watching is offered May through October. Learn more about these gentle creatures at the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre in Tadoussac Tadoussac is at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Saguenay rivers Whale watching is the primary reason people go to Tadoussac The Hotel Tadoussac dominates a grassy knoll overlooking Tadoussac Bay the distinctive hotel features a bright red roof making it a great spot for family gatherings Movie fans might recognize the hotel from the 1984 movie “The Hotel New Hampshire,” adapted from the John Irving novel and starring Jodie Foster and Rob Lowe In downtown Tadoussac, we started our day at the delightful Cafe Boheme Photographer Alain Bosse and anthropologist Diane Gauthier opened this popular restaurant in the old Tadoussac general store in 2000 a cheese and squash frittata topped with maple caramelized onions and homemade wintergreen and blueberry butter it’s only a 10-minute walk to Islet Point A boardwalk trail leads through the spruce and fir trees to some craggy rocks Lawrence River while keeping an eye out for whales But they must have been sleeping in that day A morning ferry to Baie-Sainte-Catherine crosses the Saguenay Fjord For longer, more dramatic hikes, venture into nearby Saguenay Fjord National Park The area surrounding the 104-km-long Saguenay Fjord features hiking trails among its 350-metre-high cliffs and dense forests After a long day of exploring, we had dinner at Chez Mathilde The bustling restaurant serves locally sourced coconut milk and curry — a delicious feast for seafood lovers Whether you’re seeking a romantic dinner a family getaway or just an exciting brush with a friend from the deep you can find it all here in your own backyard – and there’s no better way to experience it than on a road trip Enterprise is here to help you discover hidden gems all across Canada This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Quebec is full of beautiful places to rest and relax during your summer vacation Leaving the hustle and bustle of the cities to take refuge in the peaceful pockets across the province is common practice during the summer And Charlevoix is the key region to escape to in summer No visit to Charlevoix is complete without exploring Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie and of course the diverse range of gourmet addresses Charlevoix offers a culinary selection that showcases the excellence of Quebec’s local products the beauty of its natural surroundings or its excellent gastronomic scene Known first and foremost for its exceptional landscapes—which have been a source of inspiration for many Quebec artists and artisans—La Malbaie has managed to preserve its character and seems to be frozen in time It charms passers-by with its landscapes and waterways and offers a multitude of culinary experiences that capture the region’s unique character Since many visitors come to the region during the summer which offers just over a dozen gourmet addresses From cafés to bakeries to gourmet restaurants this list will guide you throughout your stay We also recommend that you peruse our gourmet guide (in French only) which offers a complete itinerary of our favourites in Charlevoix Menaud Visit the Menaud distillery and brewery for its beer and spirit tasting platter or to fill your bar with delicious local products and interested in rethinking ways to do things the Menaud team continues to impress with its high-quality products As the first distillery in Quebec to craft its spirits from grain to bottle Famille Migneron The Migneron family is a pioneer in the micro-fromagerie industry in Quebec we can say that the Migneron family does not do anything halfheartedly Visit their boutique and sample a variety of products at their picnic stop in an enchanting setting If you want to get back on the road and go up the river, we recommend our list of the best addresses in Tadoussac. Happy discoveries! Our suggestions of gourmet addresses where to get the best macaroons in Montreal. These colourful little pastries are very popular. Here are Tastet favorites in Paris. You are sure to find something to delight you when it's time to sit down for a meal. From sushi, to ramen, to izakayas, and from the most authentic to the most original, here are the best Japanese restaurants in Montreal. Discover our list of 101 delicious must-visit culinary spots from all corners of Quebec to add to your bucket list! Giwa has opened its doors in the Verdun neighborhood, bringing a unique touch to the local culinary scene. Taza Flores has embraced a new identity while preserving the essence that made it so beloved — a must-rediscover! Cela fait maintenant 18 ans que La Petite Cachée rayonne à Mont-Tremblant, un arrêt immanquable dans la région des Laurentides. Khorasan Kabab has been serving delicious Iranian dishes for over 18 years. A must-visit spot for food lovers. 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HomeDestinationsInterestsTop Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to visit Quebec Experience a railway trip around the most hardly accessible parts of Quebec This and even more can be combined in one weekend with family or a romantic getaway if you take the Train de Charlevoix From about mid-June to early October train travels between Quebec City and La Malbaie and passes the most picturesque landscapes of the region The trail runs about 125 km along the Charlevoix hills and the river which gives a perfect opportunity to take your time and enjoy the view you can easily explore Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive Once you hop on a board you can also enjoy appetizers and drinks while watching the scenery changing from your window La Malbaie Quebec CityLa Malbaie Quebec CityLast updated: August 30, 2023Authors: People interested Mélissa Deschênes captured the beauty of Quebec’s Charlevoix region with her bright After her death by medically assisted suicide earlier this year friends assembled her artwork for a retrospective that runs all summer The fire was crackling in the hearth of Mélissa Deschênes’s living room A physician was also invited to Mélissa’s home that day renowned for adding life and colour to her community through her bright sculptures and collaborative public works of art It was a traumatic experience that stayed with her friends long afterward but "it was an important day for her and she wanted it to be a celebration.” The crest of the slope leading into the town of Baie-Saint-Paul the gateway to the Charlevoix from the west and where Mélissa had her studio for a time offers one of the most beautiful views in Quebec That’s perhaps one of the reasons the region is home to a disproportionate number of artists and art galleries stretching across the Charlevoix to La Malbaie But it wasn’t until she started a career in that field and brought home a computer that she felt the urge to push back against the constraints of her day job she was commissioned to paint a fixture in a children’s playground transforming a wooden boat structure into a vibrant fresco She loved the idea of public art accessible to everyone it had a certain madness to it," said Giguère People who knew Mélissa say she bit into life in every way possible for sale on shelves in most of the cafés and restaurants in La Malbaie Mélissa made her final artistic mark just last month for a limited edition lager brewed by the Microbrasserie de Charlevoix for the G7 Summit many of them hanging on the walls of her friends’ homes others for sale in galleries or in restaurants “I think Mélissa would be happy to know her work will be living on in people’s lives.” CBC Radio-Canada ©2018 CBC/Radio-Canada. All rights reserved Article contentIf you’ve ever teed it up at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Golf Club located in Quebec’s charming Charlevoix region you can probably close your eyes and picture this awesome opener on one of its three nines a downhill doozy that is backdropped by the St The first/signature hole on the Saint-Laurent Course is a contender for the most dramatic drive anywhere in Canada It might even be your screensaver for those impromptu practice swings in your home office they pull up and they don’t even go in the clubhouse right away just to look at the views,” said Jean-Philippe Moffet the director of golf at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu “We have tons of people that either walk or they take the shuttle service up and they absolutely want to take a picture on that first tee between 15-20 weddings a year on that first tee groups will come up just to take a family picture there The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox roughly a two-hour drive from the airport in Quebec City the world leaders posed for photos at this eye-popping perch Some must have been wishing they packed their clubs With no global governance matters on my own agenda I returned to that elevated launch-pad at sunset for more Instagram material Even the commute to this 27-hole facility — also home to the Richelieu and Tadoussac Nines — is a jaw-dropper so your round starts with a 1.5-kilometre golf-cart ride from the hotel The Charlevoix region boasts a fascinating history This hilly landscape was formed millions of years ago by the impact of a massive meteorite it’s a relaxing escape that serves up as much adventure as you’re up for whether that’s hiking or horseback riding in the summer skiing or snowmobiling in the winter or the year-round treat of sampling the menus along what’s marketed as the Flavour Trail with its cliffside setting and castle-like design This luxury hotel will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year and there is so much history,” said Moffet now entering his 24th season in La Malbaie I think we have everything you’d like to find in a resort in one spot if you travel with TaylorMades or Titleists it’s among the best stay-and-play options in La Belle Province If you are planning a visit to Quebec City it’s certainly worth the highway time as an addition to your trip The drive that you won’t soon forget is that opening blast on the Saint-Laurent Course Understanding that you’d hate to skip this picturesque Par-5 that loop is always included in your 18-hole rotation for any morning or mid-day tee-time so the fairway looks fairly tiny,” said Moffet providing encouragement that you can steer your initial smack between a sand-trap on the left and the shrubbery on the right but the fall colours must be knock-your-socks-off stunning “I think we have a very special golf course,” Moffet said “None of the holes are the same or look the same wgilbertson@postmedia.com This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code The cold weather may be a fear-instilling part of winter but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this time of year Romanticize your own life by visiting a region in Quebec with snowcapped vistas that could put any Hallmark movie to shame With proximity to the St. Lawrence River, La Malbaie is full of fun activities for the whole crew but everyone — every sun sign — experiences winter differently you might prefer cozying up by a fire with a steaming cup of cocoa you're probably more the thrill-seeking type who doesn’t mind the chilly breeze brushing against your skin as you shred the slopes From snowshoeing to shopping, here are 12 wintery activities in La Malbaie catered to your sun sign @julz_og_carcajou | Instagram, @colincimon | Instagram Why You Need To Go: As a spontaneous fire sign and leading a pack of trained sled dogs through snowy terrain is nothing less than that Time to put your teamwork to the test while dashing around the picturesque La Malbaie region Each pit stop will make for stunning Insta pics — not to mention being surrounded by furry friends will be the ultimate highlight Why You Need To Go: Your sign is ruled by enchanting Venus which governs love Soothe your body and soul in the heated outdoor pool at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu book an appointment for any of their lavish treatments from customized aromatherapy to an elixir ice cider body wrap And being the twins of the zodiac means you have a dual nature that lets you make the most out of anything — that's why a road trip is a solid option for you What makes this tourist circuit such a hit is that it's the go-to place for the best viewing of the Charlevoix mountain summits while travelling through several Charlevoix villages as well as national parks you can customize the trip to fit your mood which matches perfectly with your air-sign personality Website Why You Need To Go: Being a water sign means you're soft so typically feel drawn toward the simplest of beauties Immerse yourself in the incredible sights and quaint villages along the St satisfy your artistic nature with a stop by the sculpture garden at the Domaine Forget de Charlevoix to take in the 15 works of art Website Courtesy of Tourisme Charlevoix Why You Need To Go: Let your fiery side loose at Casino de Charlevoix and have a wild night full of risk-taking You'd thrive in this high-stakes environment because you don't need a poker face — you're just that confident This casino offers a variety of games from craps to roulette and baccarat It also has three floors for a nightclub with live bands and a restaurant So buy yourself a drink and prepare for a thrilling Price: Ranges from $5 to $20 per adult per day Why You Need To Go: You’re the observant type so you won't be able to get enough of the breathtaking scenery at Les Sources Joyeuses With its eight-metre-high observation tower you can admire the Charlevoix region in all its beauty This spot also offers cross-country skiing snowshoeing and hiking trails should your energetic side start to take over Why You Need To Go: Though you may be very generous you also love to self-indulge — that's why your mouth will start to water over the delectable eats at one of the region's finest restaurants that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to spoil yourself Revel in a fine dining experience at Auberge des 3 Canards – your tastebuds will tingle from the flavourful experience Website Why You Need To Go: You're fearless and bold so trying new things and taking on new challenges is totally your thing Get your fast and furious on and kick up some powder on a snowmobile Top Location Charlevoix and Nord Expé have high-quality snowmobiles for lease on top of a bunch of other experience packages Both have options upon booking to include all the equipment you'll need Why You Need To Go: Downhill skiing is a classic winter sport that fits your inner adventurer like a glove You’re all about taking risks and experiencing life with no boundaries and that's exactly what Mont Grand-Fonds offers The resort has over 20 trails for every level including various alpine trails with perfect snowshoeing conditions just don't forget to snap a shot of you cheesing at the top Should you need a break from all the action you can hit up the on-site restaurants for a freshly prepared lunch or grab a thirst-quenching drink at the pub but sometimes all the practical thinking can keep you in your head — take time to get back to your roots and soak up some nature Surrounded by mountains and clear blue skies you can bike along an eight-kilometre trail in Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park If you're looking for something even more relaxing skate through the enchanting Vallée des Glaces Just be sure to stop and admire the icy views and take a deep breath in Why You Need To Go: A frosty climb is just the winter sport that’ll let you lean into your free-spirited nature The Via Ferrata La Charlevoix course – operated by Projet Vertical and located in Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu – is great for beginner and amateur climbers Grab a bunch of your best pals — or attempt a solo climb if you're feeling extra brave — and prepare for a winter adventure you'll never forget Why You Need To Go: You live a life somewhere between fantasy and reality so what's better than a visit to an art and anthology museum Discover the history behind one-of-a-kind pieces of Charlevoix art then pop by the museum shop for books and handmade goodies created by local artists but you can curate an itinerary to suit your personality Whether you choose to stay active in the frosty winter atmosphere or pamper yourself indoors, every sun sign is sure to find something that'll make you fall in love with this time of year — and La Malbaie Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you 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