BAIE-ST-PAUL AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
100 KM • Le meilleur des deux mondes — A compact, 30-minute air tour across river, island and mountain
A 30-minute flight from Baie‑St‑Paul that places the St. Lawrence, Isle‑aux‑Coudres and the Parc national des Grands‑Jardins within a single sweep; this guide explains what you’ll see and what to expect.
100 KM • Le meilleur des deux mondes — A compact, 30-minute air tour across river, island and mountain.
This short air tour lifts from Baie‑St‑Paul and threads a clear visual line through Charlevoix: the sweep of the St. Lawrence River, the farmland and hamlet of Isle‑aux‑Coudres, and the high forests and lakes at the edge of Parc national des Grands‑Jardins. In just half an hour the route sketches the region’s defining elements — river, crater, lakes and mountains — and makes an efficient, memorable introduction to the landscape from above.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sweep of the St. Lawrence
The flight follows the great curve of the St. Lawrence, offering uninterrupted aerial views of the river corridor that frames Charlevoix’s coastal communities and islands.
Approach to Isle‑aux‑Coudres
One of the tour’s signature moments is the close approach to Isle‑aux‑Coudres, a compact island marking the river’s character and local settlement pattern.
Parc national des Grands‑Jardins and the Charlevoix crater
The route reaches the forested rims and lakes near Parc national des Grands‑Jardins and flies over the broad Charlevoix crater — a dramatic contrast to the river below.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
A brief, concentrated aerial circuit: from the lift‑off over Baie‑St‑Paul the aircraft arcs out over the river to reveal island and shoreline, then turns inland toward the lakes, forested ridges and the vast depression of the Charlevoix crater — all within a 30‑minute window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits — and what the available information says about limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The aerial tour is a 30‑minute flight.
No special equipment required for the flight.
Views include Baie‑St‑Paul, the St. Lawrence, Isle‑aux‑Coudres, Parc national des Grands‑Jardins, the Charlevoix crater, rivers, waterfalls and numerous lakes.
This experience is operated by Héli‑Charlevoix.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The flight lasts 30 minutes.
What major sights does the tour include?
The route shows Baie‑St‑Paul, the St. Lawrence River, Isle‑aux‑Coudres, the Parc national des Grands‑Jardins area, the Charlevoix crater, Rivière du Gouffre, a waterfall over 12 metres and numerous lakes.
Do I need any special equipment?
No special equipment is necessary for this flight.
How are fares structured?
Published fares include $299 per person for up to two people and $269.10 for three people (taxes extra).
Who operates this air tour?
The tour is operated by Héli‑Charlevoix.