BAIE-ST-PAUL AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
150 KM • Un parc plus grand que nature — a 45-minute airborne look at the wild heart of Charlevoix
A 45-minute helicopter tour over Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie that reveals Canada’s tallest eastern cliffs, the winding Malbaie River and sweeping views to the St. Lawrence, Isle-aux-Coudres and Baie‑St‑Paul.
150 KM • Un parc plus grand que nature — a 45-minute airborne look at the wild heart of Charlevoix.
From the safety of a helicopter you encounter a landscape that reads like a geography lesson: sheer, eastern Canada’s tallest cliffs plunging to a river that snakes through a protected wilderness. This 45-minute flight is dedicated to the Parc national des Hautes‑Gorges‑de‑la‑Rivière‑Malbaie and delivers broad, cinematic panoramas — the Malbaie River carving its way back toward the St. Lawrence, Isle‑aux‑Coudres punctuating the estuary, and the town of Baie‑St‑Paul closing the loop on a wild, pristine territory.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Canada’s tallest cliffs and a raw wilderness
The flight focuses on Parc national des Hautes‑Gorges, where some of the highest cliffs in eastern Canada rise above a wild, protected territory — a principal visual and geological draw of the tour.
A corridor of major Charlevoix sights
The aerial route threads together the Fleuve St‑Laurent, Isle‑aux‑Coudres, Mont des Morios, the Parc des Hautes‑Gorges and the Rivière du Gouffre, offering uninterrupted views of regionally significant land- and seascapes.
A 45‑minute vantage on river and sea
From above the Malbaie River appears to snake under you as the flight returns toward the estuary; the combination of inland gorge and open St. Lawrence views gives the tour its memorable contrast.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
The experience is a compact, elevated reconnaissance of Charlevoix: in 45 minutes the helicopter moves from the cliff‑lined interior of Parc national des Hautes‑Gorges to the wide salt air of the St. Lawrence, passing Isle‑aux‑Coudres and skimming the visual edges of Baie‑St‑Paul. It’s a short, concentrated way to absorb terrain that otherwise takes days to traverse on foot or by water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits — and who should consider other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No special equipment is required for this flight; standard personal items and seasonally appropriate clothing are sufficient.
Passengers do not need to bring any flight‑specific gear; the helicopter experience is self‑contained.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The aerial tour lasts 45 minutes.
What does the flight fly over and highlight?
The flight is dedicated to Parc national des Hautes‑Gorges‑de‑la‑Rivière‑Malbaie and highlights the tallest cliffs in eastern Canada, the Malbaie River, the St. Lawrence River, Isle‑aux‑Coudres and the town of Baie‑St‑Paul.
Is any special equipment required?
No equipment is required for this flight.
What are the published rates?
Published rates list $449 per person for up to two people and $404.10 per person for three people (taxes extra).
Are taxes included in the listed price?
No — taxes are additional to the published prices.
Who operates this tour?
The operator of the tour is Héli‑Charlevoix.