BAIE-ST-PAUL AIRPLANE FIELD GUIDE
Charlevoix from Above: A 30‑Minute Passage Over Parc National des Grands‑Jardins
A short, scenic flight that drops you over the rugged spine of Charlevoix—this guide distills what you’ll see and the practical facts to plan the experience.
Charlevoix from Above: A 30‑Minute Passage Over Parc National des Grands‑Jardins.
Board Héli‑Charlevoix for “100 KM • Entre monts et jardins,” a 30‑minute flight that lifts you above the wild heart of Charlevoix and the Parc National des Grands‑Jardins, a 310 km² landscape punctuated by more than 100 lakes and soaring mountain ridges. The route condenses the region’s signature features—alpine plateaus, scattered lakes, river corridors and geological scars—into a single, compact aerial outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Parc National des Grands‑Jardins from the air
The flight traverses the 310 km² of Parc National des Grands‑Jardins, revealing its high plateaus and a dense pattern of more than one hundred lakes—an aerial view that emphasizes scale and solitude.
Rivière du Gouffre and an impressive waterfall
Expect to see the Rivière du Gouffre cut through the landscape and a notable waterfall exceeding 12 metres in drop—key water features that punctuate the route.
Charlevoix crater and the region’s rugged backcountry
The excursion highlights the Cratère de Charlevoix and the broader arrière‑pays of Charlevoix, offering a compact perspective on the area’s geological identity and mountain‑lake mosaic.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
Thirty minutes aloft distills Charlevoix into a sequence of cinematic views: ridgelines and plateaus sink into valleys dotted with lakes, rivers thread toward the sea, a waterfall and the Charlevoix crater register as clear landscape signatures. The outing is an immersive visual loop designed to show the area’s mountain and lake topography rather than a point‑to‑point transfer.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits—and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each flight is 30 minutes long.
No special equipment is required for this flight.
The route highlights Parc National des Grands‑Jardins, Rivière du Gouffre, a waterfall over 12 m, the Cratère de Charlevoix and numerous inland lakes.
This excursion is operated by Héli‑Charlevoix; contact the operator for bookings, exact departure logistics and any fees beyond the base price.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
Each flight lasts 30 minutes.
What will I see from the air?
The flight goes over Parc National des Grands‑Jardins, the Rivière du Gouffre, a waterfall of more than 12 metres, the Cratère de Charlevoix and numerous lakes in the Charlevoix backcountry.
Do I need any special equipment?
No special equipment is required for this flight.
Who operates the excursion?
The excursion is operated by Héli‑Charlevoix.
Are taxes or additional fees included?
The provided information notes that taxes are extra.