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Fifty Kilometers of Charlevoix from the Sky: Mountains at Your Feet over Parc National des Grands-Jardins
A short, 15-minute aerial excursion that carries you to the edge of Parc National des Grands-Jardins and back, revealing a 12+ metre waterfall, the Charlevoix crater and countless lakes—useful for planning a brief but unforgettable flight over Quebec’s dramatic interior.
Fifty Kilometers of Charlevoix from the Sky: Mountains at Your Feet over Parc National des Grands-Jardins.
“Les montagnes à vos pieds” is a compact aerial outing that lifts you over the patchwork lakes and rolling farmland of Charlevoix to the fringes of Parc National des Grands-Jardins, then returns past a dramatic waterfall more than 12 metres high and the wide scar of the Charlevoix crater.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Parc National des Grands-Jardins from above
The flight carries you to the outskirts of Parc National des Grands-Jardins, offering sweeping aerial perspectives of its alpine ridges and lakes that are otherwise hard to access on the ground.
A 12‑metre waterfall and the Charlevoix crater
On the return leg you’ll pass a waterfall measured at over 12 metres and sweep across the landscape shaped by the Charlevoix crater—two signature sights that punctuate the excursion.
Lakes and rural ranks of Charlevoix
Between park and crater the helicopter traces the region’s rural ranks and a mosaic of lakes, giving a compact but varied portrait of Charlevoix’s countryside.
What the day feels like
What the 15‑minute flight feels like
The excursion is brief and concentrated: a lift toward the edges of Parc National des Grands-Jardins, a sweeping reconnaissance of Charlevoix’s lakes and farmland, and a close pass to a waterfall exceeding 12 metres before returning—an aerial sampler that compresses the region’s major geological and scenic features into a single short flight.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight matches (and where to be cautious).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No special equipment is necessary for this flight.
Each flight lasts approximately 15 minutes.
The listed rate is $159 per person (taxes extra).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
Each flight has a duration of approximately 15 minutes.
What will we see on the flight?
The flight reaches the edges of Parc National des Grands-Jardins, passes over Charlevoix’s rural ranks and lakes, includes a view of a waterfall over 12 metres high, and shows the Charlevoix crater.
Is any special equipment required?
No special equipment is required for this excursion.
How much does the excursion cost?
The listed price is $159 per person; taxes are extra.
Where does the flight go in relation to Parc National des Grands-Jardins?
The excursion carries you to the approach areas (abords) of Parc National des Grands-Jardins for aerial views.