Overview
Saint-Urbain is a small rural municipality in the Charlevoix region, nestled in the magnificent valley of the Rivière du Gouffre within the Laurentian mountains. The community serves as the gateway to Parc national des Grands-Jardins and the Charlevoix hinterland.
Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Activities
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation: 75 km of La Traversée de Charlevoix hiking trails, mountain biking on Rang St-Jérôme trails, fishing on the Gouffre river with 165 salmon pools, and access to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in winter.
Nature
Saint-Urbain serves as gateway to Grands-Jardins National Park and Zec des Martres. The region sits within the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve.
Transport
Intercar buses connect Quebec City to Baie-Comeau via Route 138 with stops in Baie-Saint-Paul. Local travel requires a private vehicle as Saint-Urbain has limited public transit options.