With a population of 8,959, La Malbaie is a must-see destination in Quebec, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in La Malbaie to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Éphémères (181 Rue Richelieu) and Mont Grand-Fonds (1000 Ch des Loisirs) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Malbaie in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 8.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in La Malbaie, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
Although La Malbaie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saguenay Bagotville (YBG), which is located 98 km from La Malbaie. The shortest flight to La Malbaie from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 57m.
Another option to get to La Malbaie is to pick up a car rental from Québec City, which is about 123 km from La Malbaie. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Québec City.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in La Malbaie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.