Luxe Beat Magazine JUNE 2015 | Page 27

Travel down unless you can handle it. The majesty of Sainte-Anne falls soars 250 feet high as it swirls between its narrow and rocky 1.2 billion-yearold cliffs. Three suspension bridges delicately dangle 200 feet high over the gorge and are ready and waiting for you to take the first step. Two giant zip-lines and three via-ferrata courses, round out this stunning and awe-inspiring gorge. Catwalk to Creativity Nestled in a valley where the majestic mountains hug the north shore of the St. Lawrence River is a source of unlimited inspiration, a place where artists roam free. With sweeping vistas and surrounding peaks, it’s easy to get lost in thought. But stroll the narrow streets of this trendy town and you’ll discover a beat all your own as scores of quaint boutiques, unique shops and more than 30 art galleries come into view. And even though it’s famous for being the birthplace to Cirque de Solieil, this eclectic city isn’t resting on those laurels. That’s because Baie-Saint-Paul is busy creating greatness. Located in the tourist region of Charlevoix, this artists’ paradise provides the ultimate sabbatical for those seeking refreshment and refuge. With luscious landscapes, peaceful paths and beautiful benches everywhere you look, it’s easy to picture yourself amid the true, natural beauty for which this region is known. In a place where beauty knows no limits, there is a stunning showroom. It’s wardrobe may change from time to time, but what remains is even truer – an inner glow that emanates in the hearts and minds of all that set eyes upon its fashion forward foundation. Québec City and its surrounding regions have that effect. And like a fine wine, it’s taste endures with each passing year. 27