Hotel Cap Aux Pierres is on Isle-aux-Coudres, the island in the St. Lawrence River just off the Charlevoix shore. The island is reached by a short ferry crossing from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, and it has a rural, slow-paced character, with a road that circles the island, farms, windmills and river views. Staying on the island, rather than visiting for a day, gives you the evenings and mornings when the day visitors have left, and it suits cyclists, walkers and couples who want something quiet. Rooms, dining, facilities and views are details we do not list, so check them when you book. Guides to the area describe the hotel as open seasonally, so confirm the opening dates before you plan around it, and do not assume it is available in winter. A car or a bicycle is useful on the island.
Location and getting around
The ferry from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive runs across the St. Lawrence, and queues can build on summer weekends and holidays, so allow extra time, especially if you are bringing a car. The road that circles the island suits cycling, and the island has a few small shops, cafes and a museum. On the mainland side, Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie are within about an hour of the ferry, so the island works as a one- or two-night stay within a longer Charlevoix trip.
The rooms and the feel
Expect a relaxed, seasonal hotel rather than a luxury resort. We do not list room types, bathrooms, WiFi, parking, dining or breakfast here, so check them when you book, and ask about water views if that is your priority. If you plan to eat on the island, check the opening times of restaurants as well as the hotel, since many places keep short seasons and may be closed on weekdays outside summer.
Who it suits and what to know: choose Hotel Cap Aux Pierres if you want to experience the island at night, if you plan to cycle the circuit, or if you want a quiet stay away from the busier mainland towns. It is less suited to travellers who rely on winter activities, because services on the island shrink in the cold months. July, August and weekends are the busiest, so reserve ahead and check ferry times before you plan the day.
If you are visiting outside summer, treat the island as an outing from a mainland base and confirm all opening dates first. If you are unsure, send a short message to the hotel before you pay, and ask about cancellation terms in case a ferry delay or weather changes your plans.
Why stay here
- ✓Island location
- ✓Guest rooms
- ✓Ferry from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive
- ✓Cycling circuit nearby
- ✓River views (check when you book)
- ✓Dining (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Seasonal opening (check dates)
Good questions
How do I reach Hotel Cap Aux Pierres?+
By ferry from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive to Isle-aux-Coudres. Check the ferry schedule before you travel, especially on summer weekends.
Is it open all year?+
Guides describe it as open seasonally, so confirm dates when you book before you plan a stay.
Do I need a car on the island?+
A car or a bicycle is useful, since the road circles the whole island. Check what is within walking distance when you book.
