Kitesurf spot at Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in Charlevoix. This spot offers a grandiose setting where the Charlevoix mountains plunge directly into the river. The beach faces southeast with fetch across the estuary. The area is known for thermal effects created by the contrast between mountains and river, sometimes generating powerful local winds. The neighbouring village hosts Le Massif de Charlevoix (ski resort).