Originally Posted by Michel Gagnon
Be aware, however, that the ferry from Les Escoumins to Trois-Pistoles is out of commission for the entire 2006 season (dock work, I think), so you will have to use the Saint-Siméon – Rivière-du-Loup ferry. Another crossing would be Godbout – Matane, but that would be a long detour for not so interesting scenery East of Tadoussac.
The ferry from Les Escoumins -- which is a very nice village -- was also out of commission in 2002, the year I toured Charlevoix. I continued east for another day to Forestville, where I caught the ferry to Rimouski. The road from Les Escoumins to Forestville is fairly flat, and not particularly interesting, but there is a paved bike path parallel to the highway as you approach Forestville.
One of the best things about touring in Quebec is the toll-free number for obtaining information on accommodations, routes, ferry crossings, attractions, and more. The number to call is 1-877-BONJOUR. The very helpful operators speak both French and English, and will even make hotel and B+B reservations on your behalf. On my two bike trips to Quebec, I used the service almost every day.