Press release

La Malbaie, September 9, 2016 – The Casino de Charlevoix welcomed its 22nd millionth visitor since it opened in 1994! The lucky visitor, Hélène Lagacé, lives in the Québec City area. She passed through the doors of the Casino at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Thursday in the company of three close friends.

Summary
• The four friends, who are also neighbours, came to Charlevoix to settle in for the whole month of September in La Malbaie and decided to drop by the Casino during their vacation on the shores of the St. Lawrence.
• Casino management staff, including General Manager Philippe Chantal, personally welcomed the lucky visitor in the Casino’s VIP lounge, where she enjoyed a glass of sparkling wine with her friends.
• Ms. Lagacé received a Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu gift package, including a one-night stay, dinner and breakfast for two persons, as well as $100 in Casino chips for her next getaway to La Malbaie!
• The Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec has ranked the Casino de Charlevoix 11th among the most frequented attractions in the province.
• The Casino de Charlevoix is looking ahead to topping 25 million visits in celebration of its 25th anniversary in 2019!

In the winner’s words
“As we already know Charlevoix well, we decided to come for a month’s vacation and reminisce about the fun times of our youth. We waited for the first day of rain to pay a visit to the Casino. Luck was certainly on our side!”

About the Casino de Charlevoix
The Casino de Charlevoix complex, which includes the majestic Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Hotel, has it all: entertainment, escape and discovery – a perfect entertainment addition to getaways for couples and friends. The Casino is also a driver of the economy and tourism, as well as a significant asset for the region, contributing to the dynamism of the community with support for dozens of events and organizations.