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Explore our roads along the majestic St. Lawrence River in Québec! The coastal and picturesque panoramas will lead you to the exceptional site of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park , a unique destination in the world where you can observe up to 13 species of whales in their natural habitat.
Embark on a whale-watching excursion from Rivière-du-Loup that will take you into the heart of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. You can also watch belugas and minke whales from the shore, on Île Verte and Île aux Lièvres, for example.
The St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord are the natural habitat of many marine mammals. Over 10 species of whales live in these waters, including the blue whale (the largest marine mammal in the world!), fin and humpback whales, belugas, porpoises, and dolphins.
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- Things to Know About Tadoussac
- Our Drive Along Quebec Route 138
- The Ferry to and from Tadoussac
- Our Campsite in Tadoussac
- The Small Town of Tadoussac
- Whale Watching on The St. Lawrence River
- A Hike to Islet Point
Tadoussac is a small coastal town located about 210 km northeast of the city of Québec. It is located at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord into the St. Lawrence River and forms the gateway to the Côte-Nord region. In the 16th century, fishermen began to trade here. Around 1600, the first permanent French trading post in New France was established in ...
The drive along Route 138 towards Tadoussac was actually not that spectacular. The road is relatively hilly and from time to time you have fantastic views of the St. Lawrence River.
With dusk we arrived at the ferry in Baie-Sainte-Catherine and joined the queue. From here, the ferry runs at regular intervals across the Saguenay Fjord to Tadoussac. By the way, the ferry ride to Tadoussac is completely free of charge! The departure times for the ferries can be read online on the website of the ferry provider.
In Tadoussac we had booked a pitch at the Essipit Campground Tadoussac for 2 nights. Located on the mountainside, the campsite has 193 pitches, some of which offer breathtaking panoramic views of the Saint Lawrence Riverand the Saguenay Fjord. This also included our pitch 🙂 On the pitch we were again well equipped with water, electricity and sewag...
From our campsite it took us about 15 minutes to walk down to the village. The most striking building in Tadoussac is the magnificent white-and-red Hotel Tadoussacfrom 1864, which still dominates the townscape today. In addition, there is still a Presbyterian church, an old chapel and some beautiful colorful houses on the Rue du Bord de l’Eau. With...
The real highlight of the day followed: a whale watching tour with Croisières AML on the St. Lawrence River. We were really looking forward to it in advance. Although we have already done some whale watching tours on past trips, such as Monterey Bay in California and Juneau in Alaska, it is always something special and fascinating when you can obse...
Around 4 pm we were back at the harbor from our whale watching tour and walked from there directly over a beautiful hiking trail to Islet Point, a stony headland that is great for whale watching. At this point, the organisms that the whales hunt are concentrated and therefore make this place a true feeding place for whales. Although we did not see ...
Bus tour and whale-watching cruise from Quebec City. Beautiful scenery on the bus ride along the St. Lawrence River. Choose either a speedy zodiac or a large boat for whale-watching. Enjoy a cruise to spot whales, seals, and belugas. Certified naturalist-guide provides information on the wildlife.
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- Croisieres AML
Aug 4, 2020 · You’re not dreaming, there are indeed penguins in the St. Lawrence River! Thousands of these birds from the eastern St. Lawrence come each year to brood on a small rocky island of the Isle-aux-Grues Archipelago.
Navigate on the St. Lawrence River and meet the majestic whales aboard a boat. Explore the woods at dusk to observe bears in their natural habitat. End your getaway with an optional visit of the Ferme 5 étoiles.
