Bonjour beauty
As a place to see whales in their natural habitat, the St. Lawrence River is unique in the world. With stunning landscapes, 13 species of whale, the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park and thrilling cruises, it’s the ideal destination for a truly magical experience: an encounter with the giants of the sea. Come say Bonjour to them: You might get a friendly fin wave back!
Charlevoix
Offering stunning scenery and viewpoints, the Charlevoix region owes its particular topography to a meteorite impact some 400 million years ago.
It’s not surprising that the region hums with a special kind of energy, one that fuels the creativity of chefs and producers, artists and artisans inspired by a boldness that is all Charlevoix’s own. This is a place where you stop, breathe, get up, and reawaken the senses.
A reconnection worth experiencing.
Charlevoix
Tour + accommodation
With the exceptional view from the comfortable AML boat, you’ll enjoy a fascinating cruise in the heart of the Saguenay-Saint-Lawrence Marine Park. The package includes the whale-watching cruise, one night’s accommodation and breakfast.
Zodiac Whale Watching Tour
Whale Watching Boat Tour
Parks Canada
Côte-Nord
Come to the Côte-Nord and witness the whales’ awesome feats as they hunt for food. With its endless beaches, delightful Gourmet Tourist Trail, unique attractions and fascinating marine interpretation centres, this still-undiscovered region of Québec offers limitless vistas of spectacular natural splendour. It’s an adventure from start to finish!
Côte-Nord
Tour + accommodation
Zodiac Whale Watching Tour
Aboard a Zodiac, meet the giants of the sea during a unique 2 to 2½-hour expedition.
Whale Watching Boat Tour
Up to 4 daily departures from Tadoussac.
Whale Watching and Fjord Cruise
Also enjoy an incursion into the majestic Saguenay Fjord.
Québec by the Sea
What to see: 13 species of whales, 10 national parks, islands, beaches, lighthouses and much more.
Parks Canada
Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay
Essipit Cruises
Launching from the wharf at Les Bergeronnes, some 24 km east of Tadoussac, you’ll enjoy a two-hour excursion helmed by a captain/naturalist, to a place where whales frolic against a breathtaking backdrop.
Unmissable!
Marine Mammal Interpretation Center
On the way to the whales
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Québec
Montréal
| On the way to the whales | Baie-Ste- Catherine Tadoussac | Les Escoumins | Baie-Comeau Godbout | Saguenay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 1021 km | 1059 km | 1220 km | 1018 km |
| Ottawa | 654 km | 699 km | 859 km | 651 km |
| Montréal | 468 km | 510 km | 671 km | 465 km |
| Québec | 208 km | 252 km | 413 km | 211 km |
| Matane | 266 km | 227 km | 64.4 km | 381 km |
Our circuits
The Essentials : from Quebec to Tadoussac
7 nights | 8 days | 8 admissions for duo activities.
Charlevoix - Between River and Whales
7 nights | 8 days | 7 admissions for duo activities.
From Matane to Quebec city
Linking places. Connecting people!
Société des traversiers du Québec
The Société des Traversiers du Québec invites you to discover the St. Lawrence Estuary through its gateways to the Côte-Nord, Charlevoix and Bas-Saint-Laurent. Our ferry crossings provide more than a passage from one region to another: they’re also the perfect opportunity to soak up the beauty of the St. Lawrence, where the river meets the sea!
The whales
of Québec
The Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park is:
- One of the best whale-watching sites in the world.
- A 1245 km2 marine protected area
- 13 different species of whale.
Discover the species
Proud members of the Alliance Éco-Baleine
QUÉBEC ADVENTURE OUTDOOR
Aventure Écotourisme Québec
Reconnect with nature and discover a host of outdoor activities in Quebec’s different regions that will live up to all your expectations. Whatever your level of outdoorsmanship, adventure of the highest quality standards is within reach of all. In a kayak, on a hike, on a bike or any other way, explore your possibilities for the perfect outdoor experience.
