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
Accompanied by our experienced captains, meet humpback whales, porpoises, belugas, minke whales and fin whales on this unique two-and-a-half-hour cruise. You’ll also have the chance to make an incursion into the majestic Saguenay Fjord.
Whale Watching Boat Tour
Our certified naturalist-guides will teach you all about the giants of the sea that populate the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, the best whale-watching site in the world. We offer several departures a day from May to October.
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
Accompanied by our experienced captains, meet humpback whales, porpoises, belugas, minke whales and fin whales on this unique two-and-a-half-hour cruise. You’ll also have the chance to make an incursion into the majestic Saguenay Fjord.
Whale Watching Boat Tour
Our certified naturalist-guides will teach you all about the giants of the sea that populate the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, the best whale-watching site in the world. We offer several departures a day from May to October.
Whale Watching and Fjord Cruise
Then enjoy an excursion into the majestic Saguenay Fjord, which has forged a unique landscape in Quebec. If you opt for the morning departure, you’ll be able to enjoy an extraordinary scenery as the light rises over the St. Lawrence River.
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!
Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay
Marine Mammal Interpretation Center
On the way to the whales
Experience Québec City
Visit Québec City and make it your starting point to the best whale experience in the world!
An eco-friendly trip
A responsible way to enjoy the best whale experience in the world!
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Québec by the Sea
Here are six road trip ideas that will help you plan an amazing vacation.
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Montréal
| On the way to the whales | Baie-Ste- Catherine Tadoussac | Les Escoumins | Baie-Comeau Godbout | Saguenay | Sept-iles | Gaspé |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 1021 km | 1059 km | 1220 km | 1018 km | 1449 km | 1467 km |
| Boston | 829 km | 866 km | 1053 km | 818 km | 1282 km | 1178 km |
| Ottawa | 654 km | 699 km | 859 km | 651 km | 1088 km | 1110 km |
| Montréal | 468 km | 510 km | 671 km | 465 km | 897 km | 915 km |
| Québec | 208 km | 252 km | 413 km | 211 km | 642 km | 695 km |
| Matane | 266 km | 227 km | 64.4 km | 381 km | 237 km | 288 km |
Our circuits
Best of Quebec and whales
6 nights – 7 days – $999.99*
*Price plus taxes, per person and per night in double occupancy
Mountains, river and whales
2 nights – 3 days – $114.99*
*Price plus taxes, per person and per night in quadruple occupancy
Tadoussac: the most beautiful village in Quebec
2 nights – 3 days – $99.99*
*Price plus taxes, per person and per night in quadruple occupancy
Route du Fleuve
On the St. Lawrence Route, turn your windows down and your favourite driving playlist up as you pass through 78 km of pure beauty along the St. Lawrence River. From Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie and through Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée and Isle-aux-Coudres, smell the intoxicating perfumes of the ocean where endless skies of blues and light merge on one of North America’s most beautiful panoramic roads.
Route du Fjord
Take the time to marvel at the Saguenay Fjord by travelling the Route du Fjord. Admire its breathtaking scenery, the species that frequent its waters and discover the activities that surround it. This inland and coastal route will allow you to visit some of the most beautiful villages in Quebec. You will feel it, a very special energy emanates from here!
Route des baleines
The Côte-Nord is synonymous with whales. Every year these huge mammals show up at and own the north shore of the Saint Lawrence. Route 138—the Whale Route—is aptly named because 13 species of whale and marine mammal can be seen from the Côte-Nord coast—among them, the largest mammal on the face of the earth: the great blue whale.
In the footsteps of giants
The regions abound with sites on land and on sea where you can come up close to some of the biggest mammals in the world.
Legend
Cruises
Observation points
Parks
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
Quebec 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.
Événement Attraction Québec
Your reference for things to do in Quebec
Événements Attractions Québec understands the importance of giving a boost to tourism and culture in Quebec. This organization’s mission is to promote the province’s rich and diverse tourism offering. Its tourism portals, Quebecvacances.com and Quebecgetaways.com offer content that highlights new discoveries and activities that promise great moments to share.
