Its members are committed to responsible whalewatching practices in the saguenayst. Where to play and stay lindsay taub october 19, 2011 lindsay taub is a writereditor, producer and photographer covering travel, lifestyle, culture, arts, food, and all facets that make life a journey. A deeply forested, craggy cleft tears into the heart of this province. Le fjorddusaguenay the fjord of the saguenay river is a regional county municipality in the saguenaylacsaintjean region of quebec, canada. I dont know the logistical specifics as i havent been to tadoussac in many years but i hope that clarifies the location issue for you. Season of whale watching tadoussac forum tripadvisor. Whale watching cruise and bear observation package. It is directly on the port area within max 5 minutes walk of your cruise ship. During the summer, the beluga whale frequents the saguenay st.
It consists of 14 municipalities with some 172,000 inhabitants. There are plenty of hiking trails, dunes, whale watching spots, and encounters with flora and fauna including wolves, black bears, lynx, beavers, and moose. Whale watching and fjord tour saguenay message board. The ecowhale alliance is formed by four whalewatching tour companies, the group for research and education on marine mammals gremm, parks canada and parcs quebec. I know i can stay in tadoussac for the whale watching, but will i need to move overnight stay somewhere else to easily do the fjord including maybe a hike in that. Every year, from may to september, whales come there hunting for plankton and huge flocks of fish in st.
Jean region, with its picturesque saguenay fjord, granite peaks and lush forest, is the perfect outdoor playground to cap off the season. A major attraction in eastern north america and a witness to the movement of the icebergs that moulded this areas stunning landscapes and mysterious fjord, parc national du fjorddusaguenay adjoins the saguenayst. Download and print saguenay fjord and whale watching. Oct 21, 2014 the saguenay fjord is more than 100 km in length, extending inland from tadoussac to the tidal estuary of the saguenay river around chicoutimi.
Aboard our 60passenger zodiac, discover the saguenay fjord, where nature deployed colossal forces to create cliffs, unique in the world. Lawrence beluga is an endangered species whose population is estimated at 889 individuals. The saguenay fjord is more than 100 km in length, extending inland from tadoussac to the tidal estuary of the saguenay river around chicoutimi. You could certainly use tadoussac as a base for both whale watching boat tours in the st. Lawrence river, creating a krillrich feeding ground that draws marine mammals and birds. Whale watching in saguenay river irina international tours. Winter and summer alike, hikers will have close contact with lakes, forests, mountains and valleys. Home fjord marine shuttles the fjord marine shuttles.
The saguenay lac saintjean region is a huge playground, says hugues ouellet of local outdoor adventure company equinox. Threads get confusing when they contain multiple discussions, and those who participated in the original discussion may not want all. But right now in the shoulder season, its still dry. Join us for an exciting tour that will take you to the saguenay region where you will encounter and observe whales in their natural habitat.
Saguenay fjord national park 2020 all you need to know. Founded in 1997, les ecumeurs du saintlaurent is a small company offering whalewatching excursions based at les escoumins on the northshore manicouagan whose primary mission is offering cruises aboard zodiac in the tadoussac, charlevoix and the fjord du saguenay areas to discover the marvellous world of the st. Whale watching and whale observation quebec maritime. A city, a fjord, urban life, the great outdoors, cruises, amazing shows. The only place outside of the arctic to have such a pod. This leg of your trip will unveil a rich, natural setting that wraps around a vibrant urban life, making this stopover an unforgettable. Visit saguenay fjord national park on your trip to. There are several whale watching spots on the river. We are planning our visit and are interested in a kayaking trip. Whether you opt for a whalewatching cruise in the comfort of a sightseeing boat or an excursion in a zodiac or sea kayak, you are guaranteed an exciting experience.
They know how to react properly when a whale surfaces unexpectedly near their vessel. Saguenay fjord national park is located in saguenay. Whalewatching and cruises parc marin du saguenaysaintlaurent. Rose du nord to cruise the fjord and then head on to tadoussac. You will visit the countrys cultural capital city of montreal and enjoy the breathtaking views of the charlevoix region. The maritime regions of quebec are home to some of the best whalewatching sites in the world. Go to our prebooking form and fill in traveller information. For an amazing experience and the opportunity to enjoy a unique view of the fjorddusaguenay, participate in one of the guided tours of the via ferrata. Four ships cruising the 100 kilometers of the saguenay fjord for your pleasure, from chicoutimi to tadoussac.
Due to covid19, many events and attractions listed on the website may be cancelled or closed. Outside one of the houses, in the yard, i see a man chopping firewood. Whale watching saguenay fjord, whales expeditions fjord. If i would be you i would plan on a fulll day trip with a whale watching cruise in the morning and one in the saguenay fjord in the afternoon. But it never carried more water than during the millennial flood of 11 july 1996, when a stagnant, moist air mass came in contact with a cold stream of air drifting in from the north and caused 180 mm of rain to fall over the region in. Lawrence marine park is a marine protected area that covers 1245 km 2.
As the name says, the park is within a fjord and is part of the saguenayst. Travel the fjord route route du fjord by car or bike or even on foot. During the summer, the beluga whale frequents the saguenayst. It can be explored from 4 different tourist regions. Le fjorddusaguenay regional county municipality wikipedia. As the name says, the park is within a fjord and is part of the saguenay st. Whale watching best in saguenay fjord or at tadoussac. We want to go on a whale watching excursion in very late july and then see the fjord. Whalewatching and cruises parc marin du saguenaysaint. Whalesighting guaranteed even from the shore, up close and personal, much more so than in tadoussac if we compare kayaking at the 2 destinations where sonarequipped zodiacs litterally run after the whales and show the way to bigger excursion boats. Baieeternite sector riviereeternite baieeternite information. It is important to keep in mind the sometimes considerable distances between attractions in the three sectors.
You will also walk through the streets of the oldest and the most flourishing canadian city quebec city. With a magnificent waterway etched all the way through it, parc national du fjord du saguenay offers a wide range of outdoor adventures in the backcountry. There are plenty of hiking trails, dunes, whalewatching spots, and encounters with flora and fauna including wolves, black bears, lynx, beavers, and moose. Saguenay fjord, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022. It offers visitors an alternate and original means of transportation, allowing them to travel from one point to another with a regular route and schedule. The rangers are helpful in the small visitor center. The saguenay river, a navigable fjord, and an interior lake with a diameter of 25 kilometres. Whale fjord was the site of much british and us military activity during world war ii.
Tadoussac whalewatching cruises, whalewatching excursions. This guided tour includes entry and interpretation at the fishway and the cayon trail at contact nature. You can tell by the dramatic slopes of the roofs that the residents of the saguenay ford are no stranger to snow. Fjord route saguenaylacsaintjean tourist routes in. The fjord marine shuttles offers cruises on the saguenay to help you discover its majestic fjord. Best way to see saguenay fjord saguenay forum tripadvisor. Located in the regions of saguenaylacsaintjean, charlevoix, cotenord, and bassaintlaurent, the park is situated along the eastern end of the saguenay river and adjoins the saguenayst. Overlooking its deep blue waters are windblown, lichenandpinestudded cliffs that stretch some 500m high. Parc national du fjorddusaguenay national parks sepaq. Formed during the last ice age, the fjord is the most southerly one in the northern hemisphere. The saguenay has been called the saguenay fjord in many websites. Threads get confusing when they contain multiple discussions, and those who participated in the original discussion may not want all the email notifications from the new one.
Between may and october, up to species of cetaceans are found in the salty waters. Now that summer is past its prime, its time to squeeze in as many warmweather activities as possible before fall. Some ruins from this period can still be seen in the fjord. Five musttry outdoor activities in quebecs saguenay. Whale sighting guaranteed even from the shore, up close and personal, much more so than in tadoussac if we compare kayaking at the 2 destinations where sonarequipped zodiacs litterally run after the whales and show the way to bigger excursion boats. Jul 26, 2019 the saguenay river has an average discharge of 1200 m 3 s, with peak flows of 1600 m 3 s in flood season. Lawrence marine park is launching the beluga ringtone. In the saguenay, one can observe the saintemarguerite river from the shoreline and watch beluga whales feed themselves at the rivers mouth. Accompanied by our certified naturalist guide, admire the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Add saguenay fjord national park and other attractions to your saguenay trip itinerary using our saguenay travel route planning site.
Administrative office is open yearround, monday to friday, from 8. Lawrence marine park, an area that is protected for the some 600 beluga whales who live. Captains must complete training, offered by parks canada, on the behaviour to be adopted to avoid disturbing whales. The saguenay lacsaintjean region is characterised by two unique stretches of water. Whale watching cruises saguenay tourism office saguenays. If anyone goes to the saguenay region expecting steeply rising cliffs both sides close to each other,providing a narrow passage for the river, similar to ones in norway or new zealand, they will be disappointed. The saguenay river has an average discharge of 1200 m 3 s, with peak flows of 1600 m 3 s in flood season. Rose du nord to cruise the fjord and then head on to. Indeed, we have a tendency to believe that all fjords are located either at high latitudes or only in scandinavia, in south america, in new zealand, in iceland or in scotland.
Aug 11, 2016 now that summer is past its prime, its time to squeeze in as many warmweather activities as possible before fall. Its one of the best, easilyassessable whalewatching areas in the world. Saguenay river area most scenic part of centraleastern. Depending on the departure port different parts of the fjord are navigated. Parc national du fjorddusaguenay stretches along both shores of the fjord. With 2, known fjords around the world, only 38 are 100 or more kilometers long, saguenay being one of them. The saguenaylac saintjean region is a huge playground, says hugues ouellet of local outdoor adventure company equinox. Whale watching cruises saguenay tourism office saguenay s official tourism website. Every year, from may to september, whales come there hunting for plankton and huge flocks of. A wide variety of choices are available on board the 12 passenger inflatable boats including whale watching observation, an excursion on the saguenay fjord and cod fishing parties. Luckily, thanks to the glaciers which dominated the north american continent 20,000 years ago, approximately belugas live in the st. The saguenay fjord, with abrupt cliffs landscape and two ecosystems rich in biodiversity, is best known as one of the worlds most impressive. Charlevoix, the saguenaylacsaintjean, the north shore, and the lower st. Information parc national du fjorddusaguenay national.
Lawrence and kayaking in the saguenay, and you might even see belugas from your kayak. Fjord cruises saguenay tourism office saguenays official. Five musttry outdoor activities in quebecs saguenay region. The everpresent fjord, with its succession of bays, coves and tidal moods, is the common. The saguenay fjord is a relatively unknown, unexplored region in northern quebec, with exception to tourists from the more urban areas of the province. Lawrence marine park, an area that is protected for the some 600 beluga whales who live there. Guided sea kayaking in the saguenay fjord, ranked among the most remarkable fjords in the world sea kayaking in the saguenay fjord in quebec f j o r d e n k a y a k.
Hi, ive seen that you can take cruises in fjord saguenay from different ports. Glaciers exploited an ancient fault zone and gouged. Saguenay, quebec just a 2 12 hour drive north of quebec city, the warm waters of the 96 km 60mile saguenay fjord merge with the cold water of the st. Saguenay fjord and whale watching ottawa valley tours.
Luckily for you tadoussac is also one of the most popular departing areas for these boat trips it is just the different direction compared to saguenay fiord. With a magnificent waterway etched all the way through it, parc national du fjorddusaguenay offers a wide range of outdoor adventures in the backcountry. I woud like to spend some time in the fjord area, but is the best whale watching in the tadoussac area. Between may and october, up to species of cetaceans are found in the salty waters of the st. During this short excursion, youll fall in love with the world of the fjord before you even notice a world of wonder and historical legends. From time to time, approximately once in 10 minutes, they have to come up. Lawrence marine park regulations, a permit is required to offer whalewatching excursions. The area highlight is the saguenay fjord national park, which extends to both sides of the st.
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