Best way to see saguenay fjord saguenay forum tripadvisor. It is important to keep in mind the sometimes considerable distances between attractions in the three sectors. Lawrence marine park, an area that is protected for the some 600 beluga whales who live there. The area highlight is the saguenay fjord national park, which extends to both sides of the st. You could certainly use tadoussac as a base for both whale watching boat tours in the st. They know how to react properly when a whale surfaces unexpectedly near their vessel. Whale watching cruises saguenay tourism office saguenay s official tourism website. 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. Saguenay fjord, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
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. 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. Whale watching cruise and bear observation package. During the summer, the beluga whale frequents the saguenay st. 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. Due to covid19, many events and attractions listed on the website may be cancelled or closed. Depending on the departure port different parts of the fjord are navigated. There are several whale watching spots on the river. Formed during the last ice age, the fjord is the most southerly one in the northern hemisphere. Fjord cruises saguenay tourism office saguenays official.
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. The everpresent fjord, with its succession of bays, coves and tidal moods, is the common. Charlevoix, the saguenaylacsaintjean, the north shore, and the lower st. Winter and summer alike, hikers will have close contact with lakes, forests, mountains and valleys. A city, a fjord, urban life, the great outdoors, cruises, amazing shows. 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. Lawrence marine park is launching the beluga ringtone. Hi, ive seen that you can take cruises in fjord saguenay from different ports. Accompanied by our certified naturalist guide, admire the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Season of whale watching tadoussac forum tripadvisor. 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.
As the name says, the park is within a fjord and is part of the saguenay st. Information parc national du fjorddusaguenay national. With 2, known fjords around the world, only 38 are 100 or more kilometers long, saguenay being one of them. Now that summer is past its prime, its time to squeeze in as many warmweather activities as possible before fall. 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. You can tell by the dramatic slopes of the roofs that the residents of the saguenay ford are no stranger to snow. Saguenay fjord national park is located in saguenay. Overlooking its deep blue waters are windblown, lichenandpinestudded cliffs that stretch some 500m high. 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.
Lawrence marine park is a marine protected area that covers 1245 km 2. Lawrence marine park regulations, a permit is required to offer whalewatching excursions. Its one of the best, easilyassessable whalewatching areas in the world. Visit saguenay fjord national park on your trip to.
Whale fjord was the site of much british and us military activity during world war ii. Lawrence beluga is an endangered species whose population is estimated at 889 individuals. Go to our prebooking form and fill in traveller information. We are planning our visit and are interested in a kayaking trip. 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. You will also walk through the streets of the oldest and the most flourishing canadian city quebec city. Threads get confusing when they contain multiple discussions, and those who participated in the original discussion may not want all. The saguenay river has an average discharge of 1200 m 3 s, with peak flows of 1600 m 3 s in flood season. Now that ive seen that you can take cruises in the fjord out of tadoussac as well i wondered if it wouldnt be better to stay an extra night in. Aug 11, 2016 now that summer is past its prime, its time to squeeze in as many warmweather activities as possible before fall. It is directly on the port area within max 5 minutes walk of your cruise ship. Glaciers exploited an ancient fault zone and gouged.
The maritime regions of quebec are home to some of the best whalewatching sites in the world. There are plenty of hiking trails, dunes, whale watching spots, and encounters with flora and fauna including wolves, black bears, lynx, beavers, and moose. 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. Lawrence marine park, an area that is protected for the some 600 beluga whales who live. It can be explored from 4 different tourist regions. Some ruins from this period can still be seen in the fjord.
This leg of your trip will unveil a rich, natural setting that wraps around a vibrant urban life, making this stopover an unforgettable. 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. The rangers are helpful in the small visitor center. Four ships cruising the 100 kilometers of the saguenay fjord for your pleasure, from chicoutimi to tadoussac. Lawrence and kayaking in the saguenay, and you might even see belugas from your kayak. Whale watching cruises saguenay tourism office saguenays. Between may and october, up to species of cetaceans are found in the salty waters of the st.
Whale watching in saguenay river irina international tours. 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. This guided tour includes entry and interpretation at the fishway and the cayon trail at contact nature. Whale watching best in saguenay fjord or at tadoussac. Add saguenay fjord national park and other attractions to your saguenay trip itinerary using our saguenay travel route planning site.
Every year, from may to september, whales come there hunting for plankton and huge flocks of fish in st. Le fjorddusaguenay regional county municipality wikipedia. 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. The saguenay river, a navigable fjord, and an interior lake with a diameter of 25 kilometres. 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. Captains must complete training, offered by parks canada, on the behaviour to be adopted to avoid disturbing whales. For an amazing experience and the opportunity to enjoy a unique view of the fjord du saguenay, participate in one of the guided tours of the via ferrata. The saguenaylac saintjean region is a huge playground, says hugues ouellet of local outdoor adventure company equinox. Baieeternite sector riviereeternite baieeternite information.
Home fjord marine shuttles the fjord marine shuttles. 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. 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.
In the saguenay, one can observe the saintemarguerite river from the shoreline and watch beluga whales feed themselves at the rivers mouth. You will visit the countrys cultural capital city of montreal and enjoy the breathtaking views of the charlevoix region. With a magnificent waterway etched all the way through it, parc national du fjorddusaguenay offers a wide range of outdoor adventures in the backcountry. Tadoussac whalewatching cruises, whalewatching excursions. The saguenay fjord, with abrupt cliffs landscape and two ecosystems rich in biodiversity, is best known as one of the worlds most impressive. Saguenay river area most scenic part of centraleastern. During the summer, the beluga whale frequents the saguenayst. From time to time, approximately once in 10 minutes, they have to come up. The fjord marine shuttles offers cruises on the saguenay to help you discover its majestic fjord.
Rose du nord to cruise the fjord and then head on to tadoussac. Saguenay fjord national park 2020 all you need to know. Discover an extraordinary terrestrial and maritime environment teeming with wildlife. Whale watching saguenay fjord, whales expeditions fjord. 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. 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. 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. Aboard our 60passenger zodiac, discover the saguenay fjord, where nature deployed colossal forces to create cliffs, unique in the world. The saguenay lac saintjean region is a huge playground, says hugues ouellet of local outdoor adventure company equinox. Whale watching and fjord tour saguenay message board. Saguenaylac st jean travel quebec, canada lonely planet.
Parc national du fjorddusaguenay national parks sepaq. Jean region, with its picturesque saguenay fjord, granite peaks and lush forest, is the perfect outdoor playground to cap off the season. I woud like to spend some time in the fjord area, but is the best whale watching in the tadoussac area. Whale watching and whale observation quebec maritime. It consists of 14 municipalities with some 172,000 inhabitants. Our booth of brown color and blue roofis clearly identified saguenay shore excursions. Fjord route saguenaylacsaintjean tourist routes in. Parc national du fjorddusaguenay stretches along both shores of the fjord. Its members are committed to responsible whalewatching practices in the saguenayst.
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. Book two separate cruises as the combo one doesnt stay long enough in the whale watching estuary and doesnt go far enough in the fjord. 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. 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. One of the areas main attractions is the fjord route which brings visitors all the way to tadoussac near the rivers delta. Le fjorddusaguenay the fjord of the saguenay river is a regional county municipality in the saguenaylacsaintjean region of quebec, canada. Outside one of the houses, in the yard, i see a man chopping firewood. Every year, from may to september, whales come there hunting for plankton and huge flocks of. 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. There are plenty of hiking trails, dunes, whalewatching spots, and encounters with flora and fauna including wolves, black bears, lynx, beavers, and moose. 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. Five musttry outdoor activities in quebecs saguenay region.
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. Administrative office is open yearround, monday to friday, from 8. The saguenay fjord is a relatively unknown, unexplored region in northern quebec, with exception to tourists from the more urban areas of the province. Download and print saguenay fjord and whale watching. Between may and october, up to species of cetaceans are found in the salty waters. Five musttry outdoor activities in quebecs saguenay. The only place outside of the arctic to have such a pod.
Saguenay fjord and whale watching ottawa valley tours. Rose du nord to cruise the fjord and then head on to. 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. Whalewatching and cruises parc marin du saguenaysaintlaurent. The saguenay lacsaintjean region is characterised by two unique stretches of water.
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