Tadoussac
Canada · Québec · 5 m
Description
Tadoussac is a picturesque coastal village in the Canadian province of Québec, beautifully situated at the confluence of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence River. It is one of the world's premier destinations for whale watching and is renowned for sightings of belugas, humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, and minke whales. Historic landmarks, including Canada's oldest surviving wooden church, blend with a spectacular landscape of fjords, forested hills, and rugged shores. The protected Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, together with numerous viewpoints and boat and kayak excursions, makes Tadoussac one of Eastern Canada's finest destinations for nature and wildlife experiences.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Whale Watching Tours (Beluga, Blue, Fin & Humpback Whales) (May - October)
- Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park
- Saguenay Fjord Cruise to Baie-Éternité
- Saguenay Fjord Sea Kayaking
- Pointe-de-l'Islet Trail
- Cap de la Boule Whale Watching Lookout
- Sentier de la Pointe-de-l'Islet Whale Watching
- GREMM Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre
- Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre
- Tadoussac Chapel
- Tadoussac Dunes
- Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay(Day trip)
- Route 172 Scenic Drive
- Prince Shoal Lighthouse
- Anse à la Barque
- Baie-Sainte-Catherine(Day trip)
- Cap Trinité(Day trip)
- Sentier de la Statue Trail(Day trip)
- L'Anse-de-Roche Trail(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- YBG
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry