As the name says, the park is within a fjord and is part of the saguenay st. Rose du nord to cruise the fjord and then head on to tadoussac. Whalewatching fjord marine shuttles the fjord marine. I woud like to spend some time in the fjord area, but is the best whale watching in the tadoussac area. But remember that they live only in the brakish water at the confluence of the saguenay and saintlawrence. 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. After the whalewatching excursion, you will be dropped off directly on the tadoussac beach for an afternoon of free time to discover this beautiful village. For a scenic and varied road trip mixing wilderness with friendly, quaint frenchcanadian villages, drive the 187mile route du fjord up and down both sides of the fjord, or opt for an out and back on one side.
One time we went in a zodiak from a spot up the river saguenay. 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. Fjord route saguenaylacsaintjean tourist routes in. Take in the saguenay fjord, a natural attraction thats a mustsee. Accompanied by our certified naturalist guide, admire the most beautiful sunsets in the world. The saguenay river has an average discharge of 1200 m 3 s, with peak flows of 1600 m 3 s in flood season. As the name says, the park is within a fjord and is part of the saguenayst. On april 20, 2011, the park changed its name from saguenay national park to saguenay fjord national park in order to emphasize the fjords distinctiveness of being one the most southerly fjords in. Home saguenay tourism office saguenays official tourism. Learn about the cruise port of saguenay fjord, canada. The surrounding area is rugged, filled with craggy mountains, 1,150foothigh cliffs, and dense forest.
It consists of the le fjorddusaguenay regional county municipality and the territory equivalent to a regional county municipality te of saguenay which is a city and also a census subdivision. A shuttle travels the saguenay river during the summer season. Every year, from may to september, whales come there hunting for plankton and huge flocks of. Hi, ive seen that you can take cruises in fjord saguenay from different ports. 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. Saguenay is less than twoandahalf hours by car from quebec city. Consult this free tourist guide to plan your trip to saguenay fjord. Aboriginals have inhabited the saguenay fjord area for thous. The parc national du fjorddusaguenay should be discovered over more than a day, by land and by water. Administrative office is open yearround, monday to friday, from 8. Saguenaylac st jean travel quebec, canada lonely planet.
The 146milelong saguenay fjord, in parc national du fjord du saguenay is not super well known and not well explored, either. Five musttry outdoor activities in quebecs saguenay region. Whale watching best in saguenay fjord or at tadoussac. Saguenay fjord, canada cruise port, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Imagine standing among breathtaking cliffs and steep slopes.
The saguenay lacsaintjean region is characterised by two unique stretches of water. We have lots of trip reports and other information on the sag. Marine tours in the marine park are governed by a regulation to reduce the. Season of whale watching tadoussac forum tripadvisor. The 62milelong saguenay fjord north of quebec city is the only navigable fjord in north america. On april 20, 2011, the park changed its name from saguenay national park to saguenay fjord national park in order to emphasize the fjords distinctiveness of being one. 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.
Whale watching cruise and fjord at twilight tadoussac set out for an encounter with the giants of the sea aboard the aml grand fleuve and enjoy one of the most beautiful shows in the world, as the sun slowly sets in the heart of the majestic saguenay fjord. Navigate down the saguenay fjord on a 24passenger zodiac down to the st. Home fjord marine shuttles the fjord marine shuttles. During the summer, the beluga whale frequents the saguenay st. Jean region, with its picturesque saguenay fjord, granite peaks and lush forest, is the perfect outdoor playground to cap off the season. 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. Baieeternite sector riviereeternite baieeternite information. Information parc national du fjorddusaguenay national. Sep 04, 20 a beautiful cruise around the saguenay fjord national park parc national du fjord du saguenay.
Four ships cruising the 100 kilometers of the saguenay fjord for your pleasure, from chicoutimi to tadoussac. Lawrence and the saguenay at this point which allows for a prime feeding ground. The only place outside of the arctic to have such a pod. Lawrence river all winter, but the peak season for whale watching is. Parc national du fjorddusaguenay national parks sepaq. Overlooking its deep blue waters are windblown, lichenandpinestudded cliffs that stretch some 500m high.
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. This leg of your trip will unveil a rich, natural setting that wraps around a vibrant urban life, making this stopover an unforgettable. Lawrence marine park regulations, a permit is required to offer whalewatching excursions. Written by local authentik canada travel agents, the saguenay fjord travel guide includes the following information. You can tell by the dramatic slopes of the roofs that the residents of the saguenay ford are no stranger to snow. Lawrence marine park, an area that is protected for the some 600 beluga whales who live. 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.
With 2, known fjords around the world, only 38 are 100 or more kilometers long, saguenay being one of them. Part of the thrill of spotting a beluga whale in the saguenay fjord of quebec. Saguenay fjord a guide to paddling the saguenay fjord. Lawrence marine park, an area that is protected for the some 600 beluga whales who live there. Depending on the departure port different parts of the fjord are navigated. That means big nature and few tourists at this beautiful national park in the saguenay lacsaintjean area of quebec. Whale watching saguenay fjord, whales expeditions fjord. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in saguenay. Its one of the best, easilyassessable whalewatching areas in the world. Belugas are a sedentary population so they are there all year long, as opposed to other whales that are there only for some months so you can have a good chance of seeing some directly from your cruise ship as their white color makes them very easy to spot in the water. On it, you could bring your bicycle for travel between the riverside villages, most of which are connected by the route verte, a provincial bicycle path. Outside one of the houses, in the yard, i see a man chopping firewood. The saguenay river, a navigable fjord, and an interior lake with a diameter of 25 kilometres. The parc national du fjord du saguenay should be discovered over more than a day, by land and by water.
The fjord marine shuttles offers cruises on the saguenay to help you discover its majestic fjord. Festivals and concerts are scheduled throughout the season. Saguenay fjord national park 2020 all you need to know. Here you can enjoy sailing, sea kayaking, zodiac, hiking, snowshoeing, via ferrata, quad biking, dog sledding, snowmobiling and so much more. Carved by glaciers during the ice age, the waterway is the prime feature of the 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. Le saguenayetsonfjord saguenay and its fjord is a census division cd of quebec, with geographical code 94. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Lawrence beluga is an endangered species whose population is estimated at 889 individuals. Download and print saguenay fjord and whale watching. 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. It consists of 14 municipalities with some 172,000 inhabitants. 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.
The rangers are helpful in the small visitor center. Lawrence marine park is launching the beluga ringtone. A deeply forested, craggy cleft tears into the heart of this province. 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 everpresent fjord, with its succession of bays, coves and tidal moods, is the common. Lawrence river, creating a krillrich feeding ground that draws marine mammals and birds. You could certainly use tadoussac as a base for both whale watching boat tours in the st. You can also cycle the 250mile bike route, if thats your thing. With a magnificent waterway etched all the way through it, parc national du fjorddusaguenay offers a wide range of outdoor adventures in the backcountry. 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. Aug 11, 2016 now that summer is past its prime, its time to squeeze in as many warmweather activities as possible before fall. Whale watching cruises saguenay tourism office saguenays. Now that summer is past its prime, its time to squeeze in as many warmweather activities as possible before fall.
Formed during the last ice age, the fjord is the most southerly one in the northern hemisphere. Best way to see saguenay fjord saguenay forum tripadvisor. Five musttry outdoor activities in quebecs saguenay. Thinking of paddling the saguenay fjord in quebec then this site can help. Kanada spezialist sk touristik sankt lorenz whale watching. It is important to keep in mind the sometimes considerable distances between attractions in the three sectors. 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. 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. 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. Threads get confusing when they contain multiple discussions, and those who participated in the original discussion may not want all. Travel the fjord route route du fjord by car or bike or even on foot. Oct 19, 2011 the saguenay fjord is a relatively unknown, unexplored region in northern quebec, with exception to tourists from the more urban areas of the province. Go to our prebooking form and fill in traveller information. Explore one of the best whalewatching destinations in the world.
Whalewatching and cruises parc marin du saguenaysaintlaurent. Mature beluga whales are as white and glossy as polished ivory this. The saguenay fjord runs 62 miles long and is the only navigable fjord in. Every year, from may to september, whales come there. Find 2020, 2021 and 2022 cruise itineraries to saguenay fjord, canada or view sample excursions and things to do in saguenay fjord, canada. 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. The saguenay has been called the saguenay fjord in many websites. Winter and summer alike, hikers will have close contact with lakes, forests, mountains and valleys. After the whale watching excursion, you will be dropped off directly on the tadoussac beach for an afternoon of free time to discover this beautiful village. Unfortunately the best whale watching is out of tadoussac. We are planning our visit and are interested in a kayaking trip. Its members are committed to responsible whalewatching practices in the saguenayst. Aboard our 60passenger zodiac, discover the saguenay fjord, where nature deployed colossal forces to create cliffs, unique in the world.
The city of saguenay, formed in 2002, is comprised of three boroughs. 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. Whalewatching and cruises parc marin du saguenaysaint. A city, a fjord, urban life, the great outdoors, cruises, amazing shows. Although the area was settled in the 1840s with earlier french explorers using the area as a fur trading post, and used for centuries by the montagnais tribes, it wasnt until 2002 that saguenay was formed by joining with several other cities, such as chicoutimi. All parks canada facilities are temporarily closed, all visitor services and all motor vehicle access by visitors are suspended until further notice. Do you dream of seeing the whales and admiring quebecs vast landscapes. During the summer, the beluga whale frequents the saguenayst. Tadoussac whalewatching cruises, whalewatching excursions. Due to pollution on the saguenay river, the beluga whale population has significantly. Home saguenay tourism office saguenays official tourism website. Whale watching cruise and bear observation package.
Saguenay fjord national park is a national park located in quebec, canada. 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. Charlevoix world biosphere reserve, parc national du fjorddu saguenay. Seeking white whales from a distance the new york times. Captains must complete training, offered by parks canada, on the behaviour to be adopted to avoid disturbing whales. As well as being one of the longest in the world 235 km146 mi. A relative newcomer in terms of becoming an official city, the cruise port of saguenay, canada is surrounded by natural beauty. So start training, because its big water and you really need to be prepared. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best saguenay cruises around. The saguenay fjord is a relatively unknown, unexplored region in northern quebec, with exception to tourists from the more urban areas of the province. Whale watching and fjord cruise, departures from petit saguenay villagevacances petit saguenay 94 rue jacques cartier est, chicoutimi, g7h 1y3 t 4185798763.
Whale watching and fjord cruise, departures from petit saguenay villagevacances petit saguenay. I live in montreal i have tried the various boat options to go out and see the whales. Discover an extraordinary terrestrial and maritime environment teeming with wildlife. Lawrence and kayaking in the saguenay, and you might even see. For more information, consult the visitors guide, which you can download. For information on the shuttle and the route verte, please go to the following links. I have been up to tadoussac many times over the past 10 years. But right now in the shoulder season, its still dry. Lawrence river and go out in the river to meet whales and other marine mammals who feed in the area. Saguenay fjord travel guide 2020 free pdf book to print. Parc national du fjorddusaguenay stretches along both shores of the fjord. Lawrence marine park is a marine protected area that covers 1245 km 2.