The St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord are the natural habitat of many marine mammals. Over 10 species of whales live in these waters, including the blue whale (the largest marine mammal in the world!), fin and humpback whales, belugas, porpoises, and dolphins. Marine wildlife also includes seals, starfish, and seabirds. On board of a zodiac, in a sea kayak or even on a hike, keep your eyes peeled, the show is always on! In Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie or Bas-Saint-Laurent, the options for marine wildlife watching are plenty. Look for a Quality-Safety certified business to book an excursion that is both respectful and safe, for wildlife and humans alike. On a cruise with an interpretive guide or in a kayak at sunrise, dive into the fascinating world our marine ecosystems.
The Tourisme Abitibi-Temiscamingue visitor region is where lovers of the great outdoors and outdoor activities find true joy. One of Quebec’s largest visitor regions, come paddle a canoe or kayak, hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski or do some alpine ski touring ? Abitibi-Temiscamingue is a busy place, outdoors. Set out to explore its magnificent natural kingdom and traditional Algonquin and Cree territories. Solo, with your partner, friends or family, this region delivers a guaranteed getaway in nature.
