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 Saguenay?Lac-St-Jean visitor region is a must for outdoor activities. Known for its legendary Saguenay River and Lac Saint-Jean ? as immense as an inland sea ? as well as its majestic fjord that is deep enough for whales and other unique marine animals, the Tourisme Saguenay?Lac-St-Jean visitor region is renowned for its attractions and stunning scenery, but also for its blueberries and tourtière. Winter or summer, loads of fun outdoor activities are yours to discover in Tadoussac, l’Anse-St-Jean, Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, Chicoutimi, St-Félicien or in Petit Saguenay: Camping, boat cruises, whale-watching and marine bird observation, kayaking, rafting, hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, quadding, dog-sledding, ice fishing, cross-country skiing ? to name but a few!
