We plan to do some whale watching why we are there. Watch tadoussac whale watching video online, on globalnews. Go to tadoussac for the whale watching, but stay for the outstanding cuisine, craft beers and scenery. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, come and discover the giant of the seas. Observation, watching, study, whales, marine mammals, interpretation centre, route des baleines. They migrate to southern breeding areas, eating little or not for several months. One of the best things to do in quebec is to get outdoors and explore nature. Aboard zodiac or boat, set out to meet species of whales in the best observation site in the world and discover the majestic saguenay fjord.
Most of the whales travel through the area from may to november. Whale watching is available from may to october, but the best time is september and october when the whales are both numerous and active. 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. Whale watching and whale observation quebec maritime. Hotel tadoussactadoussacs first tourist attraction was a grand hotel located on the saguenay river near the fjord and the rivers mouth only a few miles from the sea. Go to tadoussac for the whale watching, but stay for the. Keep in mind that the animals are in their natural habitat and might not make an. Aboard one of their boats, you will have the chance to cruise to one of the. We saw minke, beluga and finback whales and dozens of seals. Tadoussac is in fact one of the first places where tourists boarded boats to go whale watching.
Whale watching tours from quebec city all the best things to do. Whalewatching from the tadoussac area rough guides. The variety and number of whales, however, does fluctuate between seasons. Breeding occurs between december and january, gestation lasts 11 to 12 months and breastfeeding 6 to 7 months. The whales are most numerous and most active in september. The whales are supposed to be pretty active in september and october. Every year, whale watching attracts as many as local and international 200,000 visitors to tadoussac, quebec.
Whale watching can be done from midmay to midoctober. Whether you opt for a whale watching cruise or an adventure in a zodiac or sea. Firstly im hoping weve got the right season secondly im wondering. Hi im hoping to get some advice im visiting tadoussac with my mum and auntie the end of july 2015. Tadoussac is quite rightly listed as one of the 50 most beautiful bays in the world. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries.
Season of whale watching tadoussac forum tripadvisor. I would advise contacting aml and ask if the whales guaranteed thing applies then, i guess that would be a good hint. When is the whale watching season in tadoussac, quebec. The bassaintlaurent gaspesie tour is a legendary scenic drive that loops. October is apparently a nice month for whales in tadoussac i heard that. The absolute easiest way to go whale watching in tadoussac is to take a boat tour. The best price in tadoussac along with our whale warranty. Quebec provides many opportunities to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.
We saw minke whales, humpback whales, belugas and seals. Whale watching in tadoussac tadoussac forum tripadvisor. Top 10 most incredible whale watching trips in quebec. Top 5 opportunities to see whales in quebec, canada. Learn how to better understand the whales of the st. Here they accumulate reserves before undertaking a severalthousandkilometrelong fall migration. Four fun ways to go whale watching in tadoussac, quebec. Croisieres groupe dufour at the hotel tadoussac t 418 235 4421, t 1 800 561 0718, w dufour. Globals raquel fletcher gets up close and personal with some of.
Discover the 3 options for whale watching day trips departing from quebec city. Our suggestions whale watching in the municipality of tadoussac. See the most majestic creatures on the planet with your own eyes. Only the belugas and blue whales stick out the colder weather. The only place outside of the arctic to have such a pod. Whales watching tadoussac, whale excursions tadoussac.
I see that primarily one boat company does whale tours until the end. October is apparently a nice month for whales in tadoussac i heard that, never went myself later than late august. 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. One of the best places in the world to see marine mammals in inflatable boats. Whale safaris aboard a variety of boats, including a catamaran and a 48person zodiac. Like the fin whale, the minke whale is found in the coastal areas, from march to december where it comes to feed. Tadoussac travel guide 2020 free pdf book to print.
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