Croisière au baleine Tadoussac

Les Escoumins

In Les Escoumins, dinghy whale-watching cruise as well as from the shoreline, is particularly popular. The marine discovery center with its St-Lawrence Odyssey exhibit will surely satisfy the entire family’s curiosity. www.parcmarin.qc.ca

Swimming in the river and enjoying the beach and picnic areas are much appreciated by visitors. Cafes, bakeries and restaurants are plentiful in Les Escoumins.

Gathering blueberries or cycling along the bike path connecting Les Escoumins with Grandes-Bergeronnes also ranks among popular activities in the region.

A ferry service links the South-Shore with Les Escoumins. Crossing the St-Lawrence on the ferry allows visitors to discover a little more of the majestic river with the chance to spot whales along the way.

Closer to Tadoussac, visitors can board a seaplane and soar over the Saguenay fjord, the Charlevoix, mountains and the region’s many lakes. Visitors will also find the CIMM, the Center for Interpretation of Marine Mammals, in Tadoussac, giving tourists a chance to learn more about the region’s cetaceans after a whale-watching expedition in Les Escoumins. www.gremm.org

Tadoussac also offers a multitude of lodgings, restaurants and even a golf course.