In Québec maritime, you can sea kayak almost anywhere along both shores of the St. Lawrence as well as along the coasts of the Îles de la Madeleine and Anticosti Island. Equipment rentals, instruction and guide services are offered in many locations. Whether you are a novice or experienced kayaker, you can enjoy excursions lasting from several hours to several days. Keep your eyes peeled: you never know when you will encounter whales or seals!
Côte-Nord borders the St. Lawrence for 1250 kilometres (775 miles), from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon. This region’s coastline has been designated the Whale Route, since 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. From several locations, you can participate in sea excursions by boat, Zodiac or even sea kayak to observe these fascinating mammals. Whales can also be seen from the shore.
The Gaspésie Tour is a legendary scenic drive that loops around the huge Gaspé Peninsula. National Geographic Traveler included this region in its 20 Best Trips of 2011, while the renowned Michelin Green Guide gave it 3 stars.
"Discover a tourism destination where roads run alongside the sea, mountains, valleys and rivers in a region dotted with rest areas, scenic lookouts and great gourmet finds." Read more »
Fjord en Kayak offers excursions lasting from several hours to several days (kayak camping) in the Saguenay Fjord, the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and Tadoussac Bay. Family outings and excursions with meals included for all kayaking levels.
Enjoy being out on the water with a guided sea kayaking tour offered by Aube Aventure, and observe the coastal landscape and fauna, including a seal colony.
From the heart of the village of Percé, the trails up Mt. Sainte-Anne and Mt. Blanc lead to spectacular views.
A must-see for visitors: Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island by boat.
Photo: Marc Loiselle / ATRG
Admire the world’s largest and most accessible northern gannet colony, which is home to 120,000 of these birds.
Photo: Marc Loiselle / ATRG
A visit to Percé provides an opportunity to observe whales in their natural habitat.
Photo: JF Gagné
Commune with nature by kayaking around legendary Percé Rock.
Photo: Michel Julien / ATRG
Percé’s audio-guided historical tour is a stroll back through time through the eyes of local fishers, villagers, tourists and artists. From sea to village, emotion, history and astonishment await you!
Visit an authentic general store where local people in period costume will entertain you with humorous anecdotes about the history of our great pioneers.
The harbour in L’Anse-à-Beaufils: an opportunity to discover regional history and culture.
Photo: Jean Pierre Huard / ATRG
You never know what treasures await you around the next bend in the river!
Photo: JF Gagné
The largest inner lagoon in Québec: whether you are on the sea side or the marsh side, it is a spectacular sight.
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