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Road Trip on Route 138 in Côte-Nord: The Advantages of a Round Trip!

   |   By Jasmine Nadeau

Hey, Marie? For our road trip in Québec by the Sea, what do you think of going to Côte-Nord? I can see us driving along the road bordering the St. Lawrence Estuary, our hair blowing in the wind… Rising at dawn to watch the sunrise light up the horizon… Exploring the region while listening to our favourite music or driving in silence, soaking up the rocky capes, endless beaches, small cliffside villages and boreal forest unfolding before our eyes…

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How to Whale Watch Responsibly in Eastern Québec

   |   By Parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent

Want to see whales with your own eyes on your next vacation? You’ll have plenty of opportunities to do so in Eastern Québec! Whether you travel from Montréal or Québec City to Charlevoix, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord, Bas-Saint-Laurent or Gaspésie, you’ll come across a multitude of unique observation points to view whales from the shore or during sea excursions.

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Best Places to See Wildlife in Côte-Nord

   |   By Sara Kim Bourdages

Vast and wild, Côte-Nord borders the St. Lawrence all the way to the eastern edge of Québec by the Sea. Home to breathtaking scenery, this region is also a great place to observe wildlife. Many marine and land species can be found in this region, which you can explore along the coastline via the Whale Route, a world-famous whale-watching drive.

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4 Must-See Stops for a Great Seaside Vacation in Eastern Québec

   |   By Nathalie Katinakis

More than just a body of water, the St. Lawrence shapes the landscapes and life that surround it in the maritime regions of Québec. Majestic and indomitable, this blue giant (known to locals as the sea) has so many facets to discover. Here are four must-see attractions to help you explore the treasures of this extraordinary waterway during your vacation in Eastern Québec.

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Belugas on the Horizon

   |   By Parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent

Did you know that belugas lives right in the heart of the St. Lawrence Estuary? This isolated and fragile population was the driving force behind a grassroots movement to protect the marine ecosystems of the St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Fjord, which eventually led to the creation of Québec’s first marine protected area in 1998: the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park.

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Where to See Whales in Côte-Nord

   |   By Jean-Pierre Sylvestre, Le Québec maritime

The Côte-Nord region is recognized as one of the best places in the world to see marine mammals. Follow the Whale Route from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, and you may observe up to 13 different species of whales! To help you plan your vacation, here are some observation sites you won’t want to miss in this region.

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