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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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Best Places to See Wildlife in Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie

   |   By Sara Kim Bourdages

The Bas-Saint-Laurent – Gaspésie Tour is a popular road trip itinerary that loops around a vast forested territory bordered by the sea. Nature and wildlife lovers will enjoy discovering this itinerary that starts in Bas-Saint-Laurent and follows Route 132 around the Gaspé Peninsula. Keep your eyes peeled as you drive: you’re bound to see lots of wildlife along the way!

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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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The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park

   |   By Olivier Pierson

The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park is an ideal place to observe whales. From May to October, discovery and wonder await you in this marine protected area located at the confluence of the fresh waters of the Saguenay River and the salt waters of the St. Lawrence Estuary.

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