Regional Guide

Regional Guide

Our pilots' tips for planning your stay on the Côte-Nord

When Is the Best Time to See Whales in Tadoussac?
Updated August 8, 2026

When Is the Best Time to See Whales in Tadoussac?

Minke whales in spring, humpbacks all summer, blue whales now arriving as early as June: the complete species-by-species calendar, with our local tips.

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Whale Watching: Big Boat, Zodiac or Airplane?
Updated August 8, 2026

Whale Watching: Big Boat, Zodiac or Airplane?

Three very different ways to meet the whales of the St. Lawrence. We compare them honestly — even though one of the three pays our bills.

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What to Do in Tadoussac and Les Escoumins in 2 or 3 Days
Updated August 8, 2026

What to Do in Tadoussac and Les Escoumins in 2 or 3 Days

Our local itinerary, day by day: the Tadoussac classics, the hidden gems of Les Escoumins, and the best possible finale — from the air.

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The Saguenay Fjord, from Sea Level to 1,000 Feet
Updated August 8, 2026

The Saguenay Fjord, from Sea Level to 1,000 Feet

A glacial canyon invaded by the sea, 350-metre cliffs and two worlds stacked in the same water. The fjord explained — and the best places to see it.

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Manic-5 and the Great Dams: the Côte-Nord of Giants
Updated August 8, 2026

Manic-5 and the Great Dams: the Côte-Nord of Giants

The largest multiple-arch dam in the world hides 200 km north of Baie-Comeau. The story of the giant — and the two very different ways to go see it.

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From Charlevoix to the Côte-Nord: the Route 138 Itinerary
Updated August 8, 2026

From Charlevoix to the Côte-Nord: the Route 138 Itinerary

Baie-Saint-Paul, La Malbaie, the Hautes-Gorges, the Tadoussac ferry: Québec's classic road trip, stop by stop, with the detours locals actually recommend.

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