Oui je sais, une énième proposition de circuit en 15 jours au Québec ... mais j'ai vraiment besoin de votre aide !
Je m'explique : J'organise de A à Z un circuit pour mes parents ( ils sont 60 ans, ca peut avoir son importance pour la teneur du circuit) du 13 au 27 septembre. Les billets d'avion sont déjà pris en arrivée et départ Montréal.
Ils veulent impérativement faire Niagara, mais ne parlent pas un mot d'Anglais. J'ai donc d'ores et déjà réservé une excursion organisée de 3 jours
Jusque là tout va bien mais je me pose beaucoup de questions pour le reste du circuit ... Pouvez-vous me dire ce que vous en pensez ? ( sachant qu'ils n'aiment pas les villes et préfèrent de loin la nature)
Jour 1 : Arrivée Montréal
Jour 2 : Montréal
Jour 3 : Excursion guidée vers les chutes du Niagara via les Milles Iles
Jour4 : Journée complète chutes Niagara
Jour 5 : Visite Toronto et retour à Montréal ( fin de l'excursion organisée)
Jour 6 : Montréal / Parc National de la Mauricie ( hébergement en tente Otentik)
Jour 7 : Parc national de la Mauricie ( hébergement en tente Otentik)
Jour 8 : Parc national de la Mauricie ( hébergement en tente Otentik)
>> Le parc n'autorise pas de départ le samedi ! donc je dois réserver 3 nuits... 1 nuit me semble trop juste
Jour 9 : Parc National de la Mauricie / Charlevoix (Parc national des grand Jardins) ( hébergement en tente hutoppia)
Jour 10 :Charlevoix (Parc national des grand Jardins) ( hébergement en tente hutoppia)
Jour 11 :Charlevoix / Fjord du Saguenay
Jour 12 :Fjord du Saguenay( / Tadoussac
Jour 13 :Tadoussac / Parc de la jacques cartier ( tente Hutoppia)
Jour 14 :Québec
Jour 15 :Québec / Montréal/ départ pour Paris
Dans les grandes lignes, ils veulent rester dans les parcs essentiellement et je veux éviter de leur faire faire trop de route.
J'ai volontairement éviter le Lac Saint jean ( je sens que je vais me faire détester!!) car je n'ai personnellement pas aimé( j'ai fais le zoo saint félicien et le val Jalbert : J'ai trouvé à plutôt moyen et je sais que ca ne leur plaira pas forcément non plus)
Ceci dit, j'accepte absolument TOUTES les propositions et idées !! J'ai uniquement réservé les billets d'avion et les 2 premières nuits à montréal.Le reste est complètement modelable.
Merci infiniment pour votre réponse très rapide !
C'est ce que je me disais pour la Mauricie.... mais du coup, cela vaut -il le coup pour une seule nuit quand même ?
Je me demandais si je ne pouvais pas également caler le Parc de la Jacques cartier juste derrière... je veux éviter de les faire changer d'hôtel trop souvent.
En fait, je me pose des questions sur le sens du circuit, le plus pratique et et le plus logique...
Mes commentaires: 2 jours à Niagara..., à mon avis, pas nécessaires à moins que vous désirez visiter la région .
Jour 5 visite Toronto et retour a Montréal. Ce sera vraiment une visite de Toronto vite vite vite, car vous aurez 8 heures de route pour revenir à Montréal
3 jours dans le Parc de la Mauricie. c, est beaucoup.
le camping fin septembre dans les parcs: assurez-vous d'avoir l'habillement approprié. Le gel en fin septembre et possible dans ces parcs.
L'excursion de 3 jours à Niagara est organisée par une agence sur 3 jours.
Je sais que cela va être expédié mais mes parents veulent impérativement voir les chutes du Niagara. Je sais que cela colle difficilement sur l'itinéraire mais cela sera peut être leur seul voyage au Québec, et ils ne veulent pas passer à côté.
Pareil, c'est organisé avec un guide car ils ne parlent pas du tout du tout Anglais et je ne me sentais pas les envoyer tout seul en Ontario.
Je réserverais donc en plus 1 nuit à Montréal pour se remettre de cette excursion et réduirais la Mauricie à 1 nuit mais Renée ( message ci-dessus) me dit que ce parc n'est pas indispensable, d'autant plus qu'ils n'iront pas du côté du lac Saint jean.
Donc je songe à faire autre chose... Mauricie ou pas Mauricie ?
Que me conseillez-vous comme itinéraire au retour de Toronto ?
Bonjour Liamoun, je ne sais pas ci cela vas t'aider, mais je te passe le parcours du séjour que nous avons fait l'an dernier a fin août il pourrait correspondre a tes attentes
Par contre il est que sur douze jours et nous nous avions atterri et étions reparti de Montréal, il te faudra le moduler a ta convenance
par contre pensez a réserver les hébergements a l'avance cela sera plus sur je pense et peut être passer vos premiers jours a Montréal histoire de récupérer du décalage horaire nous ont ne l'avait pas fait et ont aurait du , quoi qu'il en soit ils vont ce régaler les chanceux
Fabienne
Notre séjour en détail :( pour les hébergements tu le trouveras avec notre ami google ou bien avec bonjourquebec.com
Jour 1 et 2 : notre arrivée a l’aéroport a Montréal ont a récupéré notre voiture de location et nous sommes allés directement au gîte du maudit français ( des gens adorables ) que nous avions réservés proche de Trois Rivières. Nous y avons passés 2 nuits car on leur avait aussi réservés leur balade dans une réserve indienne avec un guide indien qui était génial ( a faire vraiment )et aussi la visite d'une cabane a sucre vraiment sympa
Jour 3 : nous sommes partis de chez eux le matin direction le parc de mauricie ( a peine a 1hr de route ) ça prend une bonne journée pour profiter du parc ( mais le gite du maudit francais nous avait donné une carte avec les meilleurs endroits a faire du coup on a eu largement le temps ) le soir nous avons fait étape a grandes piles a proximité du parc ( 25mn) au gite de la vieille école ( bien sympa )
Jour 4 : Nous sommes partis en direction du lac St jean (environ 4 hr de route mais ont a vraiment pris notre temps et nous avons pique niquer au parc des chutes de la bostonnais voila le lien http://www.tourismehsm.qc.ca/thsm/index.php/parc-des-chutes-petite-riviere-bostonnais.html ) nous avons fait étape a St Félicien pour y voir le zoo le lendemain nous etions au gite chez mado ( simple, propre sans plus tu peut trouver mieux je pense )
Jour 5 : Visite du Zoo ( ça vaut vraiment le déplacement ) le matin il vaut mieux y être demi heure avant l’ouverture comme ça on profite quand il y a moins de monde , il faut au moins 4 hr pour faire le zoo .
L’après midi direction la vallée du Saguenay St Rose du Nord un superbe petit village blottit dans les fjords ( ça nous a pris 2hr 30 tranquillement )nous avons fait étape au gite de monsieur le maire ( super sympa mérite aussi d’être connu )
Jour 6 : le matin nous avons fait une petite croisière dans les fjords, puis nous avons flânes sur places car nous avions le temps pour aller jusqu'à notre étape suivante Tadoussac qui ce trouvait a peine a 1 hr nous avons dormi au gite du forgeron ( très gentil , simple et propre )
Jour 7 : le matin nous avons étés voir les baleines en zodiack ( c’est préférable le matin ont les vois mieux enfin c’est ce qu’ils disent nous on en a vus pas mal ) l'après midi nous sommes allés tranquillement jusqu'à l’île aux Coudres nous avons coucher au motel l'ilet ( sympa , propre et un très bel emplacement face au fleuve ou le coucher de soleil est fantastique par contre il ne font pas les petits déjeuners, mais on peut le prendre juste a coté donc pas de soucis )
Jour 8 : nous sommes allez jusqu'à St Anne de Beaupré nous y avons fait étape pour le lendemain allez visiter le canyon de st Anne nous avons coucher au gite du flâneur ( tres bien , propre et accueillant la proprio est adorable aussi )
Jour 9 : le matin nous sommes allés visiter le canyon de St Anne puis direction Quebec ou nous avons fait en passant les chutes de montmorency et l'Iles d’orleans ont en a fait le tour ( bien sympa ) et nous avons passés la nuit a Quebec aux hotels du parcs ( simple, propre et super emplacement génial dans la vieille ville )
Jour 10 : visites de Québec très belle ville mais on serait bien rester un jours de plus
Jour 11 et 12 retour a Montréal a l’hotel villa ( oublie cet hôtel c'est vraiment pas terrible c'est le moins que je puisse dire tu trouveras très facilement mieux )
visite de la ville et avion en fin d'après midi le 12 ( montreal mérite aussi un jour ou deux de plus au moins )
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hi everyone,
my flight’s all booked (Sept 19–Oct 4), with 1.5 days in Montreal + 1.5 days in Quebec City...
then I’ve got 11 days starting from Quebec City for a road trip—what route do you recommend?
(I’ve seen these stops come up a lot: Parc Omega, Charlevoix, Tadoussac, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay, Parc de la Gaspésie, Parc Forillon, Mauricie...)
The idea is no more than 2–3 hours of driving per day on average.
I’m traveling solo :-( (if you’re in the area around the same dates, hit me up!)
45 years old, I love sports (so I’m hoping to do hikes, kayaking, and other activities, see whales...discover beautiful landscapes). I’m not sure if there are any events in the area during those dates, but I’d also like to meet some people...
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone,
I'd like to know which route is the quickest between Montréal-Trudeau Airport and downtown: the 747 bus, the Air Canada shuttle, or taking the 815 bus to the De La Savane REM station.
Thanks for your replies, have a great evening!
Hello,
We’re a group of four active seniors (still in great shape!) and we’re planning to visit this part of Canada for the first time. We usually travel with a self-drive tour package that includes accommodations and site visits.
Our trip is scheduled for June 2027, and we’d love some advice from the community on how many days we’ll need for this first visit, given the distances involved. We’d also appreciate any tips on our route, as we want to see the main highlights: Niagara Falls, Quebec City, Montreal, Charlevoix, whale watching, and more...
We’ll be arriving either from Toronto and returning via Montreal, or the other way around—still deciding.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions—they’ll be much appreciated!
I’m looking for your help planning a 3-week road trip from mid-September to early October starting in Montréal.
We’d like to explore part of Québec and the Gaspésie, and we’re intentionally starting with the Gaspésie because if we leave it for the end (early October), the weather might be less favorable and a lot of places will already be closed. I’ve also read that the fall colors are more beautiful in the Mauricie and Laurentides regions toward the end of our trip (early October).
Here’s the itinerary we’ve come up with:
Montréal (arrival and departure airport) -> Québec City -> Charlevoix -> Crossing the St. Lawrence River from St-Siméon to Rivière-du-Loup -> Rimouski and Parc du Bic -> Gaspésie along the coast (Matapedia, Percé, Bonaventure Island, Gaspé, Forillon Park) -> Crossing the St. Lawrence River from Matane to Baie-Comeau -> Tadoussac to Lac Saint-Jean via the route along the Saguenay River -> Return to Montréal via La Tuque, crossing the Laurentides and Mauricie Park
This is our first time in Canada, so don’t hesitate to be critical (I won’t take it badly ;)), if the route seems too ambitious (we know there’ll be a lot of driving!) or if it’s better to skip some stops that aren’t must-sees.
Hi,
I'm looking for an organized tour in Quebec lasting at least 2 weeks for next winter.
I'm looking for a tour that's done by bus, because there are many where you have to rent a car, and I don’t have a driver’s license.
Could you recommend any travel agencies that offer this?
Thanks in advance.
Hi everyone,
I’ve got 2 weeks of vacation to take (around Sept 15–Oct 10 max).
I’m thinking of Canada since I’ve never been, to see the beautiful fall colors, mix in some sports activities (hiking or others), and a bit of city exploration...
Traveling solo, backpacker style (youth hostels), renting a car/van or using buses... (whichever is most cost-effective and practical).
Which area would you recommend?
For arrival, I can fly into Montreal, Quebec City, or Toronto at the cheapest fares.
What itinerary (big picture) or activities would you suggest?
Or maybe you’d advise against it? ))
Hi, I’d like to visit Quebec this fall or starting in August (what do you recommend?). I’d love to meet some Quebecers and get some tips on transportation. I’m wondering if it’s doable with an electric mountain bike (not too much rain?). I’m planning to buy one second-hand and return it afterward. If there are any travel buddies out there too...thanks
Hi there,
I was wondering if there’s a taxi stand at the Sainte Foy bus station, or do we have to use an app to call one?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi there, I’m planning a road trip to Quebec in late September/early October.
Since I’m over 75, it’s impossible to rent a camper van. So, the option left is a car plus hotels. I’m used to traveling freely—I sketch out a rough route and stop wherever and whenever I feel like it.
Is it possible during this period to travel without booking hotels/motels or B&Bs in advance, knowing I’ll only need a double room?
Thanks for your replies.
Hello,
I’m not sure if it’s still possible to travel to Quebec. I haven’t bought my flight ticket for June (from June 11 to July 1) and I’d like to know the current cost of gas. Also, can we book hotels last-minute without risking cancellation due to current events? Thanks
Hi everyone, from August 7th to 10th I’m renting an apartment right across from the WESTMOUNT library, next to the park of the same name. The landlord tells me that parking around the apartment is free. Does that cause any issues? I was planning to rent my car before leaving MONTREAL, but I might visit a friend who lives nearby—I’ll only know for sure at the last minute. Thanks in advance for the replies
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Québec for 4 days in Montréal and 4 days in Québec City from April 18 to April 22. I’ve been looking but can’t find any excursions—any tips for seeing belugas or other whales?
If it’s really off-season and impossible to find anything,
what else can we do in the area instead?
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Quebec from June 15 to 28, 2025, specifically along the St. Lawrence River. As I’ve been looking into it, I’ve got two main questions:
First, about our route—I feel like I might be biting off more than we can chew by wanting to follow the left bank downstream from Quebec City (including the Saguenay Fjord and Lac Saint-Jean), then heading to Gaspésie by ferry, and finally returning along the right bank. We’re flying into Montreal and will likely stop in Quebec City too. Over about ten days, is that too much? Would it be better to stick to the left bank, enjoy the coast and the lake, and maybe explore Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant on the way back instead?
Second, about prices. Since we’re thinking of renting a car and booking accommodations at each stop, I was a bit surprised by hotel and motel rates. I’ve always heard Canada is a pretty expensive destination, but I’m seeing average prices very similar to France—between 60 € and 90 €. Am I missing something? Is service not included? Meanwhile, on platforms like Airbnb, the prices seem exorbitant.
This second question is a bit generic, but as I’m trying to budget, I don’t feel like there’s a huge difference compared to France, even for meals. Am I way off base?
Hello everyone.
We’ve already traveled to Canada in 2018.
This time, we’re prioritizing heading to Quebec City right after arriving in Montreal to stay for 3 days, then moving on to Rivière-du-Loup for 2 to 3 days before heading toward New Brunswick.
We want to see Acadia, Prince Edward Island, the Bay of Fundy, etc., before returning to Quebec City to drop off the rental car.
We were thinking of taking the bus from Montreal Airport to Quebec City and only renting the car 3 days later. Same route on the way back, with one night in Quebec City.
We arrive in Montreal around June 25 (11 AM) and return on July 26 (6 PM).
Could you give us some advice? Routes, sights, accommodations, and chalet rentals.
On our first trip, we went through an agency, but this time we’d prefer to organize everything ourselves.
Thank you so much for your tips and suggestions!
See you soon,
Fabienne
Hi everyone, as a regular in the "bike travel" section, I’m reaching out for some info since I’m planning to come to Montreal at the end of September 2026 for the Road Cycling World Championships. If I get the time off and manage to gather the details, I’ll arrive on Wednesday the 23rd and leave on Tuesday the 29th. Traveling solo with just my backpack, I need answers to:
1°) Do you know of any youth hostels (or similar) within walking distance (less than 3 km) of the finish circuit on Mount Royal?
2°) What’s the best way to get to this accommodation from the airport—metro, bus, etc.?
I’m just starting my research and counting on you all for any tips. My goal is to watch the road races and explore Montreal afterward—restaurants, bars, and more.
Hi everyone! 🙂
My partner would love to discover Quebec, while I’ve already been there over 15 years ago (Quebec City, Tadoussac, the Fjords, Lac Saint-Jean).
This time, of course, we’d want to do something different.
Quebec City would still be a must for my partner in this plan.
With the tight budget we have right now🤪, we’re thinking of spending several days in Quebec City, then maybe renting bikes to explore the surrounding areas—aside from Montmorency Falls, what other nice spots are worth visiting? I remember there being tons of bike paths.
After that, we’d rent a car (for a few days to visit the parks) and use trains or buses for the rest of the trip. From what I recall, cars aren’t super fuel-efficient there.
Since we’ve never seen Niagara Falls, I’d like to include it in this itinerary.
For a roughly 15-day trip in September, I was thinking of a multi-destination flight: France-Quebec / Toronto-France, so it’d look something like this:
Quebec City: 5 days (including arrival day)
Pick up the car
La Mauricie National Park (or others?) 1 day
Mont-Tremblant 1 day
Montreal 4 days
Drop off the car in Montreal
By train/bus
Toronto 2 days
By train/bus
Buffalo-Niagara Falls 1 day
Toronto 1 day (return to France)
I was planning one night at Niagara Falls—is that enough, or is a single day sufficient?
If our finances don’t stretch that far, we’d shorten the trip from Montreal (so long, Niagara🙁), adding extra nights between Quebec City and Montreal.
Anyway, thanks in advance for all your great tips!
Hi, I’d like to plan a trip for 4 adults. 14 days.
From June 4–6 to June 21, 2026
Arriving in Montreal
Then Quebec City... Gaspésie, Lac Saint-Jean
Looking for a loop route starting and ending in Montreal
Where to sleep... where to stay 1 day or more
Thanks for your ideas!
Nature, hiking, a little city time—but not too much.
Jean-Yves. B ARBRISSEL
hi there,
it's been a long time since I've been to Quebec, and I've kinda lost my bearings...🙂
What's the best spot to hitchhike from Montreal to Quebec City and from Quebec City to Tadoussac?
If you've got the public transit route to get to those spots, I'd love to hear it!
Hi there!! We all know there are mosquitoes in Quebec… but is it bearable? Are the cities affected too? Like Montreal and Quebec City? I can imagine it’s bad in the parks… The road trip would be from July 5th to the 21st, right in the middle of bug season!! Best, Christophe
If you’re French, you *have* to make an effort to go see Alexandre Texier play at the Bell Centre. The new player for the Montreal Canadiens, originally from France, is having a lot of success. 🏒
Looking for a comparison? Imagine a Quebecer playing for Paris Saint-Germain. ⚽ You’d be surprised, and we’d be proud. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening. Yesterday, he was the hero of a great win. 🌟
Many of you often wonder what makes Quebecers’ hearts race. Go see a Montreal Canadiens hockey game, and you’ll experience something unforgettable. Especially right now with this young team. Okay, does this fit the travel forum criteria? I think so—especially if you want to learn more about the locals you’re visiting. 😄
Enjoy your trip to Quebec! And if you’re from France, don’t worry about the snow—it always melts eventually. 😄😄👋👋👋
We’re planning our first trip to Quebec for early July 2026. There’ll be 2 adults and 2 teens (17 and 14 years old). For now, we’re thinking of renting an RV in Montreal for this loop.
Here’s a first draft of our route, based on itineraries I’ve seen on the forum.
The times below are the useful time spent at each stop, not including driving.
Does the order make sense? It has us crossing the river twice.
Are the lengths of the stops reasonable? We like to take our time and not spend too much time on the road.
Finally, any other suggestions for places to add or swap out?
Arrival and half a day in Montreal
Pick up RV the next day
Mauricie National Park: 2.5 days
Quebec City: 2 days
Jacques Cartier National Park: 2.5 days
Saguenay Fjord–Tadoussac: 2.5 days, then crossing
Bic Park: 2.5 days, then crossing back
Charlevoix: 3.5 days
Montreal: 2 days, then return to France
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can give us!
Hi, I'd like to know if I rent a car at Quebec City airport, can I drive to New Brunswick without any issues and then return to Quebec?
Thanks in advance for the answer, Claude
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a trip to Quebec at the end of June/beginning of July 2026 for 20 days.
We’re a family of 4, with two kids aged 7 and 4 at that time.
I’ve already started drafting our itinerary but I’m open to all suggestions and ideas.
We plan to land in Montreal and stay a few days to recover from the trip.
Here’s my first draft of the itinerary:
-Day 1 to 4: Exploring Montreal:
-Day 5: Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud.
-Day 6/7: Parc Omega (staying in Pods)
-Day 8-10: Saint-Alexis-des-Monts (staying at Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc)
-Day 9/10: Heading toward Lac Saint-Jean: I’m still looking for accommodation halfway to La Tuque. I’ve noticed Pourvoirie du Triton or Domaine Le Bostonnais.
-Day 10/11: Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien: I’m also looking for accommodation near the lake for this stop + visiting Village historique de Val-Jalbert?
-Day 12-13-14: Stop in Sacré-Cœur at Ferme 5 Étoiles. (I also saw the Canopée Lit accommodations in the area—something to consider).
-Day 15-16: Tadoussac: Whale-watching excursion. Should we do it by Zodiac given my kids’ ages?
I’m also looking for accommodation in the area (Hotel Tadoussac is out of budget).
On the way back from Tadoussac to Quebec City, I’m considering an intermediate stop if there’s a spot worth the detour (Malbaie??).
-Day 17-18-19: Exploring Quebec City (Montmorency Falls / Old Town / Wendake).
-Day 20-21: Return to Montreal and flight home.
I’d love recommendations for activities for young kids along this route.
Thanks
I’m heading back to Montreal in early November after several years away. I’m so excited!
I won’t be staying long, but I’ll have time to wander and explore.
I’d love to get your recommendations for great things to eat—restaurants, bakeries, all kinds of food.
I’m open to all your suggestions and addresses.
I’ll definitely hit up the market. And eat bagels, of course.
I’ll probably stay in the Quartier des Spectacles,
but I’ll definitely be getting around the city.
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to spend at least 3 weeks on the Côte Nord all the way to Natashquan to see the whales. I’m torn between renting a van or finding accommodations.
For the van, it’s hard to find one in Quebec City—most rentals start in Montreal... plus the prices are pretty high.
For accommodations, there aren’t many towns, so there aren’t a lot of options on Booking, for example. Do you have any leads, websites, or addresses to help me find some?
Thanks for any info you can share!
Isabelle
We’re heading out for 3 weeks and just bought our flight tickets;
3 days in Montreal
2 days in La Mauricie Park
drive down Route 155 to Lac Saint-Jean
2 days in Tadoussac
ferry to Gaspésie—planning to stay 6/7 days there
Charlevoix region for 3 days
Quebec City for 2 days
Back to Montreal
If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks.
We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,
I’ve got a bit of a weird request , but you never know...
I’m currently traveling—we left Tadoussac this morning and are in Rimouski for 2 nights. We’re then heading down the Bas-Saint-Laurent and will be in Montreal on Tuesday. We fly back to Belgium on Friday.
I left 7 sweaters/T-shirts in Tadoussac 😕. Would anyone happen to be going there this weekend and then heading back to Montreal? To pick them up and meet me somewhere?
We’re heading to Quebec in just over a week to meet up with our son, a young adult on a Working Holiday Visa who’s been there for nearly a year 🙂🙂🙂 and I still have a few questions:
1) We’re starting with 3 nights near Shawinigan (Lac à la Tortue). The day after we arrive, we’ll have a relaxed day with one or two activities (sugar shack in St-Mathieu-du-Parc? A seaplane ride?). Any other suggestions? (Besides Parc de la Mauricie, which we’ll visit the next day.)
2) Then, we’ll head to Quebec City via the Chemin du Roy, where we’ll spend 3 nights, followed by a scenic drive to La Malbaie. We’ll be staying in St-Aimé-des-Lacs near Hautes-Gorges de la Malbaie National Park for another 3 nights. One day will be dedicated to hiking in the park—likely the Acropole des Draveurs for our son, and the Riverain trail plus two shorter walks for my husband and me, since he can’t use hiking poles. So, I’m unsure about the second day: should we go back to the park for the cruise, or do something else nearby? Any suggestions?
3) After St-Aimé-des-Lacs, we’ll spend 3 nights in Tadoussac. We’ll definitely stop at Port-au-Persil, but since the drive isn’t too long, we’ll arrive pretty quickly (I think you say "rendu" here 😉). I was thinking of exploring Tadoussac that day, doing the Pointe de l’Islet trail, the Estuary trail, and the Dunes lookout.
The second day, we’d head toward Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins to visit the interpretation center and take a Zodiac cruise. I was considering Neptune because they offer covered boats. Any other options?
And on the third day, we’d go to Sainte-Rose-du-Nord via the Saguenay Fjord National Park’s Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector to hike part of the "Le Fjord" trail from the Beluga Observation Center. I’m aware this trail requires a park access fee. However, I just realized that the trails we planned for the first day (Estuary and Pointe de l’Islet) are also part of the Tadoussac sector of the park. Do we need to pay the access fee (10.10 CAD) for these two short trails? If so, it might make sense to do them on the third day. In that case, can we pay the fee in Tadoussac, then head to the Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector and use the same ticket?
