Ce sera le premier "grand voyage" pour mon mari et moi depuis notre mariage, depuis 17 ans ! Nous aurons donc 17 jours de voyage au Québec du 17.10.2019 au 01.11.2019, dont 15 jours sur place et 2 jours d'avion pour le voyage. Mon mari aimerait trouver du calme et de vastes paysages, ainsi que les baleines et les loups. De mon côté, je recherche aussi des visites culturelles, urbaines et rencontrer des personnes du pays (en dormant dans des maisons d'hôtes). Le premier soir, nous arriverons assez tard à Montréal vers 22h00, donc nous pensons faire l'itinéraire suivant :
17.10 - Jour 1 : arrivée tardive à Montréal
Jour 2 et 3 : Visite Montréal
Jour 4 : départ pour la baie St-Paul, nous aimerions nous arrêter avant dans le calme pour récupérer de la ville et du voyage, peut-être dans la région de Trois-Rivières
Jour 5 : Baie St-Paul
Jours 6 et 7 : Tadoussac
Ensuite, on ne sait pas si c'est faisable de monter à Gaspe ou plutôt redescendre sur la ville de Québec, puis le parc Omega ?
Nous sommes un peu perdus.... 😕
A votre place je commencerais par devancer mes dates de voyage de 15 jours….
Plus de baleines dans le St Laurent et bcp de gites fermés….😎
Le Québec, les qbcois se préparent déjà pour l, hiver….😛
Outre les dates un peu tardives (je partage avec le commentaire précédent), je ne me suis pas encore aventuré aussi tardivement dans tous mes séjours au Canada, je pose un commentaire sur le point suivant :
Jour 4 : départ pour la baie St-Paul, nous aimerions nous arrêter avant dans le calme pour récupérer de la ville et du voyage, peut-être dans la région de Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières est encore trop près de Montréal (140 km) pour l'objectif choisi Baie Saint-Paul. il est préférable d'aller jusqu'à Québec (270 km et qui comporte plus d'attraits touristiques que Trois-Rivières, gros bourg sans trop d'importance).
Baie St-Paul sera alors à presque 100 km mais comme la région est vaste et int��ressante (quoique, à cette époque, tout ne sera pas forcément accessible...).
Georges G.
(Mes commentaires et mes photos sont issus de mon vécu réel,
mes peintures, elles, de mes souvenirs fantasmés)
Merci pour votre réponse. Et ben c'est bien dommage... On ne peut pas changer les dates... Les billets sont déjà réservés et mon mari ne peut pas avoir de vacances avant... 🙁
Un séjour de 17 jours à ces dates devrait pouvoir se satisfaire de découvrir des villes de Montréal et autour : Québec, Ottawa, Gatineau, voire Toronto, et de leurs nombreux attraits : découvertes des villes, musées, également le Parc Omega...
Georges G.
(Mes commentaires et mes photos sont issus de mon vécu réel,
mes peintures, elles, de mes souvenirs fantasmés)
Trois-Rivières est encore trop près de Montréal (140 km) pour l'objectif choisi Baie Saint-Paul. il est préférable d'aller jusqu'à Québec (270 km et qui comporte plus d'attraits touristiques que Trois-Rivières, gros bourg sans trop d'importance).
Baie St-Paul sera alors à presque 100 km mais comme la région est vaste et intéressante (quoique, à cette époque, tout ne sera pas forcément accessible...).
Très bonne suggestion, et rouler vers Québec n'est pas stressant.
Le parc Omega sera ouvert.🙂
parcomega.penseweb.com/fr/billets.htm
Pas Upper Canada Village par contre 😕
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
salut,
Bon puisque tu n'as pas le choix des dates, ben va falloir faire avec!! Allez même si il y a de grandes chances que les arbres soient ''dépouillés'' de leurs feuilles à la fin de ton séjour, il n'est pas impossible qu'à ton arrivée tu puisses voir encore des couleurs!!
Comme parcours tu pourrais faire la ''classique'' Montréal-Mauricie-Québec-Charlevoix-Tadoussac-Saguenay (en ''poussant'' jusqu'à St Félicien éventuellement)- retour Montréal (via la 155 et la Tuque), et ensuite Ottawa par exemple
Pour les loups, l'endroit réputé (je n'y suis jamais allé mais en ai beaucoup entendu parler) : Loups : Parc Mahikan : www.aventuraid.qc.ca/index.html
C'est quand même pas mal ''au coeur'' du Lac St Jean donc si tu décides d'y aller il faudra ''composer'' le reste du parcours ''autour''!
Vu que tu arrives tard à Montréal c'est effectivement une bonne idée de rester quelques jours pour ''récupérer''. Pour la suite, moi je m'arrêterai en Mauricie (pour profiter un peu des couleurs), avant de filer plus loin!!
A mon avis oublie la Gaspésie car la période n'est pas la meilleure pour apprécier la Gaspésie!! Au pire tu reviendras 😛
Bonne prépa
"Homme libre, toujours tu chériras la mer" (Baudelaire)
Bonjour.
Voilà une belle découverte qui se prépare!!
Pour les baleines, je l'ai fait cet automne (début octobre) et il y en avait encore beaucoup MAIS ils nous ont expliqué que c'était une année exceptionnelle... et que normalement la plupart des croisiéristes sont souvent fermés. (en général le jour de l'action de grâce marque la fin de la période touristique au Québec et beaucoup de choses ferment. Cette année c'est le 14 octobre)
La Gaspésie j'oublierais pour cette fois ci..Il faut au moins prévoir 8 jours... L'année prochaine je vais enfin la découvrir et ce sera mon cinquième voyage 🙂.
Le parc oméga je l'ai fait à l'automne 2010 (vers le 10 octobre je pense) et j'ai adoré!!! c'est là que nous avons entendu le plus beau brame!!! Même dans nos Ardennes Belges je n'en ai jamais entendu d'aussi beau.
A la limite tu peux commencer par là en quittant Montréal et te poser un jour ou deux au mont tremblant pour randonner un peu.
Puis repartir dans une longue étape vers Québec ou en profiter pour visiter aussi Ottawa.(là tu peux dormir dans l'ancienne prison..je vais tester l'été prochain 😏)
(Saint Jovite - Québec : 370 kms / Ottawa Québec : 450 kms)
Ou t'arrêter du côté de Trois Rivières et faire le parc de la Mauricie.
Et remonter ensuite à l'aise jusqu'à Tadoussac.
Sur le chemin il y a à proximité le parc de la Jacques Cartier, le parc des hautes gorges de la rivière Malbaie, le parc des Grands Jardins,
Si vous aimez les choses un peu atypique, je vous conseille de faire un crochet par Saint Aimé du lac voir le musée de la drave www.photopierrerochette.com/...ave-ne-derougit-... voici un lien pour avoir une petite idée. (il faut juste téléphoner pour être sûre qu'il est là)
Il y a aussi à Baie Saint Paul un fabriquant de vin de tomates , ça aussi c'est un peu atypique. omerto.com/
Bref il y a plein de chouettes choses à voir, les seuls freins seront le temps qui parait toujours trop court, ce qui est déjà fermé et la météo..
Voici une idée d'itinéraire.
J1 arrivée à Montréal
J2 et J3 Montréal
J4 le parc Oméga nuit région Mont tremblant
J5 Mont tremblant (nuit région Mont Tremblant)
J6 route vers la région de Québec (nuit dans la région mais pas à Québec même)
J7 région Québec (style chute de Montmorency, éventuellement le tour de l'île d'orléans.(nuit idem)
J8 parc de la Jacques Cartier (nuit idem)
J9 route vers Baie St Paul (passer par Sainte Anne de Beaupré. (nuit région Baie St Paul)
J10 région Charlevoix (parc des hautes gorges?....) (nuit idem)
J11 région Charlevoix (nuit idem)
J12 route vers Tadoussac Arrêt à Port au Persil, un petit havre de paix! (nuit Tadoussac ou Baie Sainte Catherine juste avant)
J13 Tadoussac (nuit idem)
J14 Tadoussac ou région et départ en fin d'après midi vers Lévis (environ 250 kms) (nuit lévis)
J15Québec (en prenant le traversier à Lévis) (nuit Lévis)
Je dors à Lévis quand je visite Québec car cela enlève les problèmes de stationnement. Mais comme ce sera tard dans la saison c'est à voir (et le prix aussi) et puis prendre le traversier c'est sympa, il y a un stationnement à côté et le soir on a une belle vue de Québec illuminé.
J16Québec (nuit Lévis)
J17 Parc des chutes de la chaudière à Lévis et route Levis Montréal (éventuellement repasser de l'autre côté du fleuve et faire la 138 avec les arrêts intéressants sur le chemin du Roy (route 138)en fonction de l'heure de votre avion) (nuit dans l'avion 😉)
La boucle fait environ 1300 kms.
Si tu en as envie il y a aussi la possibilité de prendre un traversier soit aux Escoumins, soit à Saint Siméon pour traverser le fleuve et suivre la route de l'autre côté pour descendre vers Lévis. Mais alors il faut s'adapter en fonction des horaires de celui ci.
Mais il y a de beaux arrêts à faire de ce côté là aussi...)
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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!
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?
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip with our two kids to see whales this summer in Canada. We’ve got two options: Tadoussac or the Bay of Fundy in Saint Andrews. We’ll be there at the end of July.
Could you let me know if one spot is better than the other? Especially in terms of how likely we are to actually see the whales.
Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
Bruno
