{"id":214202,"date":"2022-05-26T07:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T11:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/discover-whales-north-coast\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:20:37","slug":"discover-whales-north-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/discover-whales-north-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering whales in C\u00f4te Nord: planning a dream vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;whales_of_the_c_te_nord_what_you_need_to_know_to_get_the_best_experience&#8221; text=&#8221;Whales of the C\u00f4te Nord: what you need to know to get the best experience&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We are often tempted to go in search of grandiose adventures on the other side of the planet when some of the best experiences can be had just a few hours from home!<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/road-trip-cote-nord-quebec\/\"><strong>C\u00f4te-Nord<\/strong><\/a> is one of the best places to go <strong>whale watching<\/strong> in the world? Tourists come from all over to discover this magical landscape and its marine giants. There are more than a dozen species of whales in Quebec and taking a whale watching tour is the best way to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"145611\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;the_c_te_nord_an_ideal_environment&#8221; text=&#8221;The C\u00f4te Nord, an ideal environment&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The region is home to the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, which are teeming with plankton and small fish that attract&nbsp;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the minke whale,<\/li>\n<li>the fin whale,<\/li>\n<li>the humpback whale,<\/li>\n<li>the blue whale, the beluga,<\/li>\n<li>the common seal,<\/li>\n<li>porpoise and other species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Large whales pursue their prey in the deep, rich waters of the Laurentian Channel, which runs along much of the coast. Cold water from the depths of the Laurentian Channel is brought to the surface by the underwater terrain, pushing up plankton and fish by the thousands and attracting large marine mammals close to shore.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;205444&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;whale_watching_period&#8221; text=&#8221;Whale watching period&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]The 13 species of whales that frequent the waters of the St. Lawrence are mainly present from August to October, but they can also be spotted in May. For maximum viewing of animals, plan a stay between July and the end of September.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;by_regular_or_inflatable_boat_&#8221; text=&#8221;By regular or inflatable boat?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Cruise operators offering <strong>whale watching<\/strong> trips normally offer two options: a touring boat or a motorized inflatable boat. Each trip lasts between 2 to 3 hours. The choice is yours and depends entirely on your preference and your seaworthiness! However, some companies do not allow young children to board a motorized inflatable. For families, the bigger boat is the safest option.<\/p>\n<p>The larger boats are more stable and offer bathrooms and protection in case of rain. The guide&#8217;s comments are also easier to hear.<\/p>\n<p>The experience is more intense in a motorized inflatable since you are almost at sea level. You can see clearly in all directions and move faster to see the whales.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<p>Author&#8217;s note: I personally tested both options, and my favourite is the inflatable for the proximity to the whales!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;205430&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;205434&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;what_about_from_shore_&#8221; text=&#8221;What about from shore?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It is also possible to observe certain species of whales such as belugas and minkes without taking a boat.<\/p>\n<p>The best places to see these marine animals in Tadoussac are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pointe-Noire (Baie-Sainte-Catherine) and Pointe-de-l&#8217;Islet (Tadoussac) at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord,<\/li>\n<li>Tadoussac Bay and the top of the Tadoussac dunes (Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park),<\/li>\n<li>as well as the mouth of the Sainte-Marguerite River (Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;205442,205440,205438,205436,205432&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;where_to_sleep&#8221; text=&#8221;Where to sleep&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Tip: book your hotel early! Accommodations in and around Tadoussac fill up fast. At the time of writing in April, there was nothing left in Tadoussac for mid-August but options were still available within a few minute&#8217;s drive.<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismecote-nord.com\/fr\/hebergement\/\">Tourisme C\u00f4te-Nord<\/a> website lists the accommodations offered throughout the region. Cabins, domes, chalets, yurts, hotels, inns, camping &#8230; the choices are endless.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Which cruise line to choose <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Several options are available, and prices vary considerably from one company to another, depending on the company&#8217;s starting point and reputation. Here are the three most popular options, according to our research. Note that some offer a whale guarantee, meaning that you will be reimbursed if you do not see any!<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.croisieresaml.com\/\">Croisi\u00e8res AML<\/a> &#8211; departs from Baie-Ste-Catherine or Tadoussac<\/p>\n<p>Price: $100 per adult\/$85 per child (+ taxes)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vacancesessipit.com\/croisieres-aux-baleines\/#description\">Essipit Cruises<\/a> &#8211; departs from Bergeronnes Marina<\/p>\n<p>Price: $62 per adult\/$42 per child (+ taxes)<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/croisierebaleine.ca\/\">Escoumins cruise<\/a> &#8211; departs from the Escoumins wharf<\/p>\n<p>Price: $59 per adult\/$39 per child (+ taxes)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be able to apply your rewards points to your credit card statement if you (and your wallet!) are so inclined to reimburse expenses.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;which_credit_card_should_i_use_&#8221; text=&#8221;Which credit card should I use?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For this trip to the North Coast, some credit cards can help you reduce your gas bill and why not <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/points-gift-cards-strategy\/\">use gift cards<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a> earns 5 points for grocery store purchases and 2 points at the gas station. You can buy Esso and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/?post_type=card_reward&amp;p=177152\">Petro Canada<\/a> gift cards and use them to pay for gas.<\/p>\n<p>The same applies to the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/scotia-momentum-visa-infinite-card\/\">Scotia Momentum<sup>&reg;<\/sup> VISA Infinite* card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, combine the gas station&#8217;s loyalty program with your credit card. 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