Whale Watching in Tadoussac in Quebec: Tips and Tricks

The whale watching in Tadoussac is a must during a trip to Quebec and Canada .

Tadoussac, Quebec, is one of the few places on earth where you can make the observation more than 13 species of whales . These marine mammals visit us, to our delight, seasonally.

WITH THAT FOR A SAFARI FROM OBSERVATION TO WHALES?

I enjoyed making whale watching in Tadoussac with the following companies: Whale Watching Cruise in 2001 and Cruise AML Tadoussac

In the village of Tadoussac Bergeronnes near you company and Sea World Ecotours WHALES offeringkayaking with whales . A type of marine mammal watching not to be missed. Do not worry, there is no danger. Whales are not carnivores!

Whatever type of observation you choose to Tadoussac or elsewhere in the beautiful province of Quebec, do not forget your binoculars and your camera.

FOLLOW THE WHALE ROUTE

Do not miss out, follow the route of whales ! The whale route connects the towns of Tadoussac and Natashquan on Highway 138, where it is often possible to do the whale watching directly from the bank .

In planning at the organization of your self-drive tour in Canada .

WHY THE WHALES COME Does TADOUSSAC?

The Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence are rich marine environments, particularly in Tadoussac in Quebec.We find a large concentration of krill , favorite food of whales. The krill is found at Tadoussac with the tide, the underwater terrain (upper and lower back) and currents.

That is why it is so easy to do whale watching in Tadoussac. They have enough to eat for several months before their big trip southward migration, where they have their young.

TYPES OF WHALES AT PRESENT OBSERVATIONS

Beluga Whale Watching

How to resist the smile of the beluga? We can make the observation that little white whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Fjord in Tadoussac (Quebec). They are often in groups, which facilitates observation. Moreover, it is the only whale to stay with us year round.

Length: 3 to 4.5 meters
Weight: 0.7 to 1.5 tonnes
Dive Time: 2-15 min.
Comment: Regular summer in the estuary and the year in the river near Tadoussac in Quebec

Observation of the Minke whale

Minke whales as well as it is most prevalent during the whale watching cruises in Tadoussac. Curious, he approaches the boat to say hello. When he eats, you can not miss her white belly since it runs on the back to eat and dive again.

Length: 6-9 meters
Weight: 6 to 8 tons
Dive Time: 2-10 min.
Comment: Regular March to December in the Gulf and Estuary at Tadoussac (Quebec)

Observation of the humpback whale

Do not forget the most spectacular ... when it wants. The humpback whale, if you're lucky, you will be leaping out of water during your safari whale watching in Tadoussac.

Length: 11 to 13 meters
Weight: 25 to 30 tons
Dive Time: 8 to 15 min.
Comment: Regular in the Gulf and some regular people in the estuary (Quebec)

And what about the blue whale, the largest animal on the planet that measures 25 meters long.

ADOPT A WHALE

The group's research and education on marine mammals (GREMM) has developed a novel way to raise funds for research of this organization. In fact, you can sponsor a whale that we visit every year and we can easily recognize them because of their scars on the dorsal fin or a task on the back.

Counsel in closing. Do not hesitate to rent a car in Canada to discover the country. This is the best way to discover Quebec at their own pace.

Bon voyage and good Tadoussac whale watching !