• Come and admire the whales in autumn!
  • The best whale experience in the world!
  • Fall is an ideal season to enjoy a great whale experience.
  • More than just watching: a complete whale experience!
  • Fewer visitors, more beautiful colours: see the whales in autumn!

Make it an incredible fall season: go whale watching!

Autumn is an ideal season for whale watching. There are fewer visitors, but the sea mammals present in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park are as numerous as they are in the summertime. Admire them when the scenery is filled with beautiful, bright colours and the weather is more comfortable. While you’re here, discover a variety of activities, picturesque villages, delicious local cuisine, and friendly, welcoming people. Enjoy the best whale experience in the world!

Plan your vacation with these whale experts

Côte-Nord - Nature, beyond measure
@ Monique Bellemare

Côte-Nord - Nature, beyond measure

Feel like a road trip? Discover the North Shore with its 1300 kilometers of coastline and its breathtaking landscapes. A true playground for outdoor and [ read more ... ]

Charlevoix

Charlevoix

Unveiling stunning landscapes, the Charlevoix region was shaped by the impact of a meteorite that fell 400 million years ago. Is it surprising then that [ read more ... ]

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean inspires everyone who gets a chance to admire the region’s beauty. From the mysterious depths of the Saguenay Fjord to the peaks [ read more ... ]

AML Cruises (Tadoussac)

AML Cruises (Tadoussac)

Set sail and meet the giants of the sea! Go on an adventure aboard a Zodiac or opt for the unparalleled comfort and exceptional panoramic view of our [ read more ... ]

AML Cruises (Charlevoix)

AML Cruises (Charlevoix)

Escape to the great outdoors! Treat yourself to the best whale watching site in the world. Choose the AML Grand Fleuve or the AML Zephyr, comfortable boats [ read more ... ]

Voyages AML

Voyages AML

A subsidiary of Groupe AML, the largest cruise-excursion company in Canada, Voyages AML offers an extensive range of holiday packages in the Province of [ read more ... ]

Alliance Éco-Baleine

Alliance Éco-Baleine

The Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Hundreds of them make it an annual destination, after [ read more ... ]

Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq)

Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq)

Sépaq, or the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec, is a government agency that manages 46 establishments grouped into three networks. It [ read more ... ]

Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park
@ Alexandre Cossette

Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park

As a marine protected are since 1998, the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park is one of the best places in the world for whale watching. It protects three [ read more ... ]

Croisières Essipit

Croisières Essipit

From Bergeronnes, choose a zodiac cruise with Essipit cruises, to see the whales of the St. Lawrence, a unique feeling of proximity to the impressive creatures [ read more ... ]

Research and Education group on Marine Mammals (GREMM)

Research and Education group on Marine Mammals (GREMM)

Founded in 1985 and based in Tadoussac, the Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals is a non-profit organization dedicated to scientific research [ read more ... ]

Québec Adventure Outdoor / Aventure Écotourisme Québec

Québec Adventure Outdoor / Aventure Écotourisme Québec

Outdoor enthusiasts, it's time to go on an adventure and enjoy nature in a whole new way. In Quebec, there are many opportunities for outdoor activities [ read more ... ]

Have a closer look at the whales! (video in French)