Discover hidden gems on a road trip to Côte-Nord

Immerse yourself in the boreal forest

Recharge your batteries in the heart of the boreal forest as you learn about its ecosystem with Cœur Sauvage adventures, about 15 minutes from Tadoussac. Choose from a variety of activities for a unique experience that respects the natural heritage.

The boreal immersion option takes you into the forest in a six-seater all-terrain vehicle. From there, the guide will lead you on short, easy hikes to learn about nature through interpretation activities. If you’re lucky, you might spot wildlife in its natural habitat!

Or, learn about wild plants, how to identify them and harvest them responsibly on an easy two-hour guided hike. Don’t forget your hiking shoes and mosquito repellent!

Visit a zero-waste marine café

Starting in June 2025, you can sip a hot beverage on the banks of the St. Lawrence River after a paddleboard outing, while encouraging a zero-waste initiative. The Les vagues paddleboard school and shop in Havre-Saint-Pierre runs a zero-waste café, funded entirely through crowdsourcing, offering a unique experience that is environmentally conscious and eco-responsible.

What could be better than enjoying nature and encouraging a leave-no-trace initiative to preserve this natural playground?

Watch marine life on the St. Lawrence River

In Les Escoumins, embark on one of the Du Fleuve boats to discover the river’s abundant marine life.

Go whale-watching in a 12-passenger Zodiac boat in the company of enthusiastic nature guides/captains, who will be happy to share their knowledge of these majestic animals.

If the conditions are right, you could listen to whale song on a hydrophone! Book an early morning cruise to have the best chances.

Bird lovers can go on a bird-watching cruise with nature guide and wildlife photographer Renaud Pintiaux. He will introduce you to a variety of seabirds, migratory and pelagic birds that fly over the St. Lawrence.

Photographers can take a workshop on the secrets of wildlife photography at sea. You will get a chance to take shots of humpback whales, blue whales, belugas and more! 

You are now ready for a wonderful summer adventure in Côte-Nord!