Up the hill from the ferry landing, this whale-study post, at the confluence of the Saguenay and St Lawrence Rivers, features an exhibit, a slide show and films, plus an observation deck with a telescope. From the boardwalk, you can often spy belugas in the Saguenay very close to shore, especially when the tide is coming in.
Pointe Noire Observation Centre
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This replica of a fur-trading post from 1600, the first in New France, offers some history on the first transactions between the region's indigenous…
Parc Marin du Saguenay–St-Laurent
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Parc Marin du Saguenay–St-Laurent protects 1138 sq km of its two namesake rivers and their coastlines, from Gros Cap à l'Aigle to Les Escoumins and up the…
22.14 MILES
A short drive into the hilly part of town leads to tiny Parc de la Croix, where an illuminated cross guards a stunning view across the city and the river.
Cap de Bon Désir Interpretation Centre
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Part science center, part park, this site managed by Parks Canada consists of nature trails, observation platforms that look out onto the (hopefully)…
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You can take a short stroll to (or a short but steep hike above) the 30m waterfalls that power a small hydroelectric power station in the pretty Parc des…
21.86 MILES
The lively Musée du Bas-St-Laurent has a collection of contemporary Québec art, but the main event is the 200,000 vintage photos of the local area, used…
21.19 MILES
Rivière du Loup was called Fraserville in the 19th century, after the powerful Scottish dynasty that inhabited the grand Fraser Manor. Today, the building…
Marine Environment Discovery Centre
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Sophisticated facilities with interpretive exhibits and a video link with naturalist-divers foraging on the estuary floor. Operated by Parks Canada, the…
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1. Centre d'Interprétation des Mammifères Marins
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Gives excellent background information on local sea creatures through multimedia exhibits. There are beautiful views of the river and surrounding cliffs…
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This replica of a fur-trading post from 1600, the first in New France, offers some history on the first transactions between the region's indigenous…
3. Petite Chapelle de Tadoussac
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Built in 1747 by the Jesuits, this is one of North America's oldest wooden churches. Also known as the Indian Chapel, it contains a small exhibition on…
4. Parc Marin du Saguenay–St-Laurent
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This research and exhibition center is dedicated to archaeological findings along the North Shore. Outside, trails lead down to the beach and offer some…
6. Cap de Bon Désir Interpretation Centre
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Part science center, part park, this site managed by Parks Canada consists of nature trails, observation platforms that look out onto the (hopefully)…
7. Marine Environment Discovery Centre
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Sophisticated facilities with interpretive exhibits and a video link with naturalist-divers foraging on the estuary floor. Operated by Parks Canada, the…
21.19 MILES
Rivière du Loup was called Fraserville in the 19th century, after the powerful Scottish dynasty that inhabited the grand Fraser Manor. Today, the building…