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Before you go
Your trip to Tadoussac.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tadoussac – Quebec Destination Tadoussac and the Saguenay Fjord about 210 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Aéroport international Jean-Lesage de Québec (YQB) Québec · 225 km
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Traverse Tadoussac–Baie-Sainte-Catherine 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 210 km from the city of Quebec via Route 138 to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, and a ferry of about 10 minutes across the mouth of the Saguenay. Intercity buses connect Quebec to the village.
How many days
Two days: one for the boat trip and the village, another for the dunes and Sainte-Marguerite Bay.
When to go
From June to October, during whale season and when services are open. In winter the village is almost entirely closed.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
The village is best explored on foot. For the dunes, Sainte-Marguerite Bay and the fjord, use a car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Tadoussac
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Morning
Whale-watching boat
Take a boat trip on the estuary to see whales, departing from Tadoussac quay.
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Afternoon
CIMM and Pointe de l'Islet
Visit the marine mammals interpretation centre and walk the Pointe de l'Islet trail.
2 days in Tadoussac
Day 1
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All day
Whales and village
Combine the morning boat trip with the CIMM, the old chapel and the Pointe de l'Islet in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Tadoussac Dunes
Go to the sand dunes above the river and visit the Maison des Dunes.
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Afternoon
Baie-Sainte-Marguerite
Head to Sainte-Marguerite Bay in the fjord park to try to see belugas from the lookout.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Tadoussac?
See whales by boat or kayak, visit the marine mammals centre, walk the Pointe de l'Islet and go to the dunes.
Which whales appear in Tadoussac?
Common porpoises, minke whales and humpbacks commonly appear, sometimes blue whales, plus the belugas that live in the estuary.
Is Tadoussac one of Canada’s oldest villages?
Yes. It was a fur-trading post from 1600, before the founding of the city of Quebec.
Do Tadoussac whale boats require reservations?
In summer, it is recommended to reserve, especially on July and August weekends.