A bus tour to riviereduloup and a whalewatching cruise makes a fabulous day trip from montreal. See the most majestic creatures on the planet with your own eyes. This morning you will be free to explore rivere du loup. In addition to minke whales and fin whales, which are spotted regularly, and humpback whales, which are seen occasionally, a herd of belugas has its home range in the st. Complimentary wireless internet access, laundry and meals. Enjoy priority boarding and access to a private glazed lounge with panoramic view, as well as individual captains seats.
Whalewatching and cruises parc marin du saguenaysaintlaurent. Sep 03, 2014 this video is about whale watching in riviereduloup. While youre in easten quebec, dont miss a chance to see some of canadas best wildlife on an exhilarating whalewatching cruise. Times are tough for the travel community right now. As it is only a 2 hour ride to riviereduloup is an hour less than tadoussac it makes it doable as a day trip. The 10 best things to do in riviere du loup 2020 with.
To learn more about this municipality, you can also consult tourisme bassaintlaurents website. Top 10 most incredible whale watching trips in quebec. Of village in village, learn more on the universe there fascinating whales. Top 10 most incredible whale watching trips in quebec you. The city reverted to its original name, riviereduloup, in 1919. Please note that our normal schedule has been revised in order to limit the spread of the virus during the actual pandemic.
Less than 2 hours from quebec city, come aboard the aml levant for a memorable encounter with species of. The marine tour businesses that belong to the ecowhale alliance have committed to responsible whale watching practices. Find the best pet friendly, beach, cabin, lake, or other vacation rentals for that perfect trip. Depart from the pier in riviere du loup and head out on an observation boat on a tour of the marine ecosystem in quebecs saguenaystlawrence marine park. Our suggestions whale watching cruises in the municipality of riviereduloup.
The marine tour businesses that belong to the eco whale alliance have committed to responsible whale watching practices. I am not sure about whale watching from riviere du loup but i have been from tadoussac, specifically from the doc at baie ste catherine and used dufour cruises. Bus tours and air vacations travac tours quebec city. A guide will help you discover the history of the region, the islands and ancestral lighthouses. Drive to haleiwa almost everything is closed oahu hawaii april 4, 2020 what does haleiwa look like duration. Preferred locations to see giant cetaceans by boat are. Departing from riviereduloup, two hours from quebec city, come aboard for an incredible encounter with the giants of the sea. Take route 2 or highway 20 from riviereduloup in bassaintlaurent to. It features an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and free wifi. Take your travels to the river and get up close and personal with canadas marine wildlife on this whalewatching tour on the riviereduloup in eastern quebec. Might we suggest a whale watching cruise with croisieres aml. To plan your next getaway in riviereduloup, consult the attractions, events and accommodations directories. One summer, for example, we saw belugas mating less than five kilometres offshore from riviereduloup. Marine tours in the marine park are governed by a regulation to reduce the disturbance of whales to a minimum.
Book your hotel in riviere du loup and pay later with expedia. Discover quebecs bestkept secret on a day trip from montreal. An abundance of food in these deep waters attracts many species of whales, including humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, minky whales and seals. The area, the mouth of the saguenay is a federal seawater park where whales gather. Riviereduloup day trip and whalewatching cruise from. Since the time i posted this question, i asked aml and received this response.
The whale route will take you across a land of extremes, where distances, rivers, forests and even the hearts of the residents are larger than life. On this road filled with amazing panoramas, species of whales, maritime activities as well as a multitude of tourist attractions offers itself to you. Plan your sea excursion by clicking on the visit tab on the marine parks website. Whale watching in riviereduloup, quebec august 10, 2011 by anne mckinnell 6 comments still trying to outrun the heat wave, we travelled up the saint lawrence river towards the small town of riviereduloup where we had the opportunity to do some whale watching. Discover the scenery of the south bank and surroundings of the saint lawrence river as you are driven to the riviereduloup by luxury coach.
Heading out from riviereduloup, the cruise takes you to the mouth of the saguenay river, where the whales feed. Guests love the central location and comfortable rooms. Do you dream of seeing the whales and admiring quebecs vast landscapes. Then it was back on the road, i wanted to stay and take one of the whale watching tours but with a cooler full of lobster it was add ice and get going. Bassaintlaurent, whale watching cruises, excursions and.
You will be impressed by this journey in the heart of the saguenayst. By car, motorcycle, bike or even on foot discover activities to do near the river, downtown and in the countryside in the bassaintlaurent. The saint lawrence is one of worlds most beautiful sites for whale. Enjoy roundtrip luxury bus transport to riviereduloup, a 3. The only thing that doesnt change is the sense of wonder you feel. When it comes to tadoussac whale watching, there are a variety of different ways to go on a whalewatching cruise.
Youll leave for a 3 hour 30 minute cruise to discover the largest marine mammals. Top things to do in riviere du loup, bassaintlaurent. Discover our rural roads, those near the river, meet unique people and let yourself be disoriented. Each whale encounter is unique and each sea outing is different, depending on a host of factors. We invite you to go on a whalewatching cruise aboard a zodiac, for the lowest price of the industry see our tarifs and schedules page and guaranteed satisfaction. Have yourself a whale of a time as you depart on a cruise from the harbour of. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination. We did the zodiac tour highly recommended due to flexibility to travel quickly where the whales are. Whale watching cruise riviereduloup boat tours rivieredu. As a precautionary measure, infotouriste centres are closed for inperson services until further notice.
From several locations, you can therefore participate in sea excursions by. Board the aml levant less than two hours from quebec city for a memorable encounter with species of whales and other marine mammals. Drive to haleiwa almost everything is closed oahu hawaii april 4, 2020 what does haleiwa look like. The beluga whale, however, can often be seen yearround. Between 1850 and 1919, the city saw large increases in its anglophone population. In fall of 1950 riviereduloup was the site of a nuclear accident. Quebec 100u nature 15day tour through beautiful eastern. Ferry schedule information please note that our normal schedule has been revised in order to limit the spread of the virus during the actual pandemic. Join us in les escoumins, out away from the hordes of tourists to contemplate natures best.
While youre in montreal, dont miss a chance to see some of canadas best wildlife on an exhilarating whalewatching cruise. Riviereduloup is located in the bassaintlaurent tourist region, about 429 km from montreal and 206 km from quebec. Lawrence marine park, reachable from tadoussac, baiesaintecatherine, riviereduloup and troispistoles. Youll encounter whales and seals in the worlds finest ecoresponsible observation site. Save big on a wide range of riviere du loup hotels. The coastline of this region has been designated the whale route, since different species of whales, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the estuary and gulf of st. The whale route road trips and getaways quebec maritime. Whale observation cruise departing from riviereduloup. Lawrence estuary where you can enjoy the unique experience of sailing directly at water level. Tours and tourist themes to visit the region of riviereduloup during your holidays in summer as in winter.
Lawrence for 1250 kilometres 775 miles, from tadoussac to blancsablon. For the week of may 18, the mv transsaintlaurent will be running from monday to friday. Youll travel there in comfort aboard a deluxe coach, admiring the beautiful scenery along the st lawrence river. Aboard the aml levant, you can also simply relax and contemplate the islands of the st. Riviereduloup day trip and whalewatching cruise from montreal. This ferry is operated in partnership with traverse riviereduloup saintsimeon ltee. Leaving from montreal, set off for the riviereduloup to experience an exceptional day in close contact with the superb whales that inhabit the region.
The hostel offers activities such as hiking in the forest, bike tour and whale watching. Whale watching cruise, marine mammals, excursion, boat, fin whale, interpretation. Meet the giants of the sea as you learn about their. Use binoculars to lookout for belugas, seals, and more while your certified naturalist guide directs your gaze and narrates the tour. For more information, consult the visitors guide, which you can download. Bus tours and air vacations travac tours quebec city and.
Set off on a cruise to discover the whales departing from riviereduloup. Hotel levesque in riviereduloup whale watching package. This morning you will be free to explore rivereduloup. Lawrence river, and without doubt, the best kept secret of the province. Whalewatching cruises croisieres dobservation aux baleinescroisieres aml departs from the riviereduloup marina near the stsimeonriviereduloup ferry service. Whale watching in riviereduloup, quebec anne mckinnell. Riviere du loup is known for its riverfront, sunsets, and waterfalls. Experience an exceptional whale watching cruise aboard the aml levant with our v. Essipit whalewatching cruises take place in the st. Whalewatching and cruises parc marin du saguenaysaint.
Riviere du loup whale watching cruise provided by croisieres aml day tours. Whale watching cruise riviereduloup less than 2 hours from quebec city, come aboard the aml levant for a memorable encounter with species of whales and marine mammals. Board the aml levant less than two hours from quebec city for a memorable encounter with. One departure daily will be available on each shore. The whale route is a circuit which represents 300 km of coast. Riviereduloup, a favorite destination for naturelovers and a 5hour drive from montreal, is renowned for its luxuriant landscape. Lawrence marine park, the worlds best whalewatching site.
Aug 10, 2011 whale watching in riviere du loup, quebec august 10, 2011 by anne mckinnell 6 comments still trying to outrun the heat wave, we travelled up the saint lawrence river towards the small town of riviere du loup where we had the opportunity to do some whale watching. The 15 best things to do in riviere du loup 2020 with. You will board at riviereduloup, on the south bank of the saint lawrence, a little over 200 km from quebec. Whale watching cruise let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the coastline aboard a comfortable boat. Youll travel by road along the scenic st lawrence river past quebec city to reach riviereduloup, where youll board your cruise boat for an exciting escapade to look for whales, belugas, seals and other marine life.
Essipit whale watching cruises take place in the st. Whales watching cruises les ecumeurs du saintlaurent. For excellent blue and beluga whale watching, follow the quebec whale route, stretching 900 km along the north shore of the gulf of st. Whale watching cruise riviereduloup due to covid19, some of the events and attractions listed on the website may be cancelled or closed. Riviereduloup, head out on a cruise to see fin whales. Tadoussac whale watching near quebec city must do canada. Your evening will be free to enjoy the facilities at the hotel.
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