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Whale Watching Quebec - Summer Feeding Grounds for "Tons" of Whales!If you want to see the most variety or types of whales - whale watching Quebec is where you want to go! Here is the only area in the world where you can see up to FIVE different whale species in one place! 
What makes the St. Lawrence Marine Park a World Class Whale-Watching Site? This Unique area is where whale watching in Canada got started - because the salt waters of the Atlantic Ocean mix with the fresh waters of the - the Saguenay Fjord (longest fjord in Eastern Canada - by the way). - this mix creates the perfect environment for a huge variety of small marine life - abundant food for whales - making whale watching in Quebec just spectacular!
Toudoussac is set on the banks of the Saquenay Fjord- the gateway to what is called the Whale Route for the best whale watching in Quebec! This Whale Route stretches for some 900 km along the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, where a dozen species of marine animals, including the Blue Whale, frolic in the waters from April to October. This makes for amazing whale watching in Quebec - the best in Canada actually!
Whale Watching Quebec - Cruise/Tour CompaniesCroisieres AML - Toll Free: 1-866-856-6668
When whale watching in Quebec - Quebec City is home to one of the largest whale-watching companies in the region - Croisieres AML. They have several luxurious large tour boats with restaurants, bars, bathrooms and covered decks... great for family whale watching or for those with health problems.AML has tour boats of all sizes situated at several points along the scenic St. Lawrence River - best to phone for reservations when you plan to go whale watching in Quebec. 
Croisieres AML - also has 12-24 passenger zodiacs - for a thrilling ride and right up-close personal view of the whales when you are whale watching in Quebec, unlike the larger tour boats. Think twice about this if you have a weak bladder or if you have back problems though and it can get very cold out on the open water - so dress for whale watching in Quebec! All weather safety-suits are provided but you should still dress warmly and bring a knit hat - see travel packing tips for whale watching in Quebec.
Whale Watching Cruises - St. Lawrence River
Croisiere 2001 - Toll Free: 1-800-694-5498 or 1-866-373-2001
About 2 1/2 hours from Quebec City - this whale watching in Quebec company is situated in the village of Tadoussac. This boat is equipped with underwater cameras to see the whales and other marine life in the river.
There are washrooms, snack bar and binocular rentals on board. They also have boats leaving from Baie Sainte Catherine - a village just before Tadoussac - another great place for whale watching in Quebec.
From May - October for your whale watching East Coast thrills. Zodiacs leave from both location as well.
Groupe Defour - Toll Free: 1-800-463-5250
Group Dufour is a group of four hotels in the Quebec area that offer Whale Watching Quebec Cruises and Hotel/Whale Watching packages, as well as Bus/Whale Watching packages from Old Quebec City. They are docked in Tadoussac - the picturesque little city in Quebec - along the St. Lawrence River and also do whale watching tours from Baie-Sainte-Catherineanother little city in Quebec.
Groupe Dufour also offers zodiacs for the ultimate in whale watching! You just can't get any closer to the action!Offering wet/saftey suits but see - travel packing tips for dressing while whale watching Quebec.
Whale Watching from Shore
Cap de Bon Desir Interpretation & ObservationThis Unique spot for whale watching Quebec is just a few miles north-east of Tadoussac. It is a natural platform where you can observe whales as they come within a few meters of shore to rub their backs on the projecting rocks. This is a great low-cost way to enjoy whale watching in Quebec on a budget. Naturalist divers give guided shoreline tours and hikes and bring up some of the most unusual plants and animals from the darkest crevices of the ocean for you and your family to explore. Learn about the types of whales in the River and the history of the lighthouse and it's keepers as well as the 100's of years of navigation along the ST. Lawrence River. Picnic tables are here for you to enjoy a leisurely lunch and there is a Municipal Campground on the site as well for you to stay awhile and enjoy all the area has to offer. Open from mid-June to mid-October Call for times of the various interpretation activities and talks. (418) 232-6751 in off-season call: (418) 235-4703
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Croisieres 2001 also has zodiacs for the more adventurous. Safety waterproof suits are provided but you should still dress warmly - see travel packing tips for when whale watching in Quebec.
