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The nature and the people of Tadoussac
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variable weather - rain, clouds and sun can happen many times in a day
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Very picturesque as you follow the Saint Lawrence River a lot .
GentleSpirit Says: They take you down to the wharf and get you suited up in a heavy jacket and basically a set of coveralls. You go out on a boat called a zodiac. The trip takes about 2-3 hours. It was somewhat late in the afternoon but we did get to see some whales, some beluga which are...
CIMM- Marine Mammal Interpretation Center
GentleSpirit Says: The CIMM is a nice way to get a good understanding of the whales, their reproductive cycles, why they are attracted and flourish in this area and their lives in general. The little museum offers videos, plenty of good exhibits about whales. October-May- ClosedMay June...
GentleSpirit Says: The hostel offered a truly interesting little expedition. We were told that we had gotten to the hostel a bit late in the day so really, the hiking would have to be short as night would fall and it would get cold (they were right on both counts). The hostel offers a little...
GentleSpirit Says: See the little chapel on the right side of the photo. That is the oldest wooden church in Canada. Built 1747 by the Jesuits.The primary reason for a settlement at Tadoussac appears to have been purely commercial. However, because of trade and the contact with the First...
shashasharon Says: I camped along the seaway in Grandes Bergeronnes..I saw whales day and night..we took a kayaking excursion from our campsite..to tell you how that feels to see these beautiful mammals in all their glory..close so close you could touch them..you think they are going to tip...
mim95 Says: Tadoussac is in the association of the most beautiful villages in Quebec. One of the criteria is the maintenance of the buildings in town and the heritage and quality of these structures. All the houses are well-maintained with a manicured front lawn. Each one is unique with...
mim95 Says: The boardwalk that begins in front of the hotel has an excellent view of the beach below and the marina, as well as watching wildlife too. There are benches along the walkway. We saw a couple of seals in the bay area at high tide. The water level can change as much as 5...
mim95 Says: The eye-catching chapel is the oldest wooden church in North America. It was built in 1747. It is a small museum now, with exhibits showing the artifacts from that era. There is an admission charge to enter the small chapal.
mim95 Says: Many people came here to watch the whales. Other than taking a cruise on a zodiac or a larger boat, you can also watch them from Point de l'Inset, which is located at the mouth of the Saguenay River. You can bring a lunch or snack and sit on the rocks to enjoy the whales...
eternel2002 Says: Tadoussac is one of the popular destination to watch whale and admire the nature, cruises and small boats are available dailly at the port of the village to go visit the sagueny fijor and watch the wales, the tour takes between 3-4 hours, we were not very lucky because the...
eternel2002 Says: Take a walk on tadoussac bay, from the village, passing by the tadoussac hotel until the marina where you can go to the top of the mount and see nice view of the area. Also enjoy to see the sunset if you have a chance. it's very nice :)
2 Reviews and 99 Opinions I didn't stay here, but this huge red-roof building is like a landmark of Tadoussac. The view is...
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Chez Mathilde: Best restaurant in Tadoussac for gourmets
cowbeech Says: The ambience is of the simplest. The cuisine is WAY ABOVE what you might expect. The presentation owes something to the nouvelle movement, but the chef has thought out every dish, not just the main ingredient and its flavour. What accompanies it has been finely calculated to...
Cafe Boheme: Great spot for breakfast
Jefie Says: The Cafe Boheme is located on the main street (rue des Pionniers) in Tadoussac and is always full of people, especially during summer. They serve nice light breakfasts (no eggs and bacon, but plenty of fruits and crepes) and light meals during the day. They also have a nice...
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We were in Tadoussac on a Friday night. After dinner we noticed a bunch of locals coming in. Hostel staff told us they were coming for the card games and please to join in.
These people were card sharks, no doubt about it. But everyone had fun, the room was packed everyone was real friendly and very passionate about playing.
Their english was very limited but we had a great time anyway
Written Oct 6, 2012
Take the ferry across the Saguenay River
Jefie Says: If you're driving down to Tadoussac from Quebec City, you'll have to get across the Saguenay River aboard a ferry. The 10-minute ride between Baie-Ste-Catherine and Tadoussac is free and during the day the ferries run every 20 minutes. If you're travelling at night or early...
Simonneeddy Says: We were on a tour bus the second time by auto the first trip. You must use the Ferry to cross the river. There is no Bridge.
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Not much other than French is spoken here in Tadoussac. We had enough people at the hostel that spoke French that could help us out. Many of the hostel staff spoke english well enough and the people we met at the whaling place also, but other than that it was pretty much french only.
They were really nice about it and tried to speak slowly and simply when they saw you weren't fluent in french and they lit up when you tried to speak at least a little bit of French.
This area apparently voted overwhelmingly for nationhood. by the way.
Written Oct 6, 2012
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You pay about 50 to 60 $ CAN to take a boat and see the whales. It is quite expensive and you are not even sure to see whales. I saw just one flipper in all of the 2 hours of the tour.
Unique Suggestions: Ware hot clothes. We went in August and we were cold with our winter coats. It is very windy and cold.
Fun Alternatives: Tadoussac has a nice marine life museum.
Updated Feb 28, 2003
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The marina has good facilities, but it does get overcrowded at the peak of the season. There are mooring facilities away from the marina that are very close to the beach.
Written Oct 31, 2007
Address: In the Tadousac harbour
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Fondest memory: We sat down to a lovely crab dinner at the hostel. I was sitting with these two German girls from Stuttgart as i remember. Neither of them had eaten crab like this before. I showed them how to crack the shell and use the little pliers to get it done.
At first both of them were totally intimidated. One of them insisted on trying to do the whole thing with fork and knife, carefully cutting the crabs shell etc. Her friend could see that we would be there til the next week if we did it that way, so she just dove in and made a mess and had a grand time.
Gotta try new things when you're on vacation
Written Oct 6, 2012
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Tadoussac is small and nice village, it's known by its bay which is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the planet, its marina and its beautiful nature. Also it is a popular destination for...
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