VISITOR’S GUIDE Also Available on the Web WELCOME TO THE SAGUENAY–ST. LAWRENCE MARINE PARK! PHOTO 1 PHOTO
The park protects an exceptional marine area from A TREAT ON LAND AND AT SEA surface to seafloor. More than 2,000 wild species have been sighted within its boundaries, ranging from microscopic algae to the gigantic blue whale. You will be unequivocally charmed by the Park’s scenic The St. Lawrence beluga whale is its most famous resident. beauty. Climb into a kayak or set sail. Take a cruise up the Fjord or to the islands of the St. Lawrence. Admire PAY A VISIT TO WHALE COUNTRY the colours of the seafloor while diving or on a high- The Marine Park is one of the best places in the world definition screen. Visit Discovery Network shore-based to observe whales. Watch them break the surface and sites: take advantage of spectacular viewpoints, roam listen for their powerful blows from established coastal hiking trails or exhibits and get caught up in fascinating sites or from aboard tour-operator vessels. tales. WHALES AND SEALS OF THE SAGUENAY–ST. LAWRENCE MARINE PARK
The beluga whale and harbour seal are the only marine mammals that live year round in the St. Lawrence Estuary. The others migrate between the marine park, where they come to feed, and their mating grounds outside park boundaries. Would you be able to identify them by their outline? To learn more about whales, visit marinepark.qc.ca/get-to-know/ 2 THE ESSENTIALS PHOTO 2 PHOTO 3 PHOTO WHALE WATCHING WHALE WATCHING FROM SHORE BY BOAT Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open while out walking, biking What fun it is to hear a whale blow or to catch a glimpse of one or driving along the Marine Park’s shorelines! You might well glimpse of these incredible animals at the surface! Take in the fascinating or hear beluga, minke or fin whales, or possibly harbour porpoises, spectacle of marine animals from aboard a boat. Get ready for a as they swim along the coast. There are surprises in store for you journey to the kingdom of whales, seals and seabirds. Select the type from Baie-Sainte-Catherine to Les Escoumins, with Sacré-Cœur in of excursion that suits you best. between. See the Discovery Network section (pages 8 to 11). See pages 12 and 13.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SEE WHALES? Opportunities to see whales in the Marine Park are good at any time of the day from early May to the end of October. Depending on the species and their level of activity, whales surface to breathe every 15 to 30 minutes. PHOTO 4 PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6 PHOTO EXPERIENCE THE SEA VISIT THE VARIOUS SPECTACULAR VISTAS Get in sync with nature by choosing an INTERPRETATION AND HIKING TRAILS outing of several hours or several days, Discover the numerous vantage points that with a guide or on your own. You will CENTRES AND border the Saguenay Fjord and St. Lawrence contemplate the scenery from a different MUSEUMS Estuary on foot, by car or by bicycle. Once perspective aboard a kayak, a sailboat, a you begin to admire the sights along the shuttle or while scuba diving. To satisfy your thirst for knowledge, shore, listen to the crash of waves on the See pages 12 to 15. partake in any one of several activities on offer. Enthusiastic guide-interpreters and beach and breathe in the salt air, it won’t fascinating exhibits will give you valuable be long before you’ve left the daily grind insights into the many facets of the Marine behind. The Discovery Network guarantees Park. These helpful resources tell the full a real change of scenery all along the story of marine life, from starfish to sharks, perimeter of the Marine Park. as well as the history of local lighthouses See pages 8 to 11. and Indigenous populations. Pages 8 to 11. PHOTO 7 PHOTO 3 LET’S PROTECT WHALES – LET’S KEEP OUR DISTANCE!
WHEREVER YOU GO IN THE MARINE PARK, RESPECT THESE RULES:
MAXIMUM OTHER WHALES 25 400 200 KNOTS METRES METRES Yield the right-of-way to whales (29 mph)
ARE YOU A BOATER OR A KAYAKER?
Pleasure boaters and kayakers; take the online training course to learn how to manoeuvre through whale habitat. It’s free, it’s concise and it’s interactive! navigatingwhales.ca
Your presence in the belugas’ habitat can attract WHEN IN THE PRESENCE OF BELUGAS, DO NOT STOP. their attention and reduce the amount of time they MOVE AWAY WHILE MAINTAINING A spend looking after their young, feeding, and resting. DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 400 METRES. Belugas need space and a peaceful environment. Every action counts to help protect the belugas. PHOTO 8 PHOTO
To learn more, visit marinepark.qc.ca/protect/ 4 WELCOME TO THE SAGUENAY–ST. LAWRENCE MARINE PARK!
Sectors with special protection for beluga whales. These rules apply to all boats.
5 6 LIVE THE EXPERIENCE AT SEA AND FROM LAND!
SPECTACULAR VISTAS WHALE WATCHING AND HIKING TRAILS FROM SHORE SEE THE DISCOVERY NETWORK SEE THE DISCOVERY NETWORK PAGES 8 TO 11 PAGES 8 TO 11 1 ��������������������������Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre 19 ��������������������������Baie de L’Isle-Verte National 2 ��������������������������Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation Wildlife Area and Observation Centre 2 ��������������������������Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation 3 ��������������������������Marine Environment Discovery Centre and Observation Centre 4 5 ��������������������Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay: 15 ��������������������������Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon Baie-de-Tadoussac sector and Baie-Sainte-Marguerite sector 21 ��������������������������Îles du Pot à l’eau-de-vie and île aux Lièvres BY BOAT SEE PAGES 12 AND 13 20 ��������������������������Île-Verte Lighthouse Station 1 4 21 ����������������Croisières AML 12 ��������������������������L’Anse-de-Roche 13 ��������������������������Croisières Essipit 8 ��������������������������L’Anse-Saint-Jean 3 ��������������������������Croisières Escoumins 3 ��������������������������Marine Environment Discovery Centre 3 ��������������������������Croisières Neptune 3 ��������������������������Les Écumeurs du Saint-Laurent 17 ��������������������������Parc municipal de la Baie-des-Rochers 8 ��������������������������Les Navettes maritimes du Fjord 4 5 6 ����������������Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay: 7 8 ��������������������Organisaction – Le Québec Hors Circuits Baie-de-Tadoussac, Baie-Sainte-Marguerite 6 ��������������������������Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, and Baie-Éternité sectors Baie-Éternité sector 18 ��������������������������Parc naturel et historique 4 ��������������������������Tadoussac Autrement de l’île aux Basques 7 ��������������������������Petit-Saguenay EXPERIENCE THE SEA IN A SEA KAYAK SEE PAGE 14 1 ��������������������������Pointe-Noire Interpretation 11 ��������������������������Aventure Rose-des-Vents and Observation Centre 12 ��������������������������Centre de vacances – Ferme 5 étoiles 16 ��������������������������Port-au-Persil 8 ��������������������������Fjord en Kayak 11 ��������������������������Sainte-Rose-du-Nord 14 ��������������������������Katabatik – Aventure dans Charlevoix 2 ��������������������������Kayaks du Paradis 2 4 ��������������������Mer et Monde Écotours INTERPRETATION CENTRES 7 9 11 ����������������Organisaction – Le Québec Hors Circuits AND MUSEUMS 6 ��������������������������Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, Baie-Éternité sector SEE THE DISCOVERY NETWORK PAGES 8 TO 11 ON A SAILBOAT 19 ��������������������������Baie de L’Isle-Verte National SEE PAGE 15 Wildlife Area 4 ��������������������������Damacha – École de voile croisière 2 ��������������������������Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation 4 ��������������������������École de voile de l’estuaire and Observation Centre 4 6 8 9 10 ����Voile Mercator 13 ��������������������������Centre Archéo Topo SCUBA DIVING 15 ��������������������������Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon SEE PAGE 15 3 9 ��������������������Accès plongée Saguenay 4 ��������������������������Chauvin Trading Post 3 11 12 13 ����������École de plongée Immersion Côte-Nord 20 ��������������������������Île-Verte Lighthouse Station 3 ��������������������������Marine Environment Discovery Centre 3 ��������������������������Marine Environment Discovery Centre 2 ��������������������������Paradis marin 4 ��������������������������Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre NATURE OBSERVATION 9 ��������������������������Musée du Fjord FROM A BOAT SEE PAGES 12 AND 13 4 6 8 9 10 11 Les Navettes maritimes du Fjord 5 6 ��������������������Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, 6 ��������������������������Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, Baie-Éternité and Baie-Sainte-Marguerite Baie-Éternité sector sectors 7 8 ��������������������Organisaction – Le Québec Hors Circuits 1 ��������������������������Pointe-Noire Interpretation 21 ��������������������������Société Duvetnor and Observation Centre 4 ��������������������������Tadoussac Autrement
7 LIVE THE EXPERIENCE ON LAND!
The Discovery Network is a land-based circuit that was created to allow visitors to come into contact with the marine environment. Come discover spectacular viewpoints, captivating exhibits and areas steeped in history.
PARKS CANADA
Exceptional views onto the Marine Park! See whales, seals and seabirds near the shore. Encounter naturalist-guides and benefit from their knowledge. Daily activities proposed. Sea life exhibits and visit of a light station. Binoculars are available for your use. Follow divers live on a big screen or take the dive yourself! (See p. 15) parkscanada.gc.ca/saguenay
POINTE-NOIRE INTERPRETATION CAP-DE-BON-DÉSIR INTERPRETATION MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND OBSERVATION CENTRE AND OBSERVATION CENTRE DISCOVERY CENTRE PHOTO 9 PHOTO 10 PHOTO 1 2 3 11 PHOTO
141, route 138, Schedule 13, ch. du Cap-de-Bon-Désir, Schedule 41, rue des Pilotes, Schedule Baie-Sainte-Catherine June 20 to Sept. 7: Les Bergeronnes June 20 to Sept. 13: Les Escoumins June 20 to Sept. 7: Everyday Everyday Everyday 418 237-4383 Sept. 8 to Oct. 12: 418 232-6751 Sept. 14 to Oct. 12: 418 233-4414 Sept. 8 to Oct. 12: 418 235-4703 (off-season) Friday to Sunday and holiday. 418 235-4703 (off-season) Wednesday to Sunday and 418 235-4703 (off-season) Friday to Sunday and holiday Latitude: 48.122849 Latitude: 48.276413 holiday Latitude: 48.319463 Admission: possible to Admission: valid for all Longitude: -69.718231 Longitude: -69.476064 Longitude: -69.413187 upgrade your entry fee for a Admission: valid for all 3 Parks Canada Centres same day visit to three Parks 3 Parks Canada Centres on the same day Canada Centres on the same day Adult: $7.90 Adult: $5.90 Adult: $7.90 Senior: $6.90 Senior: $5.00 Senior: $6.90 Youth: Free admission Youth: Free admission for Youth: Free admission for for youth 17 and under youth 17 and under youth 17 and under Family/Group: $16.00 Family/Group: $12.00 Family/Group: $16.00 Taxes included Taxes included Taxes included
O. RE YOU G CK BEFO bject CHE s are su s and fee Schedule e. SÉPAQ i to chang Indulge in outdoor activities on land, at sea and in the air! Hiking trails 1 800 665-6527 provide extraordinary views onto the Fjord from Tadoussac to Éternité Bay. Schedule: May 15 to October 12, everyday Try the Via ferrata des Géants with its impressive aerial pathways. Observe Admission: Visit three Sepaq sectors the same day and beluga whales from the lookout terrace on the shores of Sainte-Marguerite pay only one entry fee (Pointe-de-l’Islet: Free): Adult: $8.90 Bay and discover the fascinating universe of this protected species with the Youth: Free admission for youth 17 and under help of our naturalist-guides. sepaq.com/saguenay Taxes included
BAIE-DE-TADOUSSAC BAIE-SAINTE-MARGUERITE BAIE-ÉTERNITÉ
4 12 PHOTO 5 13 PHOTO 6 14 PHOTO Pointe-de-l’Islet Latitude: 48.141032 1121, route 172 Nord, Latitude: 48.264924 91, rue Notre-Dame, Latitude: 48.2576 and Sentier le Fjord, Longitude: -69.725468 Sacré-Cœur Longitude: -69.945434 Rivière-Éternité Longitude: -70.4016 Tadoussac 418 236-1162 418 272-1556
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PETIT-SAGUENAY L'ANSE-SAINT-JEAN MUSÉE DU FJORD
7 15 PHOTO 8 16 PHOTO 9 17 PHOTO Discover the Fjord Tourist information One of the most 3, rue du Couvent Discover the undersea 3346, boul. de la at two exceptional 61, rue Dumas WHARF beautiful villages in L’Anse-Saint-Jean world of the Saguenay Grande-Baie Sud Petit-Saguenay Saguenay (La Baie borough) locations: the wharf, Quebec, L’Anse-Saint- 418 272-2633 Fjord. Get to the 418 272-3219 lanse-saint-jean.ca 418 697-5077 with its magical sunsets, petit-saguenay.com Jean invites you to bottom of life in the 1 866 697-5077 and Saint-Etienne beach, experience nature Latitude: 48.233554 Fjord in a wonderful museedufjord.com Latitude: 48.209261 Longitude: -70.205869 a haven of peace in Longitude: -70.067463 along the shores of learning environment Latitude: 48.317447 VISITOR KIOSK rhythm with the tides. the majestic Saguenay through exhibits, Longitude: -70.853845 Schedule Schedule Schedule May 15 to November 1 Fjord. Take advantage of Late June through excursions and June 24 to Sept. 7: mid-October: Every day Admission a wide range of quality entertaining animations. Every day Free outdoor activities for Tel.: 418 272-2974 September 8 to June 23: Tuesday to Sunday Admission the whole family. Admission Free Adult: $16.00 Child (6 to 17): $9.00 Family and group: rates available PHOTO 18 PHOTO
SAINTE-ROSE-DU-NORD ANSE-DE-ROCHE WHARF PHOTO 19 PHOTO 20 PHOTO 11 12 21 PHOTO Visit the “Pearl of the 126, rue de la A seaport surrounded 346, ch. de Fjord”, a town set in a Descente-des-Femmes WHARF by majestic landscapes l’Anse-de-Roche Sainte-Rose-du-Nord (Via route 172) valley between capes with unforgettable Sacré-Coeur 418 675-2250 with kilometres of trails ste-rosedunord.qc.ca sunsets. Picnic area, Latitude: 48.218251 | that lead to the most Latitude: 48.388247 kayak outings. Situated Longitude: -69.87456 beautiful panoramic Longitude: -70.586991 12 nautical miles from Schedule vantage points onto the CORPORATION Tadoussac. Early June to the end Fjord. NAUTIQUE DU QUAI of September Schedule Admission May to October Free entry TOURIST INFORMATION Boat launch: 213, rue du Quai Boats: $11,50 + tx Kayaks: $6,35 + tx Schedule: Information for the marina: June to September 418 236-4325 Tel: 418 675-2250 ext. 2608 Admission Free
9 CÔTE-NORD
MARINE MAMMAL CHAUVIN TRADING POST CENTRE ARCHÉO TOPO INTERPRETATION CENTRE (CIMM)
4 22 PHOTO 4 23 PHOTO 13 24 PHOTO New: expanded whale 108, rue de la Relive the birth of 157, rue du Explore the exhibit 498, rue de la Mer skeleton collection! Cale-Sèche, Tadoussac New France through Bord-de-l’Eau, on human occupation Les Bergeronnes Tadoussac Where are the whales? 418 235-4701 a reconstitution of of the North Shore 418 232-6286 baleinesendirect.org 418 235-4657 archeotopo.com Who are they? What gremm.org the site of the earliest 418 235-4446 ext. 232 (Côte-Nord) from Latitude: 48.228976 are researchers doing? exchanges between tadoussac.com the first Indigenous Latitude: 48.138325 Longitude: -69.553217 Exhibition, film, games, Longitude: -69.719292 Amerindians and Latitude: 48.140815 to the present day. Longitude: -69.716425 Schedule specialists. Take part in Schedule Europeans. Discover the Discover the lives of Mid-May to mid-October whale-song classes. Mid-May to history of first contacts Schedule ancient Indigenous Admission mid-November: Every day through a playful, June to October: communities. Pottery, Every day Family: $17.00 Admission interactive exhibit. May: upon reservation, beading, dream-catcher Adult: $8.00 Adult: $15.00 (plus taxes) with groups Senior: Accompanied child fabrication and stone- $7.00 (17 and under): Free. Admission cutting workshops. Student: $5.00 Group rates. Adult: $6.00|Senior: $4.00 Child (7-12): $4.00 Group rates Child and student: $3.00 Taxes included Child 6 and under: free Taxes included. Fees subject to change O. RE YOU G CK BEFO bject CHE s are su s and fee Schedule e. i to chang CHARLEVOIX
CENTRE ÉCOLOGIQUE PARC MUNICIPAL DE PORT-AU-PERSIL DE PORT-AU-SAUMON LA BAIE-DES-ROCHERS PHOTO 27 PHOTO 15 25 PHOTO 16 26 PHOTO 17 Hike our interpretive Schedule A haven of peace 555, chemin de Hike one of the marked Baie-des-Rochers June 20 to August 14 trails in the company of in phase with the Port-au-Persil trails and take time out Municipality of Saint-Siméon Duration: Saint-Siméon a nature guide. Observe 418 620-5010 Nature Trail (1 to 2 hours) tides, Port-au-Persil Municipality of Saint-Siméon to enjoy the delightful and handle various Activity at low tide (upon saintsimeon.ca is a member of the 418 620-5010 surroundings and reservation only) (2 hours) Latitude: 47.953704 marine organisms. Food “Association des plus saintsimeon.ca breath-taking views service and picnic area. Admission Longitude: -69.812831 The daily admission fee beaux villages du Latitude: 47.807676 of the St. Lawrence Longitude: -69.899472 Schedule 3330, boul. Malcolm-Fraser provides access to all trails. Québec” (Association Estuary. Spring to fall (route 138) Adult: $10.00 of Quebec’s Most Schedule La Malbaie Admission Child: $5.00 Year round (Saint-Fidèle sector) Beautiful Villages). Free Child under 5: free Admission 418 434-2209 Season’s pass: Free 1 877 434-2209 $60 for 4 people cepas.qc.ca Latitude: 47.765055 Longitude: -69.952247
10 BAS-SAINT-LAURENT
PARC NATUREL ET HISTORIQUE BAIE DE L’ISLE-VERTE NATIONAL DE L’ÎLE AUX BASQUES WILDLIFE AREA
18 28 PHOTO 19 29 PHOTO A heritage treasure Boarding: Follow the trails on the La Maison Girard trove, l’île aux Basques Trois-Pistoles Marina Estuary’s south shore Interpretation Centre (by reservation only) 371, route 132 Est is a national historic site, 418 851-1202 and observe the largest L’Isle-Verte provancher.org/ile-aux- migratory bird refuge grassy salt marsh along 1 800 668-6767 basques/ and nature reserve. the St. Lawrence. 418 898-2757 Discover the attractions Latitude: 48.133079 418 867-8882, ext. 201 Longitude: -69.184890 (Low season) through a three-hour canada.ca/en/environment- Schedule climate-change/services/ guided tour or by staying Stay in a cottage: national-wildlife-areas/ May 15 to October 13 in a rustic cottage. locations/baie-isle-verte.html Guided tour: June 6 to September 8 parcbasstlaurent.com Variable departure times, Latitude: 48.023512 depending on tides Longitude: -69.327132 Admission Schedule GUIDED VISIT BY Mid-June to September 1 RESERVATION: Admission Adult: $39.50 (non-member) Free $31,25 (member) Youth (7-14): $17.75 Child (6 and under): 7.50 $ Taxes included Canadian Wildlife Service – Environment and Climate Change
Canada 30 PHOTO ÎLE-VERTE LIGHTHOUSE ÎLES DU POT À L’EAU-DE-VIE STATION AND ÎLE AUX LIÈVRES
PHOTO 31 PHOTO PHOTO 32 PHOTO 20 21 33 PHOTO Guided visit of the Les Maisons du Phare Ecotourism experience, 200 rue Hayward lighthouse and museum. de l’île Verte with a visit to bird Rivière-du-Loup 2802, chemin du Phare 1 877 867-1660 Observe whales Notre-Dame-des-Sept- sanctuaries, romantic duvetnor.com and seals from the Douleurs nights on an island, Latitude: 47.84729 418 898-2730 guided cruises, hiking in shore. On July 13, Longitude: -69.567567 participate in activities phareileverte.com a natural environment Schedule Latitude: 48.051006 related to the Journée and exploration of Early June to the end Longitude: -69.423616 québécoises des phares historical sites. of September Schedule (Quebec Lighthouse Admission June 10 to September 17 Depending on the tour Day). Accommodation Off season: group and duration of the stay available at the Les reservations only. Ferry crossing regulated maisons du Phare Inn. by the tide traverseileverte.quebec/ Fees: Applicable for lodging
11 EXPERIENCE THE SEA!
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PHOTO 35 SEA KAYAK EXPERIENCE
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CENTRE DE VACANCES - FERME 5 ÉTOILES MER ET MONDE ÉCOTOURS 418 236-4833 | 1 877 236-4551 | ferme5etoiles.com 1 866 637-6663 | meretmonde.ca Nature lovers, admire the scenery of the Saguenay Fjord on a sunrise Mer et Monde has offered a unique and intimate experience or a sunset cruise. Guided, equipped half-day to 24-hour excursions. connecting humans to nature for over 20 years. Sea kayaking is a Meals and equipment are included for excursions of one day or more. great way to observe Marine Park biodiversity. Half-day or full-day Departures from L’Anse-de-Roche excursions available. near Sacré-Coeur Departures from Les Bergeronnes and Tadoussac
ORGANISACTION – FJORD EN KAYAK LE QUÉBEC HORS CIRCUITS 1 866 725-2925 | fjordenkayak.ca 418 579-8763 | organisaction.com “Canadian Signature Experience.” Short, guided excursions on Discover the secrets of the Saguenay Fjord in the company of keen the Fjord (children three years of age and older) and multi-day and professional guides. From a simple half-day excursion to a expeditions with cuisine. Distinctions: small groups, fibreglass kayaks, multiple-day expedition, take advantage of personalized outings. personalised service, skilled guides. Departures from Baie-Éternité, La Baie, Petit-Saguenay Departures from L’Anse-Saint-Jean and Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
KATABATIK - AVENTURE DANS CHARLEVOIX PARC NATIONAL DU FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY 1 800 453-4850 | 418 435-2066 | katabatik.ca 1 800 665-6527 | sepaq.com Paddle the Upper St. Lawrence Estuary with expert sea-kayak tour Explore the most beautiful portions of the Fjord with our experienced guides. Abundant marine wildlife, amazing geomorphology, naturalist-guides. An intimate rendezvous in the heart of the the Charlevoix coast is a paradise for paddlers. impressive nature of the Marine Park. Departures from Cap-à-l’Aigle Departures from Baie-Éternité
O. RE YOU G ECK BEFO ject CH y is sub vailabilit Service a e. i to chang PHOTO 36 PHOTO YOUR SAFETY: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Are you planning a seagoing activity without a certified guide? Learn Stay near the coast; fog materializes quickly and it is easy to the directives you will need to follow and the required equipment to lose sight of the shore. Due to regular shipping traffic, avoid ensure your outing is safe and enjoyable. Cold water, variable weather making «shore-to-shore» crossings. conditions, tides and strong currents can complicate your activity. Cellular coverage in the Park is incomplete. Respect your abilities; do not head out on your own. Respect the flora and fauna; keep your Visit adventuresmart.ca distance. parcmarin.qc.ca/sea-kayak parcmarin.qc.ca/boating
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ACCÈS PLONGÉE SAGUENAY DAMACHA – ÉCOLE DE VOILE CROISIÈRE 1 800 PLONGÉE (756-6433) | 418 699-1000 418 633-7143 | 450 531-6031| DamachaEcoleDeVoile.com accesplongeesaguenay.com Damacha trains all levels of sailors. Cruise the Fjord, the Estuary and Discover the subaquatic treasures of the St. Lawrence in complete the Gulf from Tadoussac. Experience life aboard a sailboat in the safety with our qualified guides. Dive with a guide from a boat. splendour of nature as it was in the days of the discoverers of this Advanced divers can experience a night dive in the middle of the day world. in the Saguenay Fjord. Departures from Tadoussac Departures from Les Escoumins and the La Baie marina ÉCOLE DE VOILE DE L’ESTUAIRE ÉCOLE DE PLONGÉE IMMERSION CÔTE-NORD 418 235-4474 | 418 928-8378 | voilestuaire.com 418 232-6249 | 1-877-MER-1877 | explosnature.ca/plongee/ Try your hand at sailing on a one-day or overnight expedition aboard From initiation to Divemaster, by way of specialised courses and a sailboat. Participate in manoeuvres while learning the basics of upgrading, Immersion Côte-Nord invites you to dive into the marine navigation and discovering the wild beauty of the marine park in the park. Prolong the pleasure through a guided diving holiday including an company of a guide. all-inclusive boat excursion. Departures from Tadoussac Departures from L’Anse-de-Roche, Les Bergeronnes, Les Escoumins and Sainte-Rose-du-Nord VOILE MERCATOR 1 888 674-9309 | voilemercator.com MARINE ENVIRONMENT DISCOVERY CENTRE Navigate by sail on the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence Estuary. 418 233-4025 | 418 233-4414 | parcscanada.gc.ca/saguenay Three to seven-hour initiation excursions, sail and overnight learning Experience Nordic Snorkelling with or without a guide, no excursions and 2 to 18-day courses leading to certification. Accredited qualifications required, equipment included. Learn to dive with an by Sail Canada. instructor. Qualified divers: follow an underwater circuit. Other Departures from Baie-Éternité, L’Anse-Saint-Jean, services: guided dives, equipment rental, tank filling (Hyper Pure La Baie and Tadoussac available), developed access, change rooms and showers. 41, rue des Pilotes, Les Escoumins
PARADIS MARIN 418 232-6237 Launch site, showers and washrooms. 4, chemin Émile-Boulianne, Les Bergeronnes PHOTO 38 PHOTO
(Print) Cat. Number R61-50E Accessibility has been evaluated by Kéroul. ISSN 1910-5894 (Online) Cat. Number R61-50E-PDF For more information, see keroul.qc.ca. ISSN 1929-0950
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Mélanie Doré : cover, 30 Parc Bas-Saint-Laurent : 29 Parks Canada / M. I. Rochon : Sépaq, Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay : PHOTO 37 PHOTO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 20 Parks Canada / J.-L. Provencher : 8, 21, 27 GREMM : A Certificate of Qualification in Recreational Scuba Diving 22 Parks Canada / V. Busque : 12, 31, 33 is required for scuba diving. To verify the validity of your Patrick Noël : 23 Parks Canada / M. Loiselle : 13, 27, 36, 38 certificate and get advice, contact the Quebec Underwater Archéo Topo / P. Provencher : 24 Sépaq / Luc Rousseau : 14 Federation: fqas.qc.ca/en/fqas/ Centre écologique de Port-au-Saumon : 25 Laurent Lavoie : 15, 29 For all diving emergencies contact the hyperbaric centre: Gaëlle Leroyer : 26 L’Anse-Saint-Jean / J. Grosse : 16 1 888 835-7121 Jean Bédard / Sauvagîles : 32 Musée du Fjord : 17 Dany Coulombe : 37 parcmarin.qc.ca/diving Parks Canada / L. Lévesque : 18, 19, 28, 34, 35 Yannick Lapointe : 39
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Saguenay–St. Lawrence To help you plan IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Marine Park your stay… CANADIAN COAST GUARD [email protected] | marinepark.qc.ca TOURISME BAS-SAINT-LAURENT Search and Rescue 418 867-1272 | 1 800 563-5268 1 800 463-4393 Follow us on facebook.com bassaintlaurent.ca SaguenayStLawrenceMP VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) TOURISME CHARLEVOIX Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Share your photos #SSLMarinePark 418 665-4454 | 1 800 667-2276 Cellular Phone *16 tourisme-charlevoix.com Marine Pollution Parks Canada 1 800 363-4735 182, rue de l’Église TOURISME
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Marine Park RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP / Information Station SAINT-SIMÉON LA MALBAIE (Saint-Fidèle sector) 418 862-5094 | 418 638-2856 Visitor Centre, 2820, boul. Malcom-Fraser traverserdl.com 418-434-2299 BAIE-SAINTE-CATHERINE / BAIE-SAINTE-CATHERINE TADOUSSAC Baie-Sainte-Catherine Wharf 418 235-4395 CETTE PUBLICATION EST AUSSI DISPONIBLE 151, route 138 traversiers.gouv.qc.ca EN FRANÇAIS