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Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park
The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park is a marine protected area that includes part of the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Saguenay Fjord. It has a surface area of 1,245 km2 that is more than two and a half times that of the island of Montréal. Discover its natural and cultural riches from the four tourist regions of Quebec: Charlevoix, Côte-Nord, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, and Bas-Saint-Laurent. There are several ways to visit the marine protected area. Want to go to sea? Several companies operate within the boundaries of the marine park, offering sea excursions by Zodiac, kayak, or boat. You can also sail with your own boat. Be aware that regulations govern the activities carried out in the park. Find out before you go. Prefer to keep both feet on the ground? This is possible by visiting one of the 21 sites that make up the Discovery Network across four (4) tourist regions bordering the marine protected area. Three of these sites are operated by Parks Canada.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Hours of operation
Entrance gate, facilities and hours of operation.
Getting there
By boat, car, bus, ferries, boat shuttle, airports, when to visit.
Accessibility
Accessible trails, camping, facilities and experiences, information kits, sensory accommodations.
Brochures and publications
Visitor guide.
Local guides and outfitters
Tourist information, where to stay.
Safety and guidelines
Wildlife, weather, environment, seasonal safety, and park regulations.
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre is the ideal place for a picnic and to observe belugas and minke whales in their natural habitat.
Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre
The Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre invites you to discover the lighthouse station and the whales that frequent the Saguenay–St....
Marine environment discovery centre
At the Marine Environment Discovery Centre, dive into the fascinating world of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, from starfish to the largest marine...
The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park is a marine protected area that includes part of the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Saguenay Fjord. It has a surface area of 1,245 km2 that is more than two and a half times that of the island of Montréal. Discover its natural and cultural riches from the four tourist regions of Quebec: Charlevoix, Côte-Nord, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, and Bas-Saint-Laurent.
There are several ways to visit the marine protected area. Want to go to sea? Several companies operate within the boundaries of the marine park, offering sea excursions by Zodiac, kayak, or boat. You can also sail with your own boat. Be aware that regulations govern the activities carried out in the park. Find out before you go.
Prefer to keep both feet on the ground? This is possible by visiting one of the 21 sites that make up the Discovery Network across four (4) tourist regions bordering the marine protected area. Three of these sites are operated by Parks Canada.
Sites d'observation en vedette
Baie-Sainte-Catherine
Les Bergeronnes
Les Escoumins
How to get here
Location
Saint-Fidèle Visitor Centre
2820, boulevard Malcolm-Fraser
La Malbaie QC G5A 2J1
Administration
182 rue de l’Église
Tadoussac QC G0T 2A0
Phone
418 434-2299
Email
saguenay@pc.gc.ca
Directions
Saint-Fidèle Visitor Centre
The Saint-Fidèle Visitor Centre is the main tourist information centre for the marine park and provides information on the available activities in the district as well as oversees activities in the marine protected area.
By car
Take Route 138 to Saint-Fidèle (La Malbaie). Look out for brown road signs.
The towns bordering the marine park are far apart. So, it is best to get there by car. No public transport service is available in the area.
The Parks Canada interpretation and observation centres are located along Route 138 between Baie-Sainte-Catherine and Les Escoumins.
Arriving from Quebec City, take the ferry in Baie-Sainte-Catherine to get to Tadoussac. This is a free, continuous service. Ferry services also provide transportation from one side of the St. Lawrence to the other.
Facilities and services
Accessible services
Dive base
Dogs on leash
Gift shop
Information
Docking
Lookout
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic shelter
Playground
Restrooms
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