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Les Ecumeurs du Saint-Laurent

To admire those sea giants from up close

You are looking for an out-of-the-ordinary activity for your next stay in Quebec? Choose a whale-watching cruise with the crew of Les Ecumeurs du Saint-Laurent. They will entertain you and teach you about the different species of sea mammals and sea birds that inhabit the Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park.

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During your next stay in the beautiful province of Quebec, come discover the charming Manicouagan region on the North Shore. This region is favourable to a vast array of activities, but particularly to the observation of whales and sea mammals. Indeed, each summer, these sea giants come back in the waters of the region for the joy of inhabitants and visitors who never stop to be amazed by their gracious dance. Sail on the blue waters of the St. Lawrence River and of the Saguenay fjord for a two-hour cruise in a zodiac boat with the crew of Les Ecumeurs du Saint-Laurent. On board, an experienced captain and an interpreter guide will make you discover the whales and the other sea mammals of the estuary. With the zodiac boat, you can observe them from up close, even the largest ones like the blue whale and the humpback whale. Les Ecumeurs du Saint-Laurent will make you live hours of wonder virtually guaranteed, since their success rate is close to 99.9%! So come see the different species of whales and sea mammal, each one more impressive than the other like the blue whale, sperm whale, fin whale, beluga, minke whale, harbour porpoise, humpback whale, Labrador seal, grey seal, common seal, dolphin as well as a great variety of sea birds. The interpreter guides will help you locate them and identify them, and they will tell you as well about their way of life and their grandiose measurements!

Whale diving in the Saint-Laurent

Les Ecumeurs du Saint-Laurent has been offering you amazing excursions in the St. Lawrence estuary since 1997. Their zodiac boats, which can accommodate up to 12 people, take you on the waters of the St. Lawrence River and of the Saguenay fjord to make you discover the imposing sea mammals that have made the Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park their home. The captains of the boats can take you very close to the mammals to allow you to see them well. Four times a day, they can take you on an uncommon adventure accompanied by experienced guides that will tell you more about these wonders of the animal kingdom. Customer satisfaction and quality observations are the two main missions of the small private company of Les Escoumins. You can even take advantage of family rates and packages including a night in a hotel or a charming inn of the region. In addition to offering the best whale observations in the region, Les Ecumeurs actively participates in the research about the marine environment.

For a great family getaway that everyone will remember, choose a whale-watching cruise with the crew of Les Ecumeurs du Saint-Laurent. You will be amazed. Don’t forget to make a reservation!

   
Les Écumeurs du Saint-Laurent
P.O. Box 24
Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies
(Québec) G0R 4E0

Web site : www.lesecumeurs.com
Phone : (418) 233-2141
Tol free : 1 888 817-9999
Fax : (418) 354-7023

   
 
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