Belugas on the Horizon

july 17, 2024   |   By Parc marin du Saguenay–Saint-Laurent

Did you know that belugas lives right in the heart of the St. Lawrence Estuary? This isolated and fragile population was the driving force behind a grassroots movement to protect the marine ecosystems of the St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Fjord, which eventually led to the creation of Québec’s first marine protected area in 1998: the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park.

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7 Good Reasons to Visit Rivière-du-Loup

april 10, 2024   |   By Le Québec maritime

Located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, the city of Rivière-du-Loup is a prime tourist destination, with its magnificent scenery, the vast array of activities it has to offer…

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Where to See Whales in Bas-Saint-Laurent

may 15, 2019   |   By Jean-Pierre Sylvestre, Le Québec maritime

Bas-Saint-Laurent borders the St. Lawrence Estuary for nearly 200 km (125 mi.). If you love maritime landscapes, islands, lighthouses and marine mammals, you’ll be charmed by this region’s coastline. Here are some of the best places to see whales in Bas-Saint-Laurent.

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