Whale Watching Tours in Quebec City

Whale Watching Observation Cruise

Whale Watching

Experience the beauty of whales in their natural habitat with this cruise.

The prime whale watching season in Quebec is from approximately mid-spring through October, although this does vary from year to year. While whales are more prevalent in the area during this time, with the right tour guide, you can find whales in the area year-round. There are a number of great tour options out of Quebec City that will take you across the waters on a whale watching expedition.

Your whole family will love the Whale Watching Observation Cruise. This three hour expedition takes you out on the water in a large and comfortable tour boat. During the tour, you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes passing by along the coastline while you look for whales skimming along the surface of the water. To add to your ease in viewing the whales, the tour boat is equipped with underwater cameras that will allow you to view the whales underwater as well. This tour departs from the Baie-Sainte-Catherine Pier at the Tadoussac Marina.

The Bus and Whales Tour is a great way to enjoy a sightseeing experience on land with a whale watching tour. This full day adventure starts with a guided tour of Quebec City on a tour bus. With your tour guide, you will pass by and stop at some of the most famous attractions in the city. The bus will then drop you off at the Baie-Sainte-Catherine Pier, where you will set off on a three hour whale watching cruise on the St Lawrence River. You will set sail in the larger Le Grand Fleuve vessel, or one of the smaller and faster zodiac vessels.

The Zodiac Expedition gives your family a thrilling and more personal experience with the whales. On this guided tour, you will set off on a Zodiac Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat on the Saint Lawrence River, allowing you to skim very closely to the surface of the water and view the many whales and seals in the area much closer than with a larger tour boat. This tour includes rainwear, a lifeboat, and an immersion suit.

These tours provide you with an excellent opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while viewing the majestic whales and other marine life that call the waters around Quebec City home!