Watch blue whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence around Tadoussac, where the Saguenay Fjord meets the estuary and cold, krill rich currents draw the giants close to shore. From June to September, blue whales feed here alongside humpbacks, fin and minke whales, part of one of the richest whale grounds in the North Atlantic with up to 13 cetacean species. Blue whale numbers peak in late summer, best from August to September.
Watch blue whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence around Tadoussac, where the Saguenay Fjord meets the estuary and cold, krill rich currents draw the giants close to shore. From June to September, blue whales feed here alongside humpbacks, fin and minke whales, part of one of the richest whale grounds in the North Atlantic with up to 13 cetacean species. Blue whale numbers peak in late summer, best from August to September.
Up to 80% sighting chance in Gulf of St. Lawrence: Tadoussac (Quebec, Canada). Best months: August, July, September.
The whale season runs May or June to October. Blue whales are most frequent from late July to mid October, peaking in August.
Standard 2 hour tours run from about 120 Canadian dollars per adult, and VIP trips from about 170 (2026 prices). Many operators offer a free return if no whales are seen.
Tadoussac, Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins, at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord in Quebec.
Up to 13 cetacean species, including humpback, fin and minke whales, plus belugas in the estuary.
