Saguenay Fjord Provincial Park Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada |
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Rating |
Very Good |
Age |
All ages |
Lockers |
Not Needed |
Restrooms |
Adequate |
Food |
Just Snacks |
Closest Coffee |
Tadoussac |
Recommendation |
This is a nice Provincial Park encompasing some very unique landscapes. |
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Review: by Dad
Saguenay Provincial Park is divided into two distinct areas. The first is the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord near Tadoussac, and the second is a little further up the fjord in the Laurentian Highlands. This area is beautiful, and both parts of the park are worth visiting.
Saguenay Provincial Park near Tadoussac is a great rocky shoreline with the fjord to the West and the Laurentian Trench to the south. We had a great time climbing around on these rocks, although knowing the trench is 500 meters (1500 feet) deep straight off the rocks makes you check your footing frequently.
This is a favorite spot for the tourists and locals alike. The locals promise that whales sometimes come to the shore by these rocks. They have pictures to prove it. Unfortunately, it did not happen during the hour or so we spent on the rocks. This did not diminish the joy of being there, however. This is a beautiful place to sit and watch the birds and the rivers. We also found some krill stranded on the rocks from high tide, and were able to get a close-up view of what sustains those amazing ten ton whales.
Later, we journeyed to the fjord area. This is amazing, wild, rocky pine forest. They even sell bear bells at the visitors center. The goal of these bells is to let the bears know you are coming so as not to startle them and have them attack you. I am not sure how well they would work, but we had two young boys tramping along with us--there was no way we would sneak up on a black bear! We took the trail that went out to a fjord overlook. This was about a 1.5 mile trail. It was well-marked and easy to follow. At the end of the trail there was a little viewing structure that had a beautiful view. This area is also a known beluga viewing place. The resident beluga population feeds here frequently. There is even a marker board for people to record their sightings. When we got there the only word was "NON" and we did not change it. Unfortunately, we stayed a little too long and were greeted with a rainy return hike. With the rain and the hiding belugas, our spirits were dampened a bit, but there is no doubt that this was a great place to take a hike. It would have rated the greatest hiking spot ever if we had seen a beluga or two!
Additional Reviews:
Sam: The lack of belugas bummed me out, but the view was great!
Mom: There is not much food avalable in the area around the fjord. Pack provisions before you head out.