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Whale emerging from the water.

The St. Lawrence River: the best whale experience in the world

Published on May 19, 2025 Attractions to discover

In Côte-Nord, Charlevoix, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Bas-Saint-Laurent or Gaspésie, discover a vast protected marine area where up to 13 species of marine mammals make frequent appearances on the water’s surface.

The St. Lawrence River: the best whale experience in the world
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