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Village in Quebec, Canada
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Tadoussac is a village in Quebec on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, at its meeting point with the Saguenay River Fjord. It is part of the Association of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec" and the bay of Tadoussac is part of the club of the most beautiful bays in the world. It is the gateway to the North Shore. This locality is part of the tourist region of Manicouagan, on the Route des Baleines and the Route Nature aux mille délices (gourmet route).
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Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre
Interpretation centre on the life of different species of marine mammals (whales, whales) evolving in the St. Lawrence River. Offers whale watching tours.
Chapel of Tadoussac
The chapel of Tadoussac, also called the chapel of the Indians, is a heritage building built between 1747 and 1750 and classified as a national historic site. It is one of the oldest wooden places of worship to survive in Quebec.
Sainte-Croix Church
Catholic Church erected in 1889.
Prince Shoal Lighthouse
Lighthouse nicknamed "la Toupie" in the middle of the St. Lawrence River at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord.
Sea & World ecotours
Guided sea kayaking excursion in the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence Estuary. Half-day or two to four-day packages available. Packages include kayaking (tandem or solo), wet suit, experienced guide, camping gear, and pre-departure meals and training. Half-day packages are offered three times a day with departures at 09:00, 12:30 and 16:00. Reservations recommended.
Excursionist for whale watching cruises.
Run excursions in small boats of up to 12 passengers (2 or 3 hour duration).
Whale watching aboard a 12-passenger zodiac boat, fjord excursions, sea kayaking. Restrictive cancellation policy, no toilets on board.
Beach Trail
One-kilometre trail in the heart of the village, to Pointe-Rouge.
Pointe-de-l'Islet Trail
900-m trail from the wharf at the western entrance to Tadoussac Bay. This trail includes a boardwalk on a wooden boardwalk on the rocks along the Saguenay River. Superb view of the fjord.
13-km trail in the heart of the village (from rue du Bateau-Passeur), to Cap de la Boule. At its start, the trail runs along the west of Lac de l'Anse à l'eau, west of the village of Tadoussac.
Coupe Trail
1.2-km trail in the heart of the village, between rue du Bateau-Passeur and rue de la Couple-de-l'Islet.
Superb view of the Saguenay Fjord, facing Anse à la Barque and Anses à Richard.
Tadoussac Dunes trail
A 800-m trail in the area of the mouth of the Moulin-à-Baude river.
Tadoussac Song Festival
The 38th edition of the Festival will take place in June 2022.
Writing paths
Festival set up in 2003, with the help of emeritus artist and host Xavier Lacouture.
North Shore Migratory Bird Festival (from Tadoussac to Forestville)
Longue-Rive is an appropriate place for observing migrating shorebirds. This municipality has on its territory one of the largest salt marshes in Quebec. Several species of birds shelter in these marshes, including dabbling ducks, passerines and shorebirds (waders). Ornithologist guides can accompany amateurs during their ornithological discoveries. This festival is under the aegis of the Tadoussac Bird Observatory in association with QuébecOiseaux.
Seafood specialty, family restaurant. 125 places.
36 indoor and 28 outdoor seats.
Roger La Frite, Camille La Crème
Varied cuisine, terrace. 50 places.
Gourmet restaurant, seafood specialties and steak on the grill.
Regional and international cuisine, seafood, fish and game specialties. 40 places.
Bar. More than 50 indoor seats and 28 on the terrace.
Three meals on site, grill specialties, seafood, lobster, caribou, local products and sandwiches, terrace. 107 interior spaces and 53 exterior spaces.
Traditional Quebec cuisine, all-you-can-eat buffet. 100 indoor seats and 50 on the terrace.
Specialties express meals and great cocktails. 47 indoor seats and 50 on the terrace.
Café Crèmerie du Connaisseur
Fast food, fried specialties and poutines. 6 indoor and 40 outdoor seats.
Specialized sweets and pancakes to take away. Vanilla soft cream, dipping, candy, slush, steamed hot dog, sandwiches, near the beach, Tadoussac.
Manufacture and sale of craft beers in cans and casks. Shop. Take out orders.
La Maison Majorique youth hostel
Youth hostel open to people of all ages ready to live in a relaxed atmosphere and in an enchanting village. 73 places in private or family rooms or in dormitories. 3 stars.
7 rooms, non-smoking. 3 stars.
6 bedrooms. 2 stars.
6 bedrooms. 1 star.
12 rooms, non-smoking. 3 stars.
9 bedrooms. 2 stars.
29 rooms in the hotel and 10 rooms in the motel. 3 stars.
25 bedrooms. 2 stars.
Since 1936. 4 B&B units (gîte), 7 motel type units (2 to 4 people, private bathroom). 5 studio-type units (self-catering). 1 apartment/suite, all comfort.
12 bedrooms. 2 stars.
Constructed in 1865, this seasonal (May–October) hotel has three restaurants, a bar, six holes of miniature golf, an outdoor tennis court and outdoor pool with lifeguard.
33 rooms. 3 stars.
12 rooms in hotel and tourist residence.
20 bedrooms. 2 stars, certified "Auberge du passant" (inn of the passer-by).
24-room motel with cable TV, Internet and 120-seat café/restaurant, open year-round. 3 stars.
20 bedrooms. 2 stars.
5 bedrooms, possibility of private bathrooms, living room, exceptional view.
15 units, non-smoking, private and shared bathrooms, breakfast included. 3 stars.
4 bedrooms. 3 stars.
5 rooms, non-smoking, breakfast. 3 stars.
5 rooms, non-smoking, breakfast. 3 stars.
5 bedrooms, private bathrooms. 4 stars, certified B&B.
4 bedrooms, non-smoking. 4 stars.
5 bedrooms, private bathrooms. 4 stars, certified B&B.
3 bedrooms, non-smoking. 3 stars.
5 bedrooms. 3 stars.
In the heart of Tadoussac, accommodation offering an exceptional bed and breakfast with rooms for two adults, most of them with a King bed. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, Wifi, Balcony and Breakfast is included. The rooms are cozy and comfortable. By booking directly with the gîte, customers automatically have certain advantages.
11 chalets, laundry room on site. 3 stars.
Small chalet for two people offering a superb view. 2 stars.
Comfortable apartments with two bedrooms, kitchenette and bathroom. 3 stars.
Chalet. 3 stars.
3 bedrooms with three double beds and three single beds, fully equipped kitchen, large patio, wood stove, no pets, no smoking. 3 stars.
Domaine des dunes campsite
10 sites for motorized vehicles with water, electricity and sewer services and 40 sites for tents without service, sanitary block. 3 stars.
Tadoussac Camping
Clean, well organised camping ground.
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Tadoussac is at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers and accessible all over the year by boat.
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