Whales can be found in every ocean on Earth, but the
St. Lawrence River boasts more of the largest species in the world, as well as a variety of smaller cetaceans. Five or six species, including the humpback whale (
15 m), the fin whale (
20 m), and the blue whale—the world’s largest mammal (
30 m and 140 tons)—come inland as far as the Charlevoix coastal area for feeding. Whale-watching cruises from Baie-Sainte-Catherine take visitors out to see these giants of the sea in their natural habitat and discover all the beauty of the Saguenay Fjord.
Source: Tourisme Charlevoix