Watch whales and learn about the fascinating mammals and their habitat. The Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park is recognized as one of the best places in the world for whale watching.

Parks Canada Centres along the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park

Un belvédère blanc avec un toit rouge donne un magnifique point de vue sur l'embouchure de la rivière Saguenay.
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre
Le Cap-de-Bon-Désir vu depuis la rive du Saint-Laurent. En arrière plan, un chemin d'accès au coeur de la forêt permet de se rendre à l'ancienne station de phare. Un sentier se poursuit jusqu'aux rochers en bordure du Saint-Laurent.
Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre
Vue aérienne du Centre de découverte du milieu marin. Le bâtiment est situé le long de la côte du Saint-Laurent. Un bateau se dirige vers un port situé au creux d'une anse.
Marine Environment Discovery Centre

Featured things to do

Two humpback whales at the surface at dusk.
Watch the whales
Colourful seabed.
Explore the seabed
A sailboat with a red and blue sail is sailing in the St. Lawrence estuary.
Sail the Estuary

Hours of operation

The Marine Park is a protected marine area accessible year round when navigation is possible or when ice conditions permit.

Parks Canada Centres
From June 17 to October 9, 2023
Detailed schedule

Fees

Access to the marine park is free.
Fees apply at Parks Canada centres.
Detailed fees list 

Contact us

Telephone: 418-235-4703
Email: saguenay@pc.gc.ca

Sites nearby

  • Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

    The first word that springs to mind at the mention of the Mingan Archipelago is “remote”. Far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Mother Nature enchants with limestone sculptures, prolific marine and bird life, and the seductive sound of the sea.

  • Forillon National Park

    Forillon is a place where you can paddle with seals, watch passing whales and swim off a magnificent sandy beach all on the same day. You may even see a beaver on a walk through the forest.

  • Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site

    The Pointe-au-Père navigational aid station, among the most important in Canada, helps us better understand the complexity of the St. Lawrence River and the role played by its lighthouse, one of the tallest in the country.