You Can Whale Watch From The Top Of These Quebec Dunes For The Perfect Road-Trip Date

Imagine the sunset from the top!
Senior Editor

If you're on a road trip along the shore of Quebec's Côte-Nord region, consider making a sunset stop at the Tadoussac dunes.

The municipal tourism website calls the dunes "an exceptionally scenic location, ideal for contemplating the St. Lawrence, relaxing and daydreaming."

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With some luck, visitors may even see some whales. The website suggests the site is one of the best spots in the village to spot the animals from land.

Part of the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay, the sand hills are perhaps best viewed via the Sentier de l’Estuaire, an easy 800-metre hike that culminates in a lookout point with "a panoramic view onto the dunes and the St. Lawrence Estuary."

Get all the details below.

Tadoussac Dunes

Address: Chemin de la Rivière-du-Moulin-à-Baude, Tadoussac, QC

Why You Need To Go: For scenic views of an exceptional landscape and a chance to spot some whales.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • Thomas MacDonald
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    Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.

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