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near Tadoussac, QC, is the most accessible location to see St. Lawrence Belugas from shore or by boat, Canada
Tadoussac, QC, is the most accessible location to see St. Lawrence Belugas from shore or by boat, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Beluga Whale (Delphinapterus leucas)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June to October: whale watching boats from Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine provide close encounters; hydrophones pick up their vocalisations.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer. Cruise the St. Lawrence River near Tadoussac where belugas feed year-round; best from June to October.
Coordinates
48.1000°N, 69.7000°W
HABITAT
Arctic and subarctic waters; the St. Lawrence River population uses the estuary year-round and forages near the bottom
CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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