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Road Trip Tadoussac to Baie-Comeau – Whale Route
Tadoussac
Baie-Comeau
210
km
2h48
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
Route 138 between Tadoussac and Baie-Comeau is arguably the most beautiful stretch of the Côte-Nord. The St. Lawrence here is a true marine estuary where belugas, minke whales and fin whales come to feed every summer.
From Tadoussac's historic wharf overlooking the meeting of the Saguenay and the river, the road climbs quickly to Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins — two of the world's best shore-based whale-watching sites. Midway, the Pointe-des-Monts lighthouse, alone on its peninsula, is one of Quebec's most photographed.
Baie-Comeau is the gateway to the Manicouagan crater region, with massive hydro dams and salmon outfitters. It is also the launching point for Route 389 and Fermont further north.
From Tadoussac's historic wharf overlooking the meeting of the Saguenay and the river, the road climbs quickly to Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins — two of the world's best shore-based whale-watching sites. Midway, the Pointe-des-Monts lighthouse, alone on its peninsula, is one of Quebec's most photographed.
Baie-Comeau is the gateway to the Manicouagan crater region, with massive hydro dams and salmon outfitters. It is also the launching point for Route 389 and Fermont further north.
Points of Interest
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Cap-de-Bon-DésirParks Canada interpretation centre, whale watching from shore.
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Les EscouminsCold-water diving and beluga viewing.
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Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse1830 heritage lighthouse, museum and inn.
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Jardin des GlaciersInterpretation centre for the last ice ages in Baie-Comeau.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Practical info
- Departure Tadoussac
- Destination Baie-Comeau
- Distance 210 km
- Duration 2h48
- Category Medium (100–250 km)
- Best season Summer
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