Posted at 11:30 a.m.
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Whether the whale watching cruise is the pretext or the main reason for a visit to Tadoussac, travelers are generally very happy with what can be found on land or at sea. go to the docks of the bay.
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At the Marine Mammal Interpretation Center, we learn that Piper was the first right whale tracked by satellite transmitter. Her landmark story revealed by the Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals (GREMM) highlights all the dangers that await these giants of the sea. The in-depth study revealed that she had survived a collision with a boat and dragged a crab cage and its rope for two years. Even so, Piper had two little ones in her lifetime. The exact cause of his death remains a mystery.
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For those who prefer tranquility, the morning cruise seems less crowded than the early afternoon one, and thus offers more space between the different observation points. On the other hand, the fog generally dissipates during the day.
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This minke whale approached only a few tens of meters from the boat. He was close enough to provide a good image and thus reveal an imposing scar on one of his sides. The guides on board the boat attribute this injury to fishing gear and its rope.
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As the boat approached, a magnificent flock of cormorants disappeared offshore in the thick fog.
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A more adventurous gray seal popped up just a few meters from the boat before diving back down to feed.
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The radar screen is a good way to familiarize ourselves a little with the space that the Great River. In addition to the weather, it helps to better understand the topography of the seabed and also to try to predict where the gatherings of marine mammals could be based on reports from other boats in the area.
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Margaux Bedel has been living in Quebec for two months. She took advantage of the weekend to travel from Lévis and offer her two children this wonderful experience on the St. Lawrence.
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The Haut-Fond-Prince lighthouse was undoubtedly at the height of its beauty in this thick fog. Built in 1964 on one of the most dangerous shoals of the St. Lawrence, the “toupie” is located about 7 km from Tadoussac.
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After a few hours offshore in the mist, the sun finally came to warm cruise passengers looking for a spectacular tableau for a final selfie. Mola Delveille, from the Paris region, will have a nice holiday memory.
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Two seals and a minke whale were swimming side by side at the end of the afternoon cruise.