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Presented by Mer et Monde Écotours

Can you hear the whale’s breath?
Many species of marine mammals are present in the Saint-Laurence river. Sea kayaking is a good and ecological way to observe them.
Many species of marine mammals are present in the Saint-Laurence river. Sea kayaking is a good and ecological way to observe them.

Many species of marine mammals are present in the Saint-Laurence river. Sea kayaking is a good and ecological way to observe them.

Finn whales observation in Bergeronnes.

Finn whales observation in Bergeronnes.

Right on the granite rock, the 25 campsites of Anse a la Cave let you awake with the whales breath.

Right on the granite rock, the 25 campsites of Anse a la Cave let you awake with the whales breath.

Under the silence of the dawn, paddle at the sunrise to appreciate the apogee of the colors of a new day.

Under the silence of the dawn, paddle at the sunrise to appreciate the apogee of the colors of a new day.

 

 

Season / Date

Mid-may to mid-october

Complete description

Upon your arrival, the Mer et Monde Ecotours friendly staff welcomes you and explain how to reach your campsite on one of our 25 beautiful spots on a wood deck or on a sand site of our Anse a la Cave campground, this peninsula that advance discreetly in the Saint-Laurence river. After seals, minky whales, cormorants collect your attention; you set up your campsite with your tent and be ready for an unforgettable evening. The sunset is gorgeous, fauna and flora are at their apogee and maybe you already be impressed by the observation of one of those huge marine mammals like finn whale, blue whale or humpback whale.

Gently, whale’s breath, bird singing and salty air from the river awake you. Coffee in your hand, you are contemplating… what a nice morning.

Your guide for the day wishes you a good morning and together, you discover this marine environment in sea kayaking. What happiness to discover this fauna and flora more closely. Even without any experience, you feel safe supervised by a professional guide for this day of navigation and observation.

In a small secret cove, with a small crackling fire you taste a fresh and healthy lunch. After a little nap, you are ready to paddle again for the afternoon. Smalls waterfalls, secrets coves, whales and seals, marine birds… multiple discoveries enjoy your day and your guide is happy for you to learn more. This beautiful day end with good feelings and full of images head.

This package includes one night at Anse a la Cave campground, one full day of sea kayaking and the lunch.

Starting from $115.17 + tax per person.


Your guide

Come to meet Mathieu Dupuis, chief guide at Mer et Monde Ecotours and professional recognize guide by the Conseil Quebecois des Ressources Humaines en Tourisme, a passionate sea kayaker who, for more than 15 years like to share his own experiences. Mix with many expeditions, his interpreter formation in the wild makes Mathieu a person rich of knowledge and you will remember his meeting for a long time! Holder of a level IV sea kayaking certificate from Federation Quebecoise de Canot et de Kayak (FQCK), Mathieu can also teach you level 1 to 3 from FQCK.