Saguenay Fjord National Park

Cliff-walled fjord paddling, with belugas downstream.

Québec’s great fjord cuts between steep rock walls on its way to Tadoussac, protected on land by the national park and on the water by the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. Families take short guided outings from Baie-Éternité or L’Anse-Saint-Jean; skilled sea kayakers plan multi-day trips between 13 primitive shoreline campsites. Tides, wind and cold water rule here, and canoes are not allowed on the fjord.

At a glance

Kayak-camping

13 primitive sites on both shores

Launch sites

9, from La Baie to Tadoussac

Short outings

2–3 hr guided, no experience needed

Expeditions

2–3 day guided trips toward the estuary

Rule

No canoes or river kayaks on the fjord

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

• Sea kayaking
• Multi-day trips
• Paddle-in camping
• Guided tours
• Wildlife

Rentals, guides and shops

• Fjord en Kayak

  L’Anse-Saint-Jean outfitter with 3-hour, family and full-day outings plus 2–3 day guided expeditions; the park’s partner for long trips.

• Saguenay Aventures

  Zodiac tours from Baie-Éternité and a multi-day “From Beach to Beach” kayak package.

• Mer et Monde Écotours

  Day-long kayak-and-hike outings from Tadoussac beach toward L’Anse à la Barque, with a chance of seals and belugas.

• Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux

  Sea kayak outings on the upper fjord at Saint-Fulgence.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• MusicJune 10–13, 2027

  Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac

  Four days of francophone song on indoor and outdoor stages around Tadoussac.

Where to stay

• cabinSépaq camping and ready-to-camp

  Campgrounds at Baie-Éternité and Baie-Sainte-Marguerite, plus ready-to-camp tents and chalets.

  In the park
• cabinVillage-Vacances Petit-Saguenay

  Chalets and a beach on the fjord, one of the listed kayak launch sites.

  35 min drive
• hotelHôtel Tadoussac

  Landmark red-roofed hotel on the bay at Tadoussac, where the fjord meets the St. Lawrence.

  Tadoussac, 1.5 hr drive

Nearby

• Halte du Béluga · Baie-Sainte-Marguerite sector

  Easy 3 km trail along the Sainte-Marguerite River to a lookout for spotting belugas.

• Fjord cruise from Rivière-Éternité · In the park

  Sépaq’s 1.5-hour cruise under the capes and the Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay statue, or a longer one with a stop in L’Anse-Saint-Jean.

• Croisières AML · Tadoussac, 1.5 hr drive

  Whale-watching cruises from Tadoussac into the St. Lawrence estuary.

• Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre · Tadoussac, 1.5 hr drive

  GREMM’s whale centre in Tadoussac, with skeletons and research on the estuary’s whales.

Getting there

• Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG) · about 45 min drive
• Québec City · about 3 hr
• Montréal · about 5.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps