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SPORTS
AND LEASURE
- CRUISES
MUSEUMS
AND INTERPRETATION CENTERS
PARKS AND TRAILS --EVENTS
PARKS AND TRAILS
Tadoussac's magnificent environment spurred the creation
of two parks: a federal one, the Saguenay - St-Lawrence
marine Park and another federal-provincial one, the
Saguenay Park. The mission of both parks is to protect
the land and maritime ( Marine Park ) environment for
future generations.
To access to some trails of park Saguenay, you'll
need an autorisation ( 1-877-272-5229.)
MARINE
PARK OF THE SAGUENAY - SAINT-LAURENT
The
marine park includes/understands a whole part of the
Saguenay River thus started from the St. Lawrence, of
Cape-with-l'Aigle in Escoumins. Cold and salted water
ocean Atlantique makes surface and creates a medium
rich in krill (shrimps) and capelans (small fish), food
of choice of the whales.
Main
goal of the marine Park of Saguenay - the St. Lawrence
east to preserve the richness of this ecosystem as complex
as fragile for the present generations and future.
Sentier
de la colline de l'Anse à l'Eau -or de la Coupe
trail: (30 minutes walk ) Offers a unique panorama.
Located in the heart of the village, the hill juts out
over the village of Tadoussac and offers a 360 degrees
view of the Saguenay, the river and the village itself.
It's a peaceful place where you'll be able to catch
on film some astonishingly beautiful scenery .
Sentier
de la Pointe de l'Islet-Trail ( 20 minutes walk):
starts at the wharf. You'll be able to participate in
some free activities offered by the naturalists of the
park. Interpretation signs along the trail enable you
to discover, at your own pace, the sea-shore scenery
and its treasures. It's an ideal spot for a picnic while
you watch the passing boats, finback whales or even
white whales (belugas ) that come cavorting at the mouth
of the Saguenay. This trail is partially accessible
for persons with reduced mobility and trollers.
Path
of beach (6 km-two hours of walk): Unfortunately
this path is now closed following the landslides, which
occurred, winter last. The Park of Saguenay does not
go responsible for the accidents that could occur there.
Thank you!
The
path of the view-point, (1,2 km), classified
easy, accessible with the right access to the Park,
with parking, Count with picnic and splendid point of
view on the sand Dunes and the river. Departure of the
House of the Dunes.
Sentier
du Fjord-Trail (42 km or 12 km): between baie
Sainte Marguerite ( Sacre-Coeur ) and Tadoussac: 42
or 12 km, a must, at least once in a lifetime. A shuttle
service ( Auberge Internationale 235-4372 ) can be arranged
to return to Sacre-Coeur. Brace yourself for some unforgettable
moments! Spectacular and varied landscapes from the
capes.
La Baie Sainte-Marguerite is the starting point of the
Fjord trail. Three days of hiking (for experimented
hikers), with fantastic vistas of the Saguenay Fjord.
The end of this trail is located at Tadoussac, near
the fish-breeding station. Lodging is supplied in shelters
(reservations required : 1-877-252-5229 ).
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first
shelter, located at Anse a la Barge, just 4
km from the starting point. You may even get a chance
to see the white whales (belugas ) on their way
to Baie Sainte-Marguerite or on their way back.
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second
shelter, located at Anse Creuse, was built on
a protruding rocky slab overlooking the Saguenay,
and just the sunset on the fjord alone will make
you want to stay!. (Six twin -bed rooms, kitchen
nook and fireplace ).
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third
shelter, located on Cap de la Boule. Spectacular
view of the Saguenay.
THE
SAND DUNES:
The
activities of the Saguenay Park at Tadoussac take place
in three areas: the sand dunes or Moulin Baude, Pointe
de l'Islet or on the terrace in front of the Hotel Tadoussac.
The
Sand Dunes of Tadoussac are certainly one of the
most beautiful part of Tadoussac. Here was the first
village, now disappeared . The white pine forest covering
the plateau was all cut down to feed the mill and the
farms were established on the newly lumbered land. But
the topsoil was very thin and now it's a desert.
In 40's years, there was a special sport at the dunes
the Sand Skiing. Until 1984, there were a lost of competition
, with people from everywhere.
In 1984, the Park sahuenay buy the dunes and a stone
house at the Molson Family and made a conservation area.
An absolute must if you are traveling with children,
they will love it. here, you can run, jump, lumble,
slide or slither down, frontwards or backwards , on
your feet, tummy or back.
Interpretation center: the history of the first
village. The sand skiing club, the sawmill and the dam.
The origins of the sand terrace.
Enjoy
Your Stay!
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