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Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park

The Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park is a protected marine area spanning 1,245 km2 that encompasses a portion of the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Saguenay Fjord. 

The Marine Park can be discovered any number of ways.

Visit any of Park’s Canada’s three interpretation centres for the thrill of observing whales from shore in the company of naturalist guides or participate in activities that focus on marine mammals and underwater life hiding in the St. Lawrence.

 

Fees

Entry and activity fees for Parks Canada interpretation centres. Free admission for youth 17 and under.

Schedule

Opening dates and hours of the Marine Park visitor centre and Parks Canada interpretation centres.

Travel trade

Guided or self-guided visits to Parks Canada interpretation centres for commercial, corporate or school groups.

Local attractions and tourism

Attractions and accommodation in Charlevoix, Côte-Nord, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Boating and paddling in the Marine Park

Plan your excursion into whale habitat on your own or with a certified company.

Permit application

For video and photo shoots, scientific research, sea excursions and guided tours, event or special activity.

Safety and guidelines

Safety with wildlife, on the water and on the ice, regulations.

Parks Canada interpretation centres

Other discovery sites and activities of the Marine Park

Explore other natural and cultural attractions in the Marine Park.


Check out a discovery site or activity

 

 

How to get here

Location

Saint-Fidèle Visitor Centre

2820 boulevard Malcolm-Fraser (Route 138)
La Malbaie QC G5A 2J1

Phone
418-434-2299 or 418-235-4703

Email
saguenay@pc.gc.ca

Directions

Saint-Fidèle Visitor Centre 

The Saint-Fidèle Visitor Centre is the Marine Park's main tourist information centre and provides information on what to do around the Marine Park and on the regulations governing activities at sea in the marine protected area.

Parks Canada interpretation centres

The Parks Canada interpretation and observation centres are located along Route 138 between Baie-Sainte-Catherine and Les Escoumins. Follow the brown signs. 

 

 For more details on how to get there

 

Facilities and services

Accessible Facilities Accessible services
Dive base
Dogs on leash Dogs on leash
Gift Shop Gift shop
Information Information
Docking
Lookout Lookout
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picnic area
Picnic Shelter Picnic shelter
Playground Playground
Restrooms Restrooms
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