Québec maritime

In national parks and forests, on rivers and islands, during sea excursions and more!

WILDLIFE OBSERVATION

Photo: Steve Deschênes

Wildlife Observation

The Best Places to See Animals in Our Regions

On land, in the water or in the air, many animal species live in the maritime regions of Québec, including whales, moose, seals, black bears, white-tailed deer and hundreds of species of birds! Observe them in their natural habitats during hikes or guided activities. Find out more about the best places to observe wildlife in our regions this summer!

Photo: Optik360/Tourisme Côte-Nord

Have You Ever Seen…

Atlantic Puffins?

Nicknamed “sea parrots” or “clowns of the sea,” these charming birds will delight birdwatchers who visit Côte-Nord or the Îles de la Madeline. Find out more!

Photo: Nature Aventure

Snorkelling with…

Atlantic Salmon

Enjoy an unusual experience: participate in a snorkelling activity with the vigorous Atlantic salmon of Gaspésie. We tried it out… Read all about our adventure!

Want to Know More?

Visit our new Whale and Wildlife Watching page!

Your Photos on…

Instagram

As we had requested, many of you shared photos of animal species you saw in our regions on Instagram over the last few weeks. Here are the top three that caught our eye!

Photo: Mathieu Dupuis