Cap-de-Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre
Centre d'interprétation et d'observation de Cap-de-Bon-Désir
A rocky headland on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River where whales often swim within tens of meters of the shore. It's a classic spot to see whales without taking a boat.
Cap-de-Bon-Désir is a shore-based observation station of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, near Les Bergeronnes, and it retains a lighthouse and its outbuildings. Because the water depth drops sharply close to shore, minke whales, belugas, and even humpback whales often pass beneath the rocks. Visitors seated on the granite can watch them spout. There is an interpretation guide and a small exhibition. Admission follows Parks Canada rates and costs about 9 CAD. It is about 25 km from Tadoussac, roughly 25 minutes by car. The rocks are slippery, so watch your footing.
Opening hours
Approx. Jun–Oct 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tadoussac Dunes
- Tadoussac Chapel
- Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park
- Tadoussac Bay & Hôtel Tadoussac
- Chauvin Trading Post
- Pointe de l'Islet Trail
- Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre (CIMM)
- Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre