Baie-Sainte-Catherine Travel Guide

Welcome to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Quebec

Baie-Sainte-Catherine is a municipality located at the junction of the St. Lawrence River and the Saquenay Fjord in the eastern part of the Charlevoix region. A ferry connects Baie-Sainte-Catherine to the village of Tadoussac, offering a maritime museum, historic sites and wharves to explore. Thousands of tourists visit Baie-Sainte-Catherine annually, especially for whale-watching and fjord cruises operated by companies such as Croisieres 2001, Croisieres Groupe Dufour Cruises and Croisieres AML Cruises. Other outdoor activities are plentiful including a visit to Ranch du Fjord, offering horseback riding excursions, or a short trip to the nearby Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, allowing visitors to observe the rich marine ecosystem of the St. Lawerence estuary and Saquenay Fjord. Additional parks in the region include Sentier des Chutes and Sentier des Castors, both offering scenic views and a first hand opportunity to experience the natural landscapes of the Charlevoix region via hiking trails and pathways.