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11 videos • 141 views • by alison travel vlogs What is the White Whale of the St. Lawrence River? Image result Beluga Beluga whales are medium-sized toothed whales (about 3.5 to 5 meters in length) that live in polar regions. Canada hosts the largest population of beluga whales in the Arctic. They are found in subarctic regions such as the St. Lawrence Estuary and Hudson Bay, and throughout the High Arctic and Beaufort Seas. When to see whales in St. Lawrence? Image results for whale watching in St. Lawrence Up to 13 species of whales can be spotted in the salt waters of the St. Lawrence River from May to October. This includes the blue whale, the largest animal on earth, and the impressive humpback whale, which swims into the estuary of the Saguenay fjord near Tadoussac's feeding grounds. Depending on the location, you can even see it from the coast. What is the best month for whale watching? Image results for whale watching in St. Lawrence From about January through March and April, gray whales can be seen migrating from the Arctic to the west coast of Mexico. November to March is also a great time to spot humpback whales, and he can usually be seen in packs of ten. October to December is also the best time to see minke whales. Are there whales in Tadoussac now? Image result During the summer months from May to October, rock whales (minke, humpback, fin and blue whales) come here to feed. Beluga is the only whale species that inhabits the St. He Lawrence River year-round. Where can you see whales from the shores of Tadoussac? Image result Watch whales from the shore If you are lucky you can see mainland whales in Tadoussac. One of the best places to spot whales from the shore is the Sentier de la Pointe-de-Islet hiking trail. Walk the town boardwalk past the Marine Mammal Interpretation Center and circle this winding path.