Whale Watching Without the Tourist Trap Crowds

Most tourists believe that the only way to see a whale in Charlevoix is to board a massive, thousand-passenger cruise ship. They think the height offers a better view—it doesn't. This post covers the smarter alternatives to the standard commercial tours and explains why staying closer to the water (or even the shore) actually makes for a better encounter.

Where can I see whales from the shore in Charlevoix?

You don’t always need a boarding pass to see a humpback’s tail. In fact, some of the most dramatic sightings happen from the rocky coastline. The