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Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park: Expert-Led Coastal Wildlife Safari

Explore one of Québec's richest migratory-bird sanctuaries on a private naturalist-guided walk through nine distinct ecosystems — boreal forest, dunes, peat bog, and St. Lawrence shoreline — all within 30 minutes of port.

What to expect

The peninsula jutting into the St. Lawrence shelters an almost surreal mosaic of habitats compressed into a small area, meaning wildlife sightings shift every few hundred metres. Your naturalist guide scans the tideline for shorebirds while narrating the ecological story of the Côte-Nord. The dunes at the tip of the point offer sweeping views across the river toward the distant south shore. In early autumn, the foliage transforms the boreal canopy into a cathedral of gold and crimson.

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Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes
CAD 9 entry per adult; private guided naturalist tours from approx. CAD 75–120 per group (contact park directly)
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Good to know

Approximately 30 km (30–40 min) from the cruise dock; arrange a private vehicle or local taxi. Park is open June through September. Pre-book a naturalist guide directly with the park office — standard entry tickets are available at the gate but the private guiding slot fills quickly during cruise calls.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Baie-Commeau — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
12 nights · calls at Baie-Commeau
from $4,699
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
11 nights · calls at Baie-Commeau
from $4,830
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Oceania · Oceania Sirena
12 nights · calls at Baie-Commeau
from $5,199
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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
14 nights · calls at Baie-Commeau
from $10,454
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