Thousands of Years of Natural Hospitality

Do you dream of maritime scenery and adventure? Then set a course for Tadoussac, a picturesque village standing at the edge of the boreal forest, near the Saguenay Fjord and a stone’s throw from the sea. Tadoussac was successively a major trade area for Aboriginal people, a whale and beluga hunting ground, a safe harbour for explorers Cartier and Champlain and a vacation resort as early as 1864!

The Tadoussac Hotel, with its whitewashed walls, maritime colours, red roof, dormer windows and cupola marking the centre of the building, calls to mind an enormous lighthouse standing not quite a cable’s length from the magnificent sandy beach nearby. The hotel’s silhouette is like a beacon; for generations, navigators have been using it as a landmark when piloting their vessels in the St. Lawrence. The building’s architecture testifies to the close bond between Tadoussac and the sea. As you look out from the hotel terrace, you will see an ocean of green, marsh hay, sails, boats, sea foam and, in the distance, whales.

This prestigious vacation destination, long treasured by wealthy American tourists, was little-known by Quebecers until the early 1980s. TheTadoussac Hotel has seen its popularity steadily increase, drawing tourists, specialists and naturalists from around the globe who come to watch whales in a superb natural setting.
Couples on a romantic getaway, outdoor enthusiasts, ecologists and amateur photographers set out on the St. Lawrence, heroically braving the elements, for a chance to see whales up close! A stay with us is what you want it to be: a haven of tranquility, your springboard to adventure, the perfect place for a tête-à-tête with that special someone or a great family vacation.