Our next short break idea takes us to Quebec, Canada the St. Lawrence River to be exact, where you can see some of the world’s biggest mammals up close enough to feel their strength and power. This area is world renowned for its Whales and other aquatic life. The St. Lawrence River is 1,197km (744 mi) long, from where it starts at Lake Anterio and flows northeast to the Atlantic Ocean.
The St. Lawrence River and its estuaries have a lot to offer its visitors. There is enough for the water sports enthusiast, nature and animal lovers but whale watching is one of its main attractions. This is the perfect place to see the some of the biggest whales in the world as they are attracted by the river’s depth and extensive supply of shellfish.
The idea of watching a whale burst out of the water is an unforgettable experience. The Quebec area has thirteen different species of whales: The blue whale, the most imposing animal on Earth, lives in the waters of the St. Lawrence. This gargantuan mammal can attain 25 m (82 ft.) in length! The second-largest cetacean, the fin whale, can be found here as well. Numerous species of rorqual can also be seen in the river, including the humpback whale, known for its exuberant leaps through the air. In addition to these two giants, you might see porpoises and dolphins (especially in the gulf). Lastly, you will probably catch a flash of white floating on the waves: these are belugas, the small arctic whales that live in the St. Lawrence year-round. About 1,000 belugas inhabit the river; however, they are an endangered species.
A great place to see the whales is along the Whale Route which is in the Manicouagan and Duplessis regions. This stretches for about 900km along the north sore of the estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. Along here you can see over 12 species of Whale, including the blue Whale. The Whale Route has specially dasignated observation spots, besides they are so many whales here you can see them from almost any where along this route. So if you are going to Canada for a short break why not add whale watching to your itinerary.