Planning the perfect Québec Maritime itinerary? You’ve come to the right place. This travel guide breaks down everything you need to know for a six-day road trip through Québec’s wild and stunning coastal regions, including must-see attractions like Tadoussac, Forillon National Park, and the iconic Percé Rock. Expect detailed routes, activity suggestions, and practical tips for ferries, lodging, wildlife encounters, photography, and where to eat.
Whether you’re dreaming of whale watching, lighthouse hopping, or hiking dramatic clifftop trails, this Québec Maritime itinerary has all the tools to help you build your own epic adventure.
What You’ll Get Out Of This Itinerary
- A day-by-day detailed route, complete with driving times, ferry crossings, and scenic stops- from Tadoussac to Percé and back to Rimouski.
- Unique wildlife experiences, including whale-watching cruises, and seabird encounters on Bonaventure Island.
- Top trail and lighthouse highlights, such as hikes in Forillon National Park and visits to iconic lighthouses like Cap-des-Rosiers and Pointe-à-la-Renommée.
- Curated food and lodging recommendations, featuring cozy inns, local cafés, seafood shacks, and craft brewpubs along the route.
- Insider tips for whale-watching, photographing Percé Rock, and mistakes we made, you’ll be much more prepared for your own trip.
6-Day Québec Maritime Itinerary
TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELING TO QUÉBEC MARITIME
- Where to stay – Auberge La Galouïne for its central location, cozy rooms, and easy access to Tadoussac’s top sights and dining.
- Must-pack item – Binoculars, perfect for spotting whales, seabirds, and distant lighthouses along the Quebec Maritime coast.
- Recommended tour – While the Croisières AML is the de-facto whale watching cruise in Tadoussac, we actually preferred the sunset zodiac experience with Du Fleuve because it was a more intimate experience and it’s a time when there are less boats on the water which you’ll appreciate.
- Before you go – While they don’t get the kind of traffic that the big cities get in the summer season, they also don’t have as much capacity. This means that…
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