Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Tadoussac, Quebec – Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park

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Marine Mammal Interpretive Centre, Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada @DownshiftingPRO

Where to Start Your Whale-Watching Tour?

It’s that magical time of year between May and October when you can see plenty of whales in Cote Nord and Quebec Maritime! Located just three hours from Quebec City, it is an easy and very enjoyable drive on to Baie St. Catherine’s where you will cross over to Tadoussac on a ferry.

The first place to stop is to the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre (CIMM) in Tadoussac.  If you are going to look for whales in the ocean, you may need a little guidance and the CIMM keeps track of whale sightings on a daily basis.

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12 Best Chick Lit books for Women’s History Month

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Chick lit, or women’s fiction, is a popular genre that features lighthearted, relatable stories that center around the experiences of modern women. While not all chick-lit novels necessarily focus on women’s history, there are many that do, and that can be a great way to celebrate Women’s History Month. Many great books have been turned … Read more

Indigenous Culture at The Grand Theatre – Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret

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This weekend I attended the world premiere of Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret with Andrea Menard, and it was marvellous! This foray into Métis indigenous culture is another reason to look into Indigenous Tourism in Canada. Productions like Rubaboo are a segue way to understand and appreciate Indigenous artists in Canada. This uplifting musical celebration is directed by Alanis … Read more

Finding Indigenous Artist Dempsey Bob at The McMichael Gallery

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When we think of the Group of Seven, we often think of vast landscapes, stoic mountains and calming lake scenes. Most great works of art are in museums in big cities (think of the AGO, The MBAQ, and The ROM). That there is a museum dedicated to these seven painters should not be a surprise, … Read more