How to get there ?

Tadoussac, Quebec

Planning your journey to the Humpback Whale World Congress? Here’s what you need to know:

All participants are invited to arrive in Québec City, where a chartered bus will take you directly to Tadoussac. The schedule of the chartered bus will be announced closer to the event.

If you prefer to arrange your own transportation, here are some details to help you plan your trip to Tadoussac:

  • The nearest major airport is Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) in Québec City, located approximately 215 km (134 miles) from Tadoussac.

    • International Connections: Jean Lesage International Airport offers connections to several major cities.

    • From the airport, you can rent a car or book a bus with Intercar service to continue your journey to Tadoussac.

  • Driving is the most convenient way to reach Tadoussac:

    • From Québec City, take Route 138 East. The drive offers stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and takes about 3 hours. To cross the Saguenay River, a free ferry service operates 24/7 between Baie-Sainte-Catherine and Tadoussac. The ferry ride lasts approximately 10 minutes and is an experience in itself.

    • If you arrive by the East, you can drive on Route 132/Autoroute 20 to Rivière-du-Loup and catch a ferry there, that will get you to Saint-Siméon (1h15), check the schedule and make a reservation ideally, because places can be limited.

    • From Saint-Siméon, it’s a 65km drive to Tadoussac by Route 138

  • Intercar operates a bus service from Québec City to Tadoussac.

    • From Québec City, you can book a bus with Intercar, which provides regular routes to Tadoussac. There is only one bus per day, departing at 9:45 a.m from Gare du Palais and arriving at 2:00 p.m at Arrêt d’autobus de Tadoussac.
      The journey takes approximately 4 hours, including the ferry crossing.

Compensate your carbon footprint by contributing a donation according to the distance you've traveled ! By donating even a little will help the organism we choose to give it to. Mission 1000 tonnes aims to remove 1,000 tonnes of waste from the St. Lawrence river and its tributaries by mobilizing volunteers for cleanup efforts and raising awareness about waste reduction. Learn more about what that amazing organism do to protect the home of a lot of marine species including the humpback whales, that is the St. Lawrence river.

Mission 1000 tonnes

Chartered bus

Round trip to Quebec — Tadoussac

🚌 Chartered Bus Transportation – Québec ⇄ Tadoussac

A round-trip chartered bus service is provided between Québec City and Tadoussac as part of the Humpback Whale World Congress 2025. This transportation is included with your conference registration. However, you are free to make your own travel arrangements if you prefer. (The trip is around three hours)

🔹 Departure to Tadoussac

  • Two buses will make the trip from Québec City to Tadoussac on October 15, 2025.

  • Place and time of departure : To be advise

🔹 Return to Quebec

  • Return trips will take place in two waves, on October 19 and 20, 2025.

  • Place and time of departure : To be advise

⚠️Important Information :

All registered participants will receive an email with the exact departure time and meeting location in Québec City.

Ensure you arrive on time, as the buses will not be able to wait for latecomers. Please note that if you miss the bus, you will be responsible for arranging and covering your own transportation to or from the congress.

Accommodation

The accommodation will be at Hôtel Tadoussac. Participants wishing to reserve a room at the selected hotel for the congress should make their booking directly through the hotel's website after your inscription (A total of 100 rooms are reserved exclusively for congress participants). Prices for the room will vary between : 140$ CA and 165$ CA (+ taxes).

*Please note that to be eligible for the group rate, you must book your room by July 14, 2025*

*Only once your inscription to the congress or workshops is paid, an email will be sent to you with the promo code*

Address : 165 Rue du Bord de l'Eau, Tadoussac, QC G0T 2A0, Canada
Phone : +1 418-235-4421

Restaurant : https://hoteltadoussac.com/restauration/

For students planning to join us and who may need accommodation support, we have a limited number of rooms available. If you're interested, feel free to contact us by email, and we’ll be happy to explore the options with you.

If you prefer to arrange your own lodging, other nearby hotels or Airbnb options are available for booking on your own. Here’s a list of nearby hotels :

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