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Some like the Vacancier Motel because it is so cozy, others because it affords more privacy than a hotel. Dive into a river of nautical activities only a few minutes from your room: whale-watching cruises, sea kayaking in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord and water biking in Tadoussac Bay. This little corner of seaside paradise offers you the chance to indulge in the ultimate summer vacation, with water sports, sunbathing, outdoor activities, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, sport fishing, shopping, fine dining, cultural outings, golfing and more!
Some like the Vacancier Motel because it is so cozy, others because it affords more privacy than a hotel. Dive into a river of nautical activities only a few minutes from your room: whale-watching cruises, sea kayaking in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord and water biking in Tadoussac Bay. This little corner of seaside paradise offers you the chance to indulge in the ultimate summer vacation, with water sports, sunbathing, outdoor activities, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, sport fishing, shopping, fine dining, cultural outings, golfing and more! Cruises and ExcursionsThinking of going to see whales out in the open? At the Vacancier Motel, youcan buy your ticket and your priority boarding pass for a whale-watchingcruise on a Groupe Dufour ship. A free shuttle will take you to the dockin Baie-Sainte-Catherine. No risk of missing the boat on this one! Once aboard your cruise ship or zodiac,enjoy a front-row seat of a life-sized maritime adventure, featuring whales performingspectacular leaps in the St. Lawrence River or Saguenay Fjord. Listen to ournaturalists and biologists share their fascination with these giant marine mammals! The captains of Groupe Dufour ships keep a respectful distance from the whalesin order to avoid any manoeuvres that could endanger or be stressful to the whales.No need to be right alongside a whale to be impressed by its size. A one-of-a-kindexperience.
Some like the Vacancier Motel because it is so cozy, others because it affords more privacy than a hotel. Dive into a river of nautical activities only a few minutes from your room: whale-watching cruises, sea kayaking in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord and water biking in Tadoussac Bay. This little corner of seaside paradise offers you the chance to indulge in the ultimate summer vacation, with water sports, sunbathing, outdoor activities, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, sport fishing, shopping, fine dining, cultural outings, golfing and more! Cruises and ExcursionsThinking of going to see whales out in the open? At the Vacancier Motel, youcan buy your ticket and your priority boarding pass for a whale-watchingcruise on a Groupe Dufour ship. A free shuttle will take you to the dockin Baie-Sainte-Catherine. No risk of missing the boat on this one! Once aboard your cruise ship or zodiac,enjoy a front-row seat of a life-sized maritime adventure, featuring whales performingspectacular leaps in the St. Lawrence River or Saguenay Fjord. Listen to ournaturalists and biologists share their fascination with these giant marine mammals! The captains of Groupe Dufour ships keep a respectful distance from the whalesin order to avoid any manoeuvres that could endanger or be stressful to the whales.No need to be right alongside a whale to be impressed by its size. A one-of-a-kindexperience. Natural Attractions
No need to blow your budget as soon as you step outside your room! To the contrary,you can have a wonderful outdoor vacation in the untamed wilderness at very littlecost. Only a few minutes from the Vacancier Motel, you can visit the Pointe-Noirebelvedere that overlooks the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord. Continue to Tadoussac(accessible by ferryat no charge), a superb coastal village located in the Saguenay-St. LawrenceMarine Park, where a wide range of activities may be practiced. Follow the manyinterpretative trails along the St. Lawrence River or atop the cliffs surroundingthe Saguenay Fjord, go swimming or sunbathe on the beach. Be sure to visit thesand dunes by the St. Lawrence. All the trails departing from the Vacancier Motellead to exceptional outdoor sites. Let your sense of adventure be your guide…
Some like the Vacancier Motel because it is so cozy, others because it affords more privacy than a hotel. Dive into a river of nautical activities only a few minutes from your room: whale-watching cruises, sea kayaking in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord and water biking in Tadoussac Bay. This little corner of seaside paradise offers you the chance to indulge in the ultimate summer vacation, with water sports, sunbathing, outdoor activities, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, sport fishing, shopping, fine dining, cultural outings, golfing and more! Cruises and ExcursionsThinking of going to see whales out in the open? At the Vacancier Motel, youcan buy your ticket and your priority boarding pass for a whale-watchingcruise on a Groupe Dufour ship. A free shuttle will take you to the dockin Baie-Sainte-Catherine. No risk of missing the boat on this one! Once aboard your cruise ship or zodiac,enjoy a front-row seat of a life-sized maritime adventure, featuring whales performingspectacular leaps in the St. Lawrence River or Saguenay Fjord. Listen to ournaturalists and biologists share their fascination with these giant marine mammals! The captains of Groupe Dufour ships keep a respectful distance from the whalesin order to avoid any manoeuvres that could endanger or be stressful to the whales.No need to be right alongside a whale to be impressed by its size. A one-of-a-kindexperience. Natural AttractionsNo need to blow your budget as soon as you step outside your room! To the contrary,you can have a wonderful outdoor vacation in the untamed wilderness at very littlecost. Only a few minutes from the Vacancier Motel, you can visit the Pointe-Noirebelvedere that overlooks the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord. Continue to Tadoussac(accessible by ferryat no charge), a superb coastal village located in the Saguenay-St. LawrenceMarine Park, where a wide range of activities may be practiced. Follow the manyinterpretative trails along the St. Lawrence River or atop the cliffs surroundingthe Saguenay Fjord, go swimming or sunbathe on the beach. Be sure to visit thesand dunes by the St. Lawrence. All the trails departing from the Vacancier Motellead to exceptional outdoor sites. Let your sense of adventure be your guide… Museums and Heritage Long before the arrival of the Europeans in the 1500s, Tadoussac was a popularmeeting place for Aboriginal peoples seeking to trade. The first French tradingpost in North America was opened at Tadoussac in 1600, where furs were exchangedfor sundry goods. A reconstruction of this fur trading post can be seen at the Postede traite Chauvin (in french only), museum. Only a short distance away,standing at the entrance to a trail winding through the woods along the Tadoussacbeach, stands seemingly the oldest wooden church in Canada, the Chapelle desIndiens, dating from 1747. And since Tadoussac’s history is intertwinedwith that of the St. Lawrence River, it is only natural that a museum known forits model ships be located here. In July, watch a craftsperson at work makingthese miniature ships. What would Tadoussac be without whales? Be sure to visitthe whale museum, the Centred’interprétation des mammifères marins (CIMM).
Boutiques and Handicrafts
A hundred years ago, Tadoussac was the destination for wealthy vacationers fromCanada and the United States who came for the bracing sea air and local handicrafts,especially those made by Aboriginal artists. Although this charming little villageis bustling with visitors from across Quebec and elsewhere around the world,it remains the location of choice for souvenir hunters eager to explore the village’smany boutiques, workshops and kiosks.
Les uns aiment le Motel Le Vacancier parce qu’il est un confortable pied-à-terre… à la mer, les autres parce qu’il permet de mettre le pied à la mer, mais tous aiment cette formule d’hébergement offrant plus d’autonomie qu’un séjour à l’hôtel. Plongez dans un fleuve d’activités nautiques offertes à quelques minutes de votre chambre: croisières aux baleines, randonnées en kayak de mer au fil du Saint-Laurent et du fjord du Saguenay, vélo nautique dans la baie de Tadoussac ... Mais peu importe votre style, vous aimerez votre chambre avec vue sur la mer et accès à la vraie belle vie : sports nautiques, bains de soleil, plein air, randonnées pédestres, équitation, escalade, pêche sportive, escapades boutiques et gastronomie, sorties culturelles, golf et bien davantage! Croisières et excursionsVous pensiez aller en excursion aux baleines? Procurez-vous au Motel Le Vacancier votre billet et votre carte d’embarquement prioritaire pour une croisière aux baleines sur un bateau de Groupe Dufour et profitez d’un service gratuit de navette vers le quai de Baie-Sainte-Catherine : au Motel Le Vacancier, votre auto ne vous fera pas manquer le bateau! À bord d’un bateau panoramique oud’une embarcation légère de type zodiac quiglisse à fleur d’eau de Groupe Dufour, assistez en direct à cecinéma grandeur nature, aux sauts spectaculaires des baleines dans l’horizondu fleuve Saint-Laurent et du fjord du Saguenay, au large de Tadoussac. Écoutez à bordnos naturalistes et biologistes passionnés qui en savent long sur la viedes baleines! Les capitaines des navires du Groupe Dufour respectent la distance d’approche des baleines, ces bêtes attachantes et peu farouches afin qu’elles ne fassent pas les frais de manœuvres dangereuses et stressantes. Mais vous verrez d’assez près les baleines et autres mammifères marins pour en frissonner. Un spectacle unique au Québec. Attraits naturels Inutile de délier les cordons de la bourse dès que vous mettez le pied dehors! Bien au contraire, vivez de belles vacances en plein air et profitez pleinement des petits moments offerts par une nature grandiose. À quelques minutes du Motel Le Vacancier, découvrez le site d’observation de Pointe-Noire, situé devant l’embouchure du fjord du Saguenay. Poursuivez votre excursion à Tadoussac (accès gratuit via traversier), splendide village côtier intégré au Parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent qui offre une foule activités. Longez le littoral marin de Tadoussac au fil de sentiers d’interprétation longeant le fleuve ou les falaises escarpées du fjord du Saguenay, baignez-vous au lac ou prenez le soleil sur la plage devant l’Hôtel Tadoussac. Ne manquez pas une visite sur les dunes, un paysage unique au Québec de collines de sable surplombant le splendide Saint-Laurent. À partir du Motel Le Vacancier, tous les chemins mènent vers des sites exceptionnels de plein air : faites confiance à votre bonne étoile… Musées et patrimoine Bien avant l’arrivée des Européens vers les années 1500, Tadoussac était un lieu fréquenté par plusieurs peuples amérindiens qui y faisaient des échanges de produits. En 1600, Tadoussac devient le premier établissement français d’Amérique, soit un comptoir de traite des fourrures. Découvrez la réplique de ce comptoir au musée du Poste de traite Chauvin. Pas très loin, devant la longue promenade de bois qui longe la plage de Tadoussac, visitez la Chapelle des Indiens datant de 1747 réputée la plus vieille église de bois au Canada. Mais puisque l’histoire de Tadoussac est étroitement liée au Saint-Laurent, il est tout à fait naturel d’y trouver un Musée maritime reconnu pour ses maquettes navales. En juillet, observez un artisan dans son travail minutieux de reproduction. Mais que serait Tadoussac sans la présence des baleines? Ne manquez pas l’incontournable Centre d’interprétation des mammifères marins (CIMM), un musée du vivant consacré aux baleines. Boutiques et artisanat
Il y a cent ans, Tadoussac accueillait de riches vacanciers venus du Canada et des États-Unis pour prendre l’air frais du large pendant l’été… et remplir leurs malles de produits de l’artisanat local, particulièrement amérindien. Si ce charmant petit village est maintenant bondé de visiteurs venus du Québec et d’ailleurs, il reste un endroit de prédilection pour les chasseurs de trouvailles et de souvenirs qui y trouveront de nombreuses boutiques, ateliers et comptoirs d’artisanat.
Some like the Vacancier Motel because it is so cozy, others because it affords more privacy than a hotel. Dive into a river of nautical activities only a few minutes from your room: whale-watching cruises, sea kayaking in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord and water biking in Tadoussac Bay. This little corner of seaside paradise offers you the chance to indulge in the ultimate summer vacation, with water sports, sunbathing, outdoor activities, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, sport fishing, shopping, fine dining, cultural outings, golfing and more! Cruises and ExcursionsThinking of going to see whales out in the open? At the Vacancier Motel, youcan buy your ticket and your priority boarding pass for a whale-watchingcruise on a Groupe Dufour ship. A free shuttle will take you to the dockin Baie-Sainte-Catherine. No risk of missing the boat on this one! Once aboard your cruise ship or zodiac,enjoy a front-row seat of a life-sized maritime adventure, featuring whales performingspectacular leaps in the St. Lawrence River or Saguenay Fjord. Listen to ournaturalists and biologists share their fascination with these giant marine mammals! The captains of Groupe Dufour ships keep a respectful distance from the whalesin order to avoid any manoeuvres that could endanger or be stressful to the whales.No need to be right alongside a whale to be impressed by its size. A one-of-a-kindexperience. Natural AttractionsNo need to blow your budget as soon as you step outside your room! To the contrary,you can have a wonderful outdoor vacation in the untamed wilderness at very littlecost. Only a few minutes from the Vacancier Motel, you can visit the Pointe-Noirebelvedere that overlooks the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord. Continue to Tadoussac(accessible by ferryat no charge), a superb coastal village located in the Saguenay-St. LawrenceMarine Park, where a wide range of activities may be practiced. Follow the manyinterpretative trails along the St. Lawrence River or atop the cliffs surroundingthe Saguenay Fjord, go swimming or sunbathe on the beach. Be sure to visit thesand dunes by the St. Lawrence. All the trails departing from the Vacancier Motellead to exceptional outdoor sites. Let your sense of adventure be your guide… Museums and Heritage Long before the arrival of the Europeans in the 1500s, Tadoussac was a popularmeeting place for Aboriginal peoples seeking to trade. The first French tradingpost in North America was opened at Tadoussac in 1600, where furs were exchangedfor sundry goods. A reconstruction of this fur trading post can be seen at the Postede traite Chauvin (in french only), museum. Only a short distance away,standing at the entrance to a trail winding through the woods along the Tadoussacbeach, stands seemingly the oldest wooden church in Canada, the Chapelle desIndiens, dating from 1747. And since Tadoussac’s history is intertwinedwith that of the St. Lawrence River, it is only natural that a museum known forits model ships be located here. In July, watch a craftsperson at work makingthese miniature ships. What would Tadoussac be without whales? Be sure to visitthe whale museum, the Centred’interprétation des mammifères marins (CIMM). Boutiques and Handicrafts
A hundred years ago, Tadoussac was the destination for wealthy vacationers fromCanada and the United States who came for the bracing sea air and local handicrafts,especially those made by Aboriginal artists. Although this charming little villageis bustling with visitors from across Quebec and elsewhere around the world,it remains the location of choice for souvenir hunters eager to explore the village’smany boutiques, workshops and kiosks.
Restaurants, Bars and Cafés
Only 15 minutes from the Vacancier Motel, Tadoussac is a popular resort destinationwith snack bars, reasonably-priced restaurants and friendly sidewalk cafésfor the entire family. Some restaurants serve haute cuisine showcasing regionalfood products. A local institution, the Café du Fjord is proud of itsspecialities: lobster and seafood. Several bars look out over Tadoussac Bay,where you can pop in for a drink on a sunny afternoon after a game of golf atthe Clubde golf de Tadoussac (in french only), meet up with friends or have a romantictête-à-têtewith that special someone. At La Malbaie, a city 1¼ hours from the Vacancier Motel, you will findsome of the most sought-after restaurants in the province. Nothing beats a savoryrepast after a successful shopping expedition, tour of art galleries or museums,round of golf or date with Lady Luck at the Casinode Charlevoix.
Some like the Vacancier Motel because it is so cozy, others because it affords more privacy than a hotel. Dive into a river of nautical activities only a few minutes from your room: whale-watching cruises, sea kayaking in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord and water biking in Tadoussac Bay. This little corner of seaside paradise offers you the chance to indulge in the ultimate summer vacation, with water sports, sunbathing, outdoor activities, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, sport fishing, shopping, fine dining, cultural outings, golfing and more! Cruises and ExcursionsThinking of going to see whales out in the open? At the Vacancier Motel, youcan buy your ticket and your priority boarding pass for a whale-watchingcruise on a Groupe Dufour ship. A free shuttle will take you to the dockin Baie-Sainte-Catherine. No risk of missing the boat on this one! Once aboard your cruise ship or zodiac,enjoy a front-row seat of a life-sized maritime adventure, featuring whales performingspectacular leaps in the St. Lawrence River or Saguenay Fjord. Listen to ournaturalists and biologists share their fascination with these giant marine mammals! The captains of Groupe Dufour ships keep a respectful distance from the whalesin order to avoid any manoeuvres that could endanger or be stressful to the whales.No need to be right alongside a whale to be impressed by its size. A one-of-a-kindexperience. Natural AttractionsNo need to blow your budget as soon as you step outside your room! To the contrary,you can have a wonderful outdoor vacation in the untamed wilderness at very littlecost. Only a few minutes from the Vacancier Motel, you can visit the Pointe-Noirebelvedere that overlooks the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord. Continue to Tadoussac(accessible by ferryat no charge), a superb coastal village located in the Saguenay-St. LawrenceMarine Park, where a wide range of activities may be practiced. Follow the manyinterpretative trails along the St. Lawrence River or atop the cliffs surroundingthe Saguenay Fjord, go swimming or sunbathe on the beach. Be sure to visit thesand dunes by the St. Lawrence. All the trails departing from the Vacancier Motellead to exceptional outdoor sites. Let your sense of adventure be your guide… Museums and Heritage Long before the arrival of the Europeans in the 1500s, Tadoussac was a popularmeeting place for Aboriginal peoples seeking to trade. The first French tradingpost in North America was opened at Tadoussac in 1600, where furs were exchangedfor sundry goods. A reconstruction of this fur trading post can be seen at the Postede traite Chauvin (in french only), museum. Only a short distance away,standing at the entrance to a trail winding through the woods along the Tadoussacbeach, stands seemingly the oldest wooden church in Canada, the Chapelle desIndiens, dating from 1747. And since Tadoussac’s history is intertwinedwith that of the St. Lawrence River, it is only natural that a museum known forits model ships be located here. In July, watch a craftsperson at work makingthese miniature ships. What would Tadoussac be without whales? Be sure to visitthe whale museum, the Centred’interprétation des mammifères marins (CIMM). Boutiques and Handicrafts
A hundred years ago, Tadoussac was the destination for wealthy vacationers fromCanada and the United States who came for the bracing sea air and local handicrafts,especially those made by Aboriginal artists. Although this charming little villageis bustling with visitors from across Quebec and elsewhere around the world,it remains the location of choice for souvenir hunters eager to explore the village’smany boutiques, workshops and kiosks.
Restaurants, Bars and CafésOnly 15 minutes from the Vacancier Motel, Tadoussac is a popular resort destinationwith snack bars, reasonably-priced restaurants and friendly sidewalk cafésfor the entire family. Some restaurants serve haute cuisine showcasing regionalfood products. A local institution, the Café du Fjord is proud of itsspecialities: lobster and seafood. Several bars look out over Tadoussac Bay,where you can pop in for a drink on a sunny afternoon after a game of golf atthe Clubde golf de Tadoussac (in french only), meet up with friends or have a romantictête-à-têtewith that special someone. At La Malbaie, a city 1¼ hours from the Vacancier Motel, you will findsome of the most sought-after restaurants in the province. Nothing beats a savoryrepast after a successful shopping expedition, tour of art galleries or museums,round of golf or date with Lady Luck at the Casinode Charlevoix. Cultural Events
Located only 15 minutes from the Vacancier Motel, Tadoussac is famous for itsthriving cultural scene and fantastic music festival, the Festivalde la chanson de Tadoussac, one of the most popular summer events in Quebec.In June, big-name singers and emerging talent from across the province give aseries of shows that wow the crowds! The Fête nationale du Québec,formerly called Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, is celebrated with great energy in thevillage and on the beach. Different cultural activities and festivals, such asthe Folkloriquesde Tadoussac (in french only), are held throughout the summer in Tadoussacand several of the communities along the banks of the Saguenay Fjord!
Les uns aiment le Motel Le Vacancier parce qu’il est un confortable pied-à-terre… à la mer, les autres parce qu’il permet de mettre le pied à la mer, mais tous aiment cette formule d’hébergement offrant plus d’autonomie qu’un séjour à l’hôtel. Plongez dans un fleuve d’activités nautiques offertes à quelques minutes de votre chambre: croisières aux baleines, randonnées en kayak de mer au fil du Saint-Laurent et du fjord du Saguenay, vélo nautique dans la baie de Tadoussac ... Mais peu importe votre style, vous aimerez votre chambre avec vue sur la mer et accès à la vraie belle vie : sports nautiques, bains de soleil, plein air, randonnées pédestres, équitation, escalade, pêche sportive, escapades boutiques et gastronomie, sorties culturelles, golf et bien davantage! Croisières et excursionsVous pensiez aller en excursion aux baleines? Procurez-vous au Motel Le Vacancier votre billet et votre carte d’embarquement prioritaire pour une croisière aux baleines sur un bateau de Groupe Dufour et profitez d’un service gratuit de navette vers le quai de Baie-Sainte-Catherine : au Motel Le Vacancier, votre auto ne vous fera pas manquer le bateau! À bord d’un bateau panoramique oud’une embarcation légère de type zodiac quiglisse à fleur d’eau de Groupe Dufour, assistez en direct à cecinéma grandeur nature, aux sauts spectaculaires des baleines dans l’horizondu fleuve Saint-Laurent et du fjord du Saguenay, au large de Tadoussac. Écoutez à bordnos naturalistes et biologistes passionnés qui en savent long sur la viedes baleines! Les capitaines des navires du Groupe Dufour respectent la distance d’approche des baleines, ces bêtes attachantes et peu farouches afin qu’elles ne fassent pas les frais de manœuvres dangereuses et stressantes. Mais vous verrez d’assez près les baleines et autres mammifères marins pour en frissonner. Un spectacle unique au Québec. Attraits naturels Inutile de délier les cordons de la bourse dès que vous mettez le pied dehors! Bien au contraire, vivez de belles vacances en plein air et profitez pleinement des petits moments offerts par une nature grandiose. À quelques minutes du Motel Le Vacancier, découvrez le site d’observation de Pointe-Noire, situé devant l’embouchure du fjord du Saguenay. Poursuivez votre excursion à Tadoussac (accès gratuit via traversier), splendide village côtier intégré au Parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent qui offre une foule activités. Longez le littoral marin de Tadoussac au fil de sentiers d’interprétation longeant le fleuve ou les falaises escarpées du fjord du Saguenay, baignez-vous au lac ou prenez le soleil sur la plage devant l’Hôtel Tadoussac. Ne manquez pas une visite sur les dunes, un paysage unique au Québec de collines de sable surplombant le splendide Saint-Laurent. À partir du Motel Le Vacancier, tous les chemins mènent vers des sites exceptionnels de plein air : faites confiance à votre bonne étoile… Musées et patrimoine Bien avant l’arrivée des Européens vers les années 1500, Tadoussac était un lieu fréquenté par plusieurs peuples amérindiens qui y faisaient des échanges de produits. En 1600, Tadoussac devient le premier établissement français d’Amérique, soit un comptoir de traite des fourrures. Découvrez la réplique de ce comptoir au musée du Poste de traite Chauvin. Pas très loin, devant la longue promenade de bois qui longe la plage de Tadoussac, visitez la Chapelle des Indiens datant de 1747 réputée la plus vieille église de bois au Canada. Mais puisque l’histoire de Tadoussac est étroitement liée au Saint-Laurent, il est tout à fait naturel d’y trouver un Musée maritime reconnu pour ses maquettes navales. En juillet, observez un artisan dans son travail minutieux de reproduction. Mais que serait Tadoussac sans la présence des baleines? Ne manquez pas l’incontournable Centre d’interprétation des mammifères marins (CIMM), un musée du vivant consacré aux baleines. Boutiques et artisanat
Il y a cent ans, Tadoussac accueillait de riches vacanciers venus du Canada et des États-Unis pour prendre l’air frais du large pendant l’été… et remplir leurs malles de produits de l’artisanat local, particulièrement amérindien. Si ce charmant petit village est maintenant bondé de visiteurs venus du Québec et d’ailleurs, il reste un endroit de prédilection pour les chasseurs de trouvailles et de souvenirs qui y trouveront de nombreuses boutiques, ateliers et comptoirs d’artisanat.
Restaurants, bars et cafés Situé à 15 minutes du Motel Le Vacancier, Tadoussac est une destination populaire de villégiature où vous trouverez des casse-croûte, restaurants à prix raisonnable et sympathiques cafés-terrasses afin de satisfaire l’appétit de toute la petite famille. Certains restaurants offrent une fine cuisine mettant en valeur les produits du terroir. Institution locale, le Café du Fjord fait honneur aux assiettes de homards et de fruits de mer. Face à la splendide baie de Tadoussac, quelques bars chaleureux veillent à votre petit bonheur, que ce soit pour l’apéro après une partie au Club de golf de Tadoussac, un rendez-vous amical ou amoureux de fin de soirée. À La Malbaie, ville distante d’environ 1h15 du Motel Le Vacancier,des restaurants gastronomiques parmi les plus réputées du Québec,se disputent votre faveur! Que ce soit au retour d’une escapade au fildes boutiques, galeries d’art et musées, d’une partie de golfou d’un saut au Casinode Charlevoix, succombez à l’invitation de grands chefs… Événements culturels Situé à 15 minutes du Motel Le Vacancier, Tadoussac est réputé pour sa vie culturelle animée et son incontournable Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac. Ainsi, en juin, les grands chansonniers et interprètes du Québec accompagnent la relève pour offrir de nombreux spectacles intimistes parmi les plus courus de l’été : un festival à découvrir pour son ambiance unique au Québec! La Fête nationale du Québec, dite la Saint-Jean-Baptiste, est également l’occasion d’activités populaires au village et de festivités sur la plage de Tadoussac. Tout au long de la belle saison jusqu’en automne, diverses activités culturelles se succèdent, dont Les folkloriques de Tadoussac. Sur les rives du fjord du Saguenay, certains villages offrent des événements culturels tandis qu’en Charlevoix un festival n’attend pas l’autre! Boating When you look across the magnificent bay to Tadoussac, a village only 15 minutes from the Vacancier Motel, you will understand why Samuel de Champlain chose it as an advance port for stopovers before arriving at Quebec City. Sheltered from the winds blowing up the St. Lawrence River and the icy currents of the Saguenay Fjord, the bay becomes a vast sandy flatland at low tide. As you glide across the calm surface of the water in a sea kayak (lessons, guide and equipment rental, in french only) after exploring the Saguenay Fjord, the return to shore will be bittersweet, for the call of the sea will have captured your heart, its melody as sweetly seductive as the most alluring of sirens. If paddling across open water is not for you, then you can rent a water bike, an innovative means of transportation inspired by the humble bicycle! At the Tadoussac marina, you can board a vessel to take you on a whale-watchingcruise or expedition on a zodiac onthe St. Lawrence. Tadoussac is the home port of a Canadian Coast Guard ship.
Some like the Vacancier Motel because it is so cozy, others because it affords more privacy than a hotel. Dive into a river of nautical activities only a few minutes from your room: whale-watching cruises, sea kayaking in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord and water biking in Tadoussac Bay. This little corner of seaside paradise offers you the chance to indulge in the ultimate summer vacation, with water sports, sunbathing, outdoor activities, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, sport fishing, shopping, fine dining, cultural outings, golfing and more! Cruises and ExcursionsThinking of going to see whales out in the open? At the Vacancier Motel, youcan buy your ticket and your priority boarding pass for a whale-watchingcruise on a Groupe Dufour ship. A free shuttle will take you to the dockin Baie-Sainte-Catherine. No risk of missing the boat on this one! Once aboard your cruise ship or zodiac,enjoy a front-row seat of a life-sized maritime adventure, featuring whales performingspectacular leaps in the St. Lawrence River or Saguenay Fjord. Listen to ournaturalists and biologists share their fascination with these giant marine mammals! The captains of Groupe Dufour ships keep a respectful distance from the whalesin order to avoid any manoeuvres that could endanger or be stressful to the whales.No need to be right alongside a whale to be impressed by its size. A one-of-a-kindexperience. Natural AttractionsNo need to blow your budget as soon as you step outside your room! To the contrary,you can have a wonderful outdoor vacation in the untamed wilderness at very littlecost. Only a few minutes from the Vacancier Motel, you can visit the Pointe-Noirebelvedere that overlooks the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord. Continue to Tadoussac(accessible by ferryat no charge), a superb coastal village located in the Saguenay-St. LawrenceMarine Park, where a wide range of activities may be practiced. Follow the manyinterpretative trails along the St. Lawrence River or atop the cliffs surroundingthe Saguenay Fjord, go swimming or sunbathe on the beach. Be sure to visit thesand dunes by the St. Lawrence. All the trails departing from the Vacancier Motellead to exceptional outdoor sites. Let your sense of adventure be your guide… Museums and Heritage Long before the arrival of the Europeans in the 1500s, Tadoussac was a popularmeeting place for Aboriginal peoples seeking to trade. The first French tradingpost in North America was opened at Tadoussac in 1600, where furs were exchangedfor sundry goods. A reconstruction of this fur trading post can be seen at the Postede traite Chauvin (in french only), museum. Only a short distance away,standing at the entrance to a trail winding through the woods along the Tadoussacbeach, stands seemingly the oldest wooden church in Canada, the Chapelle desIndiens, dating from 1747. And since Tadoussac’s history is intertwinedwith that of the St. Lawrence River, it is only natural that a museum known forits model ships be located here. In July, watch a craftsperson at work makingthese miniature ships. What would Tadoussac be without whales? Be sure to visitthe whale museum, the Centred’interprétation des mammifères marins (CIMM). Boutiques and Handicrafts
A hundred years ago, Tadoussac was the destination for wealthy vacationers fromCanada and the United States who came for the bracing sea air and local handicrafts,especially those made by Aboriginal artists. Although this charming little villageis bustling with visitors from across Quebec and elsewhere around the world,it remains the location of choice for souvenir hunters eager to explore the village’smany boutiques, workshops and kiosks.
Restaurants, Bars and CafésOnly 15 minutes from the Vacancier Motel, Tadoussac is a popular resort destinationwith snack bars, reasonably-priced restaurants and friendly sidewalk cafésfor the entire family. Some restaurants serve haute cuisine showcasing regionalfood products. A local institution, the Café du Fjord is proud of itsspecialities: lobster and seafood. Several bars look out over Tadoussac Bay,where you can pop in for a drink on a sunny afternoon after a game of golf atthe Clubde golf de Tadoussac (in french only), meet up with friends or have a romantictête-à-têtewith that special someone. At La Malbaie, a city 1¼ hours from the Vacancier Motel, you will findsome of the most sought-after restaurants in the province. Nothing beats a savoryrepast after a successful shopping expedition, tour of art galleries or museums,round of golf or date with Lady Luck at the Casinode Charlevoix. Cultural Events Located only 15 minutes from the Vacancier Motel, Tadoussac is famous for itsthriving cultural scene and fantastic music festival, the Festivalde la chanson de Tadoussac, one of the most popular summer events in Quebec.In June, big-name singers and emerging talent from across the province give aseries of shows that wow the crowds! The Fête nationale du Québec,formerly called Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, is celebrated with great energy in thevillage and on the beach. Different cultural activities and festivals, such asthe Folkloriquesde Tadoussac (in french only), are held throughout the summer in Tadoussacand several of the communities along the banks of the Saguenay Fjord! Boating When you look across the magnificent bay to Tadoussac, a village only 15 minutes from the Vacancier Motel, you will understand why Samuel de Champlain chose it as an advance port for stopovers before arriving at Quebec City. Sheltered from the winds blowing up the St. Lawrence River and the icy currents of the Saguenay Fjord, the bay becomes a vast sandy flatland at low tide. As you glide across the calm surface of the water in a sea kayak (lessons, guide and equipment rental, in french only) after exploring the Saguenay Fjord, the return to shore will be bittersweet, for the call of the sea will have captured your heart, its melody as sweetly seductive as the most alluring of sirens. If paddling across open water is not for you, then you can rent a water bike, an innovative means of transportation inspired by the humble bicycle! At the Tadoussac marina, you can board a vessel to take you on a whale-watchingcruise or expedition on a zodiac onthe St. Lawrence. Tadoussac is the home port of a Canadian Coast Guard ship. Adventure
Owing to its location, the Vacancier Motel gives guests the opportunity to practice their favourite activities in the great outdoors, yet enjoy comfortable accommodations. Nearby, you will find the beautiful Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, the ZEC de la Baie de la rivière Sainte-Marguerite, which is renowned for great salmon and sea trout sport fishing (in french only) , and you can go rock climbing at the Parc d’aventure en montagne de Charlevoix (in french only). Other activities offered in the area include hiking, horseback riding on trails overlooking the fjord at Baie-Sainte-Catherine, bike tours in Tadoussac (equipment rental), wildlife watching, whale-watching cruise aboard a zodiac and toning seawater baths.
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