Les Escoumins
Location: Les Escoumins (Escoumins, Quebec, Canada)
Explorer: Stefanie Gouge
Board Used: Waterwalker 126
Date Logged: June 25, 2021
Website: www.escoumins.ca
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Les Escoumins sits right on the Saint Lawrence River. Take your paddleboard and enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets. This place is also renowned for whale watching. You can find yourself surrounded by orcas, blue whale, belugas, and seals. Note that it is very important if you do go, to respect the wildlife for their safety and yours. This area is protected and there are rules to follow for anyone using a human-powered watercraft, such as keeping a minimum of 200 meters away from any marine mammal: https://parcmarin.qc.ca/reglement/ Always keep your distance from any animals and consider going on an organized trip with a guide. We found two businesses that operate in the area: Mer et monde ecotours and Les Vagues.
An amazing, breathtaking experience!
SUP Explorer Photos from Les Escoumins
SUP Explorer Tips For Your Visit to Les Escoumins
- Before you go, read up on the regulations with regards to marine mammals: https://parcmarin.qc.ca/reglement/
- It is highly recommended to go with a guide. There are at least two that operate in this area and offer SUP excursions: Mer et monde ecotours and Les Vagues.
- The water is cold, so a wetsuit or drysuit is needed
- Read a first hand account of SUPing with whales in the Saint Lawrence River: https://www.taigaboard.com/en/blogs/articles/faire-du-paddleboard-avec-les-baleines
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