JKNSPN01 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Anyone interested in planing a trip to the The Saguenay fjord in Quebec, possibly for summer 2006? I am researching it now for a future trip. Jason King jasonkin1@earthlink.net Some links: http://www.sepaq.com/En/index.cfm http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Fj...ish/home_e.html http://www.fjord-en-kayak.ca/English/bienvenue/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Definite interest. There is a couple who comes down now and then who should be a great resource. Perhaps they will respond. Unless that's you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Something I was thinking about for next summer ever since I head about that area. Very interested. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKNSPN01 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 I have some friends in Montreal that will get referrals for me in the Saguenay region, for guides, and other local info. After I get some substantial info and a few interested people I'll propose a time frame and approximate cost for the trip. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKNSPN01 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 A couple more links: PDF map of the Fjord: http://www.cam.org/~cyrd/kayak/dest/carte_saguenay.pdf Views: http://www.parcmarin.qc.ca/2240_an.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanR Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 The couple that comes down from time to time would be myself and my wife. I had been considering planning a trip for NSPN to the Saguenay/Escoumins region to do some whale watching. Because of the distances involved (6 hrs for me, 9-12 hrs for you southerners) a long weekend would be the ideal time. The whales are only starting to come in at the beginning of the summer, so the long weekend in july is iffy. The long weekend in september would probably offer the best chance of paddling with the whales, so I was leaning toward an outing for the labor day weekend next year. There is a camp ground, Paradis Marin, that has its own put in and the majority of the whale sightings are in this area just north of Tadoussac. Something for the members to consider for next year. http://www.paradismarin.com/pages/paradispag.html http://www.whalesonline.com/ Dan Aquanaut, Traffic Yellow over white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I would definitely have interest if it were in June or July 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKNSPN01 Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Your plan sounds better than mine, not that it is actually a "plan" I would be be happy to piggy back onto your suggestion. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbeale Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I did that trip last summer with other members of NSPN. It was an experience of a life time--for example, having three adolescent minke whales decide to play underneath my boat while paddling on the River--one whale decides that he or she was going look me right in the eye by twisting as close to my boat as possible without knocking me over--and sticking his or her nose where my hand was in the water--so go if you have the chance--the worse part is the drive--long and boring for the most part--but once you get there--it is worth the journey--I have the name of the eco-friendly Native American owned resort where we stayed--it has views of the St. Lawrence from every picture window of your condo--also a great restaurant for the pppo--all reasonable cost--so email me for the info--I will help you with the information I have --just email me for the details--les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccarlson Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Interested...it's on my short list of "must do" trips for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayong Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 It sounds really interesting; will be keeping my eye open for news Tom Chatham yellow/white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticbos Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I'm very interested. Keep me on your list ! Thanks Jason Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethany Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 sounds totally fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlothrop Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Just got back from Saguenay. We were there for a week & kayak camped down the Fjord. The guide we used was from Azumit Aventure. They don't speak much english and deal only with canadian money, no credit cards. For $600 canadian we had a guide and food for 5 days for 2 people. After the trip we stayed at ESSIPIT. Katrina remnets caused problems there with road washouts - 138 was closed for several days. All the other boaters got out of the Fjord, but we paddled on. Trees were blown down at our campsite and we had an interesting meal with 5 people and a 2 burner stove in a 2 man tent eating cheese fondue while the storm raged outside. Beluga whales traveled with us for 2 days, my wife was singing the Baby Beluga song for hours on end. Also saw a Blue Whale and 2 Fin whales. The whale numbers are way dowm this year. The camp sites in the Fjord have 6 platforms with an outhouse, so they are pretty civilized. The Fjord is hard on glass boats, not may places to take out - even for a break. We were in boats for 3-4 hours at a time. My boat (P & H Quest, not the Orion - that never gets holes) had 2 holes from the previous week downeast paddling in the rocks off Halifax Island. But the packing tape patches held the entire trip. Booking sites in the Fjord, you tell them where you will put in and how long you will be there and they assign the sites. They've had problems with over optimistic kayakers, not making their destinations so the sites get jammed with too many people. The platorms are big enough that 2 tents could share in a pinch. We had no such problems. Average paddle was 10 miles a day, with 2 shorts days of 6 miles. The drive is long and with gas prices they way they are it cost over $100 US on the way back and took about 9 hours driving time. Next Big Trip: Bay of Fundy next August.... David & Jeanne Lothrop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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