Parks Canada’s little hidden gem on your way to the Côte-Nord region, Pointe-Noire is one of the best spots to observe beluga whales from the shore. Along the scenic walkway, admire the beautiful scenery of the Saguenay fjord, its high cliffs and Tadoussac bay.
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre
Contact details
141, Route 138 (km 571), Baie-Sainte-Catherine, Québec, Canada, G0T 1A0
48.12323200, -69.71795600
Vue sur le fjord et la baie de Tadoussac © Parcs Canada/M-I. Rochon
À vol d'oiseau © Parcs Canada/M. Caron
Béluga © Parcs Canada/F.Deland
Béluga devant Pointe-Noire © Parcs Canada/J.-L.Provencher
Observatoire © TQ/D.Lafond
Passerelle d'observation © TQ/D.Lafond
Observer les mammifères marins © TQ/D.Lafond
Magnifique vue sur le fleuve © TQ/D.Lafond
Chaises Adirondack © TQ/D.Lafond
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Interpretation / observation of nature
Self-guided tour
Facilities
Sports and leisure
Walking trail
Infrastructure and equipment
Lookout / observation tower
Interpretation panels
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Visitor services
Shop
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Dogs (on leash)
Childrens
Groups
Reservation required
Group rate
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access
Last updated: January 7, 2026
