Kayaking on a fjord

This week-end I went kayaking on the Saguenay Fjord for a whole day. It was quite an amazing experience. It was pouring in the morning, and despite wetsuits, waterproof jackets and lifejackets, we still managed to get drenched to the bone.

The afternoon was drier, with a lot of wind. We actually surfed the waves in our kayaks, which was great fun! As we were paddling, we saw a beluga whale surface twice for air and two seals. I'd never seen either in their natural setting and it was enchanting. The fjord itself is a geological marvel and a beautiful place. We stayed in a quaint little village called l'Anse-Saint-Jean which reminded me a lot of Rodrigues actually, since the kayak guide knew the inn's owner who knew the restaurant's owner.

Despite aching arms afterwards, that day on the fjord is one of the most precious experiences I've had in nature. The next day we went beyond Tadoussac and managed to see the "real" St-Lawrence river, where it looks like the sea. Quebec is a beautiful place, if you're willing to drive 1100 km to get there and back to Montreal!