Tadoussac, a small village surrounded by hills conjures up wooded, rocky coasts, the majesty of the St Lawrence River, The Saguenay Fjord (the only one in North America), huge dunes, a lovely lake in the village, charming old houses, and a lots of activities that gaurantee you will enjoy your stay. <br>The charming beauty of the Bay of Tadoussac enabled it to become a member of the Select Club of the World's Thirty Most Beautiful Bays in l998, becoming North America's first official member. Tadoussac became the first Canadian municipality to celebrate its 400th anniversary. Indeed, Tadoussac occupies a special place in our history. Jacques Cartier was himself captivated by the beauty of this bay during his second journey in l535. And it was here, where the Saguenay River Fjord meets the St Lawrence River, that Pierre de Chauvin (1599) and Samuel de Champlain (1603) later wrote the first pages of european history in North america. In 1600, Tadoussac was the site of the first official fur trading post in Canada. In 1866, the Tadoussac and Sea Barhing Co. built in Tadoussac the first red roof hotel, which shines like a beckoning light. <br>Year and after year, some 600,000 visitors are fascinated by the beauty of this natural site and the wealth of its heritage. For an extended journey or a short stay, whether you are a nature lover, a whale watcher, a music fan, a history buff or fine gourmet, you will spend some memorable moments in Tadoussac.