Séjours au Québec

For the pekuakamiulnuatshs, first inhabitants of Lake St. Jean, the « Flat Lake » was of particular importance because it was located in the heart of a vast river network. In fact, if you saw it from the sky, the lake would appear in the middle of a veritable web of waterways.
The third largest body of water in Quebec, Lake St. Jean draws its reserves from ice and frozen lands of Nunavik, which flow into the river bed as wide seas, Péribonka, Ashuapmushuan, Mistassini ... The rivers were once the only means of access to hunting grounds or to other nations for trade. The more adventurous have been able to travel thousands of kilometers, to Labrador.
Heading to the south, the lake pours through the steep cliffs of the Saguenay Fjord. The latter leads in the estuary of the St. Lawrence in a whirlwind of nutrients that makes Tadoussac the food pantry of whales. It is no surprise that Objectif Sciences has decided to follow in the footsteps of its illustrious predecessors by installing ourselves next to the Pekuakami. From here, you will have access to the rivers of the Far North, a lake as large as an ocean, and the unique waters of the St. Lawrence.

Do you know the Ouananiche ? It is a very rare species of salmon and native to Lake St. Jean. With this camp for the younger ones, we will explore the river mouths of the Péribonka and Mistassini rivers, the real gateways to Lac St-Jean. Both areas are home to a rich biodiversity of incredible aquatic species, plants, birds, mammals, and fish. On these ancestral lands, it’s a canoe that guides your research..

In your aventure through Long Fjord, you penetrate the heart of the steep valleys of Saguenay, on the track of belugas. Each year, they come to breed in the calm and warm waters of Bay St. Marguerite, but they can be found even farther north to Chicoutimi. Maps, GPS, and binoculars are not enough to follow the smallest and most endearing whales.

If you are a bit older, then the giants of the sea are within your grasp. From the shore or on the water, you will set up your own monitoring protocol in order to continue the Objectif Sciences program of photo identification.

Finally, for older children, the camp Mishtamek, is listening to the whales. The role of your team will be to devise a way to save the famous songs of whales ... So, are you ready to plunge into the Pekuakami ?

— Mishtamek : Save the song of whales. From 16 to 18 years old.
— Giants of the sea : In the wake of the Rorquals of St. Lawrence. From 13 to 15 years old.
— Along the fjord : On the trail of white whales ... From 10 to 12 years old.
— Ouananiche : Amateur swimming and canoeing. You love to have heads and/or feet in the water. The camp Ouananiche will take you to discover Lake St. John and its rivers. From 7 to 9 years old.