Tadoussac
Tadoussac, Quebec. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
The village where the Saguenay Fjord meets the St. Lawrence, one of North America's best whale-watching bases. Belugas live here year-round, and humpback, minke, and fin whales feed in the nutrient-rich waters each summer. The grand white Hôtel Tadoussac, a landmark since 1864, overlooks the bay.