Entertainment
Art – Trivia Nights – Fundraising Brunch – Kiosks
Experience the bird migration
Dive into the fascinating world of birds through a series of fun, accessible, and engaging activities! Quiz nights, artistics activities, interactive kiosks, the 24-Hour Migratory Challenge… each event is designed to spark curiosity, share knowledge, and celebrate the wonder of bird migration together.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or a fellow bird enthusiast, these activities promise meaningful and memorable moments.
Open to all
Activities are open to all: families, curious, beginner or expert birders.
Online reservations
The booking links are below each activity.
Language
Activities are offered in French, but our guides are bilingual. You can ask questions in English.
Bad weather
Outdoor activities will be cancelled in case of continuous rain or strong wind.
Refund policy: refunds possible up to 7 days (14 days for cruises) before the event. No refund if cancelled 24 hours before the event.
Ornitho-Trivia night
September 19, 7:30 PM
Duration: Approximately 2h
The Côte-Nord Migratory Bird Festival of Migratory invites you to an inclusive trivia night to test your knowledge about birds, the North Coast, the Festival, and the Tadoussac Bird Observatory. Beware, the level is tough.
This free and fun evening is for everyone but make sure to arrive early, as places are limited!
Several prizes to be won!
Meeting point : Tadoussac Microbrewery Pub
Free activity!
Postcards and birds
September 20 – From 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 3h
Express your creativity during a unique art workshop at the Migratory Bird Festival! Join Dominique Dupuis, a multidisciplinary artist from Tadoussac, for a friendly and hands-on activity where you’ll create your own nature-inspired artwork, crafted with care for the environment.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to leave with a one-of-a-kind souvenir made with your own hands, all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed—just bring your desire to create!
Meeting point: Tadoussac dunes banding station
Free activity!
Ceramic painting workshop
September 19 – From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 3h
Let your hands do the talking at our ceramic painting workshop during the festival with La Tournette!
In a relaxed and creative atmosphere, come paint a unique piece inspired by nature and birds. Guided by a passionate ceramic artist, you’ll learn the basics of sculpting and ceramic painting while creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home. No experience necessary—just the desire to make art and have a good time!
Equipment provided, you can come directly to the activity and pay on the spot.
Meeting point: Cafe and cultural bar KiboiKoi , les Escoumins
Price: 40$
Capacity: 24 participants
5 to 6 ornithological
September 20, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM
This year, join us for a 5 to 7 filled with feathers and friendly conversation! In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, connect with ornithologists, naturalists, and fellow nature enthusiasts to share your sightings, favorite bird moments, and field stories.
A prize draw, made possible by our generous partners, will add a special touch to the evening. Light bites and local refreshments will be served.
A perfect opportunity to connect, chat, and share—just before Raphaël Proulx’s talk (in french).
Meeting point: Basement of the Tadoussac Church
Free activity!
The 24h migratory challenge
From September, 19 to September, 20 – 6:00 PM
Duration: 24h
The aim of this challenge, open to everyone, is to observe as many species as possible within 24 hours.
A species card will be available on-site or as a PDF on our website. The goal is to observe all the bird species listed on the card. Participants can also drop off their completed card in person at our kiosk at the banding station.
Meeting point: Lets discover the Côte-Nord
Free activity!
Fundraising breakfast
September, 21 – From 7:00 to 10:00 AM
The brunches offered at the Coverdale restaurant of the Hotel Tadoussac are an excellent start to a day of bird watching. This is also a great opportunity to contribute to the work of the Tadoussac Bird Observatory, as $5 per meal will be donated to the organization!
No reservation is necessary, but it is important to specify at the entrance of the restaurant that you are coming for the Festival.
Meeting point: Le Covendale restaurant, Hotel Tadoussac
Price: 25,95$ + taxes + service
Low tide Excursion
September 21, 8:00 AM
Duration: Approximately 3h
Did you know that at low tide, you can observe some surprising organisms? Yet they are the main source of food for a large number of organisms in the St. Lawrence. Travel with Explos-Nature to discover this exceptional diversity.
Observe and touch the algae, crustaceans, mussels, sea urchins and many other organisms that inhabit this area! Smell the salty air, listen to the breath of the whales and the cry of the gulls, and… enjoy the hidden flavors of the St. Lawrence!
Meeting point: Tadoussac Dunes
Equipment: Bring your boots (some available)
Free activity!
Photo workshop on the river with Jocelyn Praud
September 21 – From 3:00 to 6:30 PM
Duration: Approximately 3h30
Come discover the secrets of wildlife photography at sea with wildlife photographer Jocelyn Praud. With over 10 years of experience with whales and birds from the St. Lawrence River, Jocelyn will share with you the tips and techniques he’s developed over time to capture these giants of the sea.
The St. Lawrence River is home to a wide variety of marine mammals and birds and the light of the sunset will accompany you to add atmosphere to your photos.
Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity – Croisière Du Fleuve ticket office
Price: 250$ + taxes + service
Places: 8 people (minimum 5)
Wild plants gourmet workshop
September 20 – From 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 3h
Dive into the world of wild plant foraging in Québec and the boreal forest!
In a small group of no more than 6 people, your guide Julie will teach you how to identify local flora during an easy-level hike through our mountain trails and along a salmon river.
You’ll discover the secrets of wild plants, their benefits, and how to easily transform them into food or drink. To complete the experience, we’ll offer you a delicious homemade wild tapas platter — a chance to taste unique and unexpected flavors!
Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity – Coeur sauvage, Sacré-Coeur
Price: 79$ + taxes + service
Places: 6 people
Kiosks
If you want to learn more about birds or get equipment to practice your favorite hobby!
Exhibitors
September 20 & 21, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
At the Tadoussac dunes
Come to the TBO banding station, various exhibitors will be grouped under tents, near the mobile laboratory. On site, you will find the information office of the festival as well as organizations dedicated to the protection of birds and businesses offering useful equipment for observing birdlife. Come and get yourself some delicious TBO coffee and enjoy it with AVIA!
New this year: delicious homemade crêpes will be available on-site!
This kiosk is the place to go for information on the Festival’s program. Members of the Tadoussac Bird Observatory and Explos-Nature teams will be able to give you information on the locations and times of the various activities. In addition, it will be possible to learn more about the work done by the observatory each fall at the Dunes of Tadoussac and to purchase our other promotional materials!
Nature Expert is a boutique specialized in optical and ornithological equipment located in Montreal (5120 rue de Bellechasse). The owner, Alain Goulet, will be at the Festival with several items for sale. This will be a rare opportunity to buy binoculars, a telescope, an identification guide, or a bird feeder in Tadoussac!
Environment and Climate Change Canada is a long-standing partner, contributing directly to our research activities. Come and learn more about what they are doing for our environment, especially at Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area.
ZEISS is a global technology group that offers solutions for industry, research, medicine, eyeglass lenses, objectives, and especially binoculars. A representative will show you and let you try out the various available models.
The mission of the Essipit Innu First Nation Council is to promote the rights and interests of the Essipiunnuat in order to achieve and maintain complete self-government for the Innu-assi and Nitassinan territories, with the ultimate goal of providing services to improve and maintain the well-being and development of individuals, all in a community spirit of respect and sharing. Come and discover the work of the territory’s guardians.
Program
The Côte-Nord Migratory Bird Festival also offers birding and family activities, conferences and documentary screenings!