Tadoussac whale breach video gains international attention

A whale-watching passenger captured video of what appears to be a humpback whale breaching off Tadoussac, Que., then crashing back into the water as people aboard the vessel cheered.

Elina Parent recorded the encounter while on a Croisières AML cruise and described it on Instagram as her most beautiful memory from Canada. Her post had received more than 150,000 likes, according to the report, and the footage was later shared by outlets including ABC 7 Chicago. Daily Hive said it had sought comment from Parent but had not received a response before publication.

Croisières AML operates whale-watching cruises from May to November in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. The operator says visitors may see up to 13 species, including fin and humpback whales, belugas and seals. Its three-hour tours start at $134.99 per adult.