Hugues Durocher was literally born on the river. The son of a lighthouse keeper, his life has evolved with the tides and seasons. Captain for over 20 years in the region of Les Bergeronnes, nowadays he takes you offshore with Essipit Cruises. Go out on his boat and enjoy encounters with whales and learn more about the bonds between Hugues and the river and its behemoths.

The video is only in French

Cap sur les baleines is a webseries presenting whales through the eyes of those who encounter them on a daily basis. In each episode, enter a new universe, discover a new approach to these giants that inhabit the St. Lawrence.

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Cap sur les baleines, épisode 2: Marie Guilpin

Cap sur les baleines, épisode 3: Simon Gauthier

Cap sur les baleines, épisode 4: Olivia Capeillere

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