Auberge du Cap au Leste, located 200 meters above sea level on the heights of Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, overlooks the Saguenay Fjord and is situated near the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. The establishment is nestled in the heart of the Quebec boreal forest, a diverse natural environment composed of dense, mature woodlands. Local flora includes large spruce, fir, red maple, and yellow birch, complemented by wetlands and bodies of water such as Lac des Sables and Lac de la Roche, all bordered by towering rocky cliffs.
This preserved habitat is home to diverse land and bird wildlife. More than 150 species of
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birds nest in or pass through this area, particularly during the spring migration. Species observed along the trails include the pileated woodpecker in the spruce trees, the yellow-rumped warbler in the canopy, the American robin, the merlin soaring over the fjord, and the barred owl nesting in mature forests. Land wildlife notably includes moose, fox, and black bear.
Proximity to the waters of the fjord, the St. Lawrence River, and the marine environment offers opportunities to observe numerous marine and aquatic species, such as beluga whales, minke whales, fin whales, humpback whales, seals, and various seabirds.