Montreal, the Canadian city hardest hit by the pandemic, is being treated to a bit of lighthearted relief in the form of a humpback whale that has made its way a little too far south down the St. Lawrence River.

This is believed to be the first time that the species has ever been spotted in the area — and this particular whale seems to be making the most of it.

Today there was a humpback whale (la baleine à bosse) in Montreal's old port. Pretty unreal. #baleinemtl pic.twitter.com/aZlOAmybiB

— Michael Bueckert (@mbueckert) May 30, 2020

Photos and videos captured on the scene near the city's  Jacques Cartier Bridge show the whale gleefully frolicking around in the waters, giving residents a bit of a show.

It is one of just many instances of more frequent wildlife sightings across the country and the world over the past weeks that businesses have been closed and people are staying inside more. It is unknown if this is the same whale that was spotted around Quebec City last week, but that seems quite likely.

A whale in my native Montreal. Yet another example of the animal kingdom reclaiming it’s territory during the #COVID19 slowdown of human activity pic.twitter.com/qiUUDH0JvS

— Daniel Auclair (@AuclairDan) May 31, 2020

The whale is believed to be a strong, healthy teenager, and may be lost, hungry, or just plain adventurous.

"It's a very unusual situation," a representative from the Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Network told the CBC on Saturday, referring to the traveling teen as "a vagrant."

"It's the first time that we see a humpback past the Quebec area. It's quite a journey for this animal."

A humpback whale is currently hanging out directly under the Jacques-Cartier bridge.

A sight I never expected to see here in Montreal. pic.twitter.com/6CXGFWfjHm

— Sarah Leavitt (@sarahleavittcbc) May 30, 2020

Though the sight has been a joy for locals, there is some concern about the not-so-little creature finding his way back home, which for them is the salt waters 500 km north near Tadoussac, Quebec.

Many are finding the rare occurrence to be just another example of the completely unpredictable year we've had so far.

That’s a WHOLE ASS WHALE in the Old Port of Montreal. What is 2020 pic.twitter.com/e3pL0QVOKE

— em (@emiliebourque1) May 30, 2020

And others are thankful for the bit of happiness and levity that the whale has brought to the city.

Humpback whale reaches Montreal. 2020 isn't all bad. https://t.co/9AJniAHfKR

— Milhouse Van Houten (@Milhouse_Van_Ho) May 31, 2020

Whatever its reason for coming to greet Montrealers, hopefully the animal will begin its return home soon and will get there safe and sound.