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2016-2017 OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
saguenaylacsaintjean.ca
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Contents
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Travel Tools
Regional
Overview
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Can’t-miss Experiences
Profile of the Region
Top Things
to Do
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Regional Events
Culture & Heritage
Winter Fun
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Health Centres and Nordic Baths
Regional Flavours
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Accommodation
and Places to Eat
148 Places to Eat
161Accommodation
Useful
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191 General Information
195 Travelling in Québec
197 Legend of Symbols
198Indexes
201Map
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tools
Web resources to help you plan your trip
Tourism Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean offers
several tools on the web for visitors
wishing to carefully plan their trip in
the region.
Visit us online at:
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The PDF format of this guide can be downloaded. It is also available in paper version in
tourist centers of the region. (See the list on
pages 191 and 192)
OUR
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Regional
overview
6 Can’t-miss Experiences
8 Profile of the Region
10 Lac-Saint-Jean Sector
41 Saguenay Sector
47 Route du Fjord Sector
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Saguenay
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Métabetchouan
Lac-Saint-Jean
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Route du Fjord
Photo credit: Charles-David Robitaille, Jonathan Robert, Marjo Martial
Regional Overview | can’t-miss experiences
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can't-miss experiences...
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1 > Zoo sauvage
de Saint-Félicien
Listed as one of the ten most beautiful zoos in
the world, the Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien
is home of over a thousand animals from 75
native or exotic species. Moose and caribou
roam free and share their territory with visitors
who travel in an enclosed train. Polar bears and
Japanese macaques can be observed in their
natural habitat. Live entertainment and two
screening rooms provide a unique experience
for the entire family. [ad. p. C-2]
2 > Village historique
de Val-Jalbert
The Village historique de Val-Jalbert (historical
village) rests on a magnificent natural site,
where a small company town thrived in the
1920's until it was deserted. Revived from the
ghost town of the past, the now bustling site
offers a host of charming characters, original
period buildings, accommodations and the
Ouiatchouan Falls towering from high above.
Spectacular views from the glass platform, go to
the top with the cable car and visit the village by
trolleybus. [ad. p. 200]
3 > La Véloroute des Bleuets
The Véloroute des Bleuets takes cyclists around
Lac Saint-Jean along 256 km of quality bike
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paths. Every year over 200,000 cycling enthusiasts travel this circuit and enjoy breathtaking
views of the lake, travelling through15 municipalities, across agricultural plains and pristine
woodlands forests. Three additional regional
bike paths also connect to the Vélouroute des
Bleuets.
4 > Parc de la caverne du
Trou de la Fée
With a combination of many discovery activities
and gravity defying challenges, the Parc de la
caverne du Trou de la Fée (cavern park) is a can'tmiss experience for families and adventures
alike. Explore the cavern sculpted in granite,
the ideal place for a safe introduction to caving
(cave exploration and study), then hike along
the trails leading to the three waterfalls, across
footbridges anchored to the canyon walls, on
the original boardwalk above the river below
and try the exhilarating zip lines. Walking shoes
required. [ad. p. 13]
5 > Les Croisières du Fjord
Visit the Saguenay Fjord as never before with
Croisières du Fjord. La Marjolaine, a pioneer in
interpretation cruises, with two modern and
eco-friendly bateaux-mouches immersing visitors into the heart of the fjord for a privileged
view of this colossal natural wonder and local
Photo credit: Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien, Jonathan Robert, CharlesDavid Robitaille , Marjo Martial
Regional Overview | can’t-miss experiences
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residents. A shuttle service, custom cruises and
packages offer cyclists a wealth of options when
travelling the fjord. [pub. p. 118]
6 > La Fabuleuse Histoire
d’un Royaume
The first large-scale historic performance in
the country is celebrating its 29th season. The
enormity and breathtaking special effects never
cease to impress. The show continues to impress
by unveiling the history of Québec and the
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean founding pioneers.
On stage: 150 actors, horses, cars, whirlwinds of
music and dances, explosions of fire and lights.
[ad. p. 71]
7 > Parc national
de la Pointe-Taillon
The Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon unfolds
in a unique combination of protected natural
environments. Enjoy summer under the sun's
rays on the beach or with a relaxing camping
trip in the woods. The many camping options
attract both wilderness campers and families
alike. Cyclists, hikers, kayakers and kitesurfing
enthusiasts can explore the longest public
beach while enjoying panoramic views of the
lake. [ad. p. 94]
Photo credit: Fabrice Tremblay, Charles-David Robitaille
8 > Parc national
des Monts-Valin
The Monts-Valin aren't covered with snowy
mummies for the entire year! During the summer and fall, the mountain range transforms
into a hiking, fishing and canoing playground
paradise. The Parc national des Monts-Valin
offers an outdoors experience with overnight
stays in traditional or modern cabins, in
addition to the the picturesque Pavillon Dubuc.
[ad. p. 94]
9 > Parc national du
Fjord-du-Saguenay
To discover the natural splendors of the fjord,
the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay offers
hiking, sea kayaking, camping, beluga watching
and the powerful thrill of a via ferrata anchored
to Cap-Trinité walls. In addition to climbing to
the belvedere of the legendary Notre-Dame-duSaguenay statue rests, the long hiking circuit
stretches along both of the fjord's shores from
atop spectacular capes. [ad. p. 94]
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Regional Overview | Profile of the Region
Profile of the ReGION
Gigantic!
The Kingdom of Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean,
named by Jacques Cartier in 1625, invites you
to a land of wonder and delight. From
celebrating nature in all forms, to the warm
local encounters, including festivities and world
class sporting events, the young and exhilarating history of the Pays des Bleuets is revealed
along the way. Hikers, cycling enthusiasts, avid
anglers, camping fans, seekers of new flavors,
lovers of landscapes, nautical navigators, fans of
museum and culture,
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean offers a wide range of
simple pleasures and stupendous activities.
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Photo credit : Martial Tremblay, Charles-David Robitaille
In the same vast region, two contrasting, yet
complementing environments can be admired
in a playground that's comparable to the size of
Belgium. The regions of Lac-Saint-Jean and the
Fjord-du-Saguenay.
“The Route du Fjord,
a monumental passage
with charming villages
and peaceful coves.”
Regional Overview | Profile of the Region
The sea surged into the Saguenay Fjord, a long
monumental passage sculpted by powerful
glaciers. As a result, dramatic cliffs rose above
the river and created areas with charming
villages and peaceful coves surrounded by a
pristine environment. From sea kayak to ocean
liner, there's a way for everyone to travel the
Saguenay Fjord. Beyond the cliffs ot the
Saguenay River, the scenery softens, magnifies
and calms as it opens to the endless horizon of
Lac Saint-Jean. Due to the immense size and
changing characteristics of this large body of
fresh water, it's called a real inland sea. People
here proudly call themselves Bleuets, referring
to the little emblematic wild field berry. The Tour
du lac Saint-Jean (trip around Lac Saint-Jean)
remains an old established a classic tourist
attraction, but can now be explored with a car or
bike while visiting the many ongoing
attractions.
“Lac Saint-Jean,
a real inland sea.”
It's also important to note that Saguenay–LacSaint-Jean has some of the largest cities in
Québec and, boasting rich a vibrant urban life
in consequence. Creativity, innovation, quality
of life and cultural effervescence are reflected in
the many exhibition centres, institutions and
galleries.
Photo credit: Jonathan Robert, Charles-David Robitaille, Yves Ouellet,
John Sylvester, Fabrice Tremblay
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Regional Overview | Profile of the Region LAC-SAINT-JEAN
Lac-Saint-Jean
Sector
Lac Saint-Jean
Saint-Bruno
2,726 inhabitants
ville.saint-bruno.qc.ca
Saint-Bruno was founded in 1885. With the
advantage of its strategic location between the
Saguenay area to the East, and Lac-Saint-Jean to the
North, Saint-Bruno has established an enviable place
in the industrial and agricultural sectors throughout
the years. Crops of grain cereal, hay and wheat can be
seen for kilometers on end. Milk production is also
quite prevalent. The larger dairy farms stand out
across the landscape and its cheese making has an
excellent reputation. With their strong spirit of
entrepreneurship, the Brunois (residents of
Saint-Bruno) have encouraged the implemen-tation
of numerous business and service companies.
Today, Saint-Bruno is undergoing a sizeable
expansion, thus becoming a new suburb adopted by
families who value quality of life above all, yet enjoy
being close to the region's major city centres.
Saint-Bruno is part of the Municipalité amie des
enfants of Québec program (child-friendly
municipality).
Hébertville
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Photo credit: Yves Ouellet, Charles-David Robitaille
Hébertville
2,486 inhabitants
Saint-Gédéon-de-Grandmont
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ville.hebertville.qc.ca
Hébertville, cradle of the colonisation of Lac-SaintJean, has preserved its historic heritage. As he traveled
the shores of Belle-Rivière, the parish priest Hébert
was certainly seduced by this village's on the fur trade
route. Audio-guides of Hébertville’s heritage circuit are
available at the welcome desk of the Maison du curé
(251, rue Turgeon).
The tourist industry started at the Mont Lac-Vert ski
station where downhill skiing, snowboarding, tube
sliding are offered, besides hiking and ATV on marked
trails in the fall. Winter is busy with snowmobiling, ice
fishing and snow-shoeing. Summer brings cyclists who
connect with the Véloroute des Bleuets on the Horst de
Kénogami bicycle network. Visit the cheese factories,
the church and the Maison du curé Hébert.
Accommodations in bed and breakfasts, inns and
campgrounds on the lake offering kayak and bike
rentals. Pump-out station for recreational vehicles.
Visitor information centre.
Hébertville-Station
2,032 inhabitants
ville.st-gedeon.qc.ca
Saint-Gédéon-de-Grandmont offers beaches and the
precious gift of nature’s wonders, beautiful sunsets.
One of the most popular vacation resorts, this municipality will please fans of fine cheese, homemade
bakeries and local microbreweries. Boating, fishing,
sailing, kayaking, kitesurfing, sandy beaches, golfing
(18 holes) and camping are part of daily life.
Saint-Gédéon has a very busy marina at the mouth
of Belle-Rivière. Birdwatchers appreciate Petit Marais
(120 hectares), renowed as a favorite place for
observing hundreds of bird species, some of which
are extremely rare. The place is equally an enjoyable
stopover on the Véloroute des Bleuets and offers
several services to cyclists.
In winter, the Festival des glaces takes place as well
as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing.
Bed and breakfasts and an inn
on the lake welcome you.
1,278 inhabitants
Saint-Gédéon-de-Grandmont
Photo credit: Charles-David Robitaille
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Métabetchouan−Lac-à-la-Croix
4,260 inhabitants
ville.metabetchouan.qc.ca
The Ilnu named this location the meeting point and
today, visitors flock to Métabetchouan for the charm
of the sector with its impressive church and ancient
opulent residences. The shoreline of Lac Saint-Jean is
easily accessible from the municipal park, the
campground and from the supervised beach, Le
Rigolet. The recreational centre (free access), offers a
parking area alongside the Véloroute des Bleuets and
a 3 km long interpretation trail. The Camp Musical
(music camp) offers a complete program of concerts
and a belvedere on the lake.
The inland sector of Lac-à-la-Croix is agricultural by
definition and this rich rural heritage is highlighted at
the Centre d’interprétation de l’agriculture et de la
ruralité (interpretation centre of agricultural and rural
affairs). Amateur geologists can explore the crystal
mine of Cristal du Lac. The l’Arboretum de la presqu’île
Croft reproduces the native forest in the surrounding
agricultural plain Scuba diving in lakes. Public pool.
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Photo credit : Charles-David Robitaille
NATURE, HISTORY AND SENSATIONS
RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF SAGUENAY-LAC-SAINT-JEAN’S NATURAL WONDERS
Guided tours of the park
Zip lines
Water supply
pipe promenade
Suspended walkways
Vestige of a hydroelectric
power station
Walking trails
Evening visits site is lit up
OPENED EVERY DAY
from June 10th till August 21st
from 9 am till 7 pm
and of August 22nd in the Thanksgiving
from 10 am till 6 pm
LAST ADMISSION
2 hours before the closure (lock)
The Tyrolean activity is available
of St-Jean on the Labor Day
Ready cash only
Chemin Trou de la Fée
7e ave, Desbiens 418 346-1242
www.cavernetroudelafee.ca
ARGENT
A DIFFERENT VIEW OF NATURE !
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Desbiens
Saint-André
1,074 inhabitants
486 inhabitants
ville.desbiens.qc.ca
Saint-André is a charming hamlet where the landscape is shaped by the impetuous Métabetchouane
River and the magnificent l’Épouvante Falls.
Nestled on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean, at the mouth
of the Métabetchouane River, the town of Desbiens
has natural, cultural and historic attractions, on the
shoreline of the lake and inland. The Parc de la caverne
Trou de la fée combines caving, dazzling experiences
and hiking, and the Centre d’histoire et d’archéologie
de la Métabetchouane (history and agricultural centre)
takes us back to the origins of the first regional settlements. Moreover, La Route des Poteaux, an original
concept, represents regional personalities along the
main street. White sandy beaches invite cyclists to
relax as they ride across Desbiens on the Véloroute
des Bleuets.
Winter is perfect for snowmobile enthusiasts and
anglers fishing for burbot.
This municipality was formerly known as “Saint-Andréde-l’Épouvante”. However, the origin of the name is
unclear. One of the legends talk about a certain Théodule Vandal who settled nearby the Métabetchouane
River during the night and was overwhelmed with
excitement. The term "épouvante" from that era
loosely translates into "extravagant exhibition" True
or false?
Saint-André is a perfect location for hunters, anglers
and all enthusiasts of the great outdoors. On-site
there's a kiosk, a small cabin available for rent, a
camping rest area and an observation tower at the
foot of the l’Épouvante Falls. Fruit, vegetable and
honey cultivation companies have all chosen to
establish their businesses here. The municipality
offers many services: convenience store, gas station,
restaurant, etc.
Visit the area and meet the local residents who are
untied and proud of their roots! Enjoy the peace and
tranquility that await your visit in Saint-André...
Poste de traite Métabetchouan
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Photo credit: Poste de traite Métabetchouan
PARC DE LA CAVERNE
TROU DE LA FÉE
Parc de la caverne Trou de la Fée
Chemin du Trou de la Fée, 7e avenue, Desbiens
418 346-1242 • cavernetroudelafee.ca
An extensive territory in the wilderness offering
main attractions such as the cave and the canyon
along the Métabetchouane River, one of the most
beautiful rivers in Québec. A unique Canadian site
due to the granite formations, the Parc de la caverne
du Trou de la Fée is the ideal place for first-time
caving experiences. Explore the canyon by walking
along footbridges anchored to the rocky capes 8 m
above the waterways below, two installations that
are perfectly integrated into the landscape and offer
Photo credit: Parc de la caverne Trou de la Fée, Charles-David Robitaille
spectacular scenic vistas. Explore the canyon across
350 m of zip lines at 50 m above the river. Thrills and
magnificent views unlike never before are waiting for
you! Stroll along the hiking trails. Enjoy the scenery,
accented by the amazing Trois chutes trail and the
genuine Chinese gardens along the Coulée verte
trail. You'll be charmed, dazzled and fascinated by the
course's original design. Le Trou de la Fée: More than
a cave… An exclusive natural experience! [ad. p. 13]
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Chambord
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Saint-François-de-Sales 1,784 inhabitants
648 inhabitants
chambord.ca
stfrancoisdesales.qc.ca
A peaceful small municipality located at the limits
of the Lac-Saint-Jean region, Saint-François-de-Sales
is part of the Domaine-du-Roy County. Founded in
1888, it lies along Route 155, to the south of Chambord. Its name evokes the memory of François de
Sales, a Savoyard theologian, preacher and bishop.
Chambord, a major transportation centre and railway
hub, is also known as a holiday haven and a service
centre. Located at the crossroads of routes 155 and
169, this municipality deserves to be explored more
thoroughly to unveil its affinity with Lac Saint-Jean.
Fishing enthusiasts come to Chambord to tease
landlocked salmon and walleye. Others come for its
beaches. Cyclists enjoy the lake's immense size and
the vast natural areas throughout the Véloroute des
Bleuets. This specific section was previously alongside
the road and is now a much safer bike trail. The view
from the roadside area is simply spectacular! The
Village historique de Val-Jalbert is located on the territory of Chambord, which has many accommodations,
places to eat, a campground and a health centre with
spa. Every summer, the Festival du Cowboy comes
back to town. There is a pump-out station near the
visitor information centre.
The Salésiens (residents of the village) offer a fully
equipped campground to travelers with a wide range
of services and cabins. The camping site has a free
supervised beach, a big tent and free games for kids.
Vacationers can participate in outdoor activities:
tennis, beach volleyball, petan-que and horseshoes.
You can also pick your own wild blueberries in fields
where this succulent fruit grows in abundance. A fun
and delicious family activity.
Chalets & Spa Lac Saint-Jean
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Photo credit: Chalets & Spa Lac Saint-Jean
Village historique
de val-jalberT
Village historique de Val-Jalbert 35
95, rue Saint-Georges, Chambord
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132
valjalbert.com
Frozen-in-time, you'll travel back in 1927 and meet
a host of colorful characters who'll reveal the secrets
hidden within this authentic company town and its
40 original buildings. You'll be amazed by the Ouiatchouan Falls, higher than Niagara Falls. Come to the
mountain summit via cable car and discover breathtaking panoramic vistas . Don’t miss the magic of the
immersive multimedia show that revives the workers
and factory right before your eyes in a spectacular
show. A small hydroelectric station with interpretation, scenic belvederes and spectacular viewpoints
offering a historical and industrial overview, such as
the lookouts with fantastic views of the falls and the
Ouiatchouan River.
Open: May 28 to October 10. [ad. p. 200]
Photo credit: Charles-David Robitaille, Fabrice Tremblay,
Jonathan Robert
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Lac-Bouchette
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Roberval
jP
1,168 inhabitants
10,126 inhabitants
lac-bouchette.com
ville.roberval.qc.ca
No other place could have been more appropriate
setting for a worship and pilgrimage site than the
quiet shores of Lac-Bouchette. At first in 1907, Abbé
Elzéar DeLamarre builds a house and a small chapel
dedicated to Saint-Antoine de Padoue. The painter,
Charles Huot, creates 23 paintings depicting the
miracles of Saint Antoine. The first pilgrims start
arriving in 1912. A new chapel is added in 1915, this
time dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Ten years
later, the Capuchins take over the Sanctuary where
they erect a monastery in 1948. A great number of
visitors come to the Ermitage Saint-Antoine which
figures amongst the five highly sacred sites of
Québec’s National Shrines.
The destiny of Roberval, the pearl of Lac-Saint-Jean,
is intertwined with the lake. Tourism started in 1888
with the arrival of the train, followed by the opening
of the legendary Hôtel Beemer in 1903 for wealthy
fishermen from near and far. Roberval’s reputation
was established in 1955 with the first Traversée internationale du lac Saint-Jean (open water swimming
race), henceforth placing the town on the global scene
of long distance swimming. This competition gives
way to a large-scale festival at the end of July, with
the Festival d’hiver and the Village sur glace attracting
crowds in the winter.
Lac-Bouchette takes its name from one of the
numerous lakes on its woodland territory, one being
well-known by anglers, the Lac Ouiatchouan. Vacationers will enjoy the Centre de Vacances Familiales
(family vacation centre). Lodging facilities: inn, motel,
campground and cabin.
Pump-out station available at the Tourist information
centre.
The installations at the new marina have become the
general meeting place, whereas Pointe-Scott offers
the beach in town. The Véloroute des Bleuets crosses
town where
a wide variety of accommodations and places to eat
are offered, in addition to Camping Mont-Plaisant.
Cant'-miss: the Jardin des Ursulines, the l’Économusée de la Boulangerie Perron (bread making workshop
museum), the heritage tour and its architectural
treasures. [ad. p. 19]
Ermitage Saint-Antoine
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Photo credit: Ermitage Saint-Antoine
Sainte-Hedwidge
863 inhabitants ste-hedwidge.qc.ca
Nestled along the foothills of the lush Laurentian hills
that encircle Lac Saint-Jean, Sainte-Hedwidge is a
typical village that depends primarily on agriculture
and forestry. In a rural setting, the Ouiatchouaniche
River flows in cascades and whirlpools. The charming
white church, tidy homes and luxurious gardens, the
animated park, the cross illuminated at night... all of
these elements attract visitors looking for peace and
fresh air.
The vast majority of its backcountry is located within
the limits of Zec La Lièvre (controlled zone) and
attracts a large number of hunters and anglers.
Snowmobilers and quadders can enjoy an unlimited
outdoor practice field. Sainte-Hedwidge invites you
to experience wilderness canoeing activities. Visitors
will find many services, places to eat and bed and
breakfast accommodations.
Mashteuiatsh
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2,285 inhabitants
kuei.ca
The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean territory was first inhabited by the Pekuakamiulnuatsh (Montagnais), the
only aboriginal community in the region still living in
Mashteuiatsh.
Every summer, the hospitality and rallying tradition
continues during the Grand rassemblement des
Premières Nations of Québec, with its colorful PowWow. Immerse yourself in the culture at the Carrefour
d’Accueil Ilnu (welcome centre), and at the Uashassihtsh-Ilnu cultural transmission site, or experience the
Aboriginals' lifestyle by staying in the Montagnais’
natural surroundings and sleeping in a tent.
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While staying in a bed and breakfast or on a campground, be the first one to watch Mashteuiatsh’s
glorious sunsets on the Pekuakami (Lac Saint-Jean).
Boutiques and galleries will entice with their tradition, history, art and handcrafts, as well as the Musée
Amérindien de Mashteuiatsh, which reflects the
Pekuakamiulnuatsh in times.
At the Nikuishkushtakan (welcome centre), when
arriving, say kuei (Hello!) and when leaving, say niaut
(Goodbye!).
Saint-Prime
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2,758 inhabitants
saint-prime.ca
On the coastal road around Lac Saint-Jean, SaintPrime appears, a village full of promise and memories. Saint-Prime, where agriculture, forestry, dairy
production and processing have always played a key
role. La Vieille fromagerie Perron is an example from
the past when there was a dairy farm along every rural
road. In those days, Saint-Prime residents became
skilled in cheese making and still produce to this day,
cheddar that is renowned even in Europe.
The municipality of Saint-Prime underwent
a strong industrialization with the implementation
of high technology industries in the domain of heavy
machinery and agricultural equipment.
First and foremost, Saint-Prime remains an interdependent and energetic community, with visitor services such as a marina, boat launch, a free supervised
public beach, a campground and a golf course along
Lac Saint-Jean. The Véloroute des Bleuets criss-crosses
this rural area.
Saint-Félicien
(P
10,336 inhabitants
ville.stfelicien.qc.ca
Saint-Félicien is encompassed by three majestic
rivers and unveils its natural beauty before your very
eyes. The visit at Zoo sauvage (wildlife zoo), is
acclaimed to be one of the 10 most beautiful zoos in
the world and a can’t-miss experience!
During the summer, visit Parc des Chutes-à-Michel
for cycling, hiking or kayaking. The Sentier du parc is
connected to the Véloroute des Bleuets, which will
bring you to the campgrounds, planetarium, karting
and the racetrack. At the marina, go on a hydrospeed
excursion or a family rafting adventure in the rapids
and falls of the Ashuapmushuan River. Marine
equipment rentals also available. During the
evening, discover our local artists at la Féliscène and
enjoy the free show Eau, Son et Lumière, at the Parc
du Sacré-Cœur. The Tobo-Ski family friendly site offers
mountain biking trails, in addition no zip lines and
adventure trails.
In the winter, enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing,
snowshoeing and sledding. This is also the perfect
opportunity to rent a fatbike! In Saint-Félicien,
numerous snowmobiling trails will lead you to the
Village Boréal on the frozen waters of the Ashuapmushuan River. When looking for accommodations, many
options are available: Inns, hotels, motels
campgrounds and housekeeping units. Our
restaurants, souvenirs, chocolate makers, artisanal
cheese makers, besides our microbreweries, ensures
that you have a complete tour of local flavours and
delicacies. Our local residents have a warm welcome
waiting just for you! [ad. p. 24, 89, 126]
Saint-Félicien
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Photo credit: City of Saint-Félicien
Can’t-miss experiences
zoo sauvage
de saint-félicien
Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien 3J5 2230, boulevard du Jardin, Saint-Félicien
418 679-0543 • 1 800 667-5687
zoosauvage.org
There are just too many two and four-legged critters to
count at the wildlife zoo! The site is free of cages and
fences. Direct and unforgettable contact for the entire
family. Over 1,000 animals from 75 native and exotic
species call this massive territory their home. Hop on
board the Nature Trail Park train where visitors are
caged and the animals roam free. People of all ages
will make friends with the adorable farm animals. Visitors will be enchanted by the new illuminated course
designed by Moment Factory, creators of Foresta
Lumina. [ad. p. C-2]
Photo credit : Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien
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A FABULOUS SITE TO COME ACROSS...
4205, Chemin des Pionniers
La Doré (Qc) G8J 1E4
www.moulindespionniers.com
T 418 256-8242
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Follow us
- Animation and interpretation of formerly trades
- Outdoor theatrical adventure by conceptor
Jimmy Doucet
- Traditional meal
- Accomodation and packages available
La Doré
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Saint-Thomas-Didyme
1,410 inhabitants
671 inhabitants
municipalite.ladore.qc.ca
stthomasdidyme.qc.ca
A fishing and hunting paradise at the gateway to the
Réserve faunique Ashuapmushuan (wildlife reserve),
La Doré is also a welcoming and caring municipality.
The Moulin des Pionniers tourist site offers accomodations and live entertainment by actual historical
figures. Enjoy the many trails for hiking, riding
horses, quadding, snowmobiling and dog sledding
throughout wide open spaces in Branche-Ouest and
Bassin du Saint-Maurice. North in the direction of
Chibougamau (route 167), Cap Sainte-Anne place of
worship encourages contemplation. On the road to
Normandin, the belvedere of the Petite Chute à l’Ours
reveals the raw of the river. La Doré is host of the
Festival des Camionneurs (truck driver festival), the
summer equestrian festival, the Rallye de loups (rally
of the wolves) and the Sno-cross-country race competition during the winter. Member of the Villages-relais
network. Roadside services, inns, hotels, besides
hunting and fishing expeditions.
Fishing, hunting, enjoying the wildlife, the river,
lakes, the marsh and woodlands of Lac au Foin.
Picking blueberries, canoeing or kayaking, swimming and playing on the beach, snowmobiling or
quadding. In Saint-Thomas-Didyme, there's always a
connection between nature and activities.
Normandin
On the largest lake of the sector, the Centre de
villégiature Lac-à-Jim has a pleasant campground,
cottages for rent and a restaurant. But most of all, it
sits on a magnificent lake perfect for water sports or
fishing for walleye and landlocked salmon.
Two belvederes with two different vistas: one at the
Portage des Aulnaies on the Ashuapmushuan River,
the other on the shores of Lac au Foin, two kilometers
from the village offering wildlife observation sites.
The interpretation sites of Portage des Aulnaies and La
Dalle reveal the presence of an aboriginal community
and the forest industry of the past. Historic photos are
exhibited at the community centre.
3,189 inhabitants
ville.normandin.qc.ca
At the heart of the immense agricultural plain, north
of Lac-Saint-Jean, Normandin offers visitors the
discovery of dazzling natural surroundings, local
attractions, and products along its ecotourism circuit,
which clearly demonstrates the entrepreneurial
nature of its population.
The Site touristique Chute à l’Ours offers a campground, cabins, hiking trails and is known for its close
proximity to the spectacular Ashuapmushuan River.
Visit the public forest that's dedicated to community
use and recreational tourism or admire the rural
landscapes as you cycle along the Véloroute des
Bleuets.
Places to see: the historic centennial park located
in the downtown core, l’Économusée du PelletierBottier et de la Taxidermie (cobbler and taxidermy
workshop museum), Le P’tit Marché du Nord (local
products market), La Bergerie du Nord (soap works,
lamb products) and the Fromagerie La Normandinoise
(cheese factory).
In June, Normandin honours the memory of one of
her sons, the singer Dédé Fortin, during the Festival
Dédé Fortin.
Photo credit : Économusée du Pelletier-Bottier et de la taxidermie
Économusée du Pelletier-Bottier et de la Taxidermie
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101, chemin Louis-Ovide-Bouchard
Normandin (Qc) G8M 4S8
T. : 418 274-3411
E. : [email protected]
Camping and
accommodations
Bicycle paths
Heritage
architecture
Restaurant
Festival de la
gourgane
BETWEEN PLAINS AND RIVER
www.albanel.ca 418 279-5250
4 seasons • Camping
Accommodation • Dining
Cabins • Outdoors
Also at Saint-Thomas-Didyme :
Portage des Aulnaies Belvedere
Lac au Foin Marsh
Historical Log Chute Site
Photo Exhibit
150, chemin des Bussières, Saint-Thomas-Didyme QC G0W 1P0
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418 274-6033
Saint-Edmond-les-Plaines Girardville
392 inhabitants
1,063 inhabitants
stedmond.ca
ville.girardville.qc.ca
Visitors who wander off the beaten path will find a
few surprises at Saint-Edmond-les-Plaines. Remaining
strongly attached to the history of pioneers who farmed the land and chopped wood, the village offers a
picturesque attraction with the Parc du Vieil Art which
exhibits, amongst horticultural landscapes, a series
of life-size displays of the trades and equipment of
the past.
Girardville is at the end of one world and at the beginning of another. One world is forest, lakes, powerful
rivers, being the Mistassini (Ouasiemsca) (the 11th fall
and the White fall). The other is found at the end of
the The Au fil des rivières bike trail, which starts on the
Véloroute des Bleuets in Albanel.
La Scierie d’Antan revives the first sawmill in Saint-Edmond-les-Plaines in 1916 (reservations required). In
the village, the old presbytery, moved from Val-Jalbert
in 1938, has become an inn and restaurant.
The campground is the starting point of a walking
trail. The municipality also connects to quad and
snowmobile trails. On June 24, the Festival de la
Saint-Jean celebrates Québec’s national holiday
during two days with many activities and competitions. Raids in canoe or dogsledding.
Girardville is an endless natural playground and a
can't-miss for enthusiasts of adventure, wilderness
expeditions, canoe-camping, river rafting, kayaking,
hiking, black bear watching and fishing. The winter
season is also busy with snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing, kicksledding and ice fishing.
The Lac-des-Coudes relay welcomes snowmobilers
in a woodland setting. With its 200,000 lights, the
Maison du Père Noël peaks the curiosity of many
visitors. Throughout the year, discover the world of the
northern wolf at the Parc Mahikan. Accommodations
at the Centre plein air Lac-des-Coudes campground, in
a motel or non-traditional accommodations.
Albanel
2,234 inhabitants albanel.ca
Between Lac-Saint-Jean's northern plains and the
waterways of the Mistassini River, Albanel shares
the location with starting point for the Au fil des
rivières 45 km bike path that stretches to Girardville
throughout forests and blueberry fields, starting at
the Véloroute des Bleuets. The fabulous ninth falls
of the Mistassini River can be reached from the path
or la Route du Premier Rang. In the heart of the
village, admire the century-old Sainte-Lucie church
and La maison du pionnier Antoine Laprise, built in
1890 (226 rue Principale) they are of considerable
architectural and historical interest. The flamboyant
sunsets bathe the pastoral lands. The campground is
located at the village centre and offers rental cabins
year-round. Join us for the Festival de la Gourgane
that takes place in July. Heated pool, tennis and
minigolf.
White fall − Girardville
Photo credit: Girardville
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Dolbeau-Mistassini
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Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
14,396 inhabitants
183 inhabitants
ville.dolbeau-mistassini.qc.ca
[email protected]
World capital of the wild blueberry, the territory is
crossed by impetuous rivers and gently borders Lac
Saint-Jean and the forest area. Vauvert-sur-le-LacSaint-Jean pictures the picturesque countryside of
the area with seven kilometers of beach, nautical
activities, one four-star campground, rustic cabins and
a service centre with restaurant-bar, outdoor patios
and entertainment. In the winter, the site becomes
a snowmobile relay (No. 367) and a place for ice
fishing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Northwest of Lac-Saint-Jean, on one of the rare
elevated areas of this vast flat territory, an island
homes suddenly appears on the horizon. The church
dominates the skyline before the village comes into
view five kilometers away. The village begins at the
crossroads of rang Saint-Pierre, a peaceful hamlet
nestled in the heart of a pristine natural environment.
The Véloroute des Bleuets crosses the town with a
connection toward Vauvert. You can enjoy a beautiful
beach from the footbridge on the Mistassini River.
In an urban setting, the Camping des Chutes sits
along the Mistassibi River and offers a view over the
turbulent waters of Chute des Pères.
Dolbeau-Mistassini celebrates the region’s emblematic fruit during the Festival du Bleuet. At the blueberry
tourist farm, you can pick-your-own fruit and savour
the chocolate covered blueberries at the Chocolaterie
des Pères Trappistes (chocolate factory).
Notre-Dame-de Lorette is the last relay before the
boreal forest. Every Labour Day in September, the
forest industry and community artisans have the
leading role in the Festival du bûcheron (lumberjack
festival). A log drive heritage site can be found in the
village at the Lac-aux-Rats canal lock in addition to the
agritourism company L’Orée des Bois (local liquors)
and snowmobile and quad trails. The municipality
stands at the gateway to the vast recreational area
of the Rivière-aux-Rats Zec, a controlled wilderness
zone renowned for high quality hunting, fishing and
canoe-camping activities.
Chute des Pères
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Photo credit: Manon Hamel
Wild blueberry capital of the world
Dolbeau-Mistassini offers visitors an authentic
experience, stunning countryside views, a wide
selection of local blueberry products and the warmest
welcome from residents.
www.vauvertsurlelacsaintjean.com
www.ville.dolbeau-mistassini.qc.ca
Saint-Stanislas
Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc
376 inhabitants
1,091 inhabitants
st-stanislas.com
stejeannedarc.qc.ca
If you dream of wide open spaces, then the village
of Saint-Stanislas is the perfect place for you. At the
northern end of Lac-Saint-Jean, in the county of
Maria-Chapdelaine, a backcountry hamlet with farms
stretching alongside the Mistassibi River. Ranches,
dairy farms and the forest industry fuel the local
economy. The rural roads are named after pioneers
who first colonized this territory.
Where the Rivière Noire and Rivière Petite-Péribonka
meet, the picturesque municipality of Sainte-Jeanned’Arc appears, proud of its origins. As you arrive in the
village, the beautifully kept heritage site of the Vieux
Moulin de Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc represents a historical
and visual discovery near the dam. Close by on the
Rivière Noire, the 27 meter-long covered bridge with
a lattice truss structure is worth the detour.
In this sector, the Mistassibi River is frequented by
rafting, kayaking and hydrospeeding enthusiasts.
The campground by Lac Éden is managed by the
municipality and is equipped with eight sites with
services and additional sites without service. There is
also a beach and a quad trail. Every fall in mid-September is the Festival du Faisan (pheasant), and in
winter, the territory becomes a perfect playground for
snowmobiles.
The municipality cherishes this witness of the past.
Painted in red, it's a romantic portrayal in the surrounding hills. Agriculture and livestock are practiced on
a large scale in Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc, with impressive
farms such as the Gaston Morin dairy farm. The Véloroute des Bleuets crosses through the village using its
rural roads and offers a rest area to cyclists and visitors
near the bridge.
Saint-Eugène-d’Argentenay
532 inhabitants
municipalite-du-quebec.org/municipalites/
st-eugene-argentenay
The village of Saint-Eugène-d’Argentenay follows the
meandering Rivière-aux-Rats. At the heart of MariaChapdelaine’s country, the first pioneers established
themselves in 1895, then around the little white
church and the glistening metal cross at night. With
white stone (calcite) exploitation and the production
of buckthorn oil based cosmetics, the village has
diversified its economy.
Péribonka
515 inhabitants
peribonka.ca
Many reasons justify visiting this century old municipality, starting with the novel Maria Chapdelaine and
the Musée Louis-Hémon. Not to mention the phenomenal view of the lake! Agriculture is omnipresent in
Péribonka, mostly with potato farming.
Several sites were organized for accessing major natural attractions. The 9th waterfall site on the Mistassini
River has many hiking trails, tables and a refuge with
bathrooms. Centry-old elm trees can also be observed
at this site. The rest stop at Chute Évelyne offers picnic
areas by the river. The Parc de la Rivière-aux-Rats has a
shelter, a marina and a boat launch.
Summer theatre presentations combines comedy and
history inside the church.
Saint-Ludger-de-Milot municipal camping beach
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Photo credit: Saint-Ludger-de-Milot municipality
The À l’eau Péribonka festival is the starting point of
the famous Traversée internationale du lac Saint-Jean
(international crossing). The Véloroute des Bleuets
brings you along the mouth of the river or, from the
marina, the shuttle takes you directly across to the
Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon. Have lunch at the
Bistr’eau Péribonka, then find the perfect souvenir at
the art gallery. The recently renovated camping site
will meet the entire family’s expectations with its
ready-to-camp formula, water games and pool. The
Auberge Île du Repos offers a complete program of
performances from within an intimate hall.
Saint-Augustin
374 inhabitants
saint-augustin.net
Visitors will discover the Calvaire de SaintAugustin (Calvary of St. Augustin), sculpted in 1899
and classified heritage site by the Government of
Québec. Youngsters will enjoy an outdoor water park
and two amusement parks. In June, come and sing
and dance with the entire population and families of
Saint-Augustin during the Festival de la Note en Folie.
In winter time, all snowmobile enthusiasts enjoy
beautiful trails and the relay of the Érablière du lac
Ceinture. Have you been dreaming of having a dairy,
cattle or crop farm? The best lands are in Saint-Augustin, Lac-Saint-Jean.
Saint-Ludger-de-Milot
649 inhabitants
Sainte-Monique-de-Honfleur
863 inhabitants
ville.ste.monique.qc.ca
Sainte-Monique-de-Honfleur is surrounded by natural
attractions: the Péribonka River, Parc national de
la Pointe-Taillon, Lac Saint-Jean and Île du Repos.
The municipality has added a few important points
of interest on the list of suggestions to visitors,
amongst which, the panoramic promenade above
the Péribonka River, the Véloroute des Bleuets that
travels through town, the marina and the municipal
wharf equipped with a boat launch ramp. The visitor
information centre offers accommodations in cabins
or at a campground with pool. Pond fishing and bike
rental. Sainte-Monique also offers a variety of bed and
breakfasts. Recent works have improved the ATV trails
for all seasons.
Péribonka − Véloroute des bleuets
Photo credit: Carole Tremblay
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discover the region | portrait of the region LAC-SAINT-JEAN
“ À l’Eau Péribonka ” event
hostling the departure of the
“ Traversée internationale
du lac Saint-Jean ”.
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Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
745 inhabitants
ville.st-henri-de-taillon.qc.ca
Amusing anecdote: Saint-Henri-de-Taillon was
previously known as La Pipe, because the pioneers
stopped at this location for pipe smoking and
relaxation.
Located along the shores of a true inland sea, the
municipality of Saint-Henri-de-Taillon invites guests to
fill their visit with relaxation and pleasant times. With
two major natural attractions - absolutely splendid
beaches that continue for kilometers on end and the
Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon, a true paradise for
swimming, camping and cycling.
Wiggle your toes in the soft sandy beaches of Plage
Belley, Wilson or those located in the national park.
Dive and splash around in the warm waters of Lac
Saint-Jean. See sunsets that will stay forever etched in
your memory at our marina. Bike along a 45 km long
cycling network and along the Véroute des Bleuets
for 16 km. At the end of the day, fall asleep to the ebb
and flow of the soothing waves…
Saint-Henri-de-Taillon welcomes you with open arms!
Labrecque
1,224 inhabitants
ville.labrecque.qc.ca
Lac Labrecque has become a refuge for many vacationers, outdoors lovers and enthusiasts of fishing, water
activities, snowmobiling, quadding, hydroplaning,
hiking, snowshoeing and wide open spaces. Cottages
were built around this large body of water and
vacationers come from all over to enjoy this pleasant
environment.
Labrecque offers a campground, four-season quad
trails and a snowmobile relay at the
Massif aux trois lacs, from which 18 km of trails were
restored for hiking and snowshoeing around Lac
Tommy and Lac Chabot. Several shelters, picnic tables
and benches are available along the trail.
In early July, Labrecque presents its Festival Country
with gymkhana competitions, rodeos and music
shows. The village provides main services. Pump-out
station at the municipal wharf’s amenities.
Lamarche
547 inhabitants
ville.lamarche.qc.ca
A small village at the end of the road! A well-kept
secret! A different destination. A true discovery for
lovers of motorized sports, outdoors, water sports,
fishing, camping, sea kayaking and adventure.
The territory of Lamarche gives access to two major
natural attractions: the awesome Lac Tchitogama that
opens on the Péribonka River. At that point, it forms
a waterway of approximately 120 km between two
dams. Quadders and snowmobiles are masters on
this immense territoriy, in addition to the pontoon
and sea kayaking on the lake and river. A panoramic
campground with services welcomes recreational
vehicles, and backcountry camping lovers. Marina,
boat launch, parking lot, shuttle service for quads,
pontoon excursions, landlocked salmon fishing,
hiking trails. Accommodations in cabins, bed and
breakfasts and PODs.
Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon
Photo credit: Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon
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PARC NATIONAL DE
LA POINTE-TAILLON
(Sépaq) J35
835, rang 3 Ouest, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
418 347-5371 • 1 888 665-6527
parcsquebec.com/pointetaillon
A land born from water
The Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon offers exceptional access to Lac Saint-Jean and the Péribonka River.
Visitors will enjoy the changing shades of the sandy
shores. The territory can be discovered on foot or by
bike and on the 45 km cycling trails network along
the peninsula's shores over 92 sq km, in addition
to sea kayaking on Lac Saint-Jean. The protected
territory is populated with birds, beavers and moose.
The immense wetlands and peat lands with beautiful
plant life are a must-see for visitors.
Open : June to mid-October. [ad. p. 94]
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Photo credit : Mathieu Dupuis
L’Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur
2,021 inhabitants
ville.ascension.qc.ca
The dynamic community of L’Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur relies on agroforestry, industrial and commercial sectors, in addition to services and known tourist
attractions. Its vast territory is mainly bordered by
the city of Alma's northern sector and the Péribonka
River. The horticultural company Jardin Scullion
stands out with robust flower gardens, games for
children and the discovery of the boreal forest. Water
sport enthusiasts can use the boat launch to navigate
on the river up to the Péribonka IV dam over a
distance of almost 100 kilometers. For snowmobiles
and quads lovers, it's a destination of choice with
its restaurant-relay. The festival L’Ascension en Fête
takes place in mid-August and the winter carnival in
mid-February. Campground and pump-out station on
4e Avenue (near the municipal garage).
Jardin Scullion
Photo credit: Brian Scullion
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Saint-Nazaire
2,157 inhabitants
Alma
(jP
31,334 inhabitants
tourismealma.com
The construction of the L'Isle-Maligne hydroelectric
plant in Lac Saint-Jean gave way to the creation of the
town of Alma. Life in the Ville de l’hospitalité (town
of hospitality) relies on its three strengths: industry,
culture and water. The Odyssée des Bâtisseurs bears
witness to history and is expressed through expositions, outdoor activities and the theme park at the foot
of the former water tower, where the multisensory
film L’aventure de l’eau is worth seeing on a 360
degree projection screen. Alma is the starting point of
the Véloroute des Bleuets and the visitor information
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centre offers free parking and services to cyclists.
A 25 km urban cycling network gives access to the
city centre and the shuttle, Le Maligneau, brings you
across La Grande Décharge River. The Dam-en-Terre
tourist complex offers a beach, campground and
tourist accommodations close to town, in addition to a
summer theatre and cruises on the majestic Lac SaintJean. All year-round, festivals and major events take
place in this flowery town, awarded by Les Fleurons du
Québec. Join us in celebrating our 150th anniversary
in 2017! A year brimming with activities for everyone,
including the Jeux du Québec! A place in constant
movement with a vast choice of restaurants, bars,
boutiques, a marina and many hotels. Five WiFi zones
are available in the town. [ad. p. 37, 39]
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LA VÉLOROUTE
DES BLEUETS
Véloroute des Bleuets
1692, avenue du Pont Nord, Alma
418 668-4541 • 1 866 550-4541
veloroutedesbleuets.com
Cycling fun for kilometers
on end!
A 256 km long circuit that encircles Lac Saint-Jean,
the Véloroute des Bleuets crisscrosses throughout 15
municipalities and across the
Montagnais community of Mashteuiatsh. With access
points to the Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon and
dozens of picturesque villages, the bike trail gives
access to many nearby services such as restaurants,
accommodations and many tourist attractions. The
Véloroute des Bleuets offers an unforgettable experience for all cycling enthusiasts. No matter your age,
as a group or solo, a cycling tour in blueberry country
will certainly make you fall in love with the region.
Open: mid-May to October 15.
Visit us for more information at:
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Photo credit : Promotion Saguenay, Charles-David Robitaille
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Regional Overview | Profile of the Region SAGUENAY
Saguenay
Saguenay − Festival international des Rythmes du Monde
Saguenay
146,308 inhabitants
saguenay.ca
The seventh largest municipality in Québec, the City
of Saguenay is connected to the rest of the province
by a panoramic and secure highway (route 175).
Saguenay, a festive City, offers a wide range of hotel
complexes and campgrounds, in addition to a large
variety of restaurants, cafés, bars and terraces. The city
is divided in three districts: Chicoutimi, La Baie and
Jonquière. [ad. p. C-6]
Chicoutimi District
and the Festival des vins that attract crowds of
connoisseurs form far and wide. Visiting the historic
site of La Pulperie de Chicoutimi and the Regional
Museum is a can't-miss experience. Nearby is the
historic Bassin area, where stands the famous Petite
Maison Blanche (little white house) that withstood
the great flood in 1996. For an entertaining,
informative and ecological visit, the Saguenay Tourist
Bus will transport you to the various tourist
attractions.
( jP
In the heart of the major city, the Chicoutimi district
regroups many points of interest in its city centre and
surrounding areas. In March, the Saguenay
International Short Film Festival features cinema’s
short masterpieces. In the spring, the Festival Jazz et
Blues program focuses on excellence. During the
summer, feel the rhythm of the Festival International
des Rythmes du Monde. Many popular live
presentations and events are presented at the Zone
portuaire, including the Festival des bières du monde
Photo credit : Dominic Gagné
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Jonquière District
( jP
Take a pleasant to stroll past coffee shops and
terraces along rue Saint-Dominique or enjoy some
shopping in boutiques at Carré Davis of Arvida,
company town. The Parc of Rivière-aux-sables, the
Centre national d’exposition (CNE), the museum and
the Parc commémoratif Price (memorial park) are all
can't-miss experiences. The aluminium bridge over
the Saguenay River is listed as a historic civil
engineering landmark. Cyclists will enjoy cycling
along the 120 km long cycling network including
the Kénogami Horst section (45 km), that connects
to the Véloroute des Bleuets and the Véloroute du
Fjord du Saguenay. For hiking enthusiasts: the
Saguenay trails (14 km) and the visitor information
centre of Lac-Kénogami (45 km). Snowmobile
enthusiasts will find quality trails as they ride toward
the Monts-Valin. During the winter season, the
Festival Saguenay en Neige will dazzle with its snow
sculptures. Jonquière offers a wide range of places
to eat, accommodations, campgrounds and a public
beach at Lac Kénogami.
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Jonquière − Parc of Rivière-aux-Sables
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Photo credit : Denis Michaud
LA FABULEUSE HISTOIRE
D’UN ROYAUME
La Fabuleuse Histoire d’un Royaume
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418 698-4080
lafabuleuse.com
La Fabuleuse Histoire d’un Royaume, an exquisite and
legendary live performance guaranteed to please all
senses. A live performance guaranteed to please all
senses. The exquisite, the legendary, LA FABULOUS
HISTOIRE D’UN ROYAUME is back and celebrating its
30th year since it began. In front of 150 volunteer
actors, a breathtaking sight and sound infused
environment, a never before seen theatrical lineup
with horses, burning flames, flooding, cannon shots,
live animals… The audience bears witness to the birth
and development of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean's
history.
A Broadway show in Saguenay!!! La Fabuleuse
Histoire d’un Royaume, unparalleled, a can't-miss
experience…
Open: July and August, Wednesday to Saturday.
[ad. p. 71]
Photo credit : Fabrice Tremblay, La Fabuleuse Histoire d’un Royaume
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Croisières du fjord
Les Croisières du Fjord
418 543-7630 • 1 800 363-7248
croisieresdufjord.com
For more than 40 years, Croisières du Fjord has been
offering excursion-cruises to visitors for discovering
the majestic Saguenay Fjord. Admire unique
landscapes accessible only by boat. About 15
departures per day are offered from our different
boarding points. Croisières du Fjord offers a
comfortable guided cruise on board the legendary La
Marjolaine. You can also travel from cities to villages,
embarking and disembarking as you please
throughout the day or during a several day period,
with the unique fjord shuttle offered by Croisières du
Fjord. From July 1st to September 2nd. Discover the
history, local people, outdoor activities and attractions
at each stopover.
Cyclists wanting to avoid the Véloroute du Fjord du
Saguenay's more challenging sections or take
advantage of the luggage transportation service, will
also appreciate the fjord shuttle service.
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Where: La Baie / Sainte-Rose-du-Nord / Parc national
du Fjord-du-Saguenay (sector Rivière-Éternité) /
L’Anse-Saint-Jean / Tadoussac.
When: From June 1st to October 11, 2016 Marine
shuttle July 1st to September 2nd.
How: All our cruises will take you into the heart of the
fjord, in the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay sector,
in Baie Éternité between the highest peaks on the
fjord and to the statue
of Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay.
Our boats:
- La Marjolaine, a 330 passenger
cruise boat;
- Fjord Saguenay II, a 121 passenger bateau-mouche;
- Cap Liberté, a 72 passenger
bateau-mouche. [ad. p. 118]
La Baie District
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The district of La Baie has earned it's reputation over
the past 27 years with the fabulous theatre
presentation of La Fabuleuse Histoire d’un Royaume
during July and August. The spotlight also shines on
the port of call, a place for gatherings and
celebrations, where emerging artists take center
stage on the agora. Cruise ships dock at the wharf in
a celebratory atmosphere. The Harbour village is
connected by the Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay
that stretches to the Musée du fjord and Parc Mars.
Recipient of numerous awards, this institution
invites visitors to discover the fjord’s nature and local
residents. In August, the Festival Les Grandes
Veillées brings traditional music to town. During the
winter, the bay transform into an ice fishing
kingdom with its village of 1,600 huts installed on
the frozen fjord (rentals available). More activities:
downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,
snowmobiling and kitesurfing.
Larouche
1,361 inhabitants
villedelarouche.qc.ca
From its strategic position, Larouche is at the crossroads of main routes and at the border of two regions.
Saguenay’s urban agglomeration on one side and, on
the other, the town of Alma and the beginning of the
vast agricultural plains of Lac-Saint-Jean. For those
wanting to escape from the bustle of city life, you'll
enjoy serenity and nature while living close to large
urban centres and roadways. Larouche is a residential
municipality along the railway line and focuses on
the future, as displayed by the church and the school
portrayed in their contemporary styles. Older houses
are a reminder of the past. A belvedere built atop a
peninsula reveals phenomenal panoramic views of
the municipality and surrounding woodland areas.
Larouche offers a fine dining restaurant, two hiking
trails, an exhibition centre and a snowmobile relay in
the Cascouia sector.
Saint-Charles-de-Bourget
728 inhabitants
stcharlesdebourget.ca
This picturesque hamlet was literally saved from the
waters during the construction of the dam Chuteà-Caron when it was rebuilt higher above ground
in 1915. A harmonious tableau with a handful of
homes, which form the Place des Ormes heritage
complex, is cradled between the small church built
in 1915 and the surrounding fields and offers views
of the Saguenay River. Saint-Charles-de-Bourget
connects to the river with a wharf and boat launch
ramp (free) where a rest area, overnight camping
and bathrooms are all in proximity. Visitors will
find an art exhibit of paintings can be viewed in
the church from the artist Linda-Pierre Bélanger.
In the surrounding area, the Marais du Lac Duclos
(marsh) (intersection of Rang 3 and route Racine) is
an ideal location for birdwatching. An interpretation
trail will bring hikers to a rocky plateau that offers
magnificent views and a natural terrace overlooking
a second marshland.
La Baie - Cruise ships dock
Photo credit: Paul Cimon
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Saint-Ambroise
3,719 inhabitants
st-ambroise.qc.ca
In 1870, the settlers of Saint-Ambroise were attracted
by the quality of the farming land. Even today, the
potato fields seem to stretch out to the foothills of
Monts-Valin mountain range and the blueberry and
canola fields are proof that the land is still fertile and
perfect for growing crops. Many lakes have attracted
vacationers and the municipality offers a multitude
of services. Quad and snowmobile trails crisscross
throughout the territory, and a bike trail allows
cycling enthusiasts to ride through the town, which
is equipped with recreational and cultural amenities,
in addition to a dynamic commercial sector. The backcountry invites you to discover the hiking trail of the
powerful Gagnon Falls. In mid-August, the Festival de
la chanson de Saint-Ambroise has entertained people
of all ages for 24 years. Camping, live performances,
camping services and pump-out stations.
Bégin
894 inhabitants
begin.ca
Bégin is a village located away from the route that
connects the northern sector of the Chicoutimi District
to Lac-Saint-Jean. Neighbour of Saint-Ambroise, Bégin
shelters a friendly and hardworking municipality. It
offers a recreational centre with an original approach.
The Club Perce-Neige is the perfect place for numerous family activities no matter the season. Around
30 kilometers of marked and well-kept trails for
hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, where
sculptures of animals and other critters are found,
in addition to a suspended bridge and belvederes
at heights for taking a break and picnics. The quad
and snowmobile trails in winter make the Club PerceNeige, a year-round relay.
In a lush setting, Bégin also offers a 9 hole golf course
near a campground including services, a pump-out
station and propane.
Saint-David-de-Falardeau
2,749 inhabitants
villefalardeau.ca
The economy of this village balances between forestry
and recreational tourist activities.
A prime holiday destination, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
is home to over 1,000 cottages, including nearly
500 located in the alpine village at Le Valinouët Ski
Station. All enthusiasts of sledding, snowshoeing,
dogsledding and snowmobiling enjoy the impressive
snow cover on Monts-Valin, a sector that offers a many
choices for quality accommodations (inns, bed and
breakfasts and cabins), places to eat, a Nordic bath
and many services (snowmobile rental, long-term
parking and food supplies). An elaborate snowshoeing circuit is laid out in the Valinouët sector. The
Falardeau Centre d’observation de la Faune is a private
zoo that allows a close contact with young animals. A
few kilometers from this centre, a hiking trail, accessible to the entire family, crisscrosses and continues
along the Shipshaw River to the Chute-aux-Galets
spectacular site.
Saint-Honoré
5,890 inhabitants
Festival de la chanson de Saint-Ambroise
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Photo credit: Johanne Cormier
Regional Overview | Profile of the Region route du fjord
ROUTE DU FJORD
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Ferland-et-Boilleau
Saint-Félix-d’Otis
571 inhabitants
1,056 inhabitants
ferlandetboilleau.com
st-felix-dotis.qc.ca
Ferland-et-Boilleau was born in 1978 from the
merging of two municipalities, Ferland and Boilleau.
The peaceful village stretches over dozens of
kilometers along the breathetaking Route 381, and
has grown from the forest industry since 1890 and
it's still providing the livelihood of the Ferboilliens
(local inhabitants). The villagers enjoy living cradled
within a spectacular natural setting midway between
Saguenay and Charlevoix, in a region of high mountains and concealed lakes. The municipality offers
two campgrounds, one without services at Grand lac
Ha! Ha!, and the other one with services and cabin
rentals at Petit lac Ha! Ha!. Sea kayaking, canoeing,
hiking, fishing and snowshoeing. The covered bridge
of Lac Ha! Ha! was erected in 1934 and can be seen
from Route 381. The rest stop belvedere looking over
Montagne Dufour provides a magnificent view of the
landscape.
During the summer, the population of Saint-Félix-d’Otis nearly triples when with the arrival of
vacationers. On its immense territory south of the
Saguenay Fjord, there are 189 lakes enjoyed by
fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. Enthusiasts
of hunting, snowshoeing, hiking, snowmobiling and
quadding will find everything they're looking for in
the woodland areas. At the heart of the action, Grand
Lac Otis remains a major destination close to the town
of Saguenay. The only public beach in the sector is at
the municipal campsite. Saint-Félix-d’Otis is a village
flourishing in a decor that has seduced some of the
greatest Québec and foreign filmmakers. The Site de
la Nouvelle-France (New France site) is established
in l’Anse-à-la-Croix, where the Saguenay Fjord and
Baie des Ha! Ha! are united and is a a major historic
attraction with the recreation of Québec City in the
17th century.
Photo credit: Jean Tanguay
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Rivière-Éternité
469 inhabitants
riviere-eternite.com
Gateway to Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay and to
the breathtaking natural sites of Baie-Éternité and
Cap-Trinité, the municipality of Rivière-Éternité has
been seducing cruise passenger and artists for over
two centuries. Even today, cruise passengers are
spellbound, in addition to many outdoors enthusiasts,
camping, fishing, short and long hiking, sea kayaking,
climbing and via ferrata. The statue of Notre-Dame-du-
Saguenay remains a national monument. The long
walking circuit of Notre-Dame Kapatakan, a 215 km
petit Compostelle, starts at Rivière-Éternité.
In winter, experience ice fishing at the foot
of the capes, long hikes, skiing, snowshoeing and
snowmobiling. Visit the Exposition internationale de
Crèches (international
nativity scene exhibition) and the Parc des Artistes,
then climb to the giant Nativity scene in the heart of
the village. A Contemporary Art Symposium is held in
October. Accommodations in bed and breakfasts, inns
and campgrounds.
Rivière-Éternité
Rivière-Éternité
Kapatakan
Christmas
Cribs Exhibit
Statue of Notre
Dame du Saguenay
National Park of Saguenay
Fjord
Auberge of the Presbyter of Rivière-Éternité
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Photo credit: Fabrice Tremblay
PARC NATIONAL DU
fjord-du-saguenay
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay (Sépaq)
35
91, rue Notre-Dame, Rivière-Éternité
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com/saguenay
The Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay protects and
shines the spotlight on the Saguenay Fjord, a unique
natural environment in Québec. In Baie Éternité
(Rivière-Éternité), immense murals of rock walls
sculpted by glaciers tower from over 350 meters high
above. The bay in Tadoussac (Tadoussac) was formed
when the last glacier carved at the marine landscapes,
leaving the impressive dunes in its wake. Tadoussac
is also major junction for migrating birds of prey.
Baie-Sainte-Marguerite (Sacré-Coeur) is a favorite destination for beluga whale watching. Three discovery
and service centres portroy the fjord's unique and
impressive natural qualities. [ad. p. 94]
Photo credit: Fabrice Tremblay, Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay
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L’Anse-Saint-Jean
Petit-Saguenay
1,222 inhabitants
693 inhabitants
lanse-saint-jean.ca
petit-saguenay.com
From fjord to mountain… You must leave the main
road (170) to truly discover L’Anse-Saint-Jean. Admire
the architecture of historic homes and the church, in
addition to the famous covered bridge where you'll
find a collection of paintings, the Couvr’Art exhibit,
from regional artists. Go up to the L’Anse-de-Tabatière
belvedere for a striking view of the fjord. Enjoy a
guided visit in the shuttle. From the marina, access
the fjord by sailboat, sea kayak or with Fjord en
croisière. L’Anse-Saint-Jean offers hikking trails for for
everyone, a cycling path, trout and salmon fishing,
horse and buggy excursions and horseback riding.
The art symposium is held in October.
Nested in the valley, at the foot of towering rocky
cliffs, the village extends along the magnificent Petit
Saguenay River. The dock offers incredible panoramic
vistas where spectacular sunsets can be admired
along 27 km of the fjord's horizon. In l’Anse Saint
Étienne you'll discover an immense beach where
beluga whales and seals can be observed from within
a serene and peaceful environment.
A four-season destination, the Station touristique
Mont-Édouard and its alpine village will satisfy
all enthusiasts of sledding and snowshoeing. The
countryside is a perfect playground for snowmobiling
and dogsledding. A variety of accommodations
services, campgrounds, restaurants and bistros,
boutiques and festivities. [ad. p. C-3]
L’ A N S E - S A I N T- J E A N
L’ANSE-SAINT-JEAN
Numerous activities are enjoyed throughout the
territory, such as hiking along the many trails, fishing,
salmon observation, sea kayaking, hunting, canoeing,
etc. Located along the country roads, artisans and
farmers present their local products.
The charming inns, authentic bed and breakfasts, pastoral cottages and campgrounds on exceptional sites
all offer an extraordinary and personalized welcome
on your arrival. You'll also find restaurants offering
a variety of different dining options (local products,
bistro, take-out, etc.).
In October, the Symposium de peintures celebrates
the autumn colors. In winter, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and backcountry excursions are enjoyed
alongside the rivers and mountains. No matter the
season, live the Petit-Saguenay and fjord experience… Naturally!
www.fjordenkayak.ca
418.272.3024
1 866 72KAYAK (5.2925)
Petit-Saguenay
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Camping de L’Anse-Saint-Jean
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Saint-Fulgence
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Sainte-Rose-du-Nord 397 inhabitants
2,031 inhabitants ville.st-fulgence.qc.ca
Saint-Fulgence, on the Route du Fjord in the Vallée de
la Biodiversité (biodiversity valley), has the privilege
of having a rich nature and some unusual characteristics. Village-relais accredited services it fully expands
its cultural, Eco and agritourism growth. L’ anse aux
Foins, thusly named in l839, where a sand spit marks
the beginning of the Saguenay Fjord. Many anglers
and kitesurfing enthusiasts can be observed at this
location.
Saint-Fulgence tidelands are a great environment
for birdwatchers. The Sentier des battures (wooden
trail on tidelands) and the Centre d'interprétation des
battures et de réhabilitation des oiseaux reveal the
world of bird life. The free -failling enthusiasts leap
from Cap des Roches. Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux welcomes enthusiasts of the outdoors, kayakers, anglers
and campers. Families enjoy its non-traditional
accommodations, the via ferrata and the Fjord High
Ropes. Gateway to the Parc national des Monts-Valin
and Zec Martin-Valin (controlled zone). The stage of its
summer theatre is an actual house… cut in half!
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Le sentier des battures (wooden trail on tidelands) - Saint-Fulgence
Photo credit: Marianne Parent
Can’t-miss experiences
PARC NATIONAL
DES MONTS-VALIN
Parc national des Monts-Valin (Sépaq)
J35
360, rang Saint-Louis, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com/montsvalin
The Monts-Valin,
a true north experience
Far off, the Monts-Valin mountain range unveils its
captivating personality with sheer force and raw
power, like a guardian to Nordic lands. Visitors will
feel the call of the wild while roaming the great
northern territory. To understand this mountain… one
must truly embrace the extensive winters, where the
mountainside are covered in endless snow...one must
also feel the sharp sting of the chilling winter air and
the softness of the snow when sledding. An incredible
winter experience! Open: mid-June to mid-October
and mid-December to the end of March. [ad. p. 94]
Photo credit: Fabrice Tremblay, Charles-David Robitaille
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Sacré-Cœur-sur-
le-Fjord-du-Saguenay
k
1,836 inhabitants
Manicouagan Region
L’Anse-de-Roche wharf will give you a view of the
fjord at its best. Backcountry camping sites with
services, yurts, bed and breakfasts, cabins, inns… A
large variety of accommodations are offered at
Sacré-Cœur.
municipalité.sacre-cœur.qc.ca
Sacré-Cœur-sur-le-Fjord-du-Saguenay is an
Ecotourism destination waiting to be discovered with
its natural attractions and a multitude of activities.
Located at the heart of the Vallée de la Biodiversité
(biodiversity valley), it's the home of the Centre
d’interprétation du béluga in the Baie Sainte-Marguerite area, the starting point of short and long
hiking trails. The white whale can be observed at the
belvedere with a naturalist guide from Parc national
du Fjord-du-Saguenay. Experience sea kayaking,
cruising on the fjord, horseback riding, quadding and
snowmobiling, the bike trail, black bear watching in
the forest and watching the Atlantic salmon being
caught in the Sainte-Marguerite River. Enjoy a stay at
the farm and family activities. The detour to the
Sacré-Coeur-sur-le-Fjord-du-Saguenay
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Tadoussac
?P 802 inhabitants
Manicouagan Region
tadoussac.com
Tadoussac is closely linked to the history of
New-France and Québec, since it’s the first European
settlement north of Mexico. Constructed in 1600, the
restoration of the Chauvin fur trading post is a
witness of the past. Discover the oldest wooden
chapel in Canada (1747). Tadoussac is internationally
known for being the hub of whale watching on the
St. Lawrence River. Thanks to the comments from
seasoned interpreters, you’ll learn more about the
dozen or so marine mammal species that make their
home in the St. Lawrence from on board large tour
boats or Zodiacs. Tadoussac also offer the chance to
see over 80 species of migrating birds in the Dunes
sector. Among the offering of cultural activities, is the
renowned Festival de la Chanson, the Happening de
peinture, the Festival des oiseaux migrateurs de la
Côte-Nord (migrating birds festival), the first
Biblio-Plage (beach bookstore) in Québec and a small
Photo credit: Marc Loiselle
market every Saturday. Tadoussac offers many long
and short distance hiking trails, in addition to being
the starting point of the long hike, Le Fjord, offered
by the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay. Sea
kayaking excursions, campgrounds inns, boutiques
and restaurants. See the sea in Tadoussac!
Tadoussac
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Top Things
to Do
57 Regional Events
63 Culture & Heritage
79 Winter Fun
88 Nature & Outdoor Activities
108Land Adventures
115Water Sports
128 Health Centres and
Nordic Baths
130 Additional Activities
135 Regional Flavours
Mont Lac-Vert
Top Things to Do | Regional Events
REGIONAL
EVENTS
Festival des Bières du Monde
January 1 to December 31, 2016
May 6 to 8, 2016
Zone portuaire de Chicoutimi
Festival de la Bernache
Saguenay, Chicoutimi District
418 698-3025 • zoneportuaire.com
Saint-Fulgence
418 673-1714 • ville.st-fulgence.qc.ca
The Zone portuaire of Chicoutimi presents
variety of cultural events.
A multitude of family activities over three days:
bird watching safari, observation site, games and
exhibits. Free access.
March 20 to October 31, 2016
Downtown Alma
May 19 to 28, 2016
Alma
418 662-8332 • centrevillealma.com
Festival des Musiques de Création
du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Many activites to come during summer 2016 in
Alma's city centre. Visit our Facebook page and
website for the complet program.
April 11 to 16, 2016
Festival Jazz et Blues de Saguenay
418 602-0883 • jazzetblues.com
Saguenay, Jonquière District
418 547-2904 • musiquesdecreation.org
Are you looking for a unique and exclusive
musical experience? Attend the only festival
of new, current and unclassified music in the
region. The event presents artists that go above
and beyond known musical boundaries. Tickets
are limited!
Twenty-ninth edition. From Johnny Clegg to
Angel Forrest, in addition to John Pizzarelli,
Steve Hill, Sally Folk, Emma Frank, Sébastien
Plante, Le Gros Groupe, a tribute to Dave
Brubeck, Rosa and Paul Deslauriers. From April
11 to 16. www.jazzetblues.com.
Photo credit: Festival des Bières du Monde, Maryse Lamontagne
Dôme Bell
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June 15 to 19, 2016
June 18, 2016
Symposium international de peinture et
sculpture du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Compétition d’hommes forts d’Alma
418 678-9032 • 418 817-1128
symposiumsaguenay.com
Alma
418 662-4083 • 1 888 662-0314 festirame.com
Enriching cultural manifestation, bearer of
creativity and delight gathering about 40 artistspainters and sculptors coming from the region,
the province and elsewhere.
The strongman competition in Alma is a
provincial contest for professional athletes.
This meeting is offered in a family oriented
and celebratory fashion intended for the entire
population.
June 17 to 19, 2016
June 22 to August 24, 2016
Buggy Buzz
Outdoor performances in the Chicoutimi
town centres
Saint-Honoré Airport
418 674-VENT (8368) • 1 877 545-8368
zoneturbulence.com
418 693-5126 • centrevillechicoutimi.ca
The biggest kite buggy gathering in Canada
on an asphalt runway on the same site as the
Festival Saint-Honoré dans l’Vent.
Free outdoor concerts at the Place du Citoyen
tuesdays and wednesdays.
June 17 to 19, 2016
June 24 to 26, 2016
Festival Saint-Honoré dans l’Vent
Les Régates de Saint-Félicien
Saint-Honoré Airport
1 800 918-8368 (VENT) • sthonoredanslvent.com
Saint-Félicien
418 679-6157 • 418 679-5869 • regates-sf.com
A unique international kite festival experience!
Miniature, giant performance and artistic kites.
Family oriented, many activities for kids. Aviation
section and night flying on Saturday evenings.
The biggest kite festival in Québec!
Hydroplanes races on the Ashuapmushuan River,
part of the North-American circuit (ACHA). Live
entertainment in the downtown core. Friday, an
evening of performances. Races during the day
and shows in the evening. Saturday and Sunday,
final races with awards ceremony.
June 18 to 19, 2016
Pink Water
July 2 to 10, 2016
Rivière Mistassibi, Saint-Stanislas
418 490-0213
Festirame
facebook.com/communautepinkwater
Alma
418 662-4083 • 1 888 662-0314 • festirame.com
An all-inclusive style weekend offering women
the chance to live a unique experience of
personal achievement in the river’s waters. On
the schedule: Rafting, introduction to kayaking,
massages, yoga, live entertainment on-site and
so much more!
Festirame is a popular festival combining sport
and culture for the past 42 years. Over a period
of nine days, the event takes places on different
activity sites. During eight evenings, Place
Festivalma entertains and offers outdoor activities
to the visitors and local residents of the area.
58saguenaylacsaintjean.ca
July 7 to 9, 2016
July 23 to 31, 2016
Festival des vins de Saguenay
Traversée internationale du lac Saint-Jean
418 602-0883 • festivinsaguenay.ca
Roberval
418 275-2851 • traversee.qc.ca
Take part in the greatest wine festival in Québec.
Discover over 400 wine products and articles at
our many kiosks.
A major festival that unites open-water
swimming competitions, shows, entertainment,
fireworks and the renowned Souper dans les
rues Loto-Québec (supper in the streets), where
10,000 attendees come together around a table
that’s over a kilometer long!
July 7 to 10, 2016
Festival country de Labrecque
Labrecque
418 481-9999 • festivalcountrylabrecque.ca
Rodeos, gymkhana, entertainment, country
dancing, exhibitions and animation. Fun times
for the entire family! Possibility of camping
on-site.
July 7 to 28, 2016
Les Jeudivertissants de Chicoutimi-Nord
The downtown area of Chicoutimi-Nord comes to
life every Thursday in July from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
in the Caisse de la Rive-Nord du Saguenay parking lot. A variety of free entertainment is offered:
Amusement park rides, Jumpaï, musicians and
much more. Join in the atmosphere!
July 15 to 17, 2016
Grand Rassemblement des Premières Nations
Mashteuiatsh
1 888 222-7922 • kuei.ca
Canoe and portage competition, triathlon, powwow, songs and dances to the teuehikan (drum),
fireworks, wild game tasting and so much more!
July 28 to 30, 2016
Festival des bières d’Alma
Alma
418 669-4011 • bieresalma.com
For four years now, the event offers new product
tastings from Québec’s microbreweries in a
festive and friendly atmosphere.
August 3 to 7, 2016
Festival du Bleuet de Dolbeau-Mistassini
Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1241 • festivaldubleuet.com
Blueberry bonanza: entertainment, live shows,
giant inflatable rides. Come and taste the biggest
blueberry pie in the world!
August 5 to 7, 2016
Fête des Saveurs et Trouvailles
418 542-8020 • saveursettrouvailles.com
Over 20 artists and 80 companies will attend
this event: restaurants, delicatessens, chocolate
factories, vineyards, cheese factories, cider
houses, breweries, coffee, tea and so much more.
July 21 to 24, 2016
Le festival des Bières du Monde
418 545-1115 • bieresdumonde.ca
Around 60 exhibitors offer 350 different types
of beer from the across region, Québec and
worldwide. Over 73,000 visitors at the Zone
Portuaire of Chicoutimi.
Festival Saint-Honoré dans l'Vent
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August 11 to 14, 2016
Festival Gymkhana de Falardeau
418 673-4158 • festivalfalardeau.com
Ninth edition. A family festival that includes
an equestrian gymkhana competition. Games
for kids, mini-farm, trampoline, line dancing,
exhibitions and entertainment. Performances by
the Coco Country Band, Allyson and the Triggers,
plus a JCW professional wrestling extravaganza.
Free entrance.
August 12 to 14, 2016
Tour solidaire
Alma
418 668-5211 • toursolidaire.ca
Festiciel de Saint-Fulgence
August 9 to 14, 2016
Festival de contes et légendes Atalukan
Mashteuiatsh
418 275-1375 • atalukan.com
The festival unites storytellers from various First
Nations across Québec who will introduce you
to their mysterious world. This nomadic event
travels to several neighbouring communities.
August 10 to 13, 2016
Festival International
des Rythmes du Monde
418 545-1115 • rythmesdumonde.com
Pedal for the cause, challenge and discovery
around lac Saint-Jean. Three days of all-inclusive
cycling with trails allowing for between 260 and
360 km of cycling.
August 13 to 16, 2016
Festival LM Country de Saint-Nazaire
Saint-Nazaire
418 662-1005 • festivalcountrystnazaire.com
Twenty-five country singers will be performing.
August 18 to 21, 2016
Milot en rodéo
418 373-2566, ext. 2503 [email protected]
Unique multicultural event where music from all
over the world movesunites and moves crowds to
the rhythm of the beat.
Competitors from various backgrounds
participating in equestrian and gymkhana
competitions on the sites of the municipal beach,
recreational chalet and municipal camping.
August 8 to 13, 2016
August 19 to 21, 2016
Festival de la Chanson de Saint-Ambroise
Festival des Artisans
de Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Saint-Ambroise
418 672-1144 • chansonenfete.qc.ca
Appreciate emerging talent from all over Québec
during this festival.
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
418 675-2250, ext. 2607 • festivaldesartisans.com
This year, the 10th edition demonstrates the
know-how of the Festival des Artisans. Family
event and free access. You'll find regional artists
and artisans awaiting you. A big top is installed
outside.
August 28, 2016
Je m'en Racine et je me cultive
A festive event that unites the lower downtown
sector's commercial, community and cultural
attractions. A variety of free activities are
available: kiosks, entertainment, live shows,
demonstrations, tastings, games, etc. at Place du
Citoyen.
September 3 and 4, 2016
Festiciel de Saint-Fulgence
Saint-Fulgence
418 674-VENT (8368) • 1 877 545-8368
festiciel.com
The gliding festival unites gliders, kitesurfers and
general public activities. Presentation of the best
film screenings of the Festival international du
Film de Vol Libre et des sports aériens (international film festival of gliding and air sports).
September 11 to 13, 2016
Happening de Peinture de Tadoussac
Tadoussac
418 235-4421 • happeningtadoussac.com
A gathering of more than 75 regionally and
nationally renowned artists who combine passion
and talent to commemorate the many facets of
Tadoussac. Supper with live entertainment and
free access to numerous venues and the grand
opening celebrations.
September 10 to 11, 2016
Symposium de peinture du
Village Historique Val-Jalbert
Chambord
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com
The Symposium de peinture du Village
historique de Val-Jalbert presents their
19th edition.
September 11, 2016
Fête en Couleurs
Multiple free activities for the entire family
during this big “block party” at the parc du
Bassin.
October 1 to November 30, 2016
Surprises et saveurs du Domaine-du-Roy
Western sector of Lac-Saint-Jean (Chambord,
Roberval, Saint-Prime and Saint-Félicien)
418 679-2093 • clddomaineduroy.qc.ca
Discover local products cooked by local chefs!
Every year, in October and November, about 6 to
10 restaurants participate to this event.
October 7 to 9, 2016
Symposium provincial des
Villages en Couleurs de L'Anse-Saint-Jean
et de Petit-Saguenay
L’Anse-Saint-Jean and Petit-Saguenay
418 272-2910 • villagesencouleurs.com
26th painting symposium with more than
40 professional artists at the Mont-Édouard
tourist station in L’Anse-Saint-Jean, and at l'Aréna
de la vallée in Petit-Saguenay, with the president,
Christine Nadeau.
October 15 to 25, 2016
Saguenay en Bouffe
Saguenay
418 602-0883 • 1 800 463-6565 saguenayenbouffe.com
Visit participating restaurants during this culinary event and discover cuisine from different
countries with the cooperation of our chefs and
guest artisans.
November 11 and 12, 2016
Festival CinéDrones
Alma
festivalcinedrones.com
When drones transform into artistic
masterpieces!
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December 3, 2016 to January 2, 2017
February 24 to 26, 2017
La Maison du Père Noël
Traversée du Lac Saint-Jean en vélo
Girardville
418 276-7812 • lamaisonduperenoel.com
Péribonka; Roberval
418 482-9728 • velosurlac.com
Welcome to one and all! My elves are workinghard to have everything ready for December,
2016. See you soon! Santa Claus.
December 3, 2016 to January 3, 2017
La Forêt Enchantée
418 693-3334 • laforetenchantee.ca
Slides, a maze, enchanted village, hiking trail
and train ride in this enchanted forest. The
magic of lights, lasers and special effects.
The Traversée du lac Saint-Jean (lake crossing):
a frosted cycling adventure! Departure from
Péribonka. Arrival in Roberval.
February 25 and 26, 2017
Coupe du Québec Kite sur neige /
Freestyle At’traction
Saguenay, La Baie District
418 674-VENT (8368) • 1 877 545-8368
freestyleattraction.com
January 1 to December 31, 2017
Snow kite competition and social gathering on
Baie des Ha! Ha! Freestyle, speed, adrenaline,
kitesurfing initiation and family activities.
Alma's 150th Anniversary
March 15 to 19, 2017
Alma
418-669-5001 ext. 5122 • alma150.com
Join us in celebrating 150 years of encounters
and hospitality! A unifying program that reveals
Alma's history and heritage, shining the spotlight
on 150 years of valour, pride, hospitality and
culture.
January 15 to March 15, 2017
Village sur glace de Roberval
Roberval
418 637-2036 • villagesurglace.com
Village installed on the ice of Lac Saint-Jean.
200 little houses surround a hiking trail and
a 1 km ice ring. Free access to the site and
activities.
February 2 to 12, 2017
Saguenay en Neige
418 695-1769 • saguenayenneige.com
Winter family festival presenting 200 snow
sculptures, a gigantic mobile art gallery and 11
days of free activities!
REGARD International Short Film Festival
Saguenay, Chicoutimi and Jonquière District
418 698-5854 • festivalregard.com
The most important international short film
festival in Canada. Over 200 films , numerous
activities, encounters and celebrations are
presented during five days in March.
July 25 to 30, 2017
Festival International des Arts
de la Marionnette à Saguenay (FIAMS)
Saguenay
418 542-5521 • fiams.com
FIAMS is a major puppet show held every two
years offering indoor and outdoor programming.
It’s a festive event that invites people of all ages
into the artistic world of puppetry.
Top Things to Do | Culture & Heritage MUSEUMS, ECONOMUSEUMS AND INTERPRETATION CENTRES
CULTURE
& HERITAGE
Museums,
ecomuseums
and interpretation centres
Visit the ÉCONOMUSÉES© members from the
Québec’s network in their workshop-boutique.
Société du Réseau Économusée©
203, Grande Allée Est, Québec
418 694-4466 • economusees.com
795, route des Laurentides
Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
418 213-0702 • cristaldulac.com
Find your 500 year old quartz crystals and bring them
back home! During a hike, the guides of Cristal du Lac
will share information on the regional geology and on
the characteristics of our different quartz crystals.
Glasses, gloves, hats and a mineral washhouse are
provided for a unique open-air experience in Québec.
Open: June to September. [ad. p. 12]
243, rue Hébert (route 169), Desbiens
418 346-5341 • lepostedetraite.com
J35
281, rue Saint-Louis
418 349-3633 • 1 877 661-3633 ciar-lacalacroix.com
Interpretation centre of regional agriculture and regional policy. Open: May to October.
Photo credit: Gratien Tremblay
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Poste de traite Métabetchouane
Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Agriculture et de la Ruralité (CIAR)
Musée du Fjord
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The Poste de traite de Desbiens is an interpretation
centre that shares the same site as the first regional
trading post in 1676. It’s one of the rare tourist
attractions located along the shores of the majestic
Lac Saint-Jean! It presents the region’s history to
visitors in an original, interactive and immersive
fashion, in addition to learning about those who
prevailed during the clash of the cultures. THIS is
where it all began… Open: June to September.
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Village historique de Val-Jalbert
3J5
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com
Travel back in time and meet colorful characters as
secrets are revealed on this 1927 authentic company
town and its 40 original buildings frozen-in-time. The
convent-school, general store, post office, abandoned
houses and the pulp mill are full of surprises. Discover
life at the mill with tactile models on manufacturing
mechanical pulp. A grandiose immersive show promising astonishments, and the then influent characters
will recount their history for about 20 minutes.
Open : May 28 to October 10. [ad. p. 200]
Ermitage Saint-Antoine J5
250, route de l’Ermitage, Lac-Bouchette
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 • st-antoine.org
More than a museum, it's also historic interpretation
site! Two entire floors with interpretation and
presentation of valuable artifacts. Open: June 5 to
October 10.
Musée amérindien de Mashteuiatsh
3
1787, rue Amishk, Mashteuiatsh
1 888 875-4842 • cultureilnu.ca
The Museum’s permanent exhibit takes you through
6000 years of Pekuakamiulnuatsh history. Travel
throughout the dynamic and colourful ways of an
ancient culture and listen to voices infused with the
wisdom of many generations before them. Discover
the rich cultural heritage linked to the Nitassinan
people by visiting Nutshimatsh, the outdoor garden.
The artisan souvenir shop offers unique objects
inspired by Aboriginal culture, of which many are
made by residents of the community. Open:
Year-round. During the winter : closed on weekends.
[ad. p. 21]
Boulangerie Perron de Roberval
Bread making Économusée ®
J$
637, boulevard Saint-Joseph, Roberval
418 275-1234 • [email protected]
Artisanal bread, brioches, pastries, cheese, charcuterie, coffee and pie. Guided tour with interpretation.
Centre d’interprétation de
La Vieille fromagerie Perron
35
148, avenue Albert-Perron, Saint-Prime
418 251-4922 • 1 888 252-4922
museecheddar.org
Winner of the Prix Excellence de la Société des
musées du Québec in 2015, La Vieille fromagerie
Perron offers an experience that's far from the
ordinary. Discover the dairy farm and Perron family's
history internationally renowned for their high-quality
cheese. Have fun and make your own cheese; explore
the Route des fromages in the area through tasting
and discovering cheese in so many different ways.
Observe and discuss with our cheesemaker in action.
Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien
J35
2230, boulevard du Jardin, Saint-Félicien
418 679-0543 • 1 800 667-5687 • zoosauvage.org
At the zoo, you'll discover a living collection with our
experienced naturalists who'll introduce you to the
magnificent world of the boreal wildlife and plant life.
Visit the nature trail on board an enclosed train, and
watch North-American animals roaming free, as you
travel through historic sites with interpretation.
Discover our Os nature exhibit where skeletons will
impress people of all ages! Open: Year-round.
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Moulin des Pionniers de La Doré 0
J35
4205, chemin des Pionniers, La Doré
418 256-8242 • moulindespionniers.com
Visit the ONE and ONLY sawmill (1889) driven by the
raging waters and the mechanical workshop (1894).
Still operational, they are the gems of our forestry and
industrial history. In addition to the Maison de Marie
restaurant, the tower of fire, the small farm, the
entertaining and magical enchanted forest, scenic
vistas, hiking trails and the humorous adventure of
Jimmy Doucet (according to the schedule). NEW
ADDITION: the storyteller's house. Open: June 11 to
September 18. Low season: May 7 to June 10 and
September 19 to October 31 by reservation only.
[ad. p. 24]
Bilodeau Fur dealer-bootmaker and
Taxidermy Économusée ®
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J35
Musée Louis-Hémon
700, route Maria-Chapdelaine, Péribonka
418 374-2177 • museelh.ca
943, rue Saint-Cyrille, Normandin
418 274-2511 • bilodeauinc.com
At BILODEAU Canada, the fascinating world of fur and
taxidermy is revealed from meeting artisans at work.
For over thirty years, the company, has been
manufacturing 100% regional products for their
visiting audience. A spectacular visit at the heart of
this larger than life company. Open: Year-round.
Reservations required for Saturdays and Sundays.
Les Délices du Lac-Saint-Jean,
J5
Jam maker : wild blueberry Économusée ®
The Musée Louis-Hémon takes you on a visit to
Maria-Chapdelaine’s country. Go back to the colonial
era and follow the steps of Louis Hémon by visiting
the Maison Samuel-Bédard inspired from the novel
Maria Chapdelaine. Our entertaining activities will be
sure to please visitors of all ages! An adventure for the
entire family awaits at the Musée Louis-Hémon
Open: Year-round. Low season: Tuesday to Friday or
by reservation. [ad. p. 32]
J$
Langage Plus
170 - A, rue Principale, Albanel
418 515-0359 • delicesdulac.com
555, rue Collard, Alma
418 668-6635 • langageplus.com
The family company Délices du Lac-Saint-Jean,
specializing in the transformation of wild blueberries,
continues their goal of offering products made from
this small fruit symbolic of Saguenay-Lac-Saint- Jean.
The jam artisans, Émilie and Marie-Soleil Gaudreault
and their mother, Lisette Paré, ensure to treat this
refined fruit to preserve its culinary and health-based
benefits. Open: Year-round
Much than just a simple gallery presenting today's
art, the Centre d’art actuel Langage Plus also offer
souvenirs and remarkable gifts. The boutiques shines
a spotlight on original and contemporary creations
created by artists and artisans from Saguenay–LacSaint-Jean and Québec. A collection of unique objects
at a variety of affordable prices allowing you to stock
up on great gifts for any occasion! Adventure into the
world of contemporary art. Open: Year-round
Épicea
$
80, rue des Hospitalières, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1566 • epicea.ca
Épicea specializes in creating products with boreal
flavours. The production is done at Centre Augustinien
(a non-profit organization working with people
affected with intellectual disabilities), notably at the
Centre de rétablissement et d’intégration en santé
mentale (Cristal) who endorses the philosophy of
recovery. As you visit the production centre, you can
walk through Cristal and gain a better understanding
of their philosophy. Open: Year-round.
Le Vieux Moulin
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J5
Miel des Ruisseaux,
Beekeeper Économusée ®
2920, route du Lac Ouest, Alma
418 668-7734 • mieldesruisseaux.com
NEW! Come and live a fun and informative adventure
at the beekeeping workshop museum. Specializing in
honey and mead production, the Miel des ruisseaux
will take you on an adventure into the exceptional
world of bees. The guided tour includes a visit at the
honey house, product tasting and bee watching.
Behind a bay window, the whole family will be fascinated by the works in the bee hive. Open: June 22 to
September 1. [ad. p. 35]
125, rue du Vieux-Moulin, Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc
418 276-3166 • stejeannedarc.qc.ca
The Vieux Moulin in the heart of the village, offers an
exceptional view alongside the church from the panoramic promenade and where two rivers meet, the Petite
Péribonka and the Noire. This watermill played a key
role in the municipality's development. It's an example
characteristic of the region colonization. Guided visit of
the site, depending on availa-bility, and interpretation
panels. Open: mid-June to the end of August.
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Parc thématique
l’Odyssée des Bâtisseurs
418 668-2606 • 1 866 668-2606 odysseedesbatisseurs.com
Year-round, exhibitions and family based activities are
offered in a magnificent heritage building. Discover
our Au-delà de l'eau exhibit and walk across a giant
map that illustrates our vast territory. In the summer,
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the outside course offers experiences with water
based themes: A Multisensory 360º film from within
an old water tower, lookout, adventure trail for kids,
industrial remains and historic characters. Souvenir
shop on-site. Open: Year-round Outdoor activities
from June to September. [ad. p. 36]
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Centre d’histoire Sir-William-Price 1994, rue Price, Jonquière District
418 695-7278 • sirwilliamprice.com
Live the story of Kénogami, once named the "Queen
of Paper". A voyage that will introduce you to the
cornerstones and evolution of a company town
entirely created by Sir William Price.
Open: Year-round.
Centre national d’exposition (CNE) 2J$
4160, du Vieux-Pont, Jonquière District
418 546-2177 • centrenationalexposition.com
The Centre national d’exposition of Mont Jacob
is located in the heart of a natural and unique
environment offering an exceptional view of the
Jonquière area. The CNE primarily operate in
distribution, education, cultural action and research.
The mission of the CNE is to promote and develop
expositions, events and activities for traditional,
modern and contemporary art, in addition to history
and science. Open: Year-round.
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Centre Historique des Soeurs
du Bon-Conseil
700, Racine Est, door 688, Chicoutimi District
418 543-4861 • centrehistoriquesndbc.com
Discover the history of the religious sisters of
Notre-Dame du Bon-Conseil and through founder,
Françoise Simard. The permanent exhibition tells
how these women, by their major role in education,
influenced the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region in the
20th century. Visitors can genuinely experience the
silent and peaceful ambiance in the chapel and near
the founder’s grave. Open: Year-round.
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi −
Musée régional
J35
300, rue Dubuc, Chicoutimi District
418 698-3100 • 1 877 998-3100 • pulperie.com
Discover the industrial cathedrals dating back to the
last century, which shelter La Pulperie de Chicoutimi
− Musée régional du Saguenay−Lac-Saint-Jean and its
impressive collection of over 26,000 ancient artifacts
and works of art. Explore travelling exhibitions from
worldwide museums, including the ones designed and
created by the team at La Pulperie. You can also walk
around at your leisure on our hiking trails and
interpretation circuit amidst an immense and
completely renewed park. Open: Year-round. [ad. p. 1]
Le Musée de la Petite Maison Blanche
5
Rue Bossé, Chicoutimi District
418 549-6600 • petitemaisonblanche.com
Come inside and see with your own eyes the century
old Petite Maison Blanche, the renowned little white
house that withstood to a volume of water equivalent
to Niagara Falls over many days. Visit the exhibition
on the Saguenay flood that caused over one billion
dollars in damages. Audio-guides and bilingual
interpretation panels. "Where is Charlie?", a children’s
game. Major innovation unique in Québec: Robotic
characters. Enjoyments guaranteed for the entire
family! Open: June to October.
La Pyramide des Ha! Ha!
Parc des Ha! Ha!, rue Mgr Dufour, La Baie District
418 697-5077 • museedufjord.com
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Build by a group of residents ideeply affected by the
1996 flood, the Pyramide des Ha! Ha! is covered with
3,000 “Yield” road signs attached to aluminium
structures. It offers a spectacular view of Baie des Ha!
Ha! from 21 meters above ground. The Musée du
Fjord is in charge of bilingual guided tours and of the
interpretation site during the summer .
Open: July and August.
3$
Air Defence Museum 6513, chemin Saint-Anicet, La Baie District
418 677-7159 • museebagotville.ca
Military aviation history has been marked by heroes
and their extraordinary exploits. The exposition
Maîtres du ciel tells of the glory and disasters of pilots
thorough history. The park offers technologically
advanced in an original technologically advanced
environment. The guided tour of the base gives the
opportunity to see fighter aircrafts and watch some
take offs. Learn the secrets of Canadian aviation
history. Open: June to September.
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Musée du Fjord
J2$
3346, boulevard de la Grande-Baie Sud, La Baie District
418 697-5077 • 1 866 697-5077
museedufjord.com
Located on shores of Baie des Ha! Ha!, the Musée du
Fjord opens a gateway to the marine world of the
Saguenay Fjord. It's both a laboratory and a place for
learning and amazement, where science and history
exist in harmony. Through the glass walls of the
aquarium where portholes of the technological vessel,
provides an intimate view of the creatures found in
the Saguenay Fjord. Exhibits, excursions and
entertaining presentations. Winner of many awards of
excellence. Open: Year-round [ad. p. C-5]
Touverre fine stone cutting and glass blowing Économusée ®
3$
418 544-1660 • touverre.com
An unforgettable cultural and scientific experience!
The glass sculptor, Giuseppe Benedetto, beautifies
glass and stone characteristics. Witness the different
steps in making unique and original works of art.
Participate in certain stages of glassblowing and make
your own carvings from precious stones. The boutique
is open year-round and offers different collections:
surprising jewels, blown glass and sculptures of
regional inspiration. Demonstration and paying
guided tour, bilingual interpretation panels.
Open: Year-round.
Route du Fjord
Site de la Nouvelle-France 5
370, Vieux Chemin, Saint-Félix-d’Otis
418 544-8027 • 1 888 666-8027 sitenouvellefrance.com
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay Two discovery and service centres portray the fjord's
unique characteristics: the Fjord du Saguenay, in
Rivière-Éternité, and Le Béluga, in Sacré-Coeur.
Open: Mid-May to mid-October. [ad. p. 94]
Le Chevrier du Nord
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Animal fibre craft : mohair Économusée ®
71, rang Saint-Joseph, Saint-Fulgence
418 590-2755 • chevrierdunord.com
A family farming business that raises angora goats to
transform the goat’s hair, called mohair, using traditional production methods such as knitting, weaving,
felting, fulling and dyeing. It's then converted to
fabricate clothing designed by Annie Pilote. Discover
the production and transformation process of these
silky fibers. Open: Year-round. Closed on Sundays.
Manicouagan
Centre d’Interprétation des Mammifères Marin (CIMM) 35
108, de la Cale-Sèche, Tadoussac
418 235-4701 • baleinesendirect.net / gremm.org
The CIMM is the most visited museum on Côte-Nord.
Meet a 13 meter long sperm whale, explore the world
of whales: premiere videos, world of sounds, games,
a collection of skeletons and a movie showcase.
Specialists on-site will answer your questions, and
purchases at the boutique contribute to research
projects on whales. Duration: about 1 hour.
Open: Mid-May to the end of October.
The Site de la Nouvelle-France brings visitors to the
17th Century daily life in guided tours and with the
show Mandamin : L’esprit du maïs. Take a trip to NewFrance in good company with the colony inhabitants!
Visit archeological sites, walk in the new archeological
trail and have a lunch on site!
Open: June to October.
Site de la Nouvelle-France
35
91, rue Notre Dame, Rivière-Eternité
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
Photo credit: site de la Nouvelle-France
Top Things to Do | Culture & Heritage CULTURAL TOURS
Cultural
tours
Circuit patrimonial d’Alma
418 668-2606 • odysseedesbatisseurs.com
Lac-Saint-Jean
Corporation Hébert Village Historique
5
251, rue Turgeon, Hébertville
418 344-1803 • hebertville.qc.ca
Discover the history and rich heritage of the birthplace
of Lac-Saint-Jean. Audio-guide commentary by the
famous priest Hébért. Open: Mid-June to the end of
August.
Notre-Dame Kapatakan trail
$
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565
(Promotion Saguenay)
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344
(Ermitage)
sentiernotredamekapatakan.org
The Sentier Notre-Dame Kapatakan, called the “little
compostela” of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, is a 215 km
long walking trail that joins Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay in Rivière-Éternité to Lac-Bouchette’s national
Sanctuary, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de l’Ermitage
Saint-Antoine. For the entire length of the Kapatakan,
an Aboriginal word meaning “trail”, 14 thematic
sectors are offered through towns and villages in the
discovery of the region's spiritual, natural and cultural
sites. Open: End of May to early October.
Site Uashassihtsh – Site de transmission culturelle ilnu The historic route in Alma offers four courses to be
discovered. Meander along on foot or bicycle though
the Riverbend district, downtown Alma, the IsleMaligne district and the Petite Décharge/Pointe des
Américains. Thanks to the La Gazette des Bâtisseurs
interpretation signs, these sectors in Alma share
their memories. Get a free copy of the Odyssée des
Bâtisseurs historic route or visit our website.
Open: Year-round. [ad. p. 36]
Saguenay
Le Croissant culturel
$
152, rue Racine Est, Chicoutimi District
418 698-3200, ext. 4095 • 1 800 463-6565 croissantculturel.ca
Museums, heritage sites, galleries, current art centres,
artisan workshops and boutiques, live shows, libraries, archaeological and cultural events. New: the Site
patrimonial du Poste-de-Traite-de-Chicoutimi (trading
post) now accessible in the summer.
Open: Year-round.
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1514, rue Ouiatchouan, Mashteuiatsh
1 888 875-4842 • cultureilnu.ca
Uashassihtsh, which means ”small bay”, is located on
an exceptional site that borders the Pekuakami (Lac
Saint-Jean). This unique site opens a window on the
Pekuakamiulnuatsh traditional lifestyle. Enjoy their
culture as you travel through the different sites animated by local guides and artisans.
Open: June 6 to August 28. [ad. p. 21]
Sentier Notre-Dame Kapatakan
Photo credit: Claude P. Côté
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Top Things to Do | Culture & Heritage SUMMER THEATRE VENUES and showS
Summer theatre
venues and shows
Lac-Saint-Jean
Camp musical du Saguenay–
Lac-Saint-Jean
J5
1589, route 169, Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
418 349-2085 • 1 888 349-2085
campmusical-slsj.qc.ca
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88, Saint-André, Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix
418 349-3447 • optitheatre.com
An auditorium with 250 seats and 6 boxes for 6
people. Lounge area with bar and restaurant. A
variety of shows, summer theatre performances, film
presentations and conferences. Rentals available.
Open: Year-round.
Saveurs musicales d’ici
(Maison de la culture)
J$
Les aventuriers du passé: An outdoor theatrical adventure for the entire family! Help our time travellers
return to their own era while protecting them from
present-day dangers and events. Written and directed
by Jimmy Doucet. Open: July and August.
Site touristique Chute à l’Ours
J5
101, chemin Louis-Ovide Bouchard, Normandin
418 274-3411 • chutealours.com
Les Zanimés theatre company has been present in
the normandinois medium since 1992. Composed
of volunteers passionate about the theatre, the plays
presented are comedies that are perfect for summer
theatre, being light, funny and entertaining. Fifteen
presentations are shown throughout July and August.
Funds generated are primarily given as donations to
organisations in the domain. Information and tickets
by calling 418 671-7761 or on Facebook Troupe de
théâtre Les Zanimés. Open: July and August.
[ad. p. 26]
1058, boulevard du Sacré-Cœur, Saint-Félicien
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
La Route des légendes
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« Retour à Cayo Banano »
Come feel the unique ambiance of the local culture in
a series of outdoor musical shows. The performance
hall La Féliscène is located in the town centre along
the Ashuapmushuan River and the Saveurs musicales
d’ici (local musical flavours) will lighten up your
summer evenings. Open: July and August.
Spectacle « Eau, son et lumière »
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« Les aventuriers du passé »
(Moulin des Pionniers) 4205, rue des Peupliers,
La Doré
418 256-8242 • jimmydoucet.com
The musical camp offers a program of 20 summer
concerts with renowned artists in jazz and world
music, in addition to youth concerts. Program and
rates available online and in the visitor information centres. Reservations online, by phone or in
person. Bistro and patio Le Belvédère. Access to the
promenade with breathtaking panoramic vistas of Lac
Saint-Jean. Open : June to August.
Optithéâtre Métabetchouan
just in front of the imposing Gothic-style church. You
can also admire the beautiful landscapes and learn
more about the park's history that was founded in
the beginning of the 1900's and is bordered by the
Ashuapmushuan River.
Open: Mid-June to Thanksgiving. [ad. p. 24, 89, 126]
J$
Parc du Sacré-Cœur, Saint-Félicien
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
During the evening, attend our magnificent Eau, son
et lumière water fountain free presentation, located
in Parc du Sacré-Coeur, in the heart of downtown,
(Le Mététore)
1504, boulevard Wallberg, Dolbeau-Mistassini
Visit Cayo Banano, a hotel with a unique island feel
and entertainment. Written and directed by Jimmy
Doucet. Visit Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean off the beaten
trail. Discover our humorous stories through exciting
shows unlike anything you've ever seen before.
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Top Things to Do | Culture & Heritage SUMMER THEATRE VENUES and showS
Vauvert-sur-le-lac-Saint-Jean
J5
488, route de Vauvert, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 374-2746 • vauvertsurlelacsaintjean.com
Vauvert-sur-le-lac-Saint-Jean is a holiday resort located
on the shores of the majestic Lac Saint-Jean. Many
activities and services are available on-site especially
along the sandy beaches. The site offers camping,
kayak and cabin rentals, in addition to a variety of
additional activities. Summer theatre provides
entertaining programs in a comfortable air
conditioned room and showcases local talent.
Open : Mid-July to the end of August.
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« Pour le meilleur et pour le pire »
511, rue Principale, Saint-Eugène-d'Argentenay
A voyage to the 1980s is waiting for you in the
Saint-Eugène-d'Argentenay church. A summer theatre
play written and directed by Jimmy Doucet. Visit
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean off the beaten trail. Discover
our humorous stories through exciting shows unlike
anything you've ever seen before. Open: July and
August.
Auberge et Camping Île du Repos J35
105, route Île du Repos, Péribonka
418 347-5649 • iledurepos.com
Every summer, L’Île du Repos presents a programme
of different cultural activities including a series of
shows specially selected for their intimate character
and highest quality. Big names in a small professional
auditorium of 130 places. The stage also encourages
co-presentations of up and coming regional artists.
The inn is equally active many art and cultural sectors.
Recipient of the SODEC 2009 Award. The show starts
at 9 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Open: May to
September. [ad. p. 32]
Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre
5
1385, chemin de la Marina, Alma
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016
damenterre.qc.ca
The Dam-en-Terre summer theatre offers the most
hilarious production year after year in a leisure
environment. Enjoy a performance of the 27th comedy
presented during summer 2016. Open: June 30 to
August 27. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
[ad. p. 40, 117]
Saguenay
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Québec Issime presents « De Céline Dion à la Bolduc »
2795 rue Hocquart, Jonquière District
418 690-4080 • quebecissime.net
From De Céline Dion à la Bolduc at the Bell Centre,
to the Veillée du bon vieux temps, Québec Issime
revives the great eras and hits of Québec song.
Thousands of spectators have applauded the rhythm,
madness and emotion of this mega-production.
A voyage into the heart of our history with 18 artists
on the stage, 120 songs and over 400 costumes.
Open: July and August, Wednesday to Saturday.
J35
Pulperie de Chicoutimi
418 698-3100 • pulperie.com
Experience a journey into a repertoire that’s marked
history throughout the ages. Burlesque four centuries
before its time! The human species in all its glory…
From misbegotten meals, to domestic disputes
and trials that go off without a hitch, it’s an exciting
summer theatre presentation that will win the hearts
of any audience. With Gervais Arcand, Éric Chalifour,
Sophie Larouche and Mélanie Potvin. Directed by
Dario Larouche. Open: July 5 to August 24, Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. [ad. p. 1]
Zone portuaire de Chicoutimi
J5
49, rue Lafontaine, Chicoutimi District
Located in the heart of the Chicoutimi city centre,
the the Zone portuaire park is a great place to watch
different types of shows on the TC Média stage. Many
free shows offered during the entire season.
Open: June to September.
Top Things to Do | Culture & Heritage SOUVENIRS, ARTs AND CRAFTs, galleries
La Fabuleuse Histoire 0 d’un Royaume
J25
1831, 6 avenue, La Baie District
418 698-4080 • lafabuleuse.com
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An exquisite and legendary live performance guaranteed to please all senses. The story of SaguenayLac-Saint-Jean's birth and evolution is told by 150
volunteer comedians throughout a visually stunning
and acoustically engaging live presentation. A breathtaking sight and sound infused environment, a never
before seen theatrical lineup with horses, burning
flames, flooding, cannon shots, live animals… The
audience bears witness to the birth and development
of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean's history. Open: July 8 to
August 20. [ad. p. 71]
Route du Fjord
Bistro de L’Anse
J35
319, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-4222 • bistrodelanse.com
Entertainment every Saturday nights. Programme
available on-site. Open: Mid-May to mid-October.
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« La maison coupée en deux »
253, rue Saguenay, Saint-Fulgence
The house cut in two presents the tales and legends
of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Visit the region off the
beaten trail. Discover our humorous stories through
exciting shows unlike anything you've ever seen
before. Many outdoor theatrical adventures for the
entire family! Written and directed by Jimmy Doucet.
Bistro de L'Anse live entertainment
Photo credit: Max-Antoine Guérin, Francis Doucet
Souvenirs,
arts and crafts,
galleries
Lac-Saint-Jean
Cristal du Lac
The Cristal du Lac souvenir shop offers a wide range of
natural polished quartz crystals, available in a variety
of shapes and colours. Shop for crystals that are cut
and sparkle like diamonds, an original and exclusive
collection at Cristal du Lac. We also offer a wide
selection of minerals throughout our displays.
Precious stones for all ages and budgets.
Open: Mid-May to September. [ad. p. 12]
Atelier Marie-Cuir 10, rue du Bureau-de-Poste, Chambord
418 342-6603 • mariecuir.com
Together with her spouse and her daughter Violette,
she offers a variety of products, such as: leather
jewelery, belts, hair pins, book covers, flowers, clocks,
embossed leather pictures and much more. Visit the
workshop boutique and discover their original
techniques. Open: Year-round.
La maison coupée en deux in Saint-Fulgence
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J
Boutique Teuehikan (Mashk)
Langage Plus 1695, boulevard Horace-J.-Beemer, Roberval
418 275-7012 • mashk.com
555, rue Collard, Alma
418 668-6635 • langageplus.com
Authentic First Nations art. Open: Year-round.
Much than just a simple gallery presenting today's
art, the Centre d’art actuel Langage Plus also offer
souvenirs and remarkable gifts. The boutiques shines
a spotlight on original and contemporary creations
created by artists and artisans from Saguenay–LacSaint-Jean and Québec. A collection of unique objects
at a variety of affordable prices allowing you to stock
up on great gifts for any occasion! Adventure into the
world of contemporary art. Open: Year-round. Low
season: Mondays by reservation only.
Artisanat Eshkan
J
418 275-4657 • artisanateshkan.com
At Artisanat Eshkan, experience art in original forms
where you'll discover Ilnu originality, diversity and
culture. You'll find sculptures, dream catchers,
cleansing elements and souvenirs. You can also buy
raw material on site, such as leather, rawhide lacing,
feathers and pearls. An authentic boutique at 5 km
from Roberval. Come and meet us, a visit will charm
you! Open: Year-round.
Le Petit Marché de Saint-Prime
1113, rue Principale, Saint-Prime
A store that reflects the past where you'll relive a
forgotten era and where you can purchase a souvenir
of handmade soap, locally produced goods, antiques,
wool and a variety of creations made from recycled
wood, from within a Christmas themed atmosphere
year-round. A gift shop to visit during your travels in
the region! Open: Year-round
Bistr'eau Péribonka
J
360, boulevard Édouard-Niquet Péribonka
418 374-2967 • peribonka.ca
Péribonka offers visitors an art gallery abound with
treasures keepsakes. Local artisans have something
special for everyone: Paintings, stained glass, jewelry,
quilts, recycled fur clothing, local products and much
more! Restaurant and visitor information centre located on-site. Open: June 24 to September 1. [ad. p. 32]
Parc thématique l'Odyssée
des Bâtisseurs J3
418 668-2606 • odysseedesbatisseurs.com
L’Odyssée des Bâtisseurs boutique is the perfect place
for finding original products at affordable prices.
You’ll find souvenirs from Lac-Saint-Jean, regional
flags, blueberry inspired products and creations from
local artisans, such as jewelry, blown glass items and
works of art from Cercles de Fermières (hand-crafted
quilts and mittens). A wide variety of historic publications and a kids corner are available.
Open: Year-round [ad. p. 36]
Saguenay
Conception Cuir Expression
2893, boulevard du Royaume, Jonquière District
418 548-2268 • 1 877 745-2847
conceptioncuir.com
Not just useful products, but also artifacts in harmony
with the taste and passion of both creators. Conception Cuir, it’s a brilliant team of creators with thirty
years of accumulated experience in making furniture,
pictures and leather products. For Gilles Bergeron
and Danielle Tremblay, artisans-designers, each piece
reflects a particular mood, a way of thinking and
manufacturing technique. Open: Year-round. Closed
on Week-end.
Twist créations métiers d’art
$
1995, rue Davis, Jonquière District
418 512-1818 • twistcreations.ca
A company operating in the domain of arts and acts as
a showcase for over 130 artisans and designers from
Québec and Canada. All products in the boutique are
handmade. The products quality and creativity come
from the know-how of artisans and designers. Behind
a creation, there is a person, an idea, a passion. Gift
ideas with originality, history and personality.
Open: Year-round, closed on Sunday and Monday.
L’Orignal Fringant 1915, boulevard Talbot, Chicoutimi District
418 973-9990 • orignalfringant.ca
A can't-miss shopping experience while in the region
at our original boutique. You'll find regionally made
products including accessories in genuine fur, cowboy
boots from the famous Canadian brand Boulet and
bison leather goods directly from Alberta. Aboriginal
items such as dream catchers and leather moccasins… Stop in for a visit! We're looking forward to
showing you our original and genuine items!
Open: Year-round. Closed Sundays.
Twist créations métiers d’art
439, rue Racine, Chicoutimi District
418 973-6818 • twistcreation.ca
A company operating in the domain of arts and acts as
a showcase for over 130 artisans and designers from
Québec and Canada. All products in the boutique are
handmade. The products quality and creativity come
from the know-how of artisans and designers. Behind
a creation, there is a person, an idea, a passion. Gift
ideas with originality, history and personality.
Open: Year-round.
Les Fantaisies de Marie J
961, rue Victoria, La Baie District
418 290-0079 • fantaisiesdemarie.blogspot.ca
for a gift? Stop looking! Rendezvous at Les Fantaisies
de Marie, a place where you'll find an exclusive and
original gift. Open: Year-round. Closed Sundays and
Mondays.
3
3205, boulevard de la Grande Baie Sud, La Baie District
This workshop has a state of the art boutique:
paintings, multicolored glass, stone, aluminium
and bronze sculptures. Collection of glass jewels or
inserted with fine silver or gold stones. Large sculptures, friendship and good luck orbs, hummingbirds,
beluga whales, snowy owls, paperweights, collection
of decorative plates and vases with various colouring
techniques. Open: Year-round.
Route du Fjord
Atelier boutique - Rebelles des Bois J
358-C, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-1883 • rebellesdesbois.com
A boutique featuring Québec artisans and a designing
jewel and moose antlers workshop. Clothing from
Québec designers, pottery, jewels, book covers, local
products and much more to be discovered!
Open: Year-round.
Le Chevrier du Nord
Économusée de la lainerie
Les Fantaisies de Marie, a place to find everything.
Fantasy jewels workshop and boutique, where arts
and crafts and designers are found under the same
roof to offer creations exclusively from Québec.
Amongst others: jewels, clothing, accessories and
gift ideas, for all tastes and all ages. You are looking
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Top Things to Do | Culture & Heritage aboriginal tourism and RELIGIOUS landmarks
Religious
landmarks
Aboriginal
tourism
From Rivière-Éternité to Lac-Bouchette
Lac-Saint-Jean
2
Uashassihtsh – Site de 0
transmission culturelle ilnu 1514, rue Ouiatchouan, Mashteuiatsh
418 275-4842 • cultureilnu.ca
Uashassihtsh, which means ”small bay”, is located on
an exceptional site that borders the Pekuakami (Lac
Saint-Jean). This unique site opens a window on the
Pekuakamiulnuatsh traditional lifestyle. Enjoy their
culture as you travel through the different sites animated by local guides and artisans.
Open: June 6 to August 26.
Musée amérindien
de Mashteuiatsh 25
1787, rue Amishk, Mashteuiatsh
418 275-4842 • 1 888 875-4842 • cultureilnu.ca
The Museum’s permanent exhibit takes you through
6000 years of Pekuakamiulnuatsh history. Travel
throughout the dynamic and colourful ways of an
ancient culture and listen to voices infused with the
wisdom of many generations before them. Discover
the rich cultural heritage linked to the Nitassinan
people by visiting Nutshimatsh, the outdoor garden.
The artisan souvenir shop offers unique objects inspired by Aboriginal culture, of which many are made
by residents of the community. Open: Year-round.
[ad. p. 21]
$
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344
(Ermitage)
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565
(Promotion Saguenay)
The Sentier Notre-Dame Kapatakan called the “little
compostela” of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, is a 215 km
long walking trail that joins Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay in Rivière-Éternité to Lac-Bouchette’s national
Sanctuary, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de l’Ermitage
Saint-Antoine. For the entire length of the Kapatakan,
an Aboriginal word meaning “trail”, 14 thematic
sectors are offered through towns and villages in the
discovery of the region's spiritual, natural and cultural
sites. Open: End of May to early October.
Lac-Saint-Jean
Village Historique de Val-Jalbert
J35
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com
Travel back in time and meet colorful characters as
secrets are revealed on this 1927 authentic company
town and its 40 original buildings frozen-in-time.
Celebrated 100 years in 2015, the convent-school,
general store, post office, abandoned houses and the
pulp mill are full of surprises. Discover life at the mill
with tactile models on manufacturing mechanical
pulp. A grandiose immersive show promising
astonishments, and the then influent characters will
recount their history for about 20 minutes.
Open : May 28 to October 10. [ad. p. 200]
Ermitage Saint-Antoine J3
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 • st-antoine.org
Statue in Rivière-Éternité
Located a few minutes from Lac Saint-Jean on a wooded site on the edge of Lac Ouiatchouan, the Ermitage
Saint-Antoine is a popular destination for pilgrims,
people inspired by an inner quest, in addition to tourists seeking natural beauty and tranquillity. Founded
in 1907 and animated by the Capuchins community,
Photo credit : Claude P. Côté
Top Things to Do | Culture & Heritage RELIGIOUS landmarks and SCIENTIFIC TOURISM
this regional sanctuary offers quality accommodations
(cabins, hotel, camping), a restaurant and many
services and attractions. Open: May 20 to October 22.
Open Easter weekend and during Christmas.
La Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes
de Mistassini
J$
100, route des Trappistes, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1122 • 1 800 461-3699
chocolateriedesperes.com
Plunge into the universe of the Pères Trappistes and
the chocolate shop to discover a splendid site during
your visit. Question and answer game, boardwalk,
picnic areas, church. Open: Year-round. Low season:
Closed Sundays. [ad. p. 28]
Saguenay
Centre d'histoire Sir-William-Price
2J5
Route du Fjord
5
Exposition international de crèches de Rivière-Éternité
418, rue Principale, Rivière-Éternité
418 608-8441 • villagedecreches.com
The Exposition internationale de crèches (nativity
scene exhibition) shows around 250 Nativity scenes
and many nativity paintings. The exhibition pays
tribute to artists from Québec and other regions.
Admire both gateways to the village and discover
the nativity scene in the heart of the village perched
on the mountain with nine bas-relief sculptures and
twenty-five actual size nativity scenes at the artists
park. During the Christmas holiday seasons, all homes
and the heart of the village illuminate their scenes
and paintings on their front yards. Open: June 25 to
August 28 and from December 10 to January 2, 2017.
5
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay 1994, rue Price, Jonquière District
418 695-7278 • sirwilliamprice.com
91, rue Notre Dame Rivière-Éternité
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
The St.James the Apostle chapel is a regional heritage
gem. Discover the Du culte à l'histoire exhibit to
discover the three major local historic tales: from the
communities, Anglican and Evangelist, in addition to
the museum! Open: May to November.
Historical statue erected in 1881. A hiking trail of
3.5 km to access the site. Open: mid-May to end of
October. [ad. p. 94]
Centre Historique des Soeurs
du Bon-Conseil
5
700, rue Racine Est (door 688), Chicoutimi District
418 543-4861 • centrehistoriquesndbc.com
Discover the history of the religious Sisters of
Notre-Dame du Bon-Conseil and through founder,
Françoise Simard. The permanent exhibition tells
how these women, by their major role in education,
influenced the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region in the
20th century. Visitors can genuinely experience the
silent and peaceful ambiance in the chapel and near
the founder’s grave. Open: Year-round.
Scientific
Tourism
Lac-Saint-Jean
5
Cristal du Lac 0
795, route des Laurentides
At 11 km from Métabetchouan, the guides of Cristal
du Lac present the regional geological history, the
characteristics of quartz crystal and the art of artisanal
prospecting. Find your quartz crystals, dating back
500 million years, and bring them back home after
cleaning them at the mineral washhouse.
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Village Historique de Val-Jalbert
J35
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com
One hundred and ten years later, a hydroelectric mini
power plant is installed in Val-Jalbert, ensuring the
continuity of the tourist experience. The discovery of
this treasure of architectural integration is revealed
during an interpretative walk. Belvederes and boardwalks offer a spectacular view of the Ouiatchouan
falls. The circuit gives the visitor an overview of the
historical, industrial, technical, socio-economical,
environmental and even an artistic aspects for a
global understanding of the project.
Open: May 28 to October 10. [ad. p. 200]
QUÉBECPHOTOGRAVIE 5
Lac à Madeleine, Sainte-Hedwidge
418 515-4616 • Québecphotogravie.com
Do you enjoy travelling and have an insatiable sense
of curiosity? At the wildlife zoo, the perfect activity for
you is the “The walking adventure in the land of the
Caribou”. Accompanied with an experienced guide,
you'll discover the boreal forest, wildlife and plant life
through different activities. The package includes 26
hours with one night in a prospector tent: hike in the
forest, paddle on a lake and encounter a caribou herd.
A stimulating and educational experience!
Open: June to October. [ad. p. C-2]
Saguenay
Musée du Fjord A can’t-miss experience! QUÉBECPHOTOGRAVIE
offers three scientific activities for small groups of 1
to 4 people: 1) Tracking the tracks: an initiation to
identifying animal tracks; 2) The boreal forest: Explore
and learn; 3) Discover the birds hiding in the boreal
forest… Visit our website for details.
Open: Year-round.
J35
418-679-0543 • 1 800 667-5687
zoosauvage.org
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418 697-5077 • 1 866 697-5077
museedufjord.com
The secrets of shores… Explore this interpretation
circuit along the shoreline of Baie des Ha! Ha! Get
familiar with its particularities and learn more on
its history, geology, its flora and fauna. Ask for your
treasure map at the desk and go on the discovery
of this ecosystem. Reservation required.
Open: June 23 to September 1. [ad. p. C-5]
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3205, boulevard de la Grande Baie Sud, La Baie District
Planétarium Saint-Félicien− night observatory
Planétarium Saint-Félicien J5
418 900-1098 • clubdesborealides.com
An unforgettable cultural and scientific experience!
The glass sculptor, Giuseppe Benedetto, beautifies
glass and stone characteristics. Witness the different
steps in making unique and original works of art.
Participate in certain stages of glassblowing and make
your own carvings from precious stones. The boutique
is open year-round and offers different collections:
surprising jewels, blown glass and sculptures of
regional inspiration. Demonstration and paying
guided tour, bilingual interpretation panels.
Open: Year-round
The Saint-Félicien astronomical centre is the only one
in Québec to present planetarium animations and
telescope observations. Live presentations are held
rain or shine since most are held indoors.
Open: May to October.
Photo credit: Planétarium Saint-Félicien
Top Things to Do | Winter Fun SLEDDING, SNOWMOBILING
WINTER FUN
Ice fishing, La Baie District
Sledding
Centre de villégiature Dam-en-terre
Lac-Saint-Jean
Club Tobo-Ski
J$
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016 • damenterre.qc.ca
J5
500, Petit Rang, Saint-Félicien
418 679-3855, ext. 3352 • 1 866 900-5243
toboski.com
The Club Tobo-Ski offers two sliding corridors of over
200 m long. The slides are equipped with a lift and
are lit-up at night. The ideal activity for the entire
family (no height restriction). Open: Mid-December
to the end of March. Open on weekends, holidays and
during school breaks.
Besides the icy trails of Camping Dam-en-Terre available to ice skaters, the Centre de villégiature Damen-Terre also offers a slide that extends to the Baie
Dam-en-Terre. Free access and air tube rentals on-site.
Open: January to March. No services on Mondays and
Tuesdays [ad. p. 40, 117]
Snowmobiling
Lac-Saint-Jean
Dallaire Équipement
J$
560, rue Melançon, Saint-Bruno
418 343-3758 • dallairest-bruno.com
Artic Cat dealer. Open: Year-round.
Club de motoneigistes Lac-Saint-Jean
Relais du Mont-Apica, km 21, route d'Hébertville
418 818-6670 • cmlsj.ca
Photo credit: Laurent Silvani, Sophie Gagnon-Bergeron
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Top Things to Do | Winter Fun SNOWMOBILING
Centre du Sport Lac-St-Jean $
1454, rue Principale, Chambord
418 342-6202 • 1 877 270-0160 centredusportlacstjean.com
Discover our
snowmobile trails
by downloading the
snowmobile map on
the Tourist Saguenay–
Lac-Saint-Jean website
Yamaha, Kawasaki, Arctic Cat and Polaris dealer. The
owner and his son, Réjean and Mathieu Tremblay,
started their business in 1994 with a first dealership
located in Chambord, specializing mainly in motorized sports (motorcycles, motocross, snowmobiles,
ATV and jet skis). The family company soon became a
leader in the industry.
Open: Year-round.
snowmobilers
paradise.com
Centre Vacances Nature - Auberge ÉvaJ$ dogsledding, ice fishing, snowshoeing and winter Fat
bike. Open: January to March.
160, chemin de la Montagne, Lac-Bouchette
418 348-6832 • aubergeeva.com
Hôtel Universel
Restaurant, accommodations, secure garage, rental
packages and snowmobiling. Open: December to
March. [ad. p. 151, 180]
Club et Corporation du
Relais des Buttes $
2337, Rivière aux Saumons, Saint-Félicien
418 679-1174 • clubrelaisdesbuttes.com
Renowned for its numerous snowmobiling trails
connecting the winter tourist attractions, the Club et
Corporation du Relais des Buttes de Saint-Félicien
offers a magnificent relay with fireplace for relaxing,
planning and reviewing the excellent activities. A
standard meal options are available. The Zoo sauvage
the Village boréal and the magnificent trails will
satisfy all visitors. The regional and warm welcome
of our local residents will ensure a memorable stay.
Looking forward to meeting and taking care of your
every need. Open: Snowmobiling season: Closed
Mondays.
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Bar du Lac
J35
1000, boulevard des Cascades, Alma
418 668-5261 • 1 800 263-5261
hoteluniversel.com
Located in the heart of downtown. A four-star hotel
with 71 rooms. Direct access via local trail No. 561.
Member of Hôtels sécuritaires (accredited hotel)
Locked enclosures with surveillance camera. New
restaurant Pacini et bar l'Apéro. Package deals for
snowmobilers. Indoor spa and pool, Baie sur Mer
health centre and movie theatre.
Open: Year-round. [ad p. 183]
Sports D.R.C.
J$
3055, du Pont Sud, Alma
418 668-7389 • sportsdrc.com
BRP Ski-Doo dealer. Open: Year-round.
Saguenay
Restaurant Bar du Camping Jonquière
$
10, chemin de la Plage, Saint-Ludger-de-Milot
3553, chemin du Quai, Jonquière District
418 542-0176 • relaisdemotoneigesaguenay.com
Snowmobile relay. Open: End of December to April.
The snowmobile relay Restaurant Bar du Camping
Jonquière is located in the heart of a captivating site,
steps away from the municipality of Jonquière. This
relay sits on the shores of Lac Kénogami, offering
spectacular and serene winter scenery that will be
sure to please nature enthusiasts. Open: January to
March. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
Équinox Aventure
J5
418 668-7381 • equinoxaventure.ca
Adventure tourism licensed travel agent. Organized
tours. Yamaha snowmobiles. Multi-activity combos:
Équipements Villeneuve
J$
1178, boulevard Sainte-Geneviève, Chicoutimi District
418 543-3600 • 1 877 543-3600 equipementsvilleneuve.com
BRP Ski-Doo dealer. Accessible via snowmobile, trail
permit for sale on-site. Open: Year-round.
Évasion Sport
$
2639, route 170, Chicoutimi District (Laterrière sector)
418 678-2481 • 1 866 678-2481
evasion-sport.com
Renting snowmobiles for over 20 years. Equipment
rentals and tour planning with professional guides.
Recent snowmobiles. Accesses via trail No. 368.
Rentals of recent quads and Side by Sides.
Open: December to March.
OrganisAction
of the mountains and the fjord accompanied by our
professional guides. Personalize your package with
half-day to seven day adventure tours. We also offer a
multi-activity planning service (dog sledding, snowshoeing and ice fishing). Open: December to March.
J5
Les Gestions Loisirs LR
632, chemin du Lac à l’Ours, Bégin
418 817-2375 • loisirslr.com
Snowmobile Artic Cat 570 XTE 2014 20".
Open: November to March.
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Destination Monts-Valin
418 673-7335 • destinationmontsvalin.com
5
Chicoutimi District (Laterrière sector)
418 579-8763 • organisaction.com
Winter is always guaranteed in our region! Excursions
or guided snowmobiling expeditions in on Saguenay's southern shores. Enjoy spectacular scenic vistas
Located in proximity to the federated trails,
Destination Monts-Valin offers off-trail and on-trail
snowmobile rentals and guide service. In addition, a
basic mechanic service is available in the Le Valinouët
ski resort sector. Package deals including accommodations, meals and ice fishing are also offered for those
who want to live the Monts Valin winter experience to
the fullest.Open: November to April.
Monts Valin snowmobiling
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Route du Fjord
Station Mont-Édouard OrganisAction
3J$
67, Dallaire, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418-272-2927 • montedouard.com
The Station touristique Mont-Édouard is an excellent
snowmobile stop in Bas-Saguenay. Enjoy all of our
services available: places to eat, accommodations,
mechanical services, night club with live entertainment and nordic spa. Mont-Édouard is without a
doubt a key place for excursions in the heart of a region known for grandiose panoramas, its atmosphere
and warm hospitality. Open: December to April.
Auberge La Tourelle du Fjord
J5
5
Saint-Fulgence
Excursions or guided snowmobiling expeditions on
the Monts Valin. Enjoy spectacular scenic vistas of the
mountains and the fjord accompanied by our professional guides. Personalize your package with half-day
to seven day adventure tours. We also offer a multiactivity planning service (dog sledding, snowshoeing
and ice fishing). Open: December to March.
Manicouagan
Centre de vacances Ferme 5 étoiles
5
820, Route de Tadoussac, Saint-Fulgence
418 502-0588 • aubergelatourelledufjord.com
465, route 172 Nord, Sacré-Coeur
418 236-4551 • ferme5etoiles.com
Restaurant-bar with accommodations accessible via
snowmobile only 10 minutes from the Monts Valin.
L'Auberge La Tourelle du Fjord offers unique views of
the Saguenay Fjord from almost 100 m above ground.
Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the restaurant is located
only 6 km from the new international calibre trail No.
328. L’ Auberge La Tourelle du Fjord also offers a vast
parking lot for your vehicles and a secure shelter for
your snowmobiles. Open: Year-round [ad. p. 160]
Set out on the conquest of vast and snowy landscapes
and discover the most popular Québec winter sport:
snowmobiling. Our passionate guides and snowmobiling experts will lead you through an unforgettable
experience. The snowmobile circuits are mainly
characterized by their originality and by the views
overlooking the Saguenay Fjord, the St. Lawrence
River and the bay in Tadoussac. Live an authentic and
original adventure!
Open: Mid-December to the end of March.
L’Auberge du 31
J5
[ad. p. 54, 187]
Route L200, km 31, Saint-Fulgence
418 948-0960 • aubergedu31.com
Open: December to April.
Montrs Valin snowmobiling
Top Things to Do | Winter Fun skating and ICE FISHING
Skating
Pêche Blanche Lac Saint-Jean 5
2048, route Roberval, Roberval
418 218-1994 • pecheblanche.net
Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre J$
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016 • damenterre.qc.ca
Open: January to March, no services on Mondays and
Tuesdays. [ad. p. 40, 117]
Try ice fishing in an all included package in one of our
huts located a few minutes away from Alma. A professional fishing guide will accompany you throughout
the day.with transportation to the hut via snowmobile
or truck. Fishing for walleye, pike and perch.
Open: December 20 to March 31.
Saguenay
Saguenay
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200, rue Pinel, Chicoutimi
418 698-3025 • parcmillelieux.com
Ice fishing
Lac-Saint-Jean
5
Hébertville
418 218-1994 • pecheblanche.net
Try ice fishing in an all-inclusive package in one of our
huts located on the immense icy surface of Lac SaintJean. A professional fishing guide will accompany
you throughout the day. You can even enjoy your fish
directly on-site by your guide culinary skills. Open:
December 20 to March 31.
Centre de villégiature Dame-en-Terre
Photo credit: Charles-David Robitaille, Laurent Silvani
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418 540-9570 • pecheaventuressaguenay.com
Rental of luxurious wooden huts and propane heated
tents. Fishing guide on site, heated washrooms,
professional equipment. Fishing for whitefish (redfish,
turbot, codfish) in addition to the smelt. Accommodation on site. Some packages make it possible to stay
for several days (Grande-Baie sector). Open: January
to March.
Open: January to March. Closed Mondays and
Tuesdays.
Pêche Blanche Lac Saint-Jean Pêche Aventures Saguenay 5
Pêche Blanche du Fjord 0
418 544-4182 • pecheblanchedufjord.com
Rental of huts on the Saguenay Fjord, for 4 to 16
people. Many fish species: redfish, codfish, smelt, etc.
32 huts are available. Open: January to March.
Ice fishing on La baie des Ha! Ha!
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Top Things to Do | Winter Fun DOWNHILL SKIING
Downhill skiing
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Services
Lac-Saint-Jean
Coopérative de solidarité du Mont Lac-Vert
173, chemin du Vallon, Hébertville
418 344-4000 • 1 888 344-1101
montlacvert.qc.ca
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418 679-3855, ext. 3352 • 1 866 900-5243
toboski.com
Saguenay
Le Valinouët
200, route du Valinouët, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 673-6455 • 1 866 260-8254
valinouet.qc.ca
Route du fjord
Station Mont-Édouard
67, rue Dallaire, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-2927 • montedouard.com
30
Valinouët downhill skiing
450
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay cross-country skiing
Photo credit: Sophie Gagnon-Bergeron, Parc national du Fjord-duSaguenay
Top Things to Do | Winter Fun CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SNOWSHOEING
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snowshoeing
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418 679-3855, ext. 3352 • 1 866 900-5243
toboski.com
Sentier pédestre du Lac Tchitogama
Domaine Bouchard, Lamarche
418 481-2861, ext. 2 • ville.lamarche.qc.ca
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016
damenterre.qc.ca
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Club de ski de fond Le Norvégien
4885, chemin Saint-Benoît, Jonquière District
418 546-2344 • skidefondlenorvegien.com
OrganisAction
La Baie District
Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin
1577, rue des Roitelets, Chicoutimi District
418 698-3235 • 418 698-3200
rivieredumoulin.saguenay.ca
Club Perce-Neige
100, rue Lemieux, Bégin
418 672-4270 • clubperceneige.com
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Top Things to Do | Winter Fun CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SNOWSHOEING
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snowshoeing
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Services
Saguenay
Centre plein air Bec-Scie
7400, chemin des Chutes, La Baie District
418 697-5132 • becscie.riviereamars.com
Le Valinouët
200, route du Valinouët, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 673-6455 • 1 866 260-8254
valinouet.qc.ca
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Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com
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360, rang saint-Louis, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
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1121,route 172 Nord, Sacré-Coeur
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com/saguenay
Top Things to Do | Winter Fun snowkite, DOGSLED RIDES
Snowkite
Lac-Saint-Jean
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Progression Kite 505 5e Chemin, Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix
418 590-5041 • progressionkite.com
Slide in complete freedom over our frozen waterwaysand in our magnificent fields with kite professionals.
Progression Kite offers courteous and quality service,
equipment adapted to your level and conditions.
Safety is priority at Progression Kite. Learn about
this stupendous sport that offers a new perspective
to experienced adventure enthusiasts. IKO and AEQ
certified instructors and centre. Open: December 15
to April 15.
Progression Kite
Dogsled
rides
Route du Fjord
Entre chien et loup, chiens de traineau
J5
190, chemin Perigny, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-1540 • entrechienetloup.ca
Lac-Saint-Jean
Aventuraid – Parc Mahikan J5
2395, rang Lapointe, Girardville
418 258-3529 • aventuraid.qc.ca
For one or few days, take hold of the reins and guide
your team through forests, across frozen lakes and
rivers. In very small groups with your musher guide,
let yourself be carried away in another life, in harmony with your dogs and nature. Then at the end of
day, enjoy comforting evenings near the wood stove
in log cabins, prospector tents or yurts by the lake.
Initiation or expedition. Outdoor ethics Leave No Trace
Canada. Duration: an entire day or several days.
A small company where the 38 dogs are happy and
roam freely everyday. We offer half-day excursions
to five day expeditions through landscapes of
mountains and lakes close to the Saguenay Fjord. Live
an adventure in harmony, comfort and happy times.
Manicouagan
Centre de vacances Ferme 5 étoiles 5
Our specialty: you drive your own dogsled. Ride our
woodland circuits while admiring the panoramic vistas of the Saguenay Fjord with our dogs guiding the
way. Visit the dogs in our kennel and pet the Siberian
Huskies and Malamutes. Excursions accessible to all,
with a passionate guide who'll share his knowledge
with you. Training provided for driving and the
associated methods. Open: Mid-December to the end
of March. [ad. p. 54, 187]
Aventuraid − Parc Mahikan
Photo credit: Marie-Josée Turcotte, Progression Kite
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities GolFING AND MINIGOLF, RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL
NATURE &
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
A wise golfer always makes a
reservation before tee time.
Golfing and
minigolf
Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre Vacances Nature - Auberge Éva
Number of Holes: 18
Services : ö¶
Minigolf. [ad. p. 151, 180]
Saguenay
Club de golf Port-Alfred
Located in the heart of the city, near the cruise wharf
with stunning views of Baie des Ha! Ha!, Club de
golf Port-Alfred offers an image representative of our
region's quality landscapes. Public golf course with
members. Rentals available for groups. Competitive
prices with our valuable package deals.
Recreational
equipment
rental
Lac-Saint-Jean
Équinox Aventure This centre is specialized in nautical equipment rental,
such as duo and solo sea kayaks, kayaks, canoes,
paddle boats and Rabaska canoes. We also rent hydrid
bikes, by the hour, half-day or full-day. Possibility of
renting over several days. Open: June to September.
851, 4e Rue, La Baie District
418 697-5109 • golfportalfred.com
Number of Holes : 18 Par : 72
Length (yards): 6,532 Services : Jö¶
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250, rang des Îles, Saint-Gédéon
Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Coopérative O’Soleil
0
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505, 5e chemin, Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
418 345-8080 • osoleil.ca
A rental centre conveniently located directly along the
Véloroute des Bleuets. Discover magnificent panoramic vistas of Lac Saint-Jean. Rentals of performance
bikes, tandem bikes and towing carriage for children
available. Repair service on-site. Rentals per hour, for
a half-day or full-day. Open: May to September.
H2O Expédition
Rental of nautical equipment: canoes, kayaks, riverboards, tubes and paddleboards (suppable). Open
daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open: May to October.
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Rental of solo or tandem sea kayaks, per hour, halfday and full-day, or select a rustic kayak-camping
expedition to l’île Bouliane. New this year: rental of
hybrid bikes including a two-seater trike, a booster
seat for kids and travel packs. Located directly on the
bike trail, the marine shuttle is at your service to take
you on the discovery of the bike trails in Pointe-Taillon.
Ideal activities for the entire family. Open: June to
5
Équinox Aventure Bike, canoe, pedal-boat, rowboat, kayak and PFD
rentals. Open: June to August. [ad. p. 151, 180]
J
418 679-3855 ext. 3352 • velostfelicien.com
Mountain bikes rentals.
Open Mid-June to August.
Québec Raft – Expéditions en rivières
Club nautique Péribonka
375, rue Édouard-Niquet, Péribonka
418 374-2967 ext. 201 • peribonka.ca
125, rue du Quai, Desbiens
418 346-7238 • aventure-expedition.com
Club Vélo2max
Looking for recreational pleasure craft rentals? We
have everything you'll need! Québec Raft’s boutique
offers pleasure craft rentals in Saint-Félicien such as
paddleboards, solo and double sea kayaks, sit-on-top
kayaks, paddle boats, etc. Hourly to multiple day rentals. Additional services: family rafting, hydrospeed,
sportyak (inflatable canoes), river kayaking and day
camps. Open: June to mid-September.
This centre is specialized in bike equipment rentals:
hydrid bikes, road bikes, kid’s bicycles, trailers and
bicycle-towed child trailer. We also offer rentals for sea
kayaks and canoes by the hour, half-day or full-day.
Multiple day rentals also available.
J5
1065, rue Bellevue Sud, Saint-Félicien
418 618-7238 • 1 800 351-7238
quebecraft.com
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Vélo-Jeunesse (Tandem)
Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin
J$
1691, avenue du Pont, Alma
418 662-9785 • velo-jeunesse.ca
418 698-3235 • saguenay.ca
Vélo-Jeunesse is a small social economy business
that recycles bikes and offers bicycle rental services,
accessories, sales and repairs. The mission of
Vélo-Jeunesse is to offer local youth who are having
trouble adapting, a place that encourages community
involvement and skills development.
The Rivière-du-Moulin park is truly a forest in the
middle of a city! Enjoy marked trails and loops for
mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing or crosscountry skiing. The park offers many activities, such as
watercraft rentals (canoes, double and single kayaks,
and paddle boats), in addition to riverbank fishing, a
BMX track, science-based activities and much more.
Open: Year-round.
Saguenay
Parc de la Rivière-aux-Sables
Voile Mercator
$
5
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2230, rue de la Rivière-aux-Sables,
Jonquière District
698-3000, ext. 4152 • saguenay.ca
Marina de L'Anse-à-Benjamin
822, route de L’Anse-à-Benjamin, La Baie District
1 888 674-9309 • voilemercator.com
This pleasant city park will allow you to take a welldeserved pause. Halls, public areas, a market, bike
riding, games area and water games offer fun for the
entire family. You can fish for speckled trout in the
river (stocked yearly), rent a watercraft (kayaks, canoes,
Cyclopal® and paddle boats) and skating during the
winter. The aluminium cycling-pedestrian bridge overlooks the site, connecting both shores. Interpretation
panels. Open: Year-round.
New: sailboat rental without a captain. Livable 29
to 35 foot boat. Duration: 2 to 14 days or more
upon request. Navigation zone: Saguenay Fjord.
Must detain a basic cruising license or equivalent
experience required. Refresher training available on
request. Open: June to September.
Évasion Sport
2639, route 170, Chicoutimi District (Laterrière sector)
418 678-2481 • 1 866 678-2481
evasion-sport.com
Renting snowmobiles for over 20 years. Equipment
rentals and tour planning with professional guides.
Recent snowmobiles. Accesses via trail No. 368.
Rentals of recent quads and Side by Sides.
Open: Year-round.
OrganisAction
94, rue Jacques-Cartier Est, Chicoutimi District
Sales, rentals and repairs of outdoor adventure gear
and material. Specializing in nautical, safety material
and outdoor equipment. A consultant service is offered to help you make the right choice for your needs.
We offer a high standard service with professionalism,
flexibility and high quality products.
Open: Year-round, sunday on demand.
Route du Fjord
Voile Mercator
5
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Club nautique de L’Anse-Saint-Jean
359, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
New: sailboat rental without a captain. Livable 29 to
35 foot boat. Duration: 2 to 14 days or more upon
request. Navigation zone: Saguenay Fjord. Must detain a basic cruising license or equivalent experience
required. Refresher training available on request.
Open: May to September.
J5
418-674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
In the summer, fishing boat, canoe and paddleboard
rentals. In the winter, showshoes and Hok skis are
available to explore the trails. Open: Year-round. June
to October and December to March. [ad. p. 94]
Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities MARINAS, PUBLIC docks AND BOAT LANDINGS
Marinas, public
docks and boat
landings
Débarcadère du quai municipal
Lac-Saint-Jean
5
208, rue De Quen, Saint-Gédéon
418 345-8001 • st-gedeon.qc.ca
Boat launch with access to La Belle Rivière and Lac
Saint-Jean. Free parking. Open: May to October.
J5
Boat launch available. Open: June to August.
[ad. p. 151, 180]
Carrefour d’Accueil Ilnu
$
418 275-7200 • kuei.ca
Marina Centre de loisirs Belle-Vue
J$
1065, rue Bellevue, Saint-Félicien
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
Marked by illuminated buoys,l 'Ashuapmushuan will
bring you to the Belle-vue marina, recently built in
2015. With 66 seats and 12 places the visitors, all
required services are available: water, electricity, fuel,
pump-out station, places to eat, bar and WiFi. Take
advantage of the athletic and family entertainment
areas and rent marine equipment In addition, enjoy
the magnificent view of the river, from your
comfortable and relaxing seat on the patio.
Depth at dock: 3 m.
Débarcadère du Bôme
Public boat launch available for small and medium
boats, access via the parking area of the Carrefour
d’accueil Ilnu. A direct access to the majestic Pekuakami. A few parking places available for 12 hours or
less. Services nea rby: visitor information, bathrooms,
bike trail, tourist site and places to eat less than 80
meters away. Open: May to November. [ad. p. 21]
Club nautique de Roberval
J$
Located in the town centre and on the shores of the
Ashuapmushuan River, the municipal landing offers
to freely launch your boat on this beautiful river. Navigators can enjoy a good meal or a walk through town
and dock their boat at the wharf. Services nearby:
places to eat, accommodations, water and restrooms.
Depth at dock: 5 m.
To know where to get a marine map, see
www.cartes.gc.ca. To see the tide tables, see
www.waterlevels.gc.ca.
Marina de Saint-Gédéon
1058, boulevard du Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Félicien
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
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3585, chemin du Bôme, Saint-Félicien
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
The Bôme wharf is located at the mouth of the majestic Lac Saint-Jean and of the beautiful Mistassini River,
which are both accessible. Enjoy the magnificent
scenery offered at the Bôme tower.
Depth at dock: 13.7 m.
$
854, rue Arthur, Roberval
418-765-0115 • marinaroberval.ca
Located near downtown, with a direct access to Lac
Saint-Jean and to a multitude of services. The marina
site offers a restaurant, an ice cream counter and a
park for children. Classified “five anchors and four
drops” by the Association maritime du Québec, the
marina’s capacity is 195 docking sites, of which
30 are available at all times for visitors.
Open: End of May to the end of September.
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities MARINAS, PUBLIC docks AND BOAT LANDINGS
Marina de Dolbeau-Mistassini
$
23, avenue des Frènes, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 515-1494
The Dolbeau-Mistassini marina is located on the
Mistassini River. It offers many accommodations to
pleasure boaters during the summer season: fuel,
dock leasing, pump-out station, comfort station and
boat launch. The Mistassini River is marked all the
way to Lac Saint-Jean and is one of the most beautiful
nautical destinations in Québec, with a multitude
of fine sand banks where boaters can dock without
problems. Open: June to August.
$
488, route Vauvert, Dolbeau-Mistassini
[ad. p. 40, 117]
Port de plaisance d’Alma $
10, avenue du Quai, Alma
418 662-0348 • portdeplaisance.ca
The Alma marina offers 36 docking sites, including
30 seasonal sites and 6 daily rental sites. Boat launch,
picnic area, kayak rentals and fishing. Gas station,
pump-out station and public bathrooms available
on-site. Services available depending on seasonal
schedule. Open: June 3 to September 25.
Saguenay
The marina grants access to the Mistassini River. The
marina offers a variety of services to boaters during
the summer: Fuel service, dock rentals, pump-out
station, comfort station, boat launch, concrete slab
directly on the beach. The Mistassini River is marked
until Lac St-Jean and it's one of the most beautiful
water sport destinations in Québec with a multitude
of sandy banks where boaters can safely dock their
pleasure craft. Open: May to October.
Club nautique de Péribonka
clients-guests, giving access to many services and
activities at the Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre
(fees apply). Open : end of May to September.
$
5
Camping Jonquière 0
418 542-0176 • campingjonquiere.com
The Bellevue marina includes 63 sites for boats and
10 sites for personal watercrafts. A magnificent beach
that can accommodate up to 1,500 people and offers
the following services: beach lifeguard, places to eat,
comfort station and private changing rooms.
Marina de Péribonka
418-374-2967, ext. 201 • peribonka.ca
Marina de Shipshaw
On the Péribonka River at the mouth of the majestic
Lac Saint-Jean, it's the perfect place for a stopover!
Located at 50 m from a grocery store and restaurant,
our marina with 50 sites offers a wide array of services
that will satisfy all nautical navigators: picnic area,
room rentals, showers, drinking water, electricity, gas
station, boat launch and pump-out station. Sea kayak
rentals available on-site.
The marina in Shipshaw, in addition to the places to
eat and bar, offers cyclists the possibility of crossing
to Jonquière. Boaters who have a site at the wharf,
have access to a refuelling station for filling up at
their leisure. The location is also available for rent to
accommodate events, such as weddings, birthdays
and anniversaries.
Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre 5
0
3861, chemin de la Péninsule, Jonquière District
418 698-3025 • zoneporturaire.com
5
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016 • damenterre.qc.ca
Marina of 90 sites located in the Dam-en-Terre bay
along the Grande-Décharge River with gas station,
ice for sale and pump-out station. Sites reserved for
Municipalité de 0
Saint-Charles-de-Bourget
$
357, rang 2, Saint-Charles-de-Bourget
418 672-2624 • stcharlesdebourget.ca
The landing dock is free of charge and there are two
public wharfs, bathrooms and showers, in addition to
a picnic area available for boaters.
Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities MARINAS, PUBLIC docks AND BOAT LANDINGS and national parks
Route du Fjord
Quai de Petit-Saguenay 0
Route du Fjord
5
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay (Sépaq)5
35, rue du Quai, Petit-Saguenay
418 272-2323 • petit-saguenay.com
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
The dock in Petit-Saguenay is a privileged access point
to Saguenay. Offering a view along 27 km of the fjord,
it's the ideal place for diving, picnicking, trying your
hand at smelt fishing or admiring the spectacular sunsets. Boaters will be pleased with the dock's facilities
that include a boat landing, pontoons and bathrooms.
Open: May to October [ad. p. 51]
The Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay preserves and
promotes the Saguenay fjord, a unique environment
in Québec. Short and long hiking trails in a network of
over 100 km, will take you to the door of phenomenal
scenic viewpoints. Via ferrata, cruises, sailing, sea
kayaking, rabaska and Zodiacs are so many other ways
to discover the fjord. Open: mid-May to end of October
and mid-December to end of March.
National parks
Manicouagan
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay (Sépaq)5
Lac-Saint-Jean
(Sépaq)
J5
418 347-5371 • 1 800 665-6527
The park forms a large peninsula that extends from
the waters of Lac Saint-Jean and the Péribonka River.
This 92.2 km2 territory protects a portion of the natural region of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean lowlands.
Pointe Taillon offers a landscape with sandy plains
and flat land, without hills or mountains. Visitors will
be enchanted by the maritime and seaside ambiance
from the sandy shores as far as the eye can see.
Open: End of May to mid-October.
Saguenay
Parc national des Monts-Valin (Sépaq)
J5
418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
The nothern region of the Parc national des MontsValin protects and showcases the region surrounding
Mont Valin. During the summer, hiking, canoeing,
fishing and vacationing are the main activities.
During the winter, snowshoeing and alpine skiing
bring hikers to meet the snow-covered mommies
and ghosts. Open: June to October and December
to March.
1121, Rte 172 Nord, Sacré-Cœur
418 236-1162 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
The Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay preserves and
promotes the Saguenay Fjord, a unique environment
in Québec. Short and long hiking trails in a network of
over 100 km, will take you to the door of phenomenal
scenic viewpoints. Cruises, sailing, sea kayaking,
rabaska, boat fishing and Zodiacs are so many other
ways to discover the fjord. Open: Mid-May to the end
of October and mid-December to the end of March.
Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park
5
Parcs Canada, 182, rue de l’Église, Tadoussac
418 235-4703 • 1 888 773-8888 • parcmarin.qc.ca
The marine park protects a portion of the marine life
along the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord
covering approximately 1,245 km2. Parks Canada and
Parcs Québec work with regional interveners to protect
ecosystems and develop educational and recreational
activities, in addition to scientific research. Discover the
Marine Park by observing wildlife while on sea excursions,
hiking, sea kayaking and museum visits. Visit our
website for more information. Open: May to October.
Saguenay − St-Lawrence Marine Park
Photo credit: Saguenay − St. Lawrence Marine Park
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor NATIONAL PARK
Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities regional parks and FISHING
Regional parks
Lac-Saint-Jean
Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières
173, boulevard Saint-Michel, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-0022 • grandesrivieres.com
The Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières emphasizes the
landscapes associated with the rivers north of lac Saint
Jean. Winter and summer alike, a trail network allows
for the hiking, cycling, snowshoeing and cross-country
skiing. High quality routes are also offered to quadders
and snowmobilers. Outfitters associated with the park
offer stays in the back-country with canoe-camping, dogsled excursions and rafting adventures. No charge to use
the trails. Dogs on leash permitted. Open: Year-round
Fishing
Fédération des gestionnaires de rivières à
saumon du Québec
84, rue St-Germain E., suite 2080, Rimouski
1 866 972-8666 • saumonquebec.com
For more information on salmon fishing and for help
on planning your trip, call us or visit our website.
Order our free guide and map for Québec salmon
rivers.
Lac-Saint-Jean
Corporation de LACtivité Pêche
Lac-Saint-Jean (CLAP)
135, rue Niquet, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-2527 • 1 888 866-2527
claplacsaintjean.com
Lac Saint-Jean community wildlife area – The best
fishing in the “landlocked salmon Kingdom”! The
walleye is also abundant: limit of 10 without any
length limit, unique in Québec! Visit our website to
order your free information brochure.
Photo credit : Charles-David Robitaille
5
L’Expert Marine
1315, avenue Du Pont Sud, Alma
418 769-3433 • lexpertmarine.com
Fishing in lac Saint-Jean and its tributaries, the
Péribonka and Saguenay Rivers, in addition to small
lakes. Fish species: Northern pike, walleye, brook
trout, landlocked salmon, sea trout and lake trout.
Saguenay
Passe à saumons de la Rivière-à-Mars 5
3232, chemin Saint-Louis, La Baie District
418 697-5093 • riviereamars.com
The Rivière-à-Mars offers a multitude of salmon pools
for fishing Atlantic salmon or the sea trout. The river’s
downstream section is located near an urban area,
whereas the upstream section offers a range of wild
panoramas. We'll be happy to direct you to the best
sectors to make your experience a unique.
Pêche Aventures Saguenay 5
822, route de l’Anse-à-Benjamin, La Baie District
418 540-9570 • pecheaventuressaguenay.com
Guided excursion for fishing whitefish (redfish, turbot
and cod). Sea trout and smelt fishing also available.
No fishing permit required. Fishing is offered on a
safe boat that meets requirements, with a kitchenette
and washrooms on board. All-inclusive. Customized
cruises are also available. Open: May to October.
Route du Fjord
Parc national des Monts-Valin 5
418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
Speckled trout fishing is authorized in many lakes
and rivers in the park, whether in a rented or personal
boat. Anglers have two options: one-day fishing or a
fishing package with accommodations. Open: June to
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities FISHING and Public beaches
Zec Martin-Valin 5
Chemin L-200, Saint-Fulgence
Summer : 418 674-9170 • zecmartinvalin.com
Boat rentals available on many waterways. Over 450
lakes within the ZEC for native brook trout fishing.
Pourvoirie Homamo 5
(TNO, Monts-Valin sector), Saint-Fulgence
418 831-5674 • homamo.ca
Exclusive territory of 129 km2, with comfortable rustic
cabins, quality equipment, 65 lakes, including 42 of
them still prestine, 3 magnificent rivers for light tackle
and fly fishing, accessible by cars since only 2007.
Quality fishing, services and good times! Cabin rental
in July and August, with or without fishing. Various
nature packages and “à la carte” adventures, with
or without guide (white waters, canoeing, camping,
hiking trails, etc.). ATV rental, etc. Open: May to
October and February.
Manicouagan
Association de la Rivière Sainte-Marguerite 5
160, rue Principale, Sacré-Coeur
418 236-4604 • 1 877 236-4604 rivieresainte-marguerite.com
Atlantic salmon and sea trout fly-fishing in a beautiful
river close to Route 172 Nord. Accommodation in
cabins or primitive camping on the edge of the river.
Possibility of full-day or half-day fishing with a guide
(reservations required). Fishing permit and fishing
flies, rental of boots and fly rod available on-site.
Open: June to mid-October.
Public beaches
Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre récréotouristique Le Rigolet
J$
18, Saint-André, Métabetchouan–Lac-à-La-Croix
418 349-3696 • ville.metabetchouan.qc.ca
Recreational centre with a beach on lac Saint-Jean,
hiking trail, parking area, RV campers authorized,
places to eat, bathrooms and a public park. Swimming
under supervision between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m,
7 days. Open: June to August.
Camping Plage Blanchet
121, route 169, Chambord
418-346-5436 • campingblanchet.ca
It Feels like the south in the Southern part of lac SaintJean. With 2,000 feet of fine sand and its palapas on
the beach, Camping Blanchet offers an exceptional
view of Lac Saint-Jean, a real inland sea. Sunsets that
will remain forever etched in your memory. Nearby
large urban centres sush as Alma and Roberval. In
the heart of the regional tourist route. Direct access to
regional route 169 and to the Véloroute des Bleuets.
Beach lifeguards from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open: June
to August.
Camping Plage Robertson
J5
2202, Ouiatchouan, Mashteuiatsh
418 275-1375
campingQuébec.com/plagerobertson
Enchanting woodland site along a gentle beach of
fine sand on the shores of Lac Saint-Jean where the
sun dives in every evening. Swimming and games
area. Go where the sun is all summer long!
Photo credit : Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre
Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities Public beaches
Plage municipale de la Pointe Scott
J$
850, boulevard de la Traversée, Roberval
418 275-0202, ext. 2303 • ville.roberval.qc.ca
The Pointe-Scott beach offers swimming under supervision from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A service pavilion is also
available including 2 showers, 2 bathrooms and dressing rooms. Access to the site is free. In addition to the
beach, nearby are 2 lit-up beach volleyball courts and
a picnic area with swings. The Véloroute des Bleuets at
less than 200 m from the site.
Open: mid-June to mid-August.
Plage municipale de
Dolbeau-Mistassini
$
Rue Beaurivage, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1317, ext. 2400
ville.dolbeau-mistassini.qc.ca
$
418 374-2746
vauvertsurlelacsaintjean.com
This beautiful sandy beach provides access to the
majestic and colossal Lac Saint-Jean. It's one of the
main attractions available at the Centre de villégiature
Vauvert-sur-le-Lac-Saint-Jean. Open : June to August.
J5
700, chemin de la Baie Moïse, Alma
418 662-9113
campingquebec.com/colonienotredame
Beautiful large beach of fine sand with view of small
islands. Open: June to August.
J
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016
damenterre.qc.ca
Beach located in the Dam-en-Terre bay along the
Grande-Décharge River. Paid parking and free access
to the beach. Open: June to September.
[ad. p. 40, 117]
The town of Dolbeau-Mistassini has a gorgeous sandy
beach between the first and second waterfalls of the
Mistassini River. Access via rue Beaurivage, near the
Dolbeau town centre. Access is free, open from midJune to mid-August with lifeguard supervision when
the weather is fine. Open: June 20 to August 15.
Camping Colonie Notre-Dame 5
418 347-5371 • 1 800 665-6527
The park’s long sandy shoreline offers an access point
to Lac Saint-Jean, a real 1,100 km2 inland sea. Enjoy
supervised swimming and watercraft rentals in the
service area. The perfect place to take advantage of
the lake’s quietness and warm water. Kids’ game area,
volleyball courts and places to eat on the site.
Open: June to August. [ad. p. 94]
Saguenay
5
Camping Jonquière
A charming marina with 63 boat sites and 10 watercraft sites. A splendid beach vast enough to accommodate 1,500 people and offers the following services:
people, with the following services: beach lifeguards,
places to eat, comfort station and changing rooms.
Route du Fjord
Camping municipal de Saint-Félix-d’Otis
5
400, sentier Saint-Hilaire, Saint-Félix-d’Otis
418 697-1617 • 1 888 697-1617
campingstfelixdotis.com
The only public beach on the south shore of the
Saguenay Fjord, the municipal camping beach is
appreciated for the site, the quality of the swimming
water and the friendly atmosphere. Campers and
visitors are welcome on this beach located close to the
restaurant and comfort stations, making this beach a
convenient place to enjoy swimming, warm sand and
a great view of the Lac Otis shoreline.
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities HIKING
Hiking
Trail
Trail rating
Trail
Length
( km )
Trail
rating
Hiking
season
12
●
■
May to
October
r
3
■
May to
October
hÂ
2
●
May to
October
hÂ
6
●
■
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óÂ
6
●
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hó
Services
Lac-Saint-Jean
Club de ski de fond Dorval
$
3795, route du Lac Est , Alma
418 662-5835 • skidefonddorval.com
Zec des passes
5
20, rue Saint-Joseph Sud, Alma
418 668-3136 • zecdespasses.ca
Parc Falaise
5
30, chemin du Foyer, Alma
418 668-3611 • 1 877 668-3611 tourismealma.com
Pointe des Américains
5
412, rue Belvédère, Alma
Sentier des grands pins blancs 5
Acces to Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre
Parc de la caverne « Trou de la Fée » 5
Chemin du Trou de la Fée, 7e Avenue, Desbiens
Parc de la Pointe des Pères ●
6
■
7
●
May to
October
hÂór¶
7
●
May to
October
hxÂ ¶
5
1500, chemin des Vacanciers, Labrecque
418 481-2022 • ville.labrecque.qc.ca
Ermitage Saint-Antoine 5
hÂ¶
Year-round
hóÂ
5
173, chemin du Vallon, Hébertville
418 344-4000 • 1 888 344-1101
montlacvert.qc.ca
Le Massif aux 3 Lacs ●
■
◆
5
400, boulevard des Pères, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-6502
Mont Lac-Vert 8
5
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 • st-antoine.org
hÂ
Hiking
Trail
Trail rating
Trail
Lac-Bouchette, 418 348-6344
Access to the Tchitogama campsite boat launch,
Lamarche, 418 481-2861, ext. 2
facebook.com/SentierpedestreTchitogama
Lamarche, 418 481-2861, ext. 2
facebook.com/SentierpedestreTchitogama
■
Year-round
Â
3
■
May to
September
hÂ
5
●
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hÂ ó
3
●
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hórÂY
3
●
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h
5
■
May to
October
30
●
■
May to
November
3
●
45
●
Services
5
Arboretum de la presqu’île Croft
Chemin No. 32, Rang 2 Est,
5
Sentier du Rigolet Centre récréotouristique Acces, 18, rue Saint-André
5
101, chemin Louis-Ovide-Bouchard, Normandin
$
418 679-3855 ext. 3352 • toboski.com
hÂx¶
J
hxÂ
$
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
215
5
Sentier pédestre du Lac Tchitogama
Parc des Chutes-à-Michel
Hiking
season
5
Sentier Chute blanche
Club Tobo-Ski
Trail
rating
5
Site touristique Chute à l’Ours Length
( km )
hÂ
$
Taillon Sect., Saint-Henri-de-Taillon (Rang 3 Ouest)
Péribonka Sect, Péribonka (Rang 6 Ouest).
418 347-5371 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
May to
October
hxY
99
Hiking
Trail
Trail rating
Trail
Le Petit Marais de Saint-Gédéon
Length
( km )
Trail
rating
Hiking
season
2
●
Year-round
hó
2.1
◆
Year-round
hÂór
5.8
●
◆
Year-round
hÂór
29
●
■
◆
Year-round
öó
25
●
■
◆
Year-round
hör
2.9
■
Year-round
hÂ
3
●
Year-round
Â
14.5
●
■
◆
Year-round
hÂ
1.7
●
Year-round
h
3
●
■
Year-round
hÂ
Services
$
In front of City Hall Acces
208, rue de Quen, Saint-Gédéon
418 345-8001• st-gedeon.qc.ca
Saguenay
Sentier de la montagne des Conscrits
$
Barrière Zec Lac-de-la-Boiteuse
ou rang des Chutes, Bégin
418 672-4270 • begin.ca
Sentier pédestre de Bégin
$
100, rue Lemieux , Club Perce-Neige, Bégin
418 672-4270 • espace-nord.qc.ca/pedestre
OrganisAction $
Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin $
418 698-3235 / 3200 • rivieredumoulin.saguenay.ca
Sentier aux Rats Musqués $
Rosaire-Gauthier Park, 710, rue Bégin, Chicoutimi Dis.
418 698-3200, ext. 4178 • lvbf.org
Sentier Sportif Parc de la Colline $
Rue Saint-Gérard/Pinel, Chicoutimi Dis. (North Sector)
418 698-3200, ext. 4178 • lvbf.org
Les sentiers du Saguenay $
Chemin du Golf, aluminum bridge and more
Jonquière District • 418 698-3200, ext. 4172
Parc commémoratif Sir-William-Price
$
Rue Price, Jonquière District (Kénogami sector)
418 546-2046
Sentier du Mont-Jacob $
4160, rue du Vieux-Pont, Jonquière District
418 698-3200, ext. 4178
Hiking
Trail
Trail rating
Length
( km )
Trail
Trail
rating Hiking season
Services
Saguenay
Centre plein air Bec-Scie $
418 697-5132 • riviereamars.com
Lacs Nérée et Poléon
Year-round
hÂ
6
●
May to
November
hÂ
2.5
■
Year-round
h
4.2
●
June to
October
8
■
5
●
■
3.8
■
$
418 673-4647
Sentier de la rivière Shipshaw
●
■
$
Rang 3 et route Racine, Saint-Charles-de-Bourget
418 672-2624 • stcharlesdebourget.ca
Site de Chute-aux-Galets 3
$
Rang 9, Saint-Ambroise
418 672-4765 • st-ambroise.qc.ca
Sentier des Marais
hÂö ¶r
$
Marina / route de l’Anse-à-Benjamin, La Baie District
418 698-3167 / 1 800 463-6565 • saguenay.ca
Sentier de la Chute-Gagnon
Year-round
$
Rue Mars, La Baie District
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565 • saguenay.ca
Sentier Eucher
●
$
Rio Tinto Alcan La Baie, 3681, route du Petit-Parc,
La Baie District • 418 544-0575
Parc Mars
15
hÂ
hÂ
May to
November
Â
$
Saint-Honoré
418 673-3405 • ville.sthonore.qc.ca
hÂ
Route du Fjord
$
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay / Anse-Saint-Jean SECTOR
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
Sentier de l’Anse-de-Tabatière
Chemin de l’ Anse
0.5
●
mid-May to
mid-October
10
■
mid-May to
mid-October
Sentier des Poètes
Anse-Saint-Jean to Petit-Saguenay
toward Baie-Éternité
101
Hiking
Trail
Trail rating
Trail
Length
( km )
Trail
rating
27 or 32
◆
13.8
◆
3.5
●
■
Year-round
1.6
●
■
May to
October
hY¶
3
●
June to
October
hÂ
15.3
●
■
Year-round
Hiking
season
Services
Route du Fjord
Sentier Les Caps
Chemin Saint-Thomas Nord or chemin de l’Anse
Sentier des Chutes
until the montagne Blanche
Chemin Saint-Thomas Nord
Station Mont-Édouard $
Sentier Pic-aux-Vents
$
Village Vacances, 99, ch. Saint-Étienne, Petit-Saguenay
418 272-3193 • 1 877 420-3193
vacancesviva.com
Sentier de la rivière Petit-Saguenay
$
100, rue Eugène-Morin, Petit-Saguenay
418 272-1169 • 1 877 272-1169
petitsaguenay.com
Sentier du monde enchanté
de mon enfance
hÂ
$
Rue du Quai, Petit-Saguenay
hÂó r
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay / Petit-Saguenay SECTOR$
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
Sentier de la Pinède
l’anse Saint-Étienne
8
■
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay / Baie-Éternité SECTOR h
$
Rivière-Éternité, 418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
Sentier des Méandres-à-Falaises
Discovery and services centre
1.6
●
Mid-May to
October
8.4
■
Mid-May to
October
Sentier de la Rivière
Baie-Éternité Camping
between 54 and 56 site
Hiking
Trail
Trail rating
Trail
Length
( km )
Trail
rating
Hiking
season
7
■
Mid-May to
October
27 or 32
◆
Mid-May to
October
10
●
■
May to
October
12
■
Year-round
ó
12
■
Year-round
ó
3
●
Year-round
óh
3
●
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ó
16
◆
Year-round
ó
3
■
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óh
12
●
◆
Year-round
ó
3
●
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ó
5
■
Year-round
ó
8
●
◆
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ó
Services
Route du Fjord
Sentier de la Statue
Discovery and services centre
Sentier Les Caps vers L’Anse-Saint-Jean
P3 parking lot (2 possible arrival)
Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux
$
250, chemin de la Pointe-aux-Pins, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-9114 • 1 888 674-9114 • capjaseux.com
hdxÂ
Parc national des Monts-Valin / Saint-Fulgence SECTOR
418 674-1200 • parcsquebec.com/montsvalin $
Sentier des Plateaux
Lac Martin-Valin
Sentier Dubuc
Pic-de-la-Hutte parking lot
Sentier Le Pic-de-la-Hutte
Sentier Lac-des-Pères
Discovery and visitors centre
Sentier La randonnée des Pics
Sentier La vallée des Fantômes
Route Bras des canots
Sentier Le Pic-du-Grand-Corbeau
Sentier Le Mirador
Sentier les Sommets
Sentier Le Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien
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Hiking
Trail
Trail rating
Trail
Length
( km )
Trail
rating
8
◆
2.8
●
1.1
●
10
●
■
◆
Hiking
season
Services
Route du Fjord
Sentier de la montagne du Chapeau
$
Chemin du Plateau parking lot, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
418 675-2250 • ste-rosedunord.qc.ca
Sentier de La Plate-Forme
$
rue de la Montagne parking lot
ou 213, rue du Quai, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Sentier du Quai $
Municipal docks, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Sentier Lac de la Roche $
Route 172 parking lot, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
$
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay / baie-DE-TADOUSSAC SECTOR
418 236-1162 • 1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
Sentier de la Coupe
Tadoussac fish farming
Sentier de la Pointe-de-l’Islet
Tadoussac dock
Sentier de l’Estuaire
La Maison des Dunes, Tadoussac
Sentier le Fjord vers Baie-Sainte-Marguerite
Tadoussac fish farming
Sentier de la plage ●
Mid-May
to October
0.8
●
Mid-May
to October
0.8
●
Mid-May
to October
41.1
●
◆
Mid-May
to October
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Tadoussac beach, Tadoussac
418 235-4744 • tadoussac.com
Parc de nos Ancêtres 1.1
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Hôtel Tadoussac west entrance, Tadoussac
418 234-4744 • tadoussac.com
Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities cycling and bike paths
Cycling and
bike paths
Bike route
Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre récréotouristique Le Rigolet
18, rue Saint-André, Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
Length: 13 km Bike path.
Trail rating: ●
&dí
Réseau cyclable de Saint-Félicien
1209, boulevard Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Félicien
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
Length : 24 km Bike path, bike lane, paved shoulder,
shared roadway.
Trail rating: ●
&dí
Throughout the year, cyclists are cherished in Saint-Félicien due to our famous cycling route, which extends
its course along the Ashuapmushuan River to to the
famous Zoo sauvage. Club Tobo-Ski offers kilometers
of paths for mountain biking and Fatbiking, which are
renowned throughout Québec. Come and discover
our fabulous landscapes! Events: Canada mountain
biking cup July 23 and 24, 2016.
418-347-5371 • 1 800 665-6527
Length: 45 km Bike path and designated shared
roadway. Trail rating: ●
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Cycling is one of the best ways to discover the park.
The trail, that encircles the peninsula, crosses through
various habitats such as those belonging to the
beaver and moose. Rest areas and relays let you stop
and enjoy the magnificent landscapes. A selection of
bikes, tandems and electric bikes are available to rent
for the entire family
Circuit rating
● : Easy ◆ : Intermediate ■ : Difficult
Véloroutes
La Route Verte
Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay
Navette maritime
(entre Péribonka et la Pointe-Taillon)
375, Édouard-Niquet, Péribonka
418 374-2967 • peribonka.ca
Length: 2.5 km Bike path.
Trail rating: ●
Located along the Véloroute des Bleuets, Péribonka
is an ideal starting point for bicycle touring. The bike
path skirts along the riverbank leading you to the
heart of the village, where you can take the marine
shuttle and enjoy the unique character of lac SaintJean and nature that's larger than life, bike paths in
the Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon.
Équinox Aventure
Bike path, bike lane, paved shoulder, designated
shared roadway.
Trail rating: ● ◆ ■
&í
Travel agent permit. Cycling trip organizer from
1 to 7 days on the Véloroute des Bleuets and on the
Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay. Departure from the
Véloroute des Bleuets. Luggage transportation everywhere in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. Hybrid and road
bikes available in our packages. Service in English at
all times. New: fatbike bike.
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities cycling and bike paths and mountain biking
Liberté à Vélo–Randonnée Hydro-Québec
Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay
Alma
418 668-8430 • 1 877 668-8430 • liberteavelo.ca
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565 • velo.saguenay.ca
Length: 267 km Bike path, paved shoulder, bike
lane, designated shared roadway.
Trail rating: ◆
Length : 400 km Bike path, bike lane, paved shoulder, shared roadway.
Trail rating: ● ◆ ■
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The Randonnée Hydro-Québec from June 24 to June
26, 2016. Tour of Lac St-Jean along the Véloroute
des Bleuets. Package from 3 days including luggage
transportation, meals, accommodations (camping
or gymnasium), entertainment, certified guides and
many services. Departure from Alma. Reservations
required. In 2016 already 15 years.
The Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay is a bike trail over
400 km long and it’s adapted for everyone: recreation
and family, touring and performance cyclists. The
trail will unveil breathtaking landscapes crisscrossing
along both shores of the Saguenay Fjord. You can also
travel from shore to shore with the marine shuttle.
Mountain
biking
418 668-4541 • 1 866 550-4541
Length: 256 km Bike path, paved shoulder, bike
lane, designated shared roadway.
Trail rating: ●
&í
A bike trail that encircles Lac Saint-Jean over 256 km,
across 15 municipalities and through the Mashteuiatsh community. With access to the Parc national
de la Pointe-Taillon, the Véloroute des Bleuets offers
many occasions for places to eat, accommodations
and exploring the numerous tourist activities in the
vicinity. No matter your age, travelling alone or not,
a cycling excursion to the land of blueberries will
provide an unforgettable experience.
Lac-Saint-Jean
Club Vélo2max
418 679-3855, ext. 3352 • 1 866 900-5243
Length : 60 km Difficulty : ● ◆ ■
Mountain biking paths with trail ratings for all cyclists.
Backcountry camping possible on-site.
Saguenay
Réseau cyclable de la Ville de Saguenay
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565 • velo.saguenay.ca
Length : 164 km Bike path, bike lane, paved shoulder, shared roadway.
Trail rating: ●
&í
Centre de vélo de montagne Le Panoramique
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Top Things to Do | Nature and Outdoor Activities MOUNTAIN BIKing and zecs and wildlife reserves
Saguenay
Boulevard Barrette and chemin de la Réserve
Chicoutimi District
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565
velochicoutimi.qc.ca
Length: 40 km Trail rating: ● ◆ ■
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The Centre de vélo de montagne Le Panoramique
is located in the downtown core of Chicoutimi on
beautiful woodland private lots across a surface area
of approximately 9 sq km. It's the largest mountain
biking centre in Saguenay. Since it began in 2000,
over 35 km of paths have been marked, cleaned and
maintained. Trails are on hilly terrain on mixed road
surfaces: granite, black earth and clay. It offers easy,
intermediate and difficult trails.
Centre plein air Bec-Scie –
Contact Nature Rivière-à-Mars
418 697-5132 • becscie.riviereamars.com
Length: 7 km Trail rating: ◆
5
Réserve faunique des Laurentides Centre de vélo de montagne le Panoramique
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The trails of the Centre plein air Bec-Scie offer spectacular landscapes throughout all seasons. The variety
of trail ratings and exceptional landscapes offered
at the canyon and the Mars River are the can't-miss
experiences for enthusiasts of mountain biking and
hiking. In the winter, you can use these superb trails
for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
ZECs and
wildlife reserves
Gîte du Berger
Route 169, Km 38, La Doré
418 554-1321 (in season)
418 528-6868 • 1 800 665-6527 • sepaq.com
Immense territory in the heart of Québec scattered
with lakes and endless sceneries reknowned for
hunting, fishing, soft adventure and ecotourism.
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Zec des Passes Reception area
69, avenue Lévesque, Saint-Ludger-de-Milot
418 373-2368 • zecdespasses.reseauzec.com
The ZEC des Passes is a 1,491 km2 territory, with over
600 lakes offering a variety of fish, including speckled
trout, walleye, pike and burbot. Big and small game
hunting. Primitive camping. 17 boat launches available on-site. Row boat rentals at the main gate.
Route du Fjord
5
Zec Martin-Valin
Chemin L-200, Saint-Fulgence
Summer: 418 674-9170 • Winter: 418 548-4799
zecmartinvalin.com
A 1,200 km2 territory, 650 lakes for speckled trout
fishing, and 100 km long canoeing-camping route.
Summer and fall activities: canoeing, canoeing-camping (reservation), row boats, fishing, small and big
game hunting, in addition to wildlife observation.
Services: primitive camping, inn, convenience store,
gas. Canoeing and rowing boat rentals (reservations
required) (safety equipment included).
Open: Mid-May to October.
Lac-Saint-Jean
Réserve faunique Ashuapmushuan (Sépaq) 5
Route 167, km 33, La Doré
418 256-3806 • 1 800 665-6527 • sepaq.com
Two accommodation sites in cabins near Route 167
with modern accommodations in the heart of the
forest. Open: May to October.
Réserve faunique des Laurentides
Photo credit: Réserve faunique des Laurentides
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Top Things to Do | Land Adventures CANYONING, horseback riding AND wagon rides
LAND ADVENTURES
Via Ferrata − Parc national Fjord-du-Saguenay
Canyoning
Lac-Saint-Jean
H2O Expédition
418 346-7238 • 1 866 697-7238
aventure-expedition.com
One of the most beautiful canyoning sites in Québec.
Meander along the river walking, rappelling,
swimming, besides exploring an underground cave.
A unique adventure for an unforgettable experience!
Open: June to October. Two departures daily at 9 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m.
Horseback
riding and
wagon rides
Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre équestre Les Écuries Mistouk
5
4251, chemin Saint-François, Alma
418 550-7514 • lesecuriesmistouk.webs.com
Enjoy a magical moment on a horseback riding escapade. Available year-round, our excursions offer an
introduction to our beautiful forests and woodlands
no matter the season. On the trails adapted for our
horses, discover phenomenal scenic vistas alongside
a babbling brook. No matter your horseback riding
experience, from first time to expert, our excursions
with experienced guides are safe and fun for everyone! Open: Year-round.
Photo credit: Boran Richard
Top Things to Do | Land Adventures horseback riding, MOTORcycle TOURIng and wildlife watching
Saguenay
Centre équestre et Auberge la Martingale
5
5490, boulevard Martel, Saint-Honoré
418 373-3956 • lamartingale.net
Horseback riding, carriage ride (guide and package
recommendations) near Monts-Valin. Certified guides.
Initiation and accommodationd. Reservation required.
Duration: hourly up to 3 days. Open: Year-round.
Route du Fjord
Centre équestre des Plateaux
5
34, chemin des Plateaux, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-3231 • cedp.ca
Centre Équestre des Plateaux
Site near the Fjord, calm and well dressed horses.
Duration: 1 hour up to 5 days with initiation.
Open: Year-round.
Motorcycle
touring
Route des Rivières
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1882, rue Cascades, Shawinigan
819 536-3334 • 1 800 567-7603
routedesrivieres.com
From Louiseville to La Tuque, travel through sceneries
and history of the Mauricie region. The Route des
Rivières will take you to the best kept secrets of three
sectors presenting unique experiences. This is also an
alternative route for travelers coming from or going to
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
Wildlife
watching
and nature
interpretation
Lac-Saint-Jean
$
Arboretum de la presqu’île Croft Chemin No. 32, rang 2 Est
The regional native forest was recreated on this site by
planting over 2,000 trees. The site includes a hiking,
cycling and walking trails, besides cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing during the winter.
Open: Year-round.
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Top Things to Do | Land Adventures wildlife watching and nature interpretation
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QUÉBECPHOTOGRAVIE Lac à Madeleine, Sainte-Hedwidge
418 515-4616 • quebecphotogravie.com
QUÉBECPHOTOGRAVIE: Photo hunting package with
guide. Unique in Québec: Night watching of the
flying squirrel, all from seven meters above ground in
a comfortable setting (a non-traditional accommodations experience). To discover: Scientific activities and
digital photography courses for small groups of 1 to 4
people. Visit our website for more information.
Open: Year-round.
Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien 3J5
Aboriginal camp, go canoeing, go on a canoe-Rabaska excursion and observe the black bear in its
natural habitat, safely in a watchtower. Open: June
to October.
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Zoo de Falardeau 309, rang 2, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 673-4602 • centreobservationfalardeau.com
A 2 hours guided wildlife interpretation tour. Open:
Year-round. October to April by reservation only.
Route du Fjord
418 679-0543 • 1 800 667-5687 • zoosauvage.org
Centre d’Interprétation des Battures et de Réhabilitation des Oiseaux
Observation of the Boréalie fauna in the pedestrian
section or along the Nature park trail on our encaged
train watching as the animals roam free and the
visitors watch from cages. A unique observation
experience unlike anywhere else. Discover the boreal
plant life on the Flora circuit. Participate in a unique
rare adventure in caribou country with The walking
adventure in the land of Caribou. Open: Year-round.
Saint-Fulgence Ornithological Park
100, Cap des Roches, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-2425 • cibro.ca
[ad. p. C-2]
Aventuraid − Parc Mahikan J5
2395, rang de la Pointe, Girardville
Live an unforgettable encounter with three wolf packs
(40) living in semi-freedom at the wolf observation
and interpretation centre of our Parc Mahikan. In
addition to, hiking or snowshoeing, depending on
the season, observation and interpretation of wildlife
and plant life of the boreal forest along our trail
network a woodland setting. Beaver observation in
their natural habitat.Black bear visual safari with
reservation. Outdoor Ethics Leave no trace Canada.
Open: Year-round.
Saguenay
Okwari Aventures – Contact Nature
5
Rivière-à-Mars – black bear wildlife watching
418 540-4987 • okwariaventures.com
Discover an exceptional adventure in the Okwari
boreal forest! Offering the opportunity to discover
the fabulous canyon of the Rivière à Mars, to visit an
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On the Cap-des-Roches mountain, come and discover
owls, eagles, falcons and buzzards and many more
species of fascinating wild birds. Birdwatching of
marine species in the only wildlife sanctuary in
Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean. Forest trails meander
through aviaries and provide exceptional viewpoints
of the fjord, the split of land and the tidelands of
Saint-Fulgence. Open: Low season: Open Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays.
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418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
Thirty-seven species of mammals are recorded in the
database. There are 134 entries grouped into 37
families on the list of known bird species. To date,
studies have enumerated 439 species of plants, of
which two-thirds are of boreal affinities. A large
number of plants from temperate environments and
some alpine arctic plants have been identified. The
park is proud to have 9 species or varieties of
blueberries on their land. Open: June to October and
December to March. [ad. p. 94]
Top Things to Do | Land Adventures wildlife watching and nature interpretation
Pourvoirie Homamo
5
Km 102, route L-200, Saint-Fulgence
(TNO, Monts-Valin sector)
418 831-5674 • homamo.ca
62, route 138, Tadoussac
418 235-4814 • vacancesessipit.com
Main activities: hunting and fishing over a territory of
129 sq km with 65 lakes and 3 majestic rivers. Black
bear observation. Wild mushroom and berry picking.
Hiking trail with maintained panoramic scenic
lookouts. Various additional activities including
kayaking and boating. Nature interpretation service.
Manicouagan
Gîte Domaine de nos Ancêtres 5
Ferme 5 étoiles
1895, route 172 Sud, Sacré-Coeur
418 236-4833 • ours-noir.net
At 10 km from Tadoussac, watch the black bear in
its natural environment. Our passionate guide will
introduce you to this legendary animal, comfortably
installed in a secured lookout. With a 90% bear
sighting success rate, the chances of watching a
bear eating are very high. A video will be presented
where we save orphan baby bears, and you'll be able
to see everything that we do at our refuge. Visit
duration depends on sun setting times.
Open: May to October. [ad. p. 54]
Croisières Essipit – Pourvoirie des Lacs à Jimmy
Black bear watching in a secure and fenced shelter
with a guide. Whale watching cruises also offered at
Bergeronnes. Photos and videos permitted.
Open: Mid-June to mid-September.
[ad. p. 55, 164]
Centre d’interprétation et 0
d’observation de Pointe-Noire
5
Parcs Canada
Baie-Sainte-Catherine
418 237-4383 • 418 235-4703 • 1 888 773-8888 parcscanada.gc.ca/saguenay
Pointe-Noire is located at less than one kilometer from
the Tadoussac–Baie-Sainte-Catherine ferry. Enjoy one
of the best views of the Saguenay Fjord and watch
belugas and other whales in their natural habitat the
Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. Pointe-Noire
used to be the home of lighthouse keepers. Meet our
guides and visit the exhibit. Enjoy a picnic with a view
of the sea while children explore nearby. Open: June
18 to September 5, all days, September 6 to October
10: closed Monday to Thursday.
J5
465, route 172 Ouest, Sacré-Cœur
Why not combine your visit of our domestic and wild
animals with a unique wolf encounter? This approach
that's unique in Québec, will give you the opportunity
to understand and to live an exclusive moment with
our wolves. You'll need to establish a bond of trust
with our grey wolf, Jacob, and with our two arctic
females, Luna and Nalu. Interpretation and discovery
of their way of life. An unforgettable moment during
your holidays! Open: Year-Round, mornings only.
[ad. p. 54, 187]
Centre d'Interprétation des Battures et de Réhabilitation des Oiseaux
Photo credit: Valérie Busque
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Top Things to Do | Land Adventures AERIAL adventure trails and quad, atv and other motorized sports
Aerial
adventure trails
Manicouagan
Chalets Camping J5
Domaine des Dunes
585, chemin du Moulin-à-Baude, Tadoussac
418 235-4843 • domainedesdunes.com
Lac Saint-Jean
J5
Club Vélo2max 500, Petit Rang, Saint-Félicien
418 679-3855 ext. 3352 • velostfelicien.com
Adventure trails and activities from high above in
the tree tops. A high-flying adventure chalked-full of
adrenaline! Open: Mid-June to the end of August.
Route du Fjord
5
Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux 250, ch. de la Pointe-aux-Pins, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-9114 • capjaseux.com
You want to be adventurous? Discover our high ropes
courses Fjord en Arbres for the entire family (Bambino's Adventure, Fjord High Ropes Children’s Adventure, High Ropes Regular Adventures and Zipline
Adventure. An exhilarating experiencing as you travel
from tree to tree along the course while admiring the
magnificent views of the Saguenay Fjord. Looking for
even more adventure? The UNIQUE Fjord en Arbres
Extrême course is a true revolution. Many challenges
and high adrenaline guaranteed! Open: May 14 to
October 10. [ad. p. 52, 114, 187]
The treetop aerial adventure trail that includes 23
challenges perfect for the entire family. An outdoor
activity with exercises on cedar wood modules and
ropes on a ground covered with wood shavings,
making it soft and pleasant like forest moss. Test your
balance on a spider web, when rappelling or on a
rope bridge and so much more. Discover on the trail
our interpretation panels on the wildlife and plant
life. Open: Mid-May to mid-October.
Quad, ATV
and other
motorized
sports
Lac-Saint-Jean
Dallaire Équipement
J
560, rue Melançon, Saint-Bruno
418 343-3758 • dallairest-bruno.com
Dallaire Équipement is a large dealer in the region
of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and a reference for all
motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts. For
those who are fond of campervans, tent trailers and
fifth-wheels. The owner, Robin Dallaire, is passionate
about recreational products. Open: Year-round.
Auberge de la Gare
J$
160, rue de la Gare, Chambord
418 342-8888 • 418 515-3794
aubergedelagarechambord.com
Inn and bar. Seven romantic rooms. Canopy beds,
fireplace, mirror, etc… Kitchenette for cooking. BBQ,
patio, four-season spa and so much more! Possibility
of guide to visit the most beautiful attractions the area
has to offer. FQCQ trail with direct access to the inn.
Open: Year-round
Outfitters Quad
Top Things to Do | Land Adventures quad, atv and other motorized sports and Ziplines
Saguenay
Équipements Villeneuve
J$
1178, boulevard Ste-Geneviève, Chicoutimi District
418 543-3600 • 1 877 543-3600
equipementsvilleneuve.com
Lac-Saint-Jean
Accessible via quad. Initiation tour and membership
card available. Open: Year-round
Évasion Sport
$
2639, route 170, Chicoutimi District (Laterrière sect.)
418 678-2481 • 1 866 678-2481
evasion-sport.com
Tandem bikes and quads available for rent. Guided
services and tours. Open: April to November.
Route du Fjord
L'Auberge du 31 35
ZEC Martin-Valin, Km 31, Route L-200, Saint-Fulgence
Parc de la caverne du Trou de la Fée
5
Chemin du Trou de la Fée, 7e Avenue, Desbiens
Adrenaline enthusiasts can cross the Métabetchouane
River canyon on the highest ziplines in the area.
50 m above the river, you will live unparalleled
thrills and have an exceptional view of the entire
site from high above. Our two ziplines measure 350
m in length and are connected by a cabled trail that
will introduce you to the via ferrata trail. Rates are
not included in the general admission fees. Certain
conditions apply. Average duration: 1 hr 20 min
Open: June 24 to September 7. [ad. p. 13]
Route du Fjord
Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux Access to the entire ZEC Martin-Valin territory, in
addition to hunting and fishing trails.
Open: summer season.
5
250, ch. de la Pointe-aux-Pins, Saint-Fulgence
Manicouagan
Centre de vacances Ferme 5 étoiles Ziplines (aerial
rope slide)
5
465, route 172 Ouest, Sacré-Coeur
A quad excursion is a marvellous opportunity to
explore forest and mountains on great nature
trails in addition to magnificent and unforgettable
sightseeing. Once safety and driving instructions
are given, your guide will take you on a ride that will
reach an unrivaled sight of the majestic Saguenay
Fjord. Bring your camera! Open: mid-May to end of
October. [ad. p. 54, 187]
You want to be adventurous? Discover our high ropes
courses Fjord en Arbres for the entire family (Bambino's Adventure, Fjord High Ropes Children’s Adventure, High Ropes Regular Adventures and Zipline
Adventure. An exhilarating experiencing as you travel
from tree to tree along the course while admiring the
magnificent views of the Saguenay Fjord. Looking for
even more adventure? The UNIQUE Fjord en Arbres
Extrême course is a true revolution. Many challenges
and high adrenaline guaranteed! Open: May 14 to
October 10. [ad. p. 52, 114, 187]
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Top Things to Do | Land Adventures via ferrata
Via Ferrata
Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux Route du Fjord
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay 5
250, ch. de la Pointe-aux-Pins, Saint-Fulgence
5
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com
Discover the via ferrata circuit that scales the impressive cliffs of Baie Éternité. Three landscaped paths will
lead you to breathtaking scenic vistas of the Saguenay
Fjord’s most impressive bay, where the landscape
changes with the ebb and flow of the tides. You can
travel at your own pace during the ascent.
A professional guide will accompany you along the
way. Enjoy an exclusive experience in a small group.
Open: June 18 to October 10. [ad. p. 94]
Unforgettable moments from high above. The via
ferrata at Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux is the ideal
activity. Imagine yourself on a sheer cliff overlooking
the majestic Saguenay Fjord… a unique, thrilling
and safe adventure. The sheer magnitude of the wide
open spaces at your fingertips! Arouse all your senses
under a full moon. Open: May 14 to October 10.
[ad. p. 52, 114, 187]
Top Things to Do | Water Sports motorboat and canoe
WATER SPORTS
Kayaking on L'Anse-Saint-Jean
Canoe
Anyone operating a motorized
vessel must be properly licensed..
Lac-Saint-Jean
5
H2O Expédition 125, rue du Quai, Desbiens
418 346-7238 • 1 866 697-7238
Motorboat
Lac-Saint-Jean
Port de plaisance d’Alma
5
Canoe rentals for one to seven day expeditions.
on Métabetchouane and Ashuapmushuan rivers.
418 662-0348 • portdeplaisance.ca
Centre Vacances Nature – Auberge Éva The Alma marina offers 36 docking sites, including
30 seasonal sites and 6 daily rental sites. Boat launch,
picnic area, kayak rentals and fishing. Places to eat,
fuel and pump-out station and public bathrooms
available on-site. Services available depending on
seasonal schedule. Open: June 3 to September 25.
Canoe rental for two people on Lac Bouchette,
paddles and PFDs available.
Open: June to August. [ad. p. 151, 180]
5
418-348-6832 • aubergeeva.com
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Top Things to Do | Water Sports CANOE, ROWBOAT and CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS
Aventuraid – Parc Mahikan 5
2395, rang de la Pointe, Girardville
Canoe-camping along the region's great rivers for a
true escape in the boreal forest. Whether you're looking for serenity and quiet waters, or an exhilarating
whitewater experience, the perfect river is waiting
for you. Travel along the river to the rhythm of nature
for one to several day excursions. Initiation, guided
expeditions. Canoe and kayak rentals, in addition
to a shuttle service. Canoe training (FQCK). Certified
guides. Outdoor ethics Leave no trace Canada.
OrganisAction 5
Dolbeau-Mistassini
Enjoy the natural landscape in a canoe on the great
rivers to the North, five to eight-day guided
expeditions. Beginner level on the Mistassibi River
North-West, or intermediate/expert levels on the
Mistassibi River North-East. Shuttle service for vehicles
also available. Open: May to September.
Route du Fjord
Site de la Rivière Petit-Saguenay J5
418 272-1169 • petitsaguenay.com
Canoeing on the calm and peaceful waters on 12 km
on the Petit-Saguenay River in a luxurious nature. For
the entire family. Open: June to mid-September.
L'Auberge du 31
J
Zec Martin-Valin, Km 31, Route L-200, Saint-Fulgence
Open: Summer season.
Parc national des Monts-Valin J
418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
The Valin River offers scenic views of the mountain
from a new perspective. By paddling upstream from
the Centre de découverte et de services, canoeists will
enjoy the meandering Valin River and the Bélanger
pond. Other great experiences are also awaiting in
the lakes in the Martin-Valin sector. Open: June to
October. [ad. p. 94]
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Pourvoirie Homamo
Km 102, route L-200, Saint-Fulgence
(Monts-Valin Sector)
418 831-5674 • homamo.ca
River canoeing and kayaking, with or without guide.
Three rivers, Class 1 to 5, with or without portaging,
from beginner or advanced. Canoe-camping with or
without fishing, cottage rentals, boats, gas or electrical
motors, ATV rentals. Nature adventures and various
activities. Custom packages or simply as an outdoor
holiday destination. Open: July and August.
Rowboat
Lac-Saint-Jean
5
Motorized rowboat rentals available on a daily basis.
PDFs available. Reservation required.
Open: June to August. [ad. p. 151, 180]
Cruises
and excursions
All permits for the marine carriers listed are
valid as of this edition. For more information,
call Commission des transports du Québec at
1 888 461-2433.
Lac-Saint-Jean
Brise du Lac Tchitogama
5
2585, chemin Lachance, Lamarche
418 481-1644 • brisedulac.com
On board our 24 ft pontoon-boat Brise du lac Tchitogama, discover the 15 km long Lac Tchitogama, and the
navigable water over 100 km of the Péribonka River.
Top Things to Do | Water Sports CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS
Admire sandy beaches and sheer cliffs. Experience the
benefits of a clay bath near Baie des Bouchard, swim
in the natural basins of the Cléophe River, or enjoy
the charming falls at Lac Banc de Sable. Many destination options available. Open: July 1 to September 11.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
J5
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016
damenterre.qc.ca
Saguenay
OrganisAction
5
Chicoutimi District
Discover normally inaccessible areas of the majestic
Saguenay Fjord on board our two Zodiac-style boats.
Contact us to charter a boat with captain, up to
12 people per boat. Multi-activity packages
and a variety of expeditions available.
The boat La Tournée welcomes up to 150 passengers
for discovering the vastness of Lac Saint-Jean. Enjoy
a change of scenery with entertainment, music and
exceptional landscapes on this excursion-cruise. Dance
and have fun to popular music on our special Friday
night cruises. Starting on July 10, the boat travels to
Roberval on Sundays. No charge for bicycle transportation. Open: May to September. Closed on Monday.
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La Tournée — Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre
Photo credit: Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre
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Experience an extraordinary adventure that
promise amusement and thrills!
DEPARTURES: Up to 9 per day BOARDING: Baie-Ste-Catherine Pier and Tadoussac Pier
ALSO AVAILABLE: Discover the Saguenay Fjord
1 855 242 .0681
croisieresaml.com
Price and schedules subject to change without notice. Taxes not included. ©Photos: Catherine Dubé, Philippe Moussette, Pascal Duchesne.
Les Croisières du Fjord 5
Croisière Personnalisée du Saguenay Bagotville dock
900, rue Mars, La Baie District
418 543-7630 • 1 800 363-7248 croisieresdufjord.com
418 272-2739 • croisieresaguenay.ca
For 44 years, Croisières du Fjord has been offering
excursion-cruises to visitors on the majestic Saguenay
Fjord. Discover immense and breath-taking landscapes, accessible only by boat. We offer a unique
sightseeing experience in North America, comfortably
installed on one of the three decks of La Marjolaine,
for a rapid and sporty adventure on our two bateauxmouches. Open: July 1 to September 2. [ad. p. 118]
On a 26 foot Chaparral cruiser, the Déesse offers
private or combined cruises in the discovery of the
charming Saguenay Fjord. For 26 years, we have been
offering unforgettable interpretive boat tours in a
distinctive ambiance. Pre-set journeys or upon your
request for Rivière-Éternité, Baie Sainte-Marguerite,
Tadoussac and Sainte-Rose-du-Nord. A true moment
of happiness! Open: June to September.
5
Dock of L’Anse-Saint-Jean, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
Route du Fjord
OrganisAction
(Baie-Éternité sector)
91 rue Notre-Dame, Rivière-Eternité
Discover normally inaccessible areas of the majestic
Saguenay Fjord on board our two Zodiac-style boats.
Contact us to charter a boat with captain, up to
12 people per boat. Multi-activity packages
and a variety of expeditions available.
Voile Mercator 5
5
Dock of Baie-Éternité, Rivière-Eternité
New: sail and sleep, including sailing for three to
seven hours, an evening meal, local products, night in
the calm Baie Éternityé and breakfast. Livable
sailboats with on-board bathrooms. Private groups,
two to five people per sail boat. Also offered: sailing
training, two to five days cruise. Locations: Saguenay
Fjord and Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Online
reservations. Open: June to September.
Fjord. Discover immense and breath-taking
landscapes, accessible only by boat. We offer a unique
for a rapid and sporty adventure on our two
bateaux-mouches. Open: June 1 to October 9.
[ad. p. 118]
Voile Mercator
5
Yacht club of L’Anse-Saint-Jean
Sailing initiation excursion of three to seven hours.
Individual, family (2 years and older) or groups. Take
part in sailing manoeuvres. 29 to 32 ft livable sailboats with on-board bathrooms. New: sail and sleep,
including sailing for three to seven hours, evening
meal, night and breakfast. Locations: Saguenay Fjord
and Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Certified
Quality Safety certified by Aventure Écotourisme Québec. Online reservations. Open: June to September.
Les Croisières du Fjord 5
Les Croisières du Fjord 0 5
Dock of Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Dock of la Marina de Tadoussac, Tadoussac
bateaux-mouches. Open: June 1 to October 9.
bateaux-mouches. Open: July 1 to September 30.
[ad. p. 118]
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Otis Excursions
OrganisAction
5
• Petit-Saguenay
• Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
On board our two pneumatic boats Zodiac type,
discover inaccessible places on the majestic Saguenay
Fjord. Also available, charter of a boat with captain,
up to 12 people per boat. Multi-activity packages or
all types of expedition offered. This summer, discover
our new cruises with departures from L'Anse-de-Roche
and meet the marine mammals of the Saguenay Fjord
Manicouagan
Croisières AML 0
5
177, rue des Pionniers, Tadoussac
418 235-4642 • 1 855 242-0681
croisieresaml.com
Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Saguenay
Fjord on board, the AML Zéphyr and the AML Grand
Fleuve. Immerse yourself by the natural splendors.
Explore the majestic fjord and admire its exceptional
landscapes! You'll be amazed! Breathe the fresh sea
air and soak up in breathtaking scenery! Discover the
fjord during an unforgettable excursion through
stunning panoramas that reveal this glacial valley
dating back 70 million years. Open: May to October.
[ad. p. 119]
431, rue du Bateau-Passeur, Tadoussac
418 235-4537 • otisexcursions.com
Otis Excursions invites you to discover the wonderful
world of whales and other marine mammals in our
quiet and economical 12 and 36 passenger Zodiacs.
We suggest our package which includes the cruise,
accommodation and breakfast. Come and meet the
son of the whale watching pioneer!
5
Croisières Essipit
498, rue de la Mer, Les Bergeronnes
418 232-6778 • 1 888 868-6666
vacancesessipit.com
Whale watching in a 12 passenger Zodiac. 2 hours
with naturalist pilots. Departure from Bergeronnes,
at 20 minutes from Tadoussac.
Open: June 10 to October 9. [ad. p. 55, 164]
5
Croisières Neptune
507, du Boisé, Les Bergeronnes
418 232-6716 • 1 877 763-7886
croisièresneptune.net
Discover marine mammals on board pneumatic boats,
a new generation of Zodic-style crafts and certified by
the Canadian Coast Guard. A family company specializing in whales watching excursions for over 25 years.
Safety and comfort guaranteed with our experienced
captains and bilingual naturalist guides who'll inform
and entertain you during the tour. We have kiosks
in Bergeronnes and Escoumins to better service our
visitors. Four departures per day.
Open: June 1 to October 15.
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Top Things to Do | Water Sports CRUISES AND EXCURSIONS and SEA KAYAKing
Croisière Escoumins 0
5
37, rue des Pilotes, Les Escoumins
418 233-4061 • 1 866 225-3463
croisierebaleine.ca
Saguenay
Adventure the whales’ paradise on board a new generation of safer and more environmentally friendly
Zodiac. This sector of Escoumins is recognized as
the best whale-watching site in the Saguenay–
St. Lawrence Marine Park. You're guaranteed too
see whales or your money back. Experienced local
captains, theme cruises (photography and biology).
Les Écumeurs du Saint-Laurent
Possibility of exploring the waterways via sea kayak
(solo or duo) or boat. Hourly, half-day or daily rentals.
5
31, rue des Pilotes, Les Escoumins
418 233-2141 • 1 888 817-0999
lesecumeurs.com
OrganisAction 5
Chicoutimi and La Baie District
Enjoy wonders of the Saguenay Fjord with our
certified guides for a sea kayaking excursion.
Packages including 1/2 day to 5 days, where you'll
observe the natural secrets of this immense body of
water influenced by the tides. Multi-activity stays or all
types of expeditions are organized. Open: May to
September.
Route du Fjord
The company, Les Écumeurs du Saint-Laurent, are
proud members of l’Alliance Éco-baleine that acts as a
quality indicator for whale watching. We are proud to
you to bring on boats with a 12 passenger maximum
to ensure the best experience and interpretation
during observation persiods, in addition increased
speed for moving more quickly between the observation sites and for better visibility to admire the whales.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Open: June 3
to October 3.
Sea kayaking
Lac-Saint-Jean
OrganisAction 5
(Baie-Éternité sector)
91 rue Notre-Dame, Rivière-Eternité
Enjoy wonders of the Saguenay Fjord with our
certified guides for a sea kayaking excursion.
Packages including one to five-day, where you'll
observe the natural secrets of this immense body of
water influenced by the tides. Multi-activity stays or all
types of expeditions are organized.
Fjord en kayak 5
5
359, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste
L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-3024 • 1 866 725-2925 • fjordenkayak.ca
Organisation of kayak-camping on Lac Saint-Jean with
rentals of sea kayaks and camping equipment. Sea
Kayaking Training (FQCK). Initiation. Shuttle for canoe
and kayak all over the region Open: June to
September.
For over 20 years, we've been offering sea kayaking
excursions on the Saguenay Fjord. A distinctive
experience from the Canadian Tourism Commission.
Ecotourism certified in 2014 from Aventure
Écotourisme Québec. Exclusive family excursions, 2
hours for children as young as 3 years old, and 3 hours
to 1 day for adults. Two to four-day expeditions with
gourmet meals. Small groups, high quality fiberglass
kayaks. Our guides have received advanced training.
Sailing, cruises, bike rentals and lake kayak.
Open: Mid-May to mid-October. [ad. p. 50]
Équinox Aventure 250, rang des Îles, Saint-Gédéon
Coopérative O’Soleil J3
505, 5e Chemin, Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
418 345-8080 • osoleil.ca
From our rentals site along the shores of the La Belle
Rivière, discover the majestic Lac Saint-Jean or paddle
up La Belle Rivière to the mini power station.
Top Things to Do | Water Sports SEA KAYAKing and white water kayaking
5
OrganisAction 99, chemin Saint-Étienne, Petit-Saguenay
Benefit from the wonders of the Saguenay Fjord
accompanied by our certified guides for an exciting
sea kayaking excursion. With packages available for
2 or 3 hours, the secrets kept by the immense body of
water influenced by the tides will be unveiled. Contact
us for more information! Please note that we offer
organization services for multi-activity holidays and
kayaking expeditions. Open: June to September.
5
Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux 250, ch. de la Pointe-aux-Pins, Saint-Fulgence
Do you want to discover the Saguenay Fjord from a
new perspective? Our site is the ideal location for
initiation to sea kayaking. Go on the discovery of the
Saguenay Fjord and its ecosystem. From sunrise to
sunset, for half-day, breathtaking sceneries are
guaranteed! Family outings available (3 years and
older). Excursions also offered during a full moon and
meteor showers. Open: May 14 to October10
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Aventure Rose-des-Vents J
Auberge Aventure Rose-des-Vents,
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
418 675-2625 • aventurerosedesvents.com
Guided sea kayaking tours on the Saguenay Fjord.
Daily departures from the wharf in Sainte-Rose-du-
Nord. Reservations recommended. Open: Mid-May to
the end of September
Manicouagan
Discover the Saguenay Fjord splendors from within in
a sea kayak. As you paddle along the towering cliffs,
you might see marine birds, seals, belugas or whales.
With a professional guide, you'll experience an
unforgettable adventure, no matter if it's during our
half-day excursions with phenomenal scenic vistas, or
during a sunset excursion as you watch the fjord in all
its splendor. Open: Beginning of June to
the end of September. [ad. p. 54, 187]
White water
kayaking
Lac-Saint-Jean
5
H2O Expédition 125, rue du Quai, Desbiens
418 346-7238 • 1 866 697-7238
Equipment rentals in-site. Beginner course available.
Équinox Aventure
Photo credit: Équinox Aventure
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Top Things to Do | Water sports white water kayaking and riverboarding
Québec Raft − Expéditions en rivières 5
418 618-RAFT (7238) • 1 800 351-RAFT (7238)
quebecraft.com
Lac-Saint-Jean
Looking for a place that provides whitewater rafting
training? Québec Raft is the place with certified and
experienced instructors. You'll quickly learn the
techniques required to appreciate this sport and
develop your autonomy. Guaranteed access to the
best whitewater sections of the Ashuapmushuan
River. Ideal for rapid progression. Additional services:
family rafting, hydroluge, sportyak and day camp,
equipment and recreative embarcation rentals.
Open: June to mid-September.
1031, rue Principale, Saint-Stanislas
418 618-RAFT (7238) • 1 800 351-RAFT (7238)
quebecraft.com
Looking for a place that provides whitewater kayaking
training? Québec Raft is the place with certified and
experienced instructors. You'll quickly learn the
techniques required to appreciate this sport and
develop your autonomy. Guaranteed access to the
best whitewater sections of the Mistassibi River. Ideal
for rapid progression. Additional services:
performance and family rafting and hydroluge.
Route du Fjord
Pourvoirie Homamo Riverboarding
5
Route L-200, Km 102, Saint-Fulgence
(Monts-Valin sector)
418 831-5674 • homamo.ca
Whitewater canoeing and kayaking, with or without
guide. Three rivers, Class 1 to 5, with or without
portaging, from beginner or advanced. Canoe-camping with or without fishing, cottage rentals, boats,
gas or electrical motors, ATV rentals. Nature
adventures and various activities. Custom packages or
simply as an outdoor holiday destination.
H2O Expédition 5
418 346-7238 • aventure-expedition.com
A high octane water sports activity! Speed down the
rapids while laying on a riverboard.
(Physically demanding) Open: June to October.
418 618-RAFT (7238) • 1 800 351-RAFT (7238)
quebecraft.com
Discover riverboarding on the Ashuapmushuan River.
You'll quickly master the maneuvers and instructions
provided to stay safe while having fun in the turbulent
rapids. No experience required. Riverboard training
is the perfect way to refresh your spirit and restore
energy. Additional services: family rafting, sportyak,
sea kayaking, day camp, equipment and recreative
embarcation rentals.
Open: June to mid-September.
418 618-RAFT (7238) • 1 800 351-RAFT (7238)
quebecraft.com
An exciting water sports activity of swimming and
surfing in the rapids with only your wetsuit and fins!
It's a tridimensional experience that launches you
amidst the river's natural powers where you're the
master of your craft! Additional services: performance
and family rafting and sea kayaking. Open: June to
October.
Top Things to Do | Water sports paddleBoarding and rafting
Paddleboarding
Lac-Saint-Jean
Coopérative O'Soleil J35
505, 5e chemin, Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix
418 345-8080 • osoleil.ca
Paddle to the rhythm of the waves in Lac Saint-Jean
on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). Upright on a large
and very stable paddleboard, glide through the
water with help from a paddle. Discover the lake and
magnificent lakes, or try the SUPilates course with our
certified instructor. Open: May to September.
Rafting
Lac-Saint-Jean
H2O Expédition 5
418 346-7238 • 1 866 697-7238
Québec Raft − Expéditions en rivières Rafting on the Métabetchouane River in Desbiens,
Lac-Saint-Jean. An exciting, performance and safe
activity. Also available: rafting on the Mistassibi and
Shipshaw rivers (upon request). Open: May to October, two departures daily, 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Québec Raft − Expéditions en rivières Coopérative O'Soleil
5
418 618-RAFT (7238) • 1 800 351-RAFT (7238)
quebecraft.com
5
418 618-RAFT (7238) • 1 800 351-RAFT (7238)
quebecraft.com
The Mistassibi River offers the most intense and
robust rafting experience in Québec. Our world-class
certified and experienced guides will take you on
the most incredible rafting experience. An incredible
experience for rafting beginners and experts alike.
Québec Raft will cater to your every need. Additional
services: family rafting, hydroluge and sea kayaking.
Discover family rafting on the Ashuapmushuan River
in Saint-Félicien. The best of both worlds… kids play
while parents relax! During the excursion, you'll enjoy
watching the wildlife and plant life, paddling in small
eddies, swimming in rapids and having fun! Additional services: hydroluge, sportyak, sea kayaking,
day camps, equipment and recreative embarcation
rentals. Open: June to mid-September.
H2O Expédition
Photo credit : Coopérative O'Soleil, H2O Expédition
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Top Things to Do | Water Activities kitesurfing and sailing
Kitesurfing
Sailing
Lac-Saint-Jean
Saguenay
Coopérative O’Soleil 0 J35
505, 5e Chemin, Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
418 345-8080 • osoleil.ca
Initiation to kitesurfing by IKO certified instructors.
Courses from beginner to advanced levels.
Voile Mercator 0
5
Marina of Ville de La Baie
822, route de l’Anse-à-Benjamin, La Baie District
Initiation to sailing cruise of two days or more, public
groups or private. 29 to 37 ft sailboats. Become a skipper in complete autonomy or as a crew member on
board a livable cruising sailboat. Locations: Saguenay
Fjord and Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Approved by Voile Québec/Voile Canada and Quality Safety
certified by Aventure Écotourisme Québec. On-board
washrooms. Open: May to September.
Route du Fjord
Voile Mercator 5
Dock of Baie-Éternité, Rivière-Éternité
Coopérative O'Soleil
Top Things to Do | Water Activities sailing
Voile Mercator 0
5
Yacht Club of L’Anse-Saint-Jean
5
Voile Mercator Yacht Club of Sacré-Cœur
groups or private. 29 to 37 ft sailboats. Become a
skipper in complete autonomy or as a crew member
on board a livable cruising sailboat with double cabin.
Rentals without captain available. Locations:
Saguenay Fjord and Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine
Park. Company approved by Sailing Québec/Canada
and Quality Safety certified by Aventure Écotourisme
Québec. Open: May to September.
Voile Mercator Manicouagan
5
Boat launch of Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Departure from the marina. 29 to 37 ft sailingboats in
a double cabin. Initiation of 3 hours or 7 hours, or
two days and more. New: sail and night, including: 3
to 7 h sailing, evening meal, one night on board and
breakfast. Locations: Saguenay Fjord and SaguenaySt. Lawrence Marine Park. Company approved by
Sailing Québec/Canada and Quality Safety certified by
Aventure Écotourisme Québec. On-board washrooms.
Rental without captain and sailing course with
certificate available. Open: May to September.
Voile Mercator
Tadoussac Marina
100, rue du Bord-de-l’Eau, Tadoussac
groups or private. 29 to 40 ft sailboats. Become a
skipper in complete autonomy or as a crew member
on board a livable cruising sailboat. Locations:
Saguenay Fjord and Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine
Park. Approved by Voile Québec/Voile Canada and
Quality Safety certified by Aventure Écotourisme
Québec. On-board washrooms. Open: June to
September.
Voile Mercator
Photo credit: Voile Mercator
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Top Things to Do | Health Centres and Nordic Baths
HEALTH CENTRES
AND NORDIC BATHS
L'Éternel spa
Lac-Saint-Jean
Baie sur Mer Saguenay
J
96, chemin du Parc-Municipal, Chambord
418 342-1111 • 1 877 342-7933
chaletsetspa.com
Access to three Finnish saunas, a Californian hot water
basin and an arctic falls. Enjoy the yurt and indoor and
outdoor relaxing areas.
Le Jardin d’Ô
Hôtel du Jardin, 1400, boul. du Jardin, Saint-Félicien
418 679-8383 • 1 866 679-8383 • jardindo.com
The professionals at Jardin d’Ô have been trained
to the massage therapy principals, methods and
techniques. Everyday, they provide the best care with
pride and professionalism. Our well-being specialists
welcome you for a massage-therapy, kinesiotherapy,
esthetics, body treatments, hydrotherapy and NeuroSpa. Open: Year-round. Closed on Sundays.
3J
Hôtel Universel (1st floor)
418 662-7668 • baiesurmer.ca
An excellent destination in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
for your family vacations or a romantic getaway. Our
Alma and Chicoutimi Baie sur Mer spas offer a unique
experience with personalized packages adapted to
your needs. No matter if you're looking for a luxurious
massage for yourself or your significant other, for a
relaxing hot rock treatment or aesthetic care, Baie sur
Mer will surpass your expectations. Open: Year-round.
Saguenay
Thalassa Concept Europe Santé
5
418 548-2727 • thalassa.ca
The Hamman Thalassa urban spa invites you to relax
in a mellow and serene ambiance. An absolute level
of relaxation in the heart of City of Saguenay. Services
offered: massage therapy, esthetics, body and skin
treatments, UV tanning, facials, IPL hair removal, skin
rejuvenation and cellulite treatments. Workshop on
health management. Weight management program
Photo credit: L'Éternel spa
Top Things to Do | Health Centres and Nordic Baths
and lipocavitation. Boutiques: Physiodermie, Bernard
Cassierre-Paris, Usana. Gift certificates online.
Open: Year-round. Closed on Sundays.
Baie sur Mer Saguenay
J3
Centre de congrès et Hôtel Le Montagnais (2nd floor)
1080, boulevard Talbot, Chicoutimi District
418 549-0899 • 1 800 661-7117 • baiesurmer.ca
An excellent destination in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
for your family vacations or a romantic getaway. Our
Alma and Chicoutimi Baie sur Mer spas offer a unique
experience with personalized packages adapted to
your needs. No matter if you're looking for a luxurious
massage for yourself or your significant other, for a
relaxing hot rock treatment or aesthetic care, Baie sur
Mer will surpass your expectations. Open: Year-round.
Auberge des Battures
5
418 544-8234 • 1 800 668-8234
hotel-saguenay.com
At the health centre Au Gré des Marées of the Auberge
des Battures, you find a calm and relaxing atmosphere. For a massage, facial, manicure, pedicure and
hair removal treatments, our qualified professionals
will meet your needs and ensure that you experience
an unforgettable stay. Package with accommodation
available. Treatment by appointment only. Let us
pamper you! Open: Year-round.
Centre de détente Parfum de Fjord
J5
Auberge des 21
418 697-9111 • 1 800 363-7298
aubergedes21.com
Our health centre Parfum de Fjord is a paradise of
calm and tranquility. Our variety of personalized treatments will you're every desire from within a serene
atmosphere. Our highly specialized professionals
offer a wide array of treatments: body, relaxation and
esthetics. Take time to relax and restore your energy
with a thermal experience in our nordic spa.
Open: Year-round. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
5
L’Éternel spa
160, rue du Massif, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 673-3330 • 1 855 673-3330
leternelspa.com
L’Éternel spa is a Scandinavian spa in the mountains.
Lovers of nature and tranquility will enjoy this spa
located in the heart of the Monts-Valin. Thermal
experience, massage therapy, in addition to facial and
body treatments in a unique setting. The hot water
pool and natural cold water pool are located near a
natural river makes this the perfect place to relax and
unwind. Open: Year-round.
Route du Fjord
5
Édouard-les-Bains
1, rue de La Canourgue, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-3232 • piededouard.com
Beautiful scenery and a melodious environment helps
you to leave behind daily stress. As you relax, you'll
have an incredible view of the mountain and hear the
wind rustling the trees' branches above, welcoming
you to this enchanting site. Outdoor whirlpools, hammam (steam room), dry and traditional sauna, nordic
waterfalls and basins, thermal waterfall, multi-level
pool, indoor relaxation areas with fireplaces.
Open: Year-round.
Manicouagan
J35
Le centre de santé de
l’Hôtel Tadoussac
165, rue du Bord-de-l’eau, Tadoussac
418 235-4421 • 1 800 561-0718
hoteltadoussac.com
The Hôtel Tadoussac health centre offers personalized
massage therapy treatments. Enjoy a moment of
relaxation by choosing a massage or treatment.
Discover our body wraps, body exfoliation, beauty
treatments and services for children. Stop the clock
and let our hands take care of you! Reservations
required. ECOresponsable member. Open: May 6 to
October 29.
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Top Things to Do | Additional Activities Family fun
Additional activities
Parc Mille Lieux de la Colline
Family fun
Lac-Saint-Jean
Cristal du Lac
5
1840, route 169, Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix
water games and Tourticoli tower. Visit their houses
and the house of Atchoum, the park's spokesperson.
Big fun for little people and the entire family.
Open: Year-round. Closed November, December and
April.
Savana Centre d’amusement
Find rubies, emeralds, quartz crystals, amethysts, fossils and many other minerals in the Prospect-Express.
Similar to the Klondike days, sift through your bag
of sand in mineral washhouse: A 12 foot waterfall.
Identify your stones by referring to the poster offered
by Cristal du Lac. Purchase a bag of minerals starting
from $11. An activity that's fun for everyone along
regional road No. 169. Access to the washhouse is free
of charge. Open: mid-May to the end of September
[ad. p. 12]
Savana is an indoor play park where the sun is always
shining! It’s a rendez-vous in a playful world of a
creative decor filled with colours, activities and
animation. The Park has three games areas over nearly
5,000 ft 2 for kids of all ages. You will find on the site
rooms for birthday parties, health restauration area
and a nursing room. A unique place in Saguenay for
family activities! Open: Year-round.
Festival Saint-Honoré dans l'Vent 0 Saguenay
Parc Mille Lieux de la Colline
J5
200, rue Pinel, Chicoutimi District
418 698-3157 ext. 6041 • parcmillelieux.com
The Parc Mille Lieux de la Colline is a theme park with
live entertainment for children aged 2 to 8. The host
of lovable characters including Charbon, Edgare, Capucine, Axelle and Capitaine Boullion, will introduce
visitors to discover the different worlds in which they
live: the mountain, train station, labyrinth, race track,
J5
2150, rue Fabien, Chicoutimi District
418 696-1111 • savanainc.ca
J5
Saint-Honoré Airport, Saint-Honoré
1 800 918-8368 (vent) • sthonoredanslvent.com
A one of a kind international kite festival, kites of all
shapes and sizes, from performance to artistic and
every style in-between. Perfect for families and many
activities for kids. Aviation section to discover the
Vol de Nuit on Saturday evenings. The biggest kite
festival in Québec! Open: June 17 to 19, 2016.
Photo credit: Jean-Michel Decoste
Top Things to Do | Additional Activities movies, karting, paintball and tourist services
Movies
Saguenay
Cinéma du Zoo
3J5
418 679-0543 • 1 800 667-5687 • zoosauvage.org
Two screening rooms presenting two different films
every night, one room equipped with RealD (3D)
technology. Combining comfort and modernity, you'll
have a great time at the Cinéma du Zoo.
Open: Year-round.
Saguenay
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi-
Musée Régional
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Saguenay Paintball − Karting Lac-Saint-Jean
3J$
418 698-3100 • 1 877 998-3100 • pulperie.com
Attend Ciné-Pulpe projections with family or friends.
Great movies are presented free on a giant screen in
the old Saint-Joseph pulp factory (1912 building) on
the site of La Pulperie. Not to be missed! Open: July 4
to August 22, Mondays only.
Karting
418 630-4000 • kartingstfelicien.com
Karting track (12 years and older): challenge your
timing and develop your skills. Speed of 65 km/hr,
timing system. Go-kart track (family): kart speeds at
approximately 25 km/hr, with remote controlled
system for a safe driving practice. Perfect place for
learning to drive. Park Enfantastik: electric 4-wheels
on paved track. Boats and pedal boats.
Outside karting centre, 1 km long lit track circuit.
11 hp kart (85 km/hr). Also, double go-kart (children
and adults). Bar, terrace, reception hall, group rate.
Paintball
Saguenay
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Saguenay Paintball − Karting
2175, boulevard Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi District
418 693-3334 • saguenaypaintball.com
Outdoor paintball centre. Ten different sites, urban
village, fortress, valley. Large capacity. Terrace, bar,
reception hall, paintball and airsoft specialized boutique. Karting track. Open: May to October.
Tourist
services
Lac-Saint-Jean
Lac-Saint-Jean
Go-karts − Karting Saint-Félicien 2175, boulevard Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi District
418 693-3334 • saguenaypaintball.com
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Véloroute des Bleuets 05
luggage transportation service
418 342-6651 • 1 888 342-6651
[email protected]
Luggage transportation shuttle: $40 per person for
a three to four-day period. Bike transportation also
available. All-inclusive package deal in collaboration
with Groupe Voyages Québec agency.
Open: June 10 to mid-September Group reservations
for 10 to 15 people possible in the off season.
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Top Things to Do | Additional Activities TOURIST SERVICES
OrganisAction
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Dolbeau-Mistassini
Take advantage of our convenient shuttle transportation or vehicle transfer services during your travels in
the region. Our team of qualified professional chauffeurs ensure that you’ll always reach your destination
safely. Contact us for more information! We also offer
a planning service for multi-activity adventures or
canoeing and kayaking expeditions over several days.
Open: Year-round.
Marine shuttle 0J5
(service between Péribonka
and Pointe-Taillon)
418 374-2967 ext. 201 • peribonka.ca
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Bagotville dock
418 543-7630 • 1 800 363-7248
croisieresdufjord.com
The Marine Shuttle will introduce you to cities and villages along the fjord. You can take a same-day return
trip or during several days. All our shuttles offers
phenomenal views to admire the Cap Éternité and
Cap Trinité, the fjord’s most spectacular summits. New
service: luggage and bicycle transportation between
La Baie, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, L’Anse Saint-Jean, the
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay and Tadoussac.
Open: July 1 to September 2. [ad. p. 118]
Route du Fjord
Located directly along the Véloroute des Bleuets, the
municipality of Péribonka is an ideal starting point for
bicycle touring. The bike path skirts along the river's
banks, transporting you into the heart of the village
where you can board the marine shuttle. Enjoy Lac
Saint-Jean's unparalleled beauty and wilderness
along the trails in Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon.
Saguenay
OrganisAction
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• Chicoutimi District
OrganisAction
• Petit-Saguenay (Village-Vacances Petit-Saguenay)
• Rivière-Éternité (Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay)
Open: Year-round.
• Chicoutimi District (Laterrière Sector)
• La Baie District
Open: Year-round.
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• Saint-Fulgence
Photo credit: Paul Cimon
Top Things to Do | Additional Activities tourist services and CITY TOURs AND GUIDED TOURs
City tours and
guided tours
Tours Aventure Fjord et Monde
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418 290-8687 • fjordetmonde.ca
Lac-Saint-Jean
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Carrefour d’Accueil Ilnu
418 275-7200 • 1 888 222-7922 • kuei.ca
Enjoy the most popular activity in Saguenay. A guided
visit by motorcoach along the fjord's south shore on
the way and a 2.5 hr cruise in a bateau-mouche from
L’Anse-Saint-Jean to La Baie on the way back. Open:
Tourist season: Everyday from July 1 to September 1.
Cruise season (Saguenay harbour): May to October.
Guided tour of the community by reservation only.
A guide can be made available for groups when on
the bus. The guide will help you discover historic sites
and introduce the community's points of interest.
You can also get a heritage booklet at the Carrefour,
and hike along the circuit with the map and by the
snowshoe tracks on the ground. A family activity!
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Alma
418 487-0036 • tourneedesbrasseurs.com
La Tournée des brasseurs (microbrewery tour) is a visit
to five of the best microbreweries in the Saguenay−
Lac-St-Jean region. It includes: return ticket transportation by motor coach, (Alma, Jonquière, Chicoutimi)
beer tastings, a guided tour of the brewery facilities,
exclusive discounts with our various partners, door
prizes and so much more! Many packages available
on our website. Open: June to September.
Saguenay Tourist bus
Saguenay
Saguenay Tourist bus
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418 698-3167 / 1 800 463-6565 • bus.saguenay.ca
Discover our multitude of colours with the tourist
bust! Three circuits will take you to the best attractions
that Saguenay has to offer: Open: July and August.
- Cultural and town centre circuit (Chicoutimi)
- Museums and cruise pavilion circuit (La Baie)
- Company town circuit (Jonquière)
Ticket valid for 2 days ($15), granting two-for-one
access to certain sites and attractions. No charge for
children under 10. Open: July and August.
Photo credit: Gratien Tremblay
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Guides Saguenay
418 290-9903 • guidesaguenay.com
Guides Saguenay offers a multilingual and professional travel guide service, according to the points
of interest of each customer. We organize customized
guided visits depending on the needs of your groups.
To achieve this, our guides are specialized in various
topics and travel types: tourism, industrial, historical,
familiarisation. When planning your visit in Saguenay,
we can help you make reservations for bus, tourist
attractions, museums, in addition to planning your
itineraries. Open: Year-round.
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Top Things to Do | Additional Activities Flightseeing, acrobatic jumpaÏ trampoline and industrial visits
Flightseeing
Lac-Saint-Jean
Aéroclub la Friche
2J5
4497, route 373, Saint-Félicien
418 679-1651 • aeroclub.destination.ca
Saguenay
Airplane tours above the Lac-Saint-Jean area. The
plane can carry up to three passengers. Duration: 30
minutes to 1 hour or more. Open: Year-round.
Saguenay
Air Saguenay
J5
450, junction No. 9, Lac Sébastien,
418 543-1312 • airsaguenay.com
Service in English, depending on availability. Airplane
tour of 20 minutes or more. Reservations required.
Open: May to October. [ad. p. 42]
Exact Air
Acrobatic
Jumpaï
Trampoline
J5
850, chemin du Volair, Saint-Honoré
418 673-3522 • 1 877 673-3522 • exactair.ca
Tourist flights offered over the Saguenay–Lac-SaintJean region and Saguenay Fjord. Several types of airplanes are available at competitive rates. Don’t miss
the opportunity to see the region as you've never seen
it before! Open: Year-round.
D’un festival à l’autre, été comme hiver!
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418 543-JUMP (5867) • 123jump.biz
A safe and fun activity for the entire family. Equipped
with a harness, you'll a take-off from both feet to 10 m
in the air from a bungee trampoline. Somersaults
and flips encouraged! The 4 trampolines are
supervised by friendly and professional hosts. Tour
schedule available our website. Open: Year-round.
Industrial visits
Lac-Saint-Jean
Visite Rio Tinto Alma
418 668-3611 • 1 877 668-3611
A unique opportunity for discovering the world of
aluminum. Visits to the Rio Tinto plant in Alma from
Monday to Friday starting on June 20 to August 19.
No visits will be held on June 24 and July 1. Visiting
hours are from noon to 2 p.m.
Contact 418 668-3611 for reservations.
Open: June 20 to August 19.
Air Saguenay
Photo credit: Martial Tremblay
Top Things to Do | Regional Flavours Local specialities
REGIONAL FLAVOURS
Local
specialities
95, rue Saint-André, Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
418 719-4664 • roselisabeth.com
Lac-Saint-Jean
Boulangerie Médard J
10, chemin De Quen, Saint-Gédéon
418 345-8131 • fromageriemedard.com
A combination of a craft bakery, bistro, coffee shop…
Get a hearty breakfast, lunch or a takeout meal in a
warm and friendly ambiance. A stop not to be missed!
Chocolat et cabane à Lulu
418 720-5364 • chocolatlulu.com
For over forty years, Chocolat Lulu has been manufacturing premium chocolate products that include: in
season, the famous fresh chocolate-covered blueberry,
marshmallow products, fine chocolates and specific
products depending on the occasion Treats and
chocolates for Easter, Valentine's Day, Christmas,
Halloween, etc.). Our highly successful dairy bars are
reknowned for our ice cream dipped in real chocolate.
Photo credit: Jonathan Robert
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Chocolaterie Rose Élisabeth
The Chocolaterie Rose Élisabeth offers delectable
chocolates inspired by the wild fruit and spices of
Saguenay—Lac-St-Jean. No matter if it's the wild
blueberries, rhubarb, cheese or microbrewery beer…
sophistication is on the menu. During the summer,
we offer specialized coffees, hot chocolate, teas,
sorbets, etc. Fresh blueberries coated in dark or milk
chocolate are available starting in August.
Open: Year-round
La Tablée du Lac
1716, route 169 , Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
418 349-2999 • latableedulac.com
A family company in the domain of homemade food.
Your mouth will be watering with their meat, delicatessen, pastries, cheese, dairy bar and local products!
There is a counter of fresh sandwiches. Everything
for the BBQ! A superior quality meat marinated and
prepared to your taste. A choice of over 40 flavours of
homemade sausages, terrines, pâtés and homemade
smoked meat. New: locally produced chocolate.
Open: Year-round.
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La Maison du Bleuet
La Maison du Bleuet
3026, route 169, Chambord (Val-Jalbert)
418 275-7000 • lamaisondubleuet.com
1006, boul, Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Félicien
Transformation of biological blueberries and
chocolate, jams, jellies, syrups, blueberry onion
confit, caramel, spread and souvenirs. Open: June to
mid-October.
Transformation of biological blueberries and
chocolate, jams, jellies, syrups, blueberry onion confit,
caramel, spread and souvenirs. Open: Year-round.
Le relais du Souvenir J 1801, rue Principale , Chambord
Regional meals are offered: walleye fish specialty,
tourtière, broad bean soup and blueberry sausage, in
addition to a number of health menus. Terrace with
view of Lac Saint-Jean. Open: May to October.
Boulangerie Perron de Roberval Bread making Économusée ®
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Homemade bread, brioches, pastries, cheese,
delicatessen, coffee and pâté. Guided tour with
interpretation. Open: Year-round. Closed Sundays
and Mondays.
La Maison du Bleuet
1221, boulevard Marcotte, Roberval
Transformation of organic blueberries and chocolate,
jams, jellies, syrups, blueberry onion confit, caramel,
spreads and souvenirs. Open: Year-round.
Délices du Lac-Saint-Jean 170, rue Principale, Albanel
Located at the heart of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, the
family company gives a second life to the authentic
emblematic blue fruit. After transforming the pulp,
the juice is extracted, thus preserving the organic
character of the blueberry. In their shop located at
Albanel, the company specializes in the non-industrial
transformation of the wild blueberry. The small fruit is
being metamorphosed into blue delicacies, chutney,
jam, jelly, tea, syrup or butter. Open: Year-round.
Domaine L’Orée des Bois A local boutique with a verity of products. Camerise
and Saskatoon berry spreads. Unique local liquors,
made from fruit such as haskap berries. In high
season: Vegetables also available. Local package: The
Surprise picnic basket. Tastings on-site. Open: June
to October. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays with the
exception of July 17 to 30.
Chez Grand-Maman et Pâtisserie
418 679-5551 • patisserie-grand-maman.ca
Regional dishes are offered: preserved delicacies,
small seasonal fruit pies, jam and broad bean soup.
Local products cooked on-site. Open: Year-round.
Fromagerie Ferme des Chutes
2350, rang Saint-Eusèbe, Saint-Félicien
418 679-5609 • fromagerie-des-chutes.qc.ca
Boutique selling local products, blueberry goods,
organic flour, regional maple syrup, woodland products, dried mushrooms, etc. Open: Year-round.
Délices du Lac-Saint-Jean
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37, rang Saint-Joseph, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
418 276-1075 • loreedesbois.ca
Photo credit: Délices du Lac-Saint-Jean
Épicea
Chocolaterie au Coeur Fondant
80, rue des Hospitalières, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1566 • epicea.ca
209, avenue du Pont Sud, Alma
418 480-1919 • aucoeurfondant.com
Vinaigrettes: strawberry, mint and white spruce,
blueberry and black spruce, garden vegetables and
jack pine, maple and scots pine, raspberry, cranberry,
leek and balsam fir and pear and white spruce.
Open: Year-round.
Handmade chocolate, dairy bar, gift shop, coffee
bistro, pastries and teas. Open: Year-round.
La Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes
de Mistassini
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240, rue Collard Ouest, Alma
418 662-3279 • facebook.com/MGAlma
Coffrets du Royaume
An invitation from the Pères Trappistes (Trappist monks)
to spend a peaceful moment on the site of their
Monastery and their chocolate shop. Promenade, picnic area, church and store. Open: Year-round. Closed
on Sundays except during the summer. [ad. p. 28]
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Bakery, pastry, breakfasts and local products, take-out
coffee. Open: Year-round. Closed on Monday.
Les Halles du bleuet La Maison Gourmande
Bakery, pastry, breakfasts and local products, take-out
coffee. Open: Year-round. Closed on Monday.
100, route des Trappistes, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1122 • 1 800 461-3699
chocolateriedesperes.com
La Maison Gourmande
de Dolbeau-Mistassini J
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1425, avenue Beauvoir, Alma
418 668-4596 • coffretsduroyaume.com
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Parc de la Pointe-des-Pères, Dolbeau-Mistassini
A dairy bar for all tastes. A local products shop, with
local producers and an art gallery.
Open: March to October.
Vergers de Velours
324, route 169, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
418 347-4639 • vergersdevelours.com
Sole producers of cider in the region. First cherry
liquor (porto) in Québec. First liquor made from
haskap berries in Québec, international bronze
medal. Pear liquor double silver medal in 2015.
Saskatoon berry brandy-style beverage. Mistelle plum
flavored gooseberry, currant and grape silver medalist
in Québec and bronze at the international level. Free
tastings. Apéro aux Vergers guided tour. Open: May to
September. Open: May to September.
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Miel des Ruisseaux
Domaine le Cageot – Vignoble
J3
2920, route du Lac Ouest, Alma
5455, chemin Saint-André, Jonquière District
418 547-2857 • domainelecageot.com
Specializing in the production of honey and mead,
Miel des Ruisseaux offers four varieties of mead:
Liquid honey, creamy style, blueberry and buckwheat
flavours unique in the region. A multitude of products
such as hive pollen, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly
also available. Économusée de l’apiculteur (beekeeping workshop musuem) guided tour also available
(fees extra). Open: Year-round. Winter season: closed
on week-ends. [ad. p. 35]
Winery and fruit liquor unique in the region! Wines,
appetizers, after dinner drinks, sparkling wines made
from: Raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and
grapes. First and only vineyard in Saguenay! Also,
agri-food industry: blueberry wine and raspberry-blackcurrant salad dressing, jams, jellies, chocolates.
We have cumulated international medals, awards
and honours since our foundation. Groups welcome.
Picnic area, free tasting. Bilingual guided tour with
reservations (surcharge). Open: Year-round. [ad. p. 42]
Saguenay
2600, rue Saint-Hubert, Jonquière District
Open: Year-round.
3421, route Saint-Léonard, Jonquière District
(Shipshaw Sector)
Bons délices J
All chocolates have been made on-site since 2002. In
season: blueberry chocolate, soft ice cream dipped
in real chocolate. New this year: Italian soft ice cream
(gelato), sherbet and other blueberry and maple
goods. Fill your eyes in a decor from the past and be
tempted the smell of chocolate. Open: End of January
to the end of September.
Boulangerie Perron
412, blv. Saguenay Est, local 160, Chicoutimi District
Homemade bread, brioches, pastries, cheese,
delicatessen, coffee and pâtés. Guided tour with
interpretation.
1806, boulevard Saguenay Ouest, Chicoutimi District
Open: Year-round.
O’Gelato et Cacao
Bleuetière Michel Rivard et fille
418 306-8686 • ogelato.com
315, rang 9, Saint-Ambroise
418 672-4578 • fermerivard.com
They produce over one ton of gelato per week (Italian
ice cream) during the summer, and customers enjoy
a wide selection from the 60 recipes made on-site.
Discover our soft gelato, a unique concept in Québec.
Also very popular: fine chocolates, macaroons, verrines, cakes and hot drinks, in addition to a gift shop
for the pleasure of fine gourmets. Open: Year-round.
Welcome to the Kiosque à la ferme (stand) where
you'll find fresh blueberries, blueberry jam, blueberry
butter, blueberry pie, and so much more. Pick-yourown. Looking forward to seeing you! Open: July 23 to
September 4.
Les Alpagas Là! Là! du Domaine des Rois
518, rang Ouest, Saint-Ambroise
418 321-5252 • alpagalala.com
Discover a fiber seven times warmer than sheep’s
wool. As soft as cashmere and hypoallergenic, the
Alpaca fiber, also known as Incas’ gold, will keep
you warm. Both active and sedentary people will
enjoy Alpaca clothing. Come and see our little camelids and discover the heat of the sun and the softness
of clouds. Open: Year-round.
O'Gelato et Cacao
Route du Fjord
Savonnerie Chèvre-Feuille
KAO Chocolat
803, rue de la Fabrique, La Baie District
418 306-5863 • chevrefeuille.ca
418 608-8494 • kaochocolat.com
Chèvre-Feuille is a family company specializing in
making locally produced soap from whole goat's
milk and pure vegetable oils. Some of our soaps are
made with oils essential offering multiple beneficial
properties. Others are slightly fragrant and blended
with natural ingredients including honey, clay, maple
syrup and fruit juice, in addition to additional highquality additives that add to their already exceptional
quality.
Handmade fine chocolates. All ingredients used in
our recipes are fresh and of high quality. Discover flavours, one more unique than the other. KAO Chocolat
will take you into a delicious world. Not only beautiful,
our chocolates are also delicious and will appeal to
all your senses! Open: September to June. Closed on
Tuesdays and Wednesday.
Photo credit: O'Gelato et Cacao
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Boulangerie de l’Anse
Bleuetière touristique
126, rue Saguenay, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-2534
418 276-7646 • 1 866 276-7646
Homemade bread and raisin loaf all made by hand.
Brioche, pie, galette, tourtières, pâtés and cretons.
Open: Year-round.
The town of Dolbeau-Mistassini has a visitor blueberry
farm located right in the heart of town, near the visitor
information center. It's accessible to visitors during
the season. Open 7 days a week during the day,
visitors can pick-their-own blueberries, in addition
to buying fresh berries and related products on-site.
Open: Mid-July to the end of August.
Bergerie La Vieille Ferme
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418 674-1237 • agneaudufjord.com
J5
La Veille Ferme, it's the perfect place to take a moment
and truly appreciate life! Enjoy the charming setting
and stroll along with a view of the fjord. At the the
Petit Marché, take-out or eat-in; locally produced
charcuterie sampling platters, regional cheese,
merguez sausage, fresh lamb for grilling, homemade
meals, salads accented with edible flowers, fresh
fruit and vegetables, desserts and a grocery section.
A can't-miss experience! Open: July 1 to October 15
and Saturdays year-round.
Musée Louis-Hémon Pick-your-own
A friendly and safe site for handpicking or buying
fresh blueberries. Interpretation trail, picnic table,
homemade products and much more. Open: The end
of July to early September.
Lac-Saint-Jean
Pick-your-own fresh blueberries in a maintained
blueberry field. Open: August.
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Complexe touristique du bleuet
4005, rue Ambroise, Labrecque
418 481-1777 • bleuetierecoopstleon.com
Saguenay
J5
Bleuetière touristique St-François- 0
de-Sales, Coopérative de solidarité Chemin du Moulin, Saint-François-de-Sales
Pick your own famous Lac-Saint-Jean blueberries on
on an easily accessible site and exclusively maintained for hand pickers. Very competitive and affordable
prices. You can bring your own container or buy them
on-site. Open every day weather permitting. All are
welcome! Open: August.
Délices du Lac Saint-Jean
700, route Maria-Chapdelaine, Péribonka
418 374-2177 • museelh.ca
2J
170-A, rue Principale, Albanel
Délices du Lac Saint-Jean now offers the chance to
pick wild blueberries in-season. Contact us for more
information! Open: August 1 to September 15.
Bleuetière Michel Rivard et fille J5
315, rang 9, Saint-Ambroise
418 672-4578 • fermerivard.com
Pick-your-own. Available at the farm: fresh blueberries, blueberry jam, blueberry butter, blueberry pie
and more. We look forward to welcoming you!
Open: August 12 to 28.
Artisanal
cheese makers
Lac Saint Jean
Fromagerie Saint-Laurent
735, rang 6 Nord, Saint-Bruno
418 343-3655 • 1 800 463-9141
fromageriest-laurent.com
Fresh daily cheddar, parmesan, Porto or fines herbs
flavoured aged cheddar. Fresh cheese daily.
Open: Year-round.
Top Things to Do | Regional Flavours artisanal cheese makers
Fromagerie L’Autre-Versant
901, rang 3, Hébertville
Quality raw milk farm cheese: Le Tremblay (soft
cheese), Curé-Hébert (semi-firm) and Cru du Canton
(firm). Whole farm milk 2L. Cheddar cheese curd
and whole. Open: Year-round. Closed Monday to
Wednesday.
Manufacturing and sales on-site of cheddar cheese
in curds and bricks fresh daily and aged up to eight
years. We also make the Saint-Félicien Lac Saint-Jean
and the 150th special reserve, two lactose free brickstyle cheese. Our cheese is handmade and comes
from organic and nordic farmers. We operate the only
organic certified cheese factory in Saguenay-Lac-StJean. A warm welcome to all visitors travelling the
lands of our beautiful region. Open: Year-round
Fromagerie Médard
10, rue Dequen, Saint-Gédéon
Curd and whole farm cheese. Aged cheddar: Les petits
vieux, Le Gédéon. Soft cheese: Le 14 Arpents, Le Rang
des îles, cheese spread and more.
Open: Year-round. Low season: every day Wednesday
to Sunday.
Fromagerie Perron
156, avenue Albert-Perron, Saint-Prime
418 251-3164 • fromagerieperron.com
Founded in 1890, La Fromagerie Perron is the oldest
cheese company in Québec. Its international reputation of excellence has never faltered. They make
exceptional cheese, such as the famous aged cheddar,
Swiss cheese and fresh daily cheddar. For a few years
now, La Fromagerie Perron has been operating Chez
Perron, a can't-miss restaurant and boutique during a
visit in Saint-Prime in Lac-Saint-Jean. Excellency has a
name: La Fromagerie Perron! Open: Year-round.
Fromagerie au Pays-des-Bleuets
805, rang Simple Sud, Saint-Félicien
418 679-2058 • ferme3j.com
Family farm on a human scale. Terroir & saveurs du
Québec certified. An intergenerational family rally
from Monday to Saturday, adults $10 and free for
kids. Small farm, fruit trees, frogs, cheese tasting and
other activities at all times. Product tasting: Free.
Open: Year-round. Closed on Sundays from September 2 to June 27.
Fromagerie La Normandinoise
Soft cheese: Le Maria-Chapdelaine, Le FrançoisParadis, Le Péribonka. The cheddar: fresh, aged, flavoured. The ash cheese: Le chant du coq. Farm cheese.
Open: Year-round.
Saguenay
Fromagerie Blackburn
4353, chemin Saint-Benoit, Jonquière District
418 547-4153 • fromagerieblackburn.com
Cheeses: Le Cabouron, Le Mont-Jacob, Le Napoléon,
Le Blackburn and fresh cheddar. Local products. Semifirm and firm cheeses, cow milk.
Open: Year-round.
Fromagerie Boivin
2152, chemin Saint-Joseph, La Baie District
418 544-2622 • fromagerieboivin.com
Fresh and specialty cheddar. Open: Year-round.
Fromagerie Médard
Photo credit: Valérie Busque
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Top Things to Do | Regional Flavours gardens and horticulture, public markets and microbreweries
Gardens and
horticulture
Lac-Saint-Jean
Le Jardin Scullion
25
1985, rang 7 Ouest, L’Ascension
418 347-3377 • 1 800 SCULLION
jardinscullion.com
Lac Saint Jean
This family site, including a mini-farm, games for kids
and picnic area is described by professional gardeners
as one of the most beautiful gardens in Québec. A
spectacular beautiful landscaping uniting 2,000 plant
species from all over the world. Jardins Scullion also
offers guided tours of a peat land and of various forest
plants. Guided tour of a giant fresco on the regional
biodiversity. Places to eat on-site. Open: June 15 to
September 15.
Public markets
Saguenay
Parc de la Rivière-aux-Sables J
2230, rue de la Rivière-aux-Sables, Jonquière District
418 698-3000 • saguenay.ca
Water games area, petanque, lawn bowling and
ultimate amusement. This park is located along the
edge of Rivière-aux-Sables and offers a spectacular
aluminium bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. Browse
the public halls and discover regional products for
your picnic. Cycling, boat rentals, trout fishing.
Open: Summer only.
Les Halles du Vieux Port
Microbreweries
and locally
produced
beverages
J
You'll find the halls in the park of Zone portuaire, a
public market where a great variety of products are
offered. There are fruits and vegetables, pastries, crafts
and so much more. Yours to discover! Open: May to
September.
Microbrasserie du Lac Saint-Jean
J
120, rue de la Plage, Saint-Gédéon
418 345-8758 • microdulac.com
Within walking distance of beaches and the Vélouroute des Bleuets, the microbrewery invites you to
its bistro and open-air terrace for an unforgettable
tasting experience. Enjoy homemade beers like the
famous Gros Mollet and 10 seasonal draught beers.
A delicious local beer menu is served on a daily basis.
Visit our boutique that offers exclusive beers and
related products. Visit of installations and packages
for groups. Open: Year-round. Closed Monday to
Wednesday, September 7 to May.
Vignoble Couchepagane
1328, rang Sainte-Anne
418 487-0178 • couchepagane.com
Vine growing (cold-climate tolerant hybrid grapes)
and production of homemade wine. Selling blush
wine, white wine, late grape harvest (ice wine type).
Wine tasting on-site. Open: Mid-June to mid-October.
Microbrasserie La Chouape
J
1134, Sacré-Cœur, Saint-Félicien
418 613-0622 • lachouape.com
Travelling to Saint-Félicien? Discover our selection of
local beers, draught or bottled, in our bistro in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Located in the town center,
it's the ideal gathering place for an apéro or to spend
a nice evening in pleasant company. Terrace. Good
beer. Snacks. Expresso coffee. Open: Year-round.
Closed Sundays and Mondays, September to June.
Top Things to Do | Regional Flavours microbreweries and Locally produced beverages
Microbrasserie le Coureur des Bois J
J
Microbrasserie Lion Bleu 1551, boulevard Wallberg, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 979-1197 • facebook.com/lecoureurdesbois
45, Saint-Joseph, Alma
418 769-0795 • microlionbleu.com
The Coureur des Bois is a can't-miss experience north
of the lake! Offering a wide selection of beers brewed
on-site, you're bound to find one that will thrill your
taste buds and please your palate! Grab a bite to eat
from the menu offering appetizers and local products.
For tasting with your family or friends from a spacious
and sunny terrace. An ideal activity during rainy
weather in a friendly environment and country-style
decor. Open: Year-round. Closed Sundays to Tuesdays
in low season.
This unique concept offers intimate spaces, a locale
for artists, a stage with weekly shows and sporting
events on a giant screen. Each beer is served in an
appropriate glass according to the style and at the
perfect drinking temperatures: 4, 8 and 10 degrees.
The bistro-style menu will be sure to please all
palates. Try our beer tasting menu and savour our
private imported selection of wine and scotch.
Domaine L’Orée des Bois J
Production of fine spirits made from berries. Specialties: camerise cream, raspberry cream, blueberry wine
/ Saskatoon berry etc. Liquor permit for consumption
of alcoholic beverages on-site. Self-guided or guided
interpretation tour. Different packages available.
Contact us or visit the website at loreedesbois.ca for
more information. Open: June to October. Closed
Mondays and Wednesdays with the exception of July
17 to 30.
Vergers de Velours 324, route 169, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
tastings. Apéro aux Vergers guided tour with
reservation. Open: May to September.
J
Microbrasserie Riverbend 945, avenue Sicard, Alma
418 758-1519 • microriverbend.com
The Microbrasserie Riverbend is located in the Parc
industriel Nord along the Véloroute des Bleuets and
close to the Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre. Beer,
promotional items, tours of the facilities and free
tastings on-site in our rustic boutique. Welcome!
Open: Year-round.
J
Miel des Ruisseaux 2920, route du Lac Ouest, Alma
The only mead producer in the region, Miel des
Ruisseaux offers four varieties of mead, including the
unique blueberry mead. As you stop by, discover the
secrets of the bees during a visit to the Économusée
de l’apiculteur (beekeeping workshop). The guided
visit of the facilities includes product tasting and
observing through a bay window a live and active
beehive as you enter the fascinating world of bees.
Open: Year-round.
Microbrasserie le Coureur des Bois
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Top Things to Do | Regional Flavours microbreweries and Locally produced beverages and sugar shacks
Saguenay
Domaine le Cageot – Vignoble
Pub La Tour à Bières 3J
5455, chemin Saint-André, Jonquière District
418 547-2857 • domainelecageot.com
Winery and fruit liquor unique in the region! Wines,
appetizers, after dinner drinks, sparkling wines made
from: Raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and
grapes. First and only vineyard in Saguenay! Also,
agri-food industry: blueberry wine and raspberry-blackcurrant salad dressing, jams, jellies, chocolates.
We have cumulated international medals, awards
and honours since our foundation. Groups welcome.
Picnic area, free tasting. Bilingual guided tour with
reservations (surcharge).
Microbrasserie et pizzéria HopEra J
2377, rue Saint-Dominique, Jonquière District
418 412-9900 • hopera.ca
Discover our authentic microbrewery that specializes
in marrying Italian traditional pizzas and delicious
homemade beers. Our wish is to share our world,
half-way between modernism and tradition.
Open: Year-round
La Voie Maltée A flavour-infused location where clients can taste
excellent beers prepared on-site. Outdoor and inside
terraces offering breathtaking sceneries.
Open: Year-round.
Sugar shacks
Saguenay
L’Auberge Carcajou
Leave your den and taste the best from our maple
trees: maple syrup! The idea of installing an inn on
our maple grove also means that we want others to
discover the site, share the fabrication process and,
of course, sample the product. On the menu: maple
sugar brunch, gourmet supper, fresh maple syrup
on snow. Reservation required. Open: Mid-March to
mid-May.
J
Microbrewery operating for 13 years. Large variety of
beers brewed on-site. Beer cooking concept.
Open: Year-round.
J
418 542-4373 • lavoiemaltee.com
Microbrewery operating for 13 years. Large variety of
beers brewed on-site. Beer cooking concept.
Open: Year-round.
La Voie Maltée J
224, rue des Laurentides, Chicoutimi District
Production facility and boutique offering canned beer.
Open: Year-round
35
305, chemin Lévesque, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 673-1991 • aubergecarcajou.com
La Voie Maltée J
418 545-7272 • latourabieres.com
Photo credit: Centre de vacances Ferme 5 étoiles
Top Things to Do | Regional Flavours sugar shacks and farm tourS
Manicouagan
Centre de vacances Ferme 5 étoiles J5
418 236-4833 • 1 877 236-4551
ferme5etoiles.com
Discover or reconnect with the traditions of the past.
Spend an unforgettable day at the sugar shack of the
Ferme 5 Étoiles with a delicious meal infused with the
flavours of the maple season. Maple syrup on snow,
horse drawn sleigh rides to visit the animals at the
farm. Games and Québec dancing. Musicians and
entertainment on weekends. Special package: sugar
shack including one night, breakfast and “sugar time”
programme available.
Open: mid-March to end of April. [ad. p. 54, 187]
Farm tours
gardens (ancestral vegetables), tipi, local products
picnic package. Contact us or visit our website for
more information on the packages available.
Open: June to October. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays with the exception of July 17 to 30.
Ferme Benoît et Diane Gilbert et Fils
5
587, rue Principale, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
418 347-3697 • 418 487-8021 • fermegilbert.com
The visit includes: cow herd, fields, vegetable garden,
farmhouse and the vegetable stand. Tractor rides
for groups of 20 people or more. Visit to the Lac
Saint- Jean surrounding areas. Open: End of June to
the end of September. Wednesdays and Thursdays
by reservation only. Other dates available with
reservations.
5
Vergers de Velours
Lac-Saint-Jean
Guided group tours of 12 to 20 people. Farm history
and anecdotes told by one of the owners. Visit of the
facility with cheese tasting and farm visits. Plan about
one hour for the visit. Reserve one week in advance.
Open: Refer to website
tastings. Apéro aux Vergers guided tour with
reservation. Open: May to September.
5
Le Gîte de la fermette
248, avenue du Rocher, Normandin
418 274-2676 • wix.com/garship/gitedelafermette
Tourist farm with interpretation. Horses, alpacas,
goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, etc. On-site bed and
breakfast and picnic area.
Open: May 15 to October.
Domaine L’Orée des bois
J
Production of fine spirits made from berries. Speciality: Camerise cream. Free tasting. Interpretation tour,
visits to the different sites, wine cellar tour, traditional
Vergers de Velours
Photo credit: Vergers de Velours
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Top Things to Do | Regional Flavours farm tours
Le Jardin Scullion 25
1985, rang 7 Ouest, L’Ascension
418 347-3377 • 1 800 SCULLION
jardinscullion.com
Le Chevrier du Nord −
Économusée de la lainerie
This family site, including a mini-farm, games for kids
and picnic area is described by professional gardeners
as one of the most beautiful gardens in Québec. A
spectacular beautiful landscaping uniting 2,000 plant
species from all over the world. Jardins Scullion also
offers guided tours of a peat land and of various forest
plants. Guided tour of a giant fresco on the regional
biodiversity. Places to eat on-site. Open: June 15 to
September 15.
5
Manicouagan
Saguenay
Alpagas Bersi Route du Fjord
5
J5
2022, boulevard Sainte-Geneviève, Chicoutimi District
418 690-0896 • alpagabersi.ca
Forget your everyday woes and take the time to
experience tranquility with our small animals in their
natural setting. Take pleasure in feeling like a child
again as you immerse yourself in the world of alpaca.
A can't-miss experience! Bring your food and we’ll do
the rest! Group visits: Early childhood centres, schools, various associations and social clubs. A pleasant
discovery to share! Open: Year-round.
Looking for ideas for fun activities during your family
vacation? Experience a visit at the Ferme 5 Étoiles. You
can observe in our wildlife refuge nature park: bison,
fallow deer, moose, wolf, cougars and our young lynx.
Walk around the enclosures and enjoy petting our
farm rabbits, dogs and other animals. A can't-miss
experience! Open: Year-round.
Les Alpagas Là! Là! du Domaine des Rois 5
518, rang Ouest., Saint-Ambroise
418 321-5252 • alpagalala.com
We'll be happy to welcome you at the Ferme Les Alpagas Là! Là! Children and adults will enjoy discovering
the great camelid from Peru. As you learn about the
alpaca, you can pet them and feed. And don’t forget
our beautiful boutique, where the warmth of the sun
and the softness of the clouds can be touched.
Open: Year-round.
Les Alpagas Là! Là! du Domaine des Rois
Photo credit: Les Alpagas Là! Là! du Domaine des Rois
Accommodation
and Places to Eat
148 Places to Eat
161Accomodation
161 Youth hostels
161Campgrounds
165Resorts
166 Cottages, condos,
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housekeeping units
Bed and breakfasts
Other types of accommodation
Non-traditional accommodation
Hotels/motels
Outfitters
Student residences
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Hôtel Manoir Roberval
169
157
Winter camping in Métabetchouan−Lac-à-la-Croix
Restaurant Inter
Parc national des Monts-Valins
Photo credit: David Robitaille, Fabrice Tremblay
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Places to eat
Places to EAT
Microbrasserie du Lac-Saint-Jean
Price range
$: under $15; $$: $15-30;
$$$: $31-50; $$$$: over $50
Meals
1: breakfast; 2: lunch; 3: supper
Lac-Saint-Jean
Restaurant L’Entregens
455, avenue Saint Alphonse, Saint-Bruno
418 343-3474 • restaurantlentregens.com
$$1,2,3
3J†
Contemporary interior design and architectural
concept, L’EntreGens offers a wide variety of dishes,
from quick preparations to grilled meals and
refined tables d’hôte menus. Rotisserie and pizzeria.
Selection of pastas, fresh fish, seafood and salads.
Snack-bar menu: burgers, fries, poutine, paninis,
smoked-meat and much more.
Auberge Presbytère Mont Lac-Vert
335, rang Lac-Vert, Hébertville
418 344-1548 • aubergepresbytere.com
Refined and exquisite cuisine inspired from regional
products. Each ingredient is carefully selected.
Intimate and comfortable dining room. During the
cold winter months, breakfast, lunch and supper
will please even the most refined palates. A variety
of selections from the table d’hôte menu. The house
speciality is the all you can eat Chinese fondue.
Boulangerie Médard
10, chemin De Quen, Saint-Gédéon
$$1,2,3
In a relaxed bistro, the bakery offers a variety of
cheese made on-site and many local specialties served with our fresh bread. Simple and generous fresh
market cuisine: salads, sandwiches, soups, Viennese
pastries. Healthy breakfast choices such as the Cyclist
breakfast. Three course table d’hôte menus. Selection
of wine and beer. Picnic area.
Microbrasserie du Lac-Saint-Jean
120, rue de la Plage, Saint-Gédéon
418 345-8758 • microdulac.com
2,3 J†÷
Close to the Véloroute des Bleuets and beaches, this
microbrewery produces homemade and seasonal
beer. A charming bistro and sunny terrace offering
beer-infused dishes, snacks and complete meals.
Ten varieties of draught beer. Exclusive bottled beer.
Wine, coffee and local tea.
Dairy and snack bar –
Casse-croûte Chocolat LULU
$2,3
÷
Zone Extrême-Resto Lounge
925, rue Hébert, Desbiens
581 817-0100 • ville.desbiens.qc.ca
$$$3 †÷
The regional chocolate factory offers a variety of products, a fully equipped ice cream parlor and a take-out
snack bar. Large selection of flavours: soft or hard ice
cream dipped in chocolate, Italian ice cream (gelato),
frozen yogurt, milkshakes, slushies, etc. Picnic area.
In a municipality known for extreme activities and
sports, our restaurant equally presents a unique
concept: A nonprofit bistro, managed by a municipal
corporation and located in the town hall. On the
menu: grilled meals, rotisserie, fresh pastas, seafood
and wild game. Rooftop patio.
Coopérative O’Soleil
418 345-8080 • osoleil.ca
$$2,33J†÷
418 342-1111 • 1 877 342-7933
chaletsetspa.com
$$$1,3 J†
A bistro with a relaxing beach infused atmosphere,
highlighting local products, O’Soleil is the perfect
place to savour one of our delicious meals on the
patio alongside La Belle-Rivière or enjoy a refreshing
beverage. Fresh market cuisine, menus inspired by
the changing seasons and microbrewery beer. Live
shows in the evening from renowned or up and
coming musicians.
Motel Le Rond Point
418 349-3413 • motelrondpoint.com
$1,2,3
†
The restaurant connected to the Motel Le Rond-Point
offers a family friendly menu offering local and
traditional Québec cuisine, in addition to a variety
of pizzas. Quick service restaurant. Breakfast, lunch
and supper. Variety of daily menus. Sunday brunch.
Diner-style decor. Sunny dining room. Convenience
store and gas station.
A restaurant offering a friendly atmosphere, in log
cabin and a magnificent view of Lac Saint-Jean. Table
d’hôte menu and seasonal regional products. In
proximity to accommodations and Nordic bath.
Le Relais du Souvenir
$$1,2,3
J†÷
A menu offering blueberry inspired recipes, local specialties and regional products, in addition to Le Relais
du Souvenir boutique. On-site food preparation by
experienced cooks. Tourtière, blueberry pies, chutney,
jams and more to taste or take-out. Picturesque decor.
Health-wise menu.
Restaurant du Vieux Moulin 0
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-313 • valjalbert.com
$$$3 3†
The Restaurant du Vieux Moulin is located in Village
historique de Val-Jalbert’s old mill. Five choices of
table d’hôte menus are available, which include
the main course, soup and dessert. Offering a wide
range of gourmet delicacies featuring local products.
The shuttle service will bring you to mill, to the
reception area and through the heart of village. The
Ouiatchouan Falls, higher than the Niagara Falls, are
illuminated at night. Access to the glass boardwalk
is also available. A restaurant that’s unique in the
region! [ad p. 200]
Boulangerie Médard
Photo credit: Jonathan Robert
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Price range
$: under $15; $$: $15-30;
$$$: $31-50; $$$$: over $50
Meals
Centre Vacances Nature–Auberge Éva
$$1,2,3
J†÷
The Resto-Pub St-Patric in Auberge Éva offers both
traditional and refined dishes to please all palates.
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Bar with live
entertainment. Newly renovated decor. Lounge and
reception hall. Live music. [ad p. 151, 180]
Ermitage Saint-Antoine de Lac-Bouchette
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 • st-antoine.org
$$1,2,3
2J÷
The Ermitage’s restaurant, Le Campanile, offers daily
preparations and à la carte menu. Traditional Québec,
healthy-choice and family friendly menus. The famous
Lac Saint-Jean tourtière (meat pie) is also available.
Selection of wine and local bakery shop goods.
Brochetterie Chez Greco
979, boulevard Marcotte, Roberval 418 275-5707 • chezgreco.com
$$2,3†
Since 1987, Chez Greco has been offering authentic
Greek cuisine. The most popular dishes on the menu:
Kebabs, tzatziki, souvlakis, salads, grilled steak, fish,
seafood and pasta. Courteous service. Kids menu.
Emporte-moi, Resto & Salon de thé
815-A, boulevard Saint-Joseph, Roberval
418 765-0171 • emporte-moi.com
$$1,2,3
J†÷
International and Mediterranean cuisine, fresh food
and colourful dishes. A pure delight for the eyes
and taste buds! House specialty: Grilled elk steak.
Hundreds types of teas and a complete range of
accessories. Regional chocolate from Rose Élizabeth.
Relaxed atmosphere in a refined decor. After-work
parties from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. A world of
flavours to discovery!
L’Abordage de l’Hôtel Château Roberval
418 275-7511 • 1 800 661-7611
chateauroberval.com
$$
1,3 3J†
A culinary approach that aims to bring out the best
expression of the local flavours. Fresh ingredients
such the blueberries, Perron cheese and the walleye
are all found on our contemporary menu, in addition
to grilled food, seafood and wild game. Bistro-style
menu. [ad. p. 182]
Chez Perron / Fromagerie Perron
581 584-3164 • fromagerieperron.com
$$1,2,3
J†÷
The Fromagerie Perron restaurant-boutique is nestled
in a charming old warehouse. The head chef, Carl
Murray, shines the spotlight on Perron cheese and
local products. Traditional breakfasts, cheese fondues,
tapas, daily and table d’hôte menus available.
Discover the poutine bar, with a new theme presented
daily. Our dining room offers flavourful delicacies
combined with local products. Kids menu available.
Restaurant La Friteuse du Motel Julie
418 251-5115 • 1 877 251-9040
[email protected]
$1,2
J†÷
Québec and Italian family cuisine. Local products.
Traditional regional meals: broad bean soup and
tourtière of Lac Saint-Jean in season. Fillet of walleye.
Snack bar and take-out. Daily menu. Located on the
main road (route 169).
À l’Audace Boréale de l’Auberge des Berges
418 679-3346 • 1 877 679-3346
auberge-des-berges.qc.ca
$$$1,3 3J†÷
Jeannois products (from Lac Saint-Jean) are honoured
in this fine cuisine of northern inspiration. Menu
prepared varies with the seasons and arrivals
according to Aboriginal traditions. House specialties:
Fresh and smoked wild game, organic vegetables,
field berries, aged cheese. Traditional menus infused
with modern concepts. Ambassadeur de saveurs of the
Zone Boréale.
Restaurant Ô Mets Chinois
Bistro-Bar L’Eden de l’Hôtel du Jardin
For almost 30 years, this popular restaurant has been
offering Canadian Chinese cuisine with their buffet
and à la carte menu. Also serving a selection of grilled
foods, chicken, pasta, pizza and salad, in addition to
regional specialties (tourtière and blueberry pie) in
season. Breakfast served daily, brunch on Sunday
mornings and catering
418 679-8422 • 1 800 463-4927
hoteldujardin.com
$$
1,3 J†
A festive and friendly atmosphere in a open concept
pub with a big screen TV and fireplace. Bistro-style
menu. House specialty: Montréal-style smoked meat
sandwich. Québec and Italian cuisine, grilled foods
and local products. Daily menu served from Monday
to Friday.
L’Oasis de l’Hôtel du Jardin
418 679-8422 • 1 800 463-4927
hoteldujardin.com
$$1,33J†
Our dining room offers flavourful delicacies combined
with local products. Kids menu available.
La Maison Banville
418 613-0888 • lamaisonbanville.com
$$$2,3 J†÷
The memory of Dr. Banville is still alive and well in
this vast heritage house. Serving light meals such as
paninis, soups and salads made with local products. A
creative table d’hôte menu of regional delights is also
served (Fridays and Saturdays), completed by warm
and delicious desserts right out of the oven.
1005, boulevard Sacré-Cœur, Saint-Félicien
418 679-3339 • restaurantometschinois.com
$$1,2,3
J†
Restaurant Ô Pied Marin
$$2,3J†÷
Restaurant Ô Pied Marin offers phenomenal views of
the Ashuapmushuan River to enhance your dining
experience. The menu is composed of local products
and fresh ingredients. The original breakfasts, table
d’hôte menus and decadent desserts will please all
diners. Patio open during the summer.
Restaurant La Maison Marie
du Moulin des Pionniers
$$1,2J†÷
Enjoy our regional specialities such our delicious tourtière from Lac-Saint-Jean, our broad bean soup and our
delicious pudding cake. Guests are cordially welcomed
by the mill’s pioneers in an actual period home. An
exclusive and enriching experience. Open to the public.
Dinner theatre performed by l’Aventure théâtrale.
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Auberge des Plaines
Price range
$: under $15; $$: $15-30;
$$$: $31-50; $$$$: over $50
Meals
Restaurant Dédélicieux
418 274-4561 • dedelicieux.com
$1,2
†
A menu that highlights traditional regional
cuisine (broad bean soup, tourtière, blueberry pie)
in season, in addition to a choice of thin crust pizzas,
paninis, ciabatta sandwiches, salads and sautéed
pasta dishes. Gourmet breakfast items such as fresh
fruit, waffles, pancakes and omelets. Culinary creations inspired from the songs by Dédé Fortin.
Site touristique Chute à l’Ours 0
$1,2,3
J
For campers and vacationers, the site’s restaurant and
accommodation store offers a dining room and daily
menus. Popular regional and Québec cuisine and
quick service restaurant. House specialties: Grilled
food and fillet of walleye. WiFi and computer available on-site. Open June to September. [ad. p. 26]
554, rue Principale, Saint-Edmond-les-Plaines
418 274-4884 • 1 855 774-4884
aubergedesplaines.ca
$$$1,2,3J†÷
In the old Val-Jalbert presbytery, the Auberge des
Plaines invites you to their family table where they’ll
make you feel at home. Seafood, filet mignon, the
Auberge’s pizza, fondue Parmesan, in addition to
chutney and sweet desserts. Lunch menu: Traditional
cuisine served Monday to Friday. Supper menu: Table
d’hôte served Thursday to Sunday. Sunday Brunch.
Le Méandre du Motel Chute des Pères
46, boulevard Panoramique, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1492 • chutedesperes.com
$$1,2,3
J†÷
Enjoy a spectacular view of the Mistassibi River rapids
while dining from a menu of traditional Québec
cuisine infused with regional accents and local
products. House specialties: grilled food, chicken,
pasta and seafood. Brunch on Sunday. Table d’hôte
and kids menu.
Le Météore / Pub et Bob
418 276-7469 • meteore.ca
$$$2,3 †÷
Previously known as the Cinéma Météore from 1948
to 1977, the building was transformed in a restaurant,
bar and grill in 2013, while retaining its theatrical
heritage as a cabaret and dinner theatre. A culinary
and musical experience in an lively and dazzling
vintage decor. Steak house, pizzeria and rotisserie.
Le Relais de l’Auberge La Diligence
414, avenue de La Friche, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-1492 • aubergeladiligence.com
$$1,3J†
A menu offering traditional Québec and regional
cuisine (in season). Grilled food and seafood also
available. Hearty breakfast, à la carte or table d’hôte
supper menu. Sunday brunch. Rooms and lounge for
groups.
Le Météore / Pub et Bob
Photo credit : Le Météore / Pub et Bob
Resto-bar O’Phare du Lac
Auberge et camping Île du Repos 472, route de Vauvert, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 374-2746, poste 221
vauvertsurlelacsaintjean.com
$$ J†
105, route de l’île-du-Repos, Péribonka
$$1,2,3
3J†÷
Offering a spectacular view of Lac Saint-Jean, close to
the beach, campgrounds and cottages. Offering popular Québec cuisine. Relaxed and sunny atmosphere
with a magnificent view of the lake. Friendly and
comfortable patio area.
Resto des Copains
191, rue De Quen, Dolbeau-Mistassini
$1,2,3
†÷
Quick service restaurant with take-out food. Popular
and regional (in season) cuisine. Poutinerie. Prompt
service. Friendly welcome. House specialty: Fresh fruit
infused breakfasts served on weekends. Located near
the main road (route 169), at the town entrance.
The restaurant is located in L’Auberge Île-du-Repos.
The patio with bar offers a spectacular view of the
Péribonka River and the site. We have a dining room
with 60 places and offer an extra special menu during
the summer. Reservations are recommended.
Bistr’eau Péribonka
360, boulevard Édouard-Niquet, Péribonka
418 374-2967, poste 212 • peribonka.ca
$2,3
J†÷
Located directly along the bike trail, le Bistr’eau
Péribonka is a can’t-miss establishment. Our beautiful
outdoor terrace awaits for you to enjoy the natural
beauty and spectacular view of the Péribonka River.
You can also get more visitor information at our kiosk,
besides visiting the art gallery; all this in addition to
the Bistr’eau Péribonka!
À l’Orée des Champs
795, rang 7 Est, Saint-Nazaire
418 669-3038 • aloreedeschamps.com
$$$1,2,3J†
This concept combines country-style dining, nature
and a farm, in modern and welcoming facilities.
House specialties: Fresh lamb produced on-site, fresh
market cuisine and a menu inspired by local products.
Family farm for 80 years.
Auberge-Bistro Rose et Basilic
418 669-1818 • roseetbasilic.com
$$2,3J†÷
À l’Orée des Champs
Resto 3F
1500, rue des Érables, Dolbeau-Mistassini
$$1,2,3
á
Fine homemade cuisine. French and international
inspired menu. Fresh market cuisine, seafood, game
and steak house. Regional local products. Daily menu
available on Facebook. Bring your wine and beer.
Located in the commercial centre Les Galeries des
Érables. Bring your own wine. Closed on Sunday.
Photo credit : Janick Brassard
The warm welcome and attentive service of our
dynamic team will ensure that your stay is nothing
less than perfect. You’ll also enjoy the luminous
atmosphere offered at our three dining rooms
overlooking La Petite Décharge River, in the heart of
downtown Alma. Our simple and original cuisine,
which emphasizes local products from Québec soil, is
accompanied with an imaginative wine and cocktail
menu. Complement your Rose & Basilic experience
with an overnight stay in our urban decor rooms!
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Meals
Bar-Restaurant Mario Tremblay
534, rue Collard Ouest , Alma
418 668-7231 • lerbmt.com
$$2,3J†÷
Warm and friendly service, good food and a sports-infused atmosphere have defined this establishment in
the heart of downtown Alma since 1980. Menu with
a variety of local products. House specialties: Grilled
Angus beef, fondue, fresh fish, seafood and pizza.
Selection of wine and beer. Wine-tasting.
Café du Clocher
19, rue Saint-Joseph Sud, Alma
418 662-4801 • cafeduclocheralma.com
$$$1,2,3J†÷
A bistro in a relaxed yet festive atmosphere, with a
performance venue and bar. Friendly service. Generous portions. Fresh pasta from their neighbor, La
Pâterie. Gourmet pizza, burgers and homemade fries,
in addition to vegetarian dishes and an affordable
table d’hôte menu.Desserts: Homemade pastries and
cakes made on-site. Bar and live entertainment.
L’Exode Café
418 769-0996 • lexodecafe.com
$$1,2J†÷
Urban coffeehouse with contemporary decor. Air
conditioned. Paninis, salads, soups, vegetarian meals,
Danish pastries. Health-wise breakfasts served with
fresh fruit, homemade granola yogurt, waffles and
vegetarian pâté. Ambassadeur de saveurs of the Zone
Boréale. International coffee locally roasted. After work
parties on Thursdays. Wine and local microbrewery
beer. Conference room.
Le Décanteur
475, rue Harvey, Alma
418 769-2117
$$3 J†÷
This menu from chefs passionate about good food,
fine wine and liquor, emphasizes local products
and fine cuisine. Shared dishes. Generous portions.
Privately imported wines. Large selection of scotch
and whisky. Microbrewery beers and qualified staff.
Friendly atmosphere and terrace.
Microbrasserie Lion Bleu
45, Saint-Joseph, Alma
418 769-0795
$$2,3†÷3
Enjoy high-quality craft beers served at the ideal
temperature in the perfect glass. The menu offers a
selection of lighter affairs including snacks, bistrostyle meals and tartare, goes perfectly with their
offering of beer. A fun and relaxed atmosphere where
friends come to meet.
Pacini (Hôtel Universel)
418 668-0872 • 1 800 263-5261
hoteluniversel.com
$$$2,3 3J†
Pacini features a host of exciting specialties, including
unique and exclusive meals with no artificial trans
fats. Pastas for all tastes, always cooked al dente, pizzas brushed with olive oil and cooked in Pacini’s own
special way thus eliminating artificial trans fats, offers
tender and tasty Italian style grills and extraordinary
desserts. Direct access to the snowmobile trail from
the restaurant. [ad. p. 183]
Resto Roberto
11, rue Scott Est, Alma
418 662-2191 • restoroberto.com
†3
$$1,2,3
Large and affordable choice of dishes: Québec and
Italian cuisine, pizza, grill and classic regional doshes.
Breakfast at all times, lunch menu, tables d’hôte
menu from 4 p.m. to closing. Prompt service and
warm atmosphere. Delivery and take-out service.
Regional chain of restaurants in Alma, Jonquière and
Chicoutimi.
Saguenay
Auberge Villa Pachon restaurant
1904, rue Perron, Jonquière District
418 542-3568 • 1 888 922-3568
aubergepachon.com
$$$$3
J†
From Carcassonne, the master of the cassoulet, chef
Pachon, infuses his personal style to this traditional
meal in the region. At the Sir William-Price dining
room, he offers a menu that ingeniously combine
French and Québec cuisine. Attention to detail, food
freshness, blends of herbs and spices are all part of
his signature style.
HopEra Microbrasserie et pizzéria
418 412-9900 • hopera.com
$$2,3J†÷
Restaurant La Vilaine
2166, rue des Étudiants, Jonquière District
418 542-8106 • 1 800 387-4069
motelprincesse.ca
$$1,2,3
J†
The restaurant La Vilaine in Motel Princesse offers a
popular and family friendly cuisine that’s uncomplicated and affordable. House specialties: breakfasts served with homemade bread, lunch menu, table d’hôte
menu, Montréal-style smoked meat sandwiches and
homemade fish & chips. Private rooms. [ad. p. 184]
Restaurant Tendance du Delta Saguenay
418 548-3124 • 1 800 363-3124
deltasaguenay.ca
$$1,2,3
3†
Discover our authentic microbrewery that specializes
in marrying Italian traditional pizzas and delicious
homemade beers. Our wish is to share our world,
halfway between modernism and tradition.
This large hotel restaurant offers the region a wide
variety of menu items from pizza to gourmet meals.
A discovery to a regional and international cuisine
served in an inviting setting. A large selection of
fresh and health-wise ingredients to promote healthy
eating.
La Voie Maltée
Resto Roberto
418 542-4373 • voiemaltee.com
$$2,3J†÷
2315, rue Saint-Hubert, Jonquière District
418 695-1555 • restoroberto.com
$$1,2,3
†3
This microbrewery produces many seasonal beers
each with distinctive characteristics. These beers
are a must in any cuisine. An elaborate bistro-style
menu and generous portions. International flavours
and local products. Grill, tartars and various meats,
chicken, fish, fish & chips, pizzas, salads and more… .
A bustling and entertaining atmosphere.
Chicoutimi.
Auberge le Parasol
1287, boulevard du Saguenay Est, Chicoutimi District
418 543-7771 • 1 866 543-7771
aubergeleparasol.com
$$1,2,3
2J†
Discrete and calm ambiance. Breathtaking view of
the city and river. A continental and regional cuisine
infused with an international touch is offered by the
chefs. Vegetarian meal choices. Salads, sandwiches,
pasta, meat, chicken and fish à la carte. Bar, wine, coffee service. Daily menu available online. [ad. p. 187]
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Meals
Café du Presbytère
240, rue Bossé, Chicoutimi District
418 543-6578 • cafedupresbytere.com
$$1,2,3
†÷
In an old church resembling a Norman castle, the café
is a social economy project offering quality meals in
a picturesque setting. International inspired cuisine,
fresh flavours and local products. Breakfast menu
with the specialty, Le Croquignole. Quick service. Daily
menu. Garden terrace.
Café Mont-Royal
418 543-6427
$1,2,3
A snack bar with booths and counter seats offering
traditional Québec cuisine. House specialties: Breakfast starting at 4 a.m. until 7 p.m., baked beans and
homemade crepes. Daily lunch and supper menus.
Newspapers available. Located downtown.
Chocolat et Cabane à LULU
1806, boulevard Saguenay Ouest, Chicoutimi District
418 549-1203 • chocolatlulu.com $2,3
÷
The regional chocolate factory offers a variety of products, a fully equipped ice cream parlor and a take-out
snack bar. Large selection of flavours: soft or hard ice
cream dipped in chocolate, Italian ice cream (gelato),
frozen yogurt, milkshakes, slushies, etc.
Café du Presbytère
Hôtel Mont-Valin
418 545-4912 • 1 800 558-8254
hotelmontvalin.com
$1,2,3
J†÷
The first accommodation and place to eat when
arriving from the Réserve faunique des Laurentides
(Route 175). A renowned truck stop for travellers since
1953. Breakfast, lunch and supper. Bar and terraces.
Singer, DJ, karaoke, dancing and intertainment. Large
parking area.
La Piazzetta
418 549-4860 • lapiazzetta.ca
$$2,3J†÷
Known for its gourmet and square pizzas, this warmly
decorated restaurant is located in the old Chicoutimi train station. We offer a «taste-taster’s» menu
presenting a variety of fresh Italian ingredients that
are simple and delicious. Vegetarian meals, focaccia,
pastas, salads. Italian and international wines.
La Voie Maltée
$$2,3J†÷
This microbrewery produces many seasonal beers
each with distinctive characteristics. These beers
are a must in any cuisine. An elaborate bistro-style
menu and generous portions. International flavours
and local products. Grill, tartars and various meats,
chicken, fish, fish & chips, pizzas, salads and more… .
A bustling and entertaining atmosphere.
Photo credit : Sonia Lemay
Le Légendaire (Hôtel Le Montagnais)
Resto Roberto
418 543-5042 • 1 800 463-9160
lemontagnais.qc.ca
$$1,2,3
3J†
1378, boulevard Saint-Paul, Chicoutimi District
418 543-2139 • restoroberto.com $$1,2,3
3J†
A renowned steak house, Le Légendaire serves only
exclusive cuts of Angus and Prime. House specialities:
chateaubriand, prime rib and boneless rib steak. It’s
also a family friendly restaurant with a menu that has
something for everyone. Pastas, pizza and traditional
Italian meals and regional dishes. Fish and seafood.
Chicoutimi.
[ad. p. 186]
Rouge Burger Bar
Restaurant-Bar Le Stade
418-549-6119 • restaurantbarlestade.com
$$2,33J†÷
The ideal location for meeting with friends or
watching live sporting events. Our big screen TVs
and modern decor will ensure that you’re evening
is nothing less than perfect. Our menu offers AAA
Angus beef, BBQ chicken nd ribs, besides our surf n’
turf meals. Twelve varieties of beer on tap. Quick and
professional service.
Restaurant Inter
418 690-5129 • restaurantinter.ca
$$2,3J†÷
Restaurant Inter is a Mediterranean inspired meeting
place for lovers of music and gourmet food serving
an adult clientele. Local and international inspired
cuisine. AAA Angus beef, fresh pasta, gourmet
pizzas. Large selection of wines by the glass and
private imports. Local draught or bottled beer. Live
entertainment.
Restaurant Le Tremblay
(Hôtel La Saguenéenne)
418 690-5129 • rougeburgerbar.ca $$3 J†÷
Red, the colour of meat. Rouge Burger Bar favours
freshness and the proximity of local producers.
Variety of beef, lamb, stag, vegetarian and salmon.
Large selection of toppings. Create your own burger!
Flank steak, or mussels with fries, tartare, fish and
sandwiches. Quiet atmosphere with ambient music.
Take-out menu.
Auberge de la Rivière Saguenay
et Chalet de l’Auberge
9122, chemin de la Batture, La Baie District
418 697-0222 • 1 866 697-0222
aubergesaguenay.com
$$1,3J†
Healthy cooking takes on its full meaning with food
combinations, balance of proteins and vegetables,
and the opportunity of discovering the taste of food.
House specialities: fish and local products, chicken
and Nagano pork. Regional and garden products in
season. Welcome to outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists,
anglers, families and small groups.
250, rue des Saguenéens, Chicoutimi District
418 543-2442 • lasagueneenne.com
$$1,2,3
3J†
Quebec and Italian cuisine with house specialties
including steaks, prime rib, seafood, in addition to
chicken and homemade pizza. Menu updated often
with a wide selection of items. Relaxed atmosphere.
Nachos and fajitas. Breakfast, lunch and supper. WiFi.
Atrium and bar.
Photo credit : Rouge Burger Bar
Rouge Burger Bar
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$$$: $31-50; $$$$: over $50
Meals
Auberge des 21
418 697-2121 • 1 800 363-7298
aubergedes21.com
$$$1,2,3J†
Auberge des 21 is an establishment of choice for
Québec gourmet relay stations. Shining a spotlight on
regional products through their offering of modern
cuisine inspired from local and Aboriginal traditions.
A selection of internationally renowned wines also
available. Demonstrating the constantly evolving
culinary art with flair and finesse, executive chef and
owner, Marcel Bouchard, offers a menu that changes
weekly to continue satisfying and surprising his many
loyal customers. [ad p. 187]
418 544-8234 • 1 800 668-8234
hotel-saguenay.com
$$1,3J†
Gourmet French and regional cuisine from local
products. Hearty breakfast for all tastes. Dining room
Les Outardes with a fireplace and a spectacular view of
Baie des Ha! Ha! Tables d’hôte menu supper menu.
Relaxing atmosphere.Terroir et Saveurs du Québec
certified and Ambassadeur de saveurs of the Zone
Boréale.
Au Pavillon Noir
780, rue des Croisières, La Baie District
418 306-2666 • aupavillonnoir.com
$$$2,3 J†÷
Join us at the Pavillon Noir in the heart of the harbour
village close to the Saguenay Fjord! This urban and
young establishment offers classic grill, pulled pork
from Québec producers, ribs, burgers, smoked meats,
pizza and seafood, in addition to snacks and Boivin
cheese. Selection of wine and beer.
La Grange aux Hiboux, Restaurant – Gîte
418 544-7716 • 1 866 544-7716
lagrangeauxhiboux.com
$$1,2,3
J†÷
In the heart of La Baie, this bistro-style restaurant has
successfully managed to create a peaceful setting
with a view of the bay. Refined and creative cuisine,
inspired by arrivals at the market and local products.
Modern and friendly decor. Wine and microbrewery
beer.
Restaurant Lucerne Hébergement
1302, rue Bagot, La Baie District
$$1,2,3
J†
A quick service restaurant. Popular family cooking, of
Quebec, regional and Italian type, steak house and
grill. User-friendly and pleasant setup. Illuminated
atrium. Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hearty breakfast.
Catering service. Delivery service. Bar. Located
downtown.
Restaurant Opia
418 697-6742 • opia-resto.com
$$$2,3 J†÷
Modern cooking style, combining freshness and
bold flavours. Warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Contemporary decor in rich colours and ambient
music. The blackboard menu changes with the chef’s
inspirations, the seasons and new local products.
Tartare, fresh pasta, mussels and French fries, grill,
seafood and chicken. Selection of wine and beer.
Auberge Carcajou
$$$1,2,3†÷
Fine dining discoveries with themes inspired from
the seasons, market arrivals or local wild ingredients.
Regional and local flavours. New homemade products. Operated by a passionate family, in the heart of
the boreal forest, at the foot of Monts-Valin. Original
breakfast menu. Bar and microbrewery beer. Mechoui.
Route du Fjord
Auberge La Fjordelaise
418 272-2560 • 1 866 372-2560 • fjordelaise.com
$$1,3J†÷
Picturesque heritage house facing the fjord. Intimate
dining room. Terrace overlooking the cove. Market
and Québec cuisine, wild game, seafood and eclectic
suggestions. Local and regional products. Generous
portions. Comforting breakfast and table d’hôte menu
in evenings. Wine list with private importations.
Café du Quai
358-A, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 608-8425 • cafeduquai.ca
$1,2
J†÷
Menu inspired from the culinary Breton tradition,
integrating several Québec and local products.
Variety of desert crepes or flambé (sweet), crepe
meals (savory) with a choice of fillings, specialty
coffees. Vegetarian dishes. Gluten-free menu, sandwiches and salads. June to October: Every day.
Low season: Weekends only.
Bistro de L’Anse 0
418 272-4222 • bistrodelanse.com
$2,3
J÷
An old fishing camp transformed into a friendly and
festive bistro with a patio overlooking the fjord. Local
market cuisine: Wild game, gourmet pizzas and burgers, in addition to homemade fish n’ chips and local
delicacies. Their own house beer, the Chasse-Pint, is
brewed with local ingredients. Cultural entertainment and live shows every Saturday. Open from June
to October. Open: from June to October.
Restaurant L’Islet
418 272-9944 • 1 866 972-9944
restaurantlislet.com
$$$1,2,3J3†÷
Simple and delicious menu using Anjeannois
products (from L’Anse-Saint-Jean) such as, stag, maple
syrup, mushrooms, field berries. Steaks, caribou, stag,
smoked duck and duck confit, seafood, homemade
smoked fish, variety of salads. Breathtaking view
on the fjord and on L’Islet Saint-Jean in the atrium.
Many breakfast options. Lunch menu. Small and large
selection of table d’hôte menu.
Café Bistro Boutique Léz’Arts
59, rue Dumas, Petit-Saguenay
$2,3
J†÷
Concept combining food service with all types of
cultural activities. Popular regional cuisine or quick
meals of international and market inspiration. Paninis, soups, gourmet pizzas, pasta and seafood. Local
products. Bar service and specialty coffees. Enchanting
setting and friendly atmosphere.
La table fermière de la Bergerie
La Vieille Ferme
$$
1, 2 J÷
La Veille Ferme offering country-style and quick
service dining, is the perfect place to take a moment
and truly enjoy life; a magnificent setting, a stroll with
a view of the fjord, a delicious meal in a maintained
greenhouse accompanied with tomato and cucumber
plants. Savour the farm fresh products: champvallon
lamb stew, charcuteries, smoked salmon, salads
topped with edible flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables,
homemade lemonade, pastry shop, espresso and
gourmet coffee. Before you leave, stop in at the
market for supplies and provisions for the rest of your
vacation. The take-out service is open from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. No reservations required.
Auberge La Tourelle du fjord
820, route de Tadoussac, Saint-Fulgence
418 502-0688 • aubergelatourelledufjord
$$1,2,3
J†á÷
With a view overlooking the the Saguenay Fjord,
enjoy bistro-style cuisine offering steaks, seafood,
chicken, regional dishes and local products. Daily
menu or à la carte. Table d’hôte menu changes regularly. Choice of breakfasts. Panoramic patio with bar
and a magnificent view of the Saguenay River. Bring
your own wine. [ad. p. 160]
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Manicouagan
Price range
$: under $15; $$: $15-30;
$$$: $31-50; $$$$: over $50
Restaurant Coverdale de l’Hôtel Tadoussac
418 235-4421 • hoteltadoussac.com
$$$1,2,33J†÷
Meals
Restaurant Les 3 G
The elaborate buffets of Hôtel Tadoussac dining room
emphasizing regional products and presenting a wide
variety of dishes, entrées, deserts and cheeses. Also:
menu à la carte, popular cuisine, seafood, fish and
steaks. The decor bears witness to the long history of
the establishment.
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100, rue du Quai, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
418 675-2380 • restaurantles3g.com
$1,2,3
J÷
This quick service snack-bar is located near the wharf
and parking lot. Known for its homemade fries and
poutine. Popular cuisine menu. Flavour infused
soft ice cream. Large selection of flavours, including
natural maple. Exterior Picnic tables. Open: from May
to October.
L’Auberge du 31
ZEC Martin-Valin, Km 31, Route L-200
$$$1,2,3J†
Rendezvous of snowmobilers, hunters, anglers and
outdoors enthusiasts on Monts-Valin. The Auberge
du 31 dining room offers a quick service during the
day, generous breakfasts and gourmet tables d’hôte
menu in the evening. House specialities: Chinese
fondue, steaks and seafood. Selection of wines and
draught beers.
L’Auberge du 31
Any reason is good...
• The aperitif on the terrace overlooking the Fjord
• The table d'hôte chef bistro
• The comfortable and cozy bedroom
Now, discover yours!
418.502.0588 / AUBERGELATOURELLEDUFJORD.COM
820 Route de Tadoussac • aubergelatourelledufjord.com
• 418-502-0588
820 Route de Tadoussac, Saint-Fulgence
Photo credit : Valérie Busque
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation youth hostels and campgrounds
AccomModation
Chute à l’Ours tourist site
Youth hostels
Auberge de jeunesse
Les Mains Tissées 0
Lac-Saint-Jean
Auberge Île du Repos 0
105, chemin l’Île-du-Repos, Péribonka
33 units $
Jc¶
Auberge Jeunesse 1125, 6e rang, Saint-Prime
14 units
JcD_
★★★
★★★
418 544-4456 • lesmainstissees.com
5 units
$
Jæc
Route du Fjord
★★
Saguenay
Auberge de jeunesse de Saguenay – ★★★
La Maison Price
110, rue Price Ouest, Chicoutimi District
418 549-0676 • 1 877 549-0676 • ajsaguenay.com
26 units $
Jc
Auberge de Jeunesse
du Bout du monde
★★
40, chemin des Plateaux, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-9979 • boutdumonde.ca
11 units $
Jc
Auberge Aventure Rose-des-Vents 0 ★★★
418 675-2625 • aventurerosedesvents.com
12 units $
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Campgrounds
Lac-Saint-Jean
Camping municipal d’Hébertville
For safe, quality, classified accommodations:
quebecoriginal.com/en/accommodation
3★
338-A, rang du Lac-Vert, Hébertville
418 344-1205 • ville.hebertville.qc.ca
50 sites
½ 30%
26-39 $
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Camping Plage Robertson
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
418 275-1375
campingquebec.com/plagerobertson
150 sites ½ 70%
22-41 $
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Camping Villa des Sables
3★
225 sites ½ 40%
30-50 $
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Camping Blanchet
3★
418 679-1719 • 1 866 679-1719
campingstfelicien.com
389 sites ½ 70%
30-45 $
Camping Saint-Félicien
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com
172 sites ½ 60%
28-44 $
Jv”™ÂÑ_
[ad. p. 200]
Camping municipal
Saint-François-de-Sales 4★
290, rue du Parc, Saint-François-de-Sales
418 348-6736
campingquebec.com/saintfrancoisdesale
110 sites ½ 25%
23-44 $
Camping Site touristique
Chute à l’Ours
4★
993, route de l’Aéroport, Roberval
418 275-0910 • campingmontplaisant.com
227 sites ½ 70%
32-44 $
Jv”™Â_
4★
[ad. p. 26]
3★
150, chemin des Bussières, Saint-Thomas-Didyme
418 274-6033 • lacajim.ca
48 sites
½ 0%
25-36 $ Ju”™Â
Camping municipal d’Albanel
2★
307, rue de l’Église, Albanel
99 sites
½ 50%
20-40 $
Ju”™Â_
[ad. p. 26]
Camping des Chutes
60 sites
½ 50%
22-32 $
Jv”™Â_
4★
256 sites ½ 60%
27-38 $
Camping Complexe touristique
du Lac-à-Jim
Camping Ermitage Saint-Antoine
4★
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 • st-antoine.org
36 sites
½ 36%
20-35 $ Jv”™Â
0★
Jv”™Â_
J3u”™ÂÑ_
Ju”™ÂÑ
Camping Mont-Plaisant
Camping Bellevue Sud
4★
Ju”™Â_
Camping Village historique de Val-Jalbert
Camping Saint-Prime
2★
95, chemin du Quai, Saint-Prime
418 251-1662 • campingstfelicien.com
45 sites
½ 30%
30-45 $ Jv”™Â
418 679-1635 • campingbellevue.ca
18 sites
½ 40%
30-60 $ ”Â_
418 346-5436 • campingblanchet.ca
164 sites ½ 50%
32-49 $
3★
3★
Camping Saint-Louis
3★
543, rang Saint-Louis, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-4670 • 1 877 276-4670
angelfire.com/pq2/stlouis
165 sites ½ 30%
25-35 $ Jv”™Â
4★
Camping Vauvert-
sur-le-Lac-Saint-Jean
108 sites ½ 50%
26-36 $ Ju”™Â
2★
Camping Île du Repos
105, chemin de l’Île-du-Repos, Péribonka
73 sites
½ 90%
27-27 $ J”_
Camping municipal de Péribonka
4★
330, 2e avenue, Péribonka
418 374-2967 • 1 888 374-2967 • peribonka.ca
99 sites
½ 50%
27-43 $
J3u”™Âö_
[ad. p. 32]
3★
Camping municipal
10, chemin de la Plage, Saint-Ludger-de-Milot
418 373-2121 • ville.st-ludger-de-milot.qc.ca
74 sites
½ 70%
19-28 $ u”™Â
4★
Camping centre touristique
Sainte-Monique
900, 6e rang Ouest, Sainte-Monique
418 347-3124 • 1 877 347-3124
ctouristiquesm.com
80 sites
½ 30%
25-36 $
v”™Â
Camping et plage Belley 4★
Ju”™ÂÑ_
4★
835, 3e rang Ouest, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
418 347-5371 • 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
75 sites
½ 50%
24-24 $ J”ã_
2★
Ju”™Â_
4★
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016 • damenterre.qc.ca
240 sites ½ 60%
32-46 $
J3u”™ÂÑ_
[ad. p. 40, 117]
Camping et marina Tchitogama
2★
200, chemin du Quai, Lamarche
418 481-2222 • ville.lamarche.qc.ca
46 sites
½ 60%
26-36 $ v”™Â
Camping Belle-Rivière
Réserve faunique des Laurentides
1★
Route 169, km 57
418 554-1321 • 1 800 665-6527 • sepaq.com
45 sites
½ 45%
30-30 $ J”™
Saguenay
Camping Jonquière
4★
237 sites ½ 75%
34-45 $
Jv”™ÂÑ_
Camping Au jardin de mon père 100, chemin Belley, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
418 347-3612 • campingbelley.com
321 sites ½ 50%
39-53 $
Camping Parc national
de la Pointe-Taillon
Camping Colonie Notre-Dame
700, chemin de la Baie-Moïse, Alma
418 662-9113
campingquebec.com/colonienotredame
185 sites ½ 60%
25-36 $
5★
418 544-6486 • 1 877 544-6486
jardindemonpere.com
174 sites ½ 15%
23-45 $
Ju”™ÂÑ _
Camping Plage Margot
3★
2970, chemin des Ruisseaux, Saint-Honoré
418 673-4757 • plagemargot.ca
195 sites ½ 25%
22-35 $ Jv”™Â
For safe, quality, classified accommodation:
[ad. p. 94]
163
Camping Parc national du
Fjord-du-Saguenay – Baie-Éternité
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100 ;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
418 665-6527 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com
112 sites ½ 55%
30-38 $
Jé”eÑ_
Route du Fjord
Camping municipal Saint-Félix-d’Otis
4★
400, sentier St-Hilaire, Saint-Félix-d’Otis
418 697-1617 • 1 888 697-1617
campingstfelixdotis.com
207 sites ½ 50%
24-42 $
Jv”™ÂÑ
Camping Ô Pods Solaires
3★
Á
162, chemin du Lac-à-la-Croix, Saint-Félix-d’Otis
2 sites
½ 0%
40-60 $
”æ
[ad. p. 94]
Camping Parc national du Fjord- 1★
du-Saguenay – Sentier maritime du fjord
418 665-6527 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com
108 sites ½ 0%
24-24 $
”ã [ad. p. 94]
Camping de l’Anse
4★
325 rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-2554 • campingdelanse.ca
78 sites
½ 78%
29-40 $ Jv”™Â
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation campgrounds and resorts
143, route 170, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-2525 • 1 866 305-2525
camping4chemins.qc.ca
55 sites
½ 25%
25-35 $
4★
Camping Tadoussac
3★
418 235-4501 • 1 855 708-4501
vacancesessipit.com
194 sites ½ 70%
29-50 $ Ju”™Â
Ju”™ÂÑ
[ad. p. 55, 164]
Camping le 4 chemins
Camping Rivière Petit-Saguenay 2★
418 272-1169 • 1 877 272-1169
petitsaguenay.com
25 sites
½ 75%
21-29 $
Jév”™Â
Lac-Saint-Jean
[ad. p. 51]
Camping Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux
3★
250, chemin de la Pointe-aux-Pins
Saint-Fulgence
418 674-9114 • 1 888 674-9114 • capjaseux.com
51 sites
½ 0%
23-34 $
Jé”™ÂÑ
[ad. p. 52, 114, 187]
Camping Parc national des Monts-Valin 2★
418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
9 sites
½ 0%
22-22 $
J”ã
Camping La Descente-des-Femmes
★★★
160, chemin de La Montagne, Lac-Bouchette
150 units J3¶Â [ad. p. 151, 180]
Aventuraid – Centre écoaventure
3★
10 units Â
Auberge La Martingale – centre de vacances
0★
154, rue de la Montagne, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
418 675-2581 • campingsaguenay.com
46 sites
½ 60%
22-30 $ é”™Â
★★★
2501, chemin du Lac, Saint-Honoré
418 673-4410 • lamartingale.net
5 units
æ
Route du Fjord
Village-Vacances Petit-Saguenay 0 ★★★★
Manicouagan
Camping Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay – Le Bleuvet
0★
99, chemin Saint-Étienne, Petit-Saguenay
418 272-3193 • 1 877 420-3193
vacancesviva.com
37 units J¶
Manicouagan
J”
[ad. p. 94]
Camping Domaine des Dunes
Centre Vacances Nature – Auberge Éva Saguenay
[ad. p. 94]
1 800 665-6527 • parcsquebec.com
51 sites
½ 60%
30-38 $
Resorts
3★
49 sites
½ 50%
30-40 $ Jv”™Â
★★★
418 236-4833 • 1 877 236-4551
ferme5etoiles.com
75 units JÂ [ad. p. 54, 187]
165
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation cottages, condos, housekeeping units
Chalets Vacances famille 0
Mont-Plaisant
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
993, route de l’Aéroport, Roberval
418 275-0910 • campingmontplaisant.com
8 units
$$$ J¶Â_
Capacity of the largest unit: 4
Domaine Philippe (secteur central)
Cottages,
condos,
housekeeping
units
Camping St-Prime 0
★
★★
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com 10 units $$$ J¶ ¢!p_
Capacity of the largest unit: 4 [ad. p. 200]
★★
95, chemin du Quai, Saint-Prime
418 679-1719 • 1 866 679-1719
campingstfelicien.com
7 units
$$$
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com
5 units
$$
J¶ ¢_
Chalets du Village historique 0
de Val-Jalbert
★★
200, rue du Boisé, Mashteuiatsh
418 275-0541 • domainephilippe.com
6 units
$$
Jæ¢!Â
Lac-Saint-Jean
Chalets du Village historique 0
de Val-Jalbert
★★
★★★
96, chemin du Parc-municipal, Chambord
418 342-1111 • 1 877 342-7933
chaletsetspa.com
4 units
$$$ J¶ ¢!_
Centre Vacances Nature – Auberge Éva ★★
7 units
$$
J¶ D¢!Â
Capacity of the largest unit: 6 [ad. p. 151, 180]
★★
418 679-1719 • 1 866 679-1719 campingstfelicien.com
20 units $$
J¶ D¢!
Camping Saint-Félicien − chalets 0
★★
21 units $$
J¶¢!_
Chalets Camping municipal d’Albanel 0 ★
307, rue de l’Église, Albanel
418 279-5250 • albanel.ca
8 units
$
J
★★★
13 units $$$ J¢!
Vauvert-sur-le-Lac-Saint-Jean 0
Auberge Île du Repos − Chalet
★★
0
105, chemin de l’Île-du-Repos, Péribonka
1 units
$$$ ¶
★★★★
177, chemin du Lac-Serein, Saint-Ludger-de-Milot
418 373-2412 • chaletsdulacserein.com
2 units
$$$$$ æ¢!Â
Chalet du Lac Serein
Centre touristique Sainte-Monique 0 ★★
900, 6e Rang Ouest, Sainte-Monique
418 347-3124 • 1 877 347-3124
ctouristiquesm.com
8 units
$$$ J¢!
835, Rang 3 Ouest, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
418 347-5371 • 1 800 665-6527
2 units
$$$ ¢!
★★
★★★★
Monts Vilain 0
Á
2000, chemin de la Montagne, Lamarche
418 481-1666 • montvilain.com
7 units
$$$ ¶!
La maison aux Cerisiers
★★★
3580, rue Ambroise, Labrecque
418 481-9999 • lamaisonauxcerisiers.com
1 unit
$$$$ J¢!Â
6342, chemin Saint-François, Alma
1 unit
$$$$$ J¶¢!Â
Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre 0 ★★
(chalets)
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016
damenterre.qc.ca
5 units
$$$ J¶ ¢!
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016
damenterre.qc.ca
14 units $$$$ J¶ D¢!
Saguenay
2587, chemin Lachance, Lamarche
418 481-1644 • brisedulac.com
1 units
$$$$$ Jæ¢!
Campage Inn 1385, chemin de la Marina, Alma
418 668-3016 • 1 888 289-3016
damenterre.qc.ca
12 units $$$ ¶D¢!_
Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre★★★★
(condos)
Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon 0
Brise du Lac Tchitogama
Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre ★★★
Á
Les Chalets Baie Cascouia
★★★★
515, chemin Champigny, Larouche
418 542-7849 • chaletgitesaguenay.com
5 units
$$$ J¢!
Chalets du Camping Jonquière 0
★★
5 units
$$$ ¶¢!Â
★★★
418 542-6002 • 1 888 547-2002
auptitmanoir.net
1 unit
$$$ JD¢!
Résidence au P’tit Manoir
★★★
2022, boulevard Sainte-Genevière, Chicoutimi Dist.
418 690-0896 • alpagabersi.ca
2 units
$$
J¢!
Appartements Bersi
167
418 544-2925 • maisondesancetres.com
1 unit
$$$$$ Jæ¢!Â
★★★★
1475-B, boulevard Renaud, Chicoutimi District
418 696-2975 • residencetouristiquerenaud.com
1 unit
$$$ Jæ¢!
★★★
418 543-1919 • 1 877 990-8687
residencetouristiquechicoutimi.com
3 units
$$$ ¢!
418 544-8040 • lamaisondesepinettes.com
1 unit
$$$ JDæ¢!
★★★
La Mansarde
1 unit
$$$ Jæ¢!
★★★
Les Mains Tissées ★★★
418 543-1919 • residencetouristiquechicoutimi.com
3 units
$$$ ¢!
Résidence touristique Chicoutimi
★★★
418 543-1919 • residencetouristiquechicoutimi.com
3 units
$$$
★★★
2221, sentier du Poste-des-Villeneuve, La Baie District
1 819 962-2221 • auxselscristallins.com
2 units
$$$ J!
Aux sels cristallins
Chalet de l’Auberge
★★★
La Maison des Épinettes
Résidence Renaud
★★★
La Maison des Ancêtres
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
★★★
418 697-0222 • 1 866 697-0222
aubergesaguenay.com
1 unit
$$$ J¢!
418 544-4456 • lesmainstissees.com
1 unit
$
Jæ¢!
Chalet Bord de l’eau Á
634, chemin du Lac-à-l’Ours, Bégin
418 817-0428 • loisirlr.com
1 unit
$
JÂ
Capacity of the largest unit:
Route du Fjord
★★★
Chalet du Lac Goth 0
120, sentier Lévesque, Saint-Félix-d’Otis
418 820-6610 • 418 544-7873
chaletssaintfelixdotis.com
1 unit
$$$$$ Jæ¢!
Chalet de l’Anse aux Cailles
0
Á
170, chemin de l’Anse-aux-Cailles, Saint-Félix-d’Otis
418 820-6610 • 418 544-7873
1 unit
$$$$$ Jæ¢!
Les Chalets du camping municipal 0 ★★★
de Saint-Félix-d’Otis
400, sentier St-Hilaire, Saint-Félix-d’Otis
418 697-1617 • 1 888 697-1617
5 units
$$$ ¢!
Chalets de villégiature du 0
★★
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com
6 units
$
¢!
★★★★
305 and 306, rang Sainte-Marie, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-1402 • 418 590-9101
chalets-st-fulgence.com
2 units
$$$ ¢!
Chalets Saint-Fulgence Écogîte de la vieille ferme
★★★
Camping le 4 chemins 0
143, route 170, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-2525 • 1 866 305-2525
camping4chemins.qc.ca
5 units
$$$ J¢!
Á
0
1 unit
$$$ JD¢!
★★★
418 674-1344 • gitedelartisan.ca
1 unit
$$$ JD¢!
Résidence de l’Artisan ★★★
La Grangette 0
190, chemin Périgny, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-1540 • entrechienetloup.ca
1 unit
$$$ Jæ¢!
Manicouagan
★★★★
131, rue de la Providence, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
514 586-9437 • lamaisondufjord.com
1 unit
$$$$$ Jæ¢!
La Maison du Fjord 0
Route 172, km 47, Sacré-Coeur
418 236-4604 • rivieresainte-marguerite.com
6 units
$$
Á
418 236-4551 • 1 877 236-4551
ferme5etoiles.com
5 units
$$$ J¢!
★
Chalets Domaine des Dunes
418 540-0372
1 unit
$$$ J¢!
418 272-1169 • 1 877 272-1169
petitsaguenay.com
8 units
$
¢Â
0
★★
Bardsville 0
Résidence touristique Les Bouleaux
Rivière Petit-Saguenay − Chalets
★★
0
418 674-1200 • 1 800 665-6527
12 units $$$ ¢
★★
★★★
11 units $$$ J
Capacity of the largest unit : 6
169
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation bed and breakfasts
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100 ;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
\\\
Gîte Les deux sœurs 484, boulevard Saint-Joseph, Roberval
418 275-4243 • les2soeurs.com
5 units
$$
J¶ ,
1
\\\
Auberge Maison Robertson
418 275-8375 • aubergemaisonrobertson.ca
5 units
$$
J¶, _
Bed and
breakfasts
3
Lac-Saint-Jean
\\\\
Gîte du Pont Flottant 165, rang Saint-Isidore, Hébertville
418 344-1120 • gitedupontflottant.com
4 units
$$
J¶æ,
4
\\\
Le Gîte Belle Rivière
872, rang Caron, Hébertville
418 344-4345 • gitescanada.com/2172.html
3 units
$
J¶+
\\\
Le Gîte des Îles 0
723, rang des Îles, Saint-Gédéon
3 units
$
J¶æ ,
\\\
Au lac de l’HéCô
418 342-6938 • 1 877 259-9561
giteaulacdeheco.tripod.com
3 units
$$
J¶æ+
2475, rue Saint-Dominique, Roberval
418 275-0078 • gitescanada.com/giteduvoyageur
3 units
$$
J¶æD
\\\
Gîte La brise du lac 49, rue des Amandiers, Saint-Prime
418 251-4854 • 418 679-7282
gitedulacst-prime.com
4 units
$
J¶, Â
1
Au Gîte couleur soleil
\\\
0
1116, rue Philomène-Savard, Saint-Félicien
418 679-8529 • gitecouleursoleil.com
3 units
$$
J¶,
2
\\\
Au séjour la liberté
3158, rue de St-Méthode, Saint-Félicien
418 679-3318 • gitescanada.com/laliberte
1 unit
$
Jæ,
1
\\
Chez Mado
1305, rue Crémazie, Saint-Félicien
418 679-4402 • gitechezmado.com
3 units
$
J¶+
\\\
Ferme Dallaire
678, rang Double, Saint-Félicien
3 units
$$
JD¶æ+
\\\
Gîte du Voyageur
\\
Le Gîte du lac Saint-Prime
493, rue Brassard, Roberval
418 275-0656 • gitelabrisedulac.com
5 units
$$
J¶æ , _
4
\\\\
Gîte à fleur d’eau 1016, boulevard Sacré-Cœur, Saint-Félicien
418 679-0784 • giteafleurdeau.com
5 units
$$$ JæD, _
5
Gîte du Parc \\\
1120, rue Saint-Antoine, Saint-Félicien
2 units
$$
JD¶æ+
\\\
La Maison Banville
418 613-0888 • lamaisonbanville.com
5 units
$$$ J¶, _
\\\
2170, chemin du Lac-Ouitouche-Nord, La Doré
418 256-8262 • auxsaveursdulac.com/fr
2 units
$$
J¶æ+
\\\
Refuge Moulin d’eau
4201, rue des Peupliers, La Doré
5 units
JD,
5
\\
Le Gîte de la Fermette
418 274-2676 • garship.wix.com/gitedelafermette
3 units
$$
¶æ ,
1
\\\
Les Gîtes Makadan 1728, rue Saint-Cyrille, Normandin
418 274-2867 • 1 877 625-2326
gitemakadan.com
5 units
$$
J¶, _
\\\
Domaine des Oiseaux
165, chemin des Pignons, Alma
418 482-0261 • auxpignons.ca
4 units
$$
J¶+_
Saguenay
\\\
Gîte au bord du lac
515, chemin Champigny, Larouche
418 542-7849 • 418 290-5005
chaletgitesaguenay.com
3 units
$$
JD¶+
\\\\
Auberge Le St-Georges
2190, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Jonquière District
418 547-6668 • aubergelestgeorges.com
5 units
$$$ J¶D, _
3
4
\\\
Gîte 40 Laverdure
40, rue Laverdure, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-2136 • 418 671-3804
[email protected]
3 units
$$
J¶æ+
\\\\
4076, rue des Saules, Jonquière District
418 547-5101 • gitedelariviereauxsables.com
4 units
$$
JD¶æ,
2
\\\\
Au p’tit Manoir 660, route 169, Albanel
418 276-4543 • domainedesoiseaux.com
4 units
$
J¶æ, _
418 542-6002 • 1 888 547-2002
auptitmanoir.net
4 units
$$
JD¶,
4
\\\
Gîte Au Mitan
\\\
Au bonheur du voyageur
418 347-2298 • aubonheurduvoyageur.ca
3 units
$$
J¶+
\\\\
418 347-5959 • gitelavillavictorienne.com
3 units
$$
J¶D, _
1
\\\
Aux Pignons − Gîte Au gîte de La Rivière-aux-Sables 0
1
La Villa Victorienne
755, rue Price Ouest, Alma
418 668-4125 • 1 888 668-4125 • almatoit.com
5 units
$$
J¶, _
3
3
Aux Saveurs du Lac
\\\
Almatoit
2840, boulevard du Saguenay, Jonquière District
3 units
$$$ J¶æ,
2
\\\
Gîte du Marquis 2317, rue Vaillancourt, Jonquière District
418 547-9617 • 1 866 279-1037
gitedumarquis.com
4 units
$ $
JD¶+
Château Murdock Gîte B&B
\\\\
129, côte de la Terre-Forte, Chicoutimi District
418 592-8938 • chateaumurdock.com
4 units
$$
J¶,
4
171
\\\
Gîte Panoramique de La Baie 0
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
1863, rue Saint-Pierre, La Baie District
418 544-3107 • cell : 418 812-5800
gitepanoramique.com
4 units
$$
JD¶æ+
\\\
La Grange aux Hiboux
Restaurant – Gîte
\\\
Gîte Le Chardonneret 0
1253, boulevard Renaud, Chicoutimi District
2 units
$$
¶æ+
\\\\
La Maison du Séminaire
285, rue du Séminaire, Chicoutimi District
418 543-4724 • lamaisonduseminaire.com
4 units
$$$ JD¶ Â,
4
\\\
La Maison sur la Butte
684, boulevard du Saguenay Ouest, Chicoutimi District
418 549-7128 • gitelamaisonsurlabutte.com
3 units
$
J¶æ+
\\\
Rudbeckie Pourpre
1450, rue du Bois-de-Boulogne, Chicoutimi District
2 units
$$
JD¶æ+
\\\\
À La Vieille École
5762, chemin Saint-Martin, La Baie District
418 544-5094 • gitescanada.com/vieilleecole
4 units
$$
JD¶æ,
4
\\\\
Au fil des saisons
832, rue Cimon, La Baie District
418 697-1000 • 1 888 697-1004
aufildessaisons.com
5 units
$$$ J¶æ, Â_
2261, sentier David-Gauthier, La Baie District
418 544-5784 • 1 888 544-5784
pages.derytele.com/13lunes
3 units
$$
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Maison du vieux chemin 8313, chemin de la Batture, La Baie District
418 544-7090 • maisonduvieuxchemin.com
2 units
$$
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Gîte Papillon d’or
1751, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Saint-Honoré
418 673-4819 • gitepapillondor.com
5 units
$$
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1
Le Gîte du Lac Docteur
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431, rue Honoré, Saint-Honoré
418 673-4428 • 1 866 673-4001
gitedulacdocteur.com
3 units
$$
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Gîte du chien noir
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2703, chemin de la Rivière, La Baie District
418 544-1925
4 units
$
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Gîte Le Ravenala
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Les 13 Lunes
Route du Fjord
5
Gîte Hélène Lavoie
418 544-7716 • 1 866 544-7716
lagrangeauxhiboux.com
4 units
$
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418 544-5596 • gitechiennoir.com
2 units
$$
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Gîte de la Montagne urbaine
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4202, chemin Saint-Jean, La Baie District
418 697-6015 • ravenala.qc.ca
3 units
$$
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123, rue de la Providence, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 608-8311 • 418 812-2483
gitedelamontagneurbaine.com
3 units
$$
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Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation bed and breakfasts and other types of accoMmodation
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Gîte du Capitaine
418 272-4444 • giteducapitaine.net
4 units
$$
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Gîte L’Aigle d’or 65, chemin Périgny, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 608-8092 • gitelaigledor.com
4 units
$$
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Gîte Le Coeur du Fjord
37, chemin de l’Anse, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 820-2388 • lecoeurdufjord.com
5 units
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17, rue Gagné, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-3289 • gitedelariviere.net
3 units
$$
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177, rue des Pionniers, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
418 675-1055 • www3.sympatico.ca/jardin.potager
3 units
$$
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Gite de Monsieur le Maire
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471, rue de la Descente-des-Femmes,
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
418 675-2504 • 1 877 777-2504
www3.sympatico.ca/gitedemonsieurlemaire
4 units
$$
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Gîte du Paradis
5
Le Gîte de la rivière
Ferme au Jardin Potager 0
2 units
$$
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Manicouagan
3
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Gîte Escale au Presbytère
46, rue Tremblay, Petit-Saguenay
418 608-8827 • escaleaupresbytere.com
5 units
$$
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Gîte Marie-Claire 0
54, rue du Pré, Petit-Saguenay
3 units
$
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Aux bons Jardins 127, chemin de la Pointe-aux-Pins, Saint-Fulgence
418 674-2896 • auxbonsjardins.com
4 units
$$
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Gîte de l’Artisan B&B
418 674-1344 • gitedelartisan.ca
3 units
$$
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Auberge du Café de la Poste
418 590-5527 • aubergedelaposte.ca
5 units
$$
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Le Domaine de nos Ancêtres 0
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1895, route 172 Sud, Sacré-Coeur
418 236-4886 • 1 877 236-4551 • ours-noir.net
8 units
$$
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Other types of
accommodation
Lac-Saint-Jean
L’Auberge du toit vert 0
Á
16, chemin du Moulin, Saint-François-de-Sales
418 348-9179 • 418 480-7469
facebook.com/aubergedutoitvert
6 units
$
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2
★
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 • st-antoine.org
12 units $
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Ermitage Saint-Antoine
Grand Camp
★
6 units
$
J3+Â [ad. p. 24]
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Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation other types of accomModation and non-traditional accomModation
Non-traditional
accommodation
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
Lac-Saint-Jean
L’Iloft 0
★★
544, chemin Principal, Saint-Edmond-les-Plaines
6 units
$
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Auberge des Plaines
1
★★
Gîte Le Petit Hôtel
137, rue Saint-Jean, Sainte-Monique
418 347-1433 • 1 866 347-1433
gitelepetithotel.com
7 units
$
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★★★
La maison du matelot
418 662-0348 • maisondumatelot.ca
5 units
$$
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3
Saguenay
Gîte Ancienne Maison Price
★
170, chemin de Price, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 673-4251
7 units
$
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1
Relais Onatchiway
Á
5, Onatchiway, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 690-4121 • relaisonatchiway.ca
11 units $$
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Aventuraid − Centre écoaventure
Immerse yourself in symbioses with the northern
woodlands and local wolves. Observe the wolf packs
from your window and fall asleep to the sound of
their harmonious songs. Four types of non-traditional
accommodations are available: L’Affut, a cabin on
stilts, the log cabin Atipik, the Yourte de Mongolie or
the ready-to-camp site Tente prospecteur. Fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and comfort station at the
main pavilion. Traditional sauna with wood burning
stove.
418 347-5371 • parcsquebec.com/pointetaillon
Route du Fjord
★★
412, rue Principale, Rivière-Éternité
418 608-8890 • aubergedupresbytere.com
10 units $$
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2
Le Domaine de nos Ancêtres 0
Treat yourself to a day of sea kayaking around the
islands of Lac Saint-Jean, eat then sleep under the
stars in your suspended cabin, the Iloft. An innovative
floating cabin concept with a transparent dome and
a deck. A romantic experience for a couples in the
serenity of a hidden bay. The package includes: one
night, kayaking, supper and breakfast. The Iloft offers
a toilet, futon, sink, dishes and cooking stove.
Open: Beginning of June to the end of September.
6
Auberge du Presbytère
Rang des Îles, Saint-Gédéon
★★
1895, route 172 sud, Sacré-Cœur
418 236-4833 • 1 877 236-4551
[email protected]
8 units
$$
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Ready-to-camp with family or friends. Perfectly
integrated with the surrounding natural environment,
the Huttopia tent enables camping in the heart of protected territories. Just bring your food and bedding!
Heating, complete kitchen. Ten tents at Les Migrateurs
campsite. Accessible via bicycle or on foot. Close to
the beach. Free towing for transportation. 3 km from
the service centre. Bike rentals. Five tents in the sector
of Les Amicaux. [ad. p. 94]
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation non-traditional accommodation
Saguenay
Camping Au jardin de mon Père
418 544-6486 • jardindemonpere.com
With a 5-star rating from Camping Québec, Camping
Au Jardin de mon Père invites guests for a pleasant
and safe stay with entertainment for the entire family
and for all ages. The site is located off the beaten track
and offers four trailers available for rent (kitchen,
BBQ, propane). The new yurt located in the distance,
can accommodate up to four people and offers a
convenient ready-to-camp environment. The following
services are available for guests: swimming pool,
comfort station, games and entertainment.
Route du Fjord
Camping Ô Pods Solaires
Discover the pods, original accommodation structures
from Europe inspired by Inuit igloos. Handcrafted
from solid wood, they are ecologically sound and
environmentally friendly. Possibility to rent both
pods (for 2 or 4 people) and add tents on the ground.
Visit the nearby river and enjoy a host of activities:
canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, mountain biking,
fishing, etc. Bedding, picnic tables, BBQs, fresh water,
showers and washrooms included. Open: Year-round.
418 272-1556 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com
Heating, lighting, complete kitchen, picnic table and
lawn chairs outside. The park’s sector of Rivière-Éternité offers seven comfortable Huttopia tents at the
campsite. Drinking water, toilets and showers nearby.
Open: June 10 to September 5. [ad. p. 94]
Rivière Petit-Saguenay
418 272-1169 • 1 877 272-1169
petitsaguenay.com
The traditional Mongolian yurt is found on this
enchanting site, close to the river. A turn-key stay in
simple, comfortable and genuine shelter. Stylish and
efficient design. Skylight. Canoeing, salmon observation, hiking and trout fishing. Mosquito net shelter
and table outside. Refrigerator, 2 futons, 1 double bed
and 1 twin bunkbed. WiFi available. Winter: chemical
toilet and heating with wood stove. Open: Year-round
Parc Aventures Cap Jaseux 0
250, chemin de la Pointe-aux-Pins
Saint-Fulgence
418 674-9114 • 1 888 674-9114 • capjaseux.com
Discover an exciting experience of staying in a house
perched 8 m above ground. Sleep in a transparent
dome facing the fjord or from the privacy of a
futuristic sphere suspended above the river. Kitchen
accessories included. Toilets and services nearby.
Bedding available by request. Open: May 14 to
October 10. [ad. p. 52, 114, 187]
Manicouagan
Canopée-Lit
303, chemin de L’Anse-de-Roche, Sacré-Coeur
418 236-9544 • canopee-lit.com
Live an unusual experience in treehouses and
bubbles perched in the forest high above the river.
Small cabins with a dome roof to watch the twinkling
stars from below. Breakfast delivered to your door.
Kitchen and private bathroom. Chemical toilet.
Electricity. Bedding and towels included. Double
bed, table and bench. Mattress on the floor for kids.
Heating. A domain covering 24 ha with a boreal forest
interpretation trail. Open: Year-round.
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Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation non-traditional accommodation and hotels/motels
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
418 236-4833 • 1 877 236-4551
ferme5etoiles.com
Try the overnight yurt experience! These spherical
dwellings combine the comfort of a cottage with the
rustic charm of backcountry camping. The dome has
a window for enjoying the starry sky above. The yurts
are equipped with comfortable beds, sleeping bags,
sheets, a table, wood stove (wood included), chemical
toilet and a balcony offering a magnificent view of the
Saguenay Fjord. Open: Year-round [ad. p. 54, 187]
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay 0
418 236-1162 • 1 800 665-6527
parcsquebec.com
Heated, complete kitchen. The Baie-Sainte-Marguerite
sector in the park offers five tents on the Le Bleuvet
campsite and five tents at the La Pointe-du-Moulin
campsite accessible on foot or by bike (2.3 km). View
of the bay and fjord. Whale watching. Open: June 10
to September 5. [ad. p. 94]
Domaine des Dunes, chalets et camping
585, chemin du Moulin à Baude, Tadoussac
418 235-4843
Just behind the village of Tadoussac, close to many
attractions and activities, in addition to the departure
point for whale watching cruises, the Domaine des
Dunes cabins and campsite, combines traditional
accommodations with high-quality service. Among
the choices are the tipi or the Easy Camp tent in a
read-to-camp setting (beds, kitchen, propane, electricity - four people) and a view overlooking the river.
Lush natural environment. Adventure trails. Plant life
and wildlife interpretation.
Hotels/motels
Lac-Saint-Jean
Auberge Presbytère Mont Lac-Vert
★★★
335, rang du Lac-Vert, Hébertville
418 344-1548 • 1 800 818-1548
aubergepresbytere.com
7 units
$$$ J¶_
★
Auberge de la Gare
160, rue de la Gare, Chambord
418 342-8888 • 418 515-3794
aubergedelagarechambord.com
7 units
$
J¶DÂ
★★★
418 342-1111 • 1 877 342-7933
chaletsetspa.com
25 units $
JD¢p
Motel l’Escale
★★
418 342-8267
15 units $$
J¶D
Motel Lac-Saint-Jean 0
★★
418 342-6334 • 1 877 342-6334
motellacsaintjean.com
27 units $$
J¶D¢Â
Motel Le Rond-Point
★★
13 units $$
J¶D
★★★
418 275-3132 • 1 888 675-3132 • valjalbert.com
24 units $$$$ J¶D_ [ad. p. 200]
Village historique de Val-Jalbert 0
★★★
418 348-6344 • 1 800 868-6344 • st-antoine.org
55 units $
J¶3
Ermitage Saint-Antoine 0
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation hotels/motels
Motel Lac-Bouchette 14
★
108, rue Principale, Lac-Bouchette
418 348-9490 • motellacbouchette.com
10 units $
JÂ
★★
146, (route 155) Victor-Delamarre, Lac-Bouchette
418 348-9992 • 1 866 271-2550
motelpanorama.ca
11 units $
JD
Motel Panorama
Hôtel Château Roberval Hôtel Manoir Roberval Motel Auberge 4 saisons
★★
Motel de la Rivière 0
★★★
123, rue Rainville, Saint-Prime
418 251-9040 • 1 877 251-9040
www3.sympatico.ca/mlgr/moteljulie
7 units
$$
J¶D_
★★★★
418 679-8422 • 1 800 463-4927
hoteldujardin.com
85 units $$$ J¶Dp_
★★
418 275-3957 • 1 877 990-9903
motel-roberval.com
54 units $$
J¶3D_ [ad. p. 181]
Motel Julie
★★★★
418 613-3332 • 1 855 613-3332
hoteldelaborealie.com
56 units $$$ J2¶D_ [ad. p. 181]
Hôtel du Jardin de Saint-Félicien
112, boulevard de l’Anse, Roberval
418 275-4880 • motel-avantage.com
20 units $$
J¶D
Motel Roberval
418 613-1108
11 units $$
J¶D
★★★
418 275-0771 • 1 877 275-0708
motelcastille.com
20 units $
JD
Motel L’Avantage 0 Hôtel Bellevue
Hôtel de la Boréalie
19, boulevard de L’Anse, Roberval
418 275-7422 • 1 800 567-0777
manoirroberval.com
67 units $$$ J¶3D_
Motel Castille 610, boulevard Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Félicien
418 679-3346 • 1 877 679-3346
auberge-des-berges.qc.ca
15 units $$
J¶D
★★★
418 275-7511 • 1 800 661-7611
chateauroberval.com
124 units $$$ J¶D_ [ad. p. 182]
★★★
Auberge des Berges
★
418 679-9605 • motel-avantage.com
8 units
$$
JD
Motel Moreau 0
★★
418 679-2552 • motelmoreau.com
19 units $$
JD
Motel Barico
★★
★★
1120, boulevard Saint-Félicien, Saint-Félicien
418 679-0694 • 1 866 679-0694
motelauberge4saisons.com
10 units $
JD_
★
4490, rue des Peupliers, La Doré
418 256-3939
18 units $
JÂ
Motel Bal-Moral
★
418 274-2297 • [email protected] 10 units $
J
177
★★★
418 662-6547 • 1 800 265-6547 • lescascades.ca
56 units $$
JD_Â
Hôtel Motel Les Cascades
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
★★★★
418 668-5261 • 1 800 263-5261
hoteluniversel.com
71 units $$$ J3¶Dp_ [ad. p. 183]
Hôtel Universel
★★
4 units
$$
J_ [ad. p. 26]
Motel de l’Avenue du Pont
★★★
414, avenue de la Friche, Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-6544 • 1 800 361-6162 • hotelier.qc.ca
52 units $$
J¶D
Motel Rustik
Auberge La Diligence & Motel
★
Hôtel du Boulevard
418 276-8207 • 1 800 268-1061 hotelduboulevard.com
11 units $
J3D
★
418 668-2373 • motelrustik.com
22 units $
JD
★★★
450, rue Sacré-Cœur Ouest , Alma
418 668-3222 • 1 877 917-3222 • notrehotel.ca
30 units $$
J3¶D_ [ad. p. 182]
Notre Hôtel
★★★
418 276-6544 • 1 800 361-6162 • hotelier.qc.ca
70 units $$
J¶D_
Motel Chute des Pères
Auberge-Bistro Rose & Basilic
★★
418 668-2354 • moteldelavenuedupont.ca
29 units $
J¶D
★★
418 669-1818 • roseetbasilic.com
7 units
$$$ J¶D
Bar-Motel Perroquet
★
16 units $$
J¶D
★★★
418 668-9221 • 1 877 574-6835
choicehotels.ca/cn321
59 units $$$ J3¶DÂ [ad. p. 182]
Hôtel Comfort Inn Alma
Saguenay
Auberge Villa Pachon
★★★
1904, rue Perron, Jonquière District
418 542-3568 • 1 888 922-3568
aubergepachon.com
5 units
$$$ ¶
Delta Saguenay Hôtel et
Centre des congrès
★★★★
418 548-3124 • 1 800 363-3124
deltasaguenayhotel.com
155 units $$$ J¶D3Â [ad. p. 183]
Motel Princesse
2166, rue des Étudiants, Jonquière District
418 542-8106 • 1 800 387-4069
motelprincesse.ca
40 units $$
J¶D [ad. p. 184]
★★
★★
Auberge Centre-Ville
418 543-0253 • 1 888 883-0253
aubergecentreville.com
22 units $
J¶D_
★★★
418 543-7771 • 1 866 543-7771
80 units $$
J¶D [ad. p. 187]
Auberge Le Parasol
★★★★
250, rue des Saguenéens, Chicoutimi District
418 545-8326 • 1 800 461-8390
lasagueneenne.com
118 units $$$ J2¶D [ad. p. 186]
Hôtel La Saguenéenne
Centre de congrès et
Hôtel Le Montagnais
★★★★
418 543-1521 • 1 800 463-9160
lemontagnais.qc.ca
291 units $$$ J3¶Dp [ad. p. 186]
Hôtel Chicoutimi
★★★★
418 549-7111 • 1 800 463-7930
hotelchicoutimi.qc.ca
85 units $$$ J¶_Dp [ad. p. 184]
Hôtel Comfort Inn Chicoutimi
★★★
241, rue Morin, Chicoutimi District
418 543-1538 • 1 888 543-1538
hoteldufjord.com
34 units $$$ J¶D [ad. p. 184]
Hôtel Mont-Valin
418 545-4912 • 1 800 558-8254
hotelmontvalin.com
20 units $$
J¶DÂ
Auberge de la Rivière Saguenay
★★★
418 697-0222 • 1 866 697-0222
aubergesaguenay.com
10 units $$
J¶
★★★★
418 697-2121 • 1 800 363-7298
aubergedes21.com
31 units $$$ J¶Dp_ [ad. p. 187]
Auberge des 21
★★★★
418 544-8234 • 1 800 668-8234
hotel-saguenay.com
32 units $$$ J¶Dp_
★★
9 units
$$$ J¶ p
L’Auberge Carcajou
Relais Onatchiway − chambres et chalets
★★★
418 693-8686 • 1 877 574-6835
choicehotels.ca/cn323
78 units $$$ JD3¶ [ad. p. 185]
Hôtel du Fjord
★★★
1303, boulevard du Saguenay Ouest, Chicoutimi Dist.
418 549-7102 • 1 800 463-9164
motelpanoramique.com
54 units $$
J¶DÂ_ [ad. p. 185]
Motel Panoramique
Route du Fjord
Auberge des Cévennes 0
★★
Á
Chemin du Lac Onatchiway, Saint-David-de-Falardeau
418 690-4121 • relaisonatchiway.ca
11 units $$
J¶D¢
★★
418 272-3180 • 1 877 272-3180
auberge-des-cevennes.qc.ca
15 units $
J¶D
★★★
418 272-2560 • 1 866 372-2560 • fjordelaise.com
9 units
$$
J¶D
Auberge La Fjordelaise
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L’Auberge du 31
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
Auberge Maison de Vébron
Manicouagan
★★★
56, rue de Vébron, L’Anse-Saint-Jean
418 272-3232 • piededouard.com
18 units $$$ J¶3p_
★
L’Auberge du Mont-Édouard
418 272-3359 • aubergedumont-edouard.ca
9 units
$
J¶
Chalets sur le Fjord (chalets et condos)★★★
418 272-3430 • 1 800 561-8060
chalets-sur-le-fjord.com
34 units $$$ J¶¢Â_
Auberge du Jardin
★★
Route L-200, km 31, Saint-Fulgence
12 units $$$ J¶
★★★
418 272-3444 • 1 888 272-3444
aubergedujardin.com
12 units $$$ J¶D
★★★
820, route de Tadoussac, Saint-Fulgence
418 502-0588 • aubergelatourelledufjord.com
15 units $$$ J¶D_ [ad. p. 160]
Auberge La Tourelle du Fjord
Hébergement du Bateau-Passeur 0
★
1 877 235-4197 • otisexcursions.com
6 units
$$
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★★
418 236-9444 • 1 800 550-3123 • hmcoronet.com
17 units $$
J¶DÂ
Hôtel-Motel Restaurant Coronet
Hôtel Tadoussac 0
★★★
418 235-4421 • 1 800 561-0718
hoteltadoussac.com
149 units $$$$ J3¶_p
★★
418 235-4733 • 1 800 731-4733 • chantmartin.com
24 units $$
J¶D
Motel Chantmartin
For safe, quality, classified accommodation:
Located between the Véloroute des Bleuets
and the majestic Ashuapmushuan river, the
Hôtel de la Boréalie offers a promise of
calm and comfort.
• 56 Deluxe rooms
• Continental breakfast included
• 3 Terraces overlooking the river
• Several Packages available
• With Less than 10 minutes
from the Zoo Sauvage
de St-Félicien
Tél. : 418 613-3332 • 1 855 613-3332
www.hoteldelaborealie.com • 862, Boul. Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Félicien
181
CHARMING
AND INTIMATE
HOTEL
450 Sacré-Coeur ouest, Alma
www.notrehotel.ca
1 877 917-3222
PLEASURE PURE
AND SIMPLE
HOTEL
1000, boulevard des Cascades
Alma (Québec)
For informations :
1 800 263-5261
www.hoteluniversel.com
183
Stay
downtown
40 cOmfOrtable rOOms
with small refrigeratOr
and cOffee maker
la vilaine restaurant
wifi
Motel Princesse
2166, rue des Étudiants, Jonquière (quÉbec) G7X 9e1
1-800-387-4069 | [email protected]
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CHICOUTIMI
1 800 463.7930
HOTELCHICOUTIMI.QC.CA
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In the center
of Saguenay
302 rooms & suites
Le Légendaire
resto-bar
L’Éclipse Nightclub
The largest
hotel
accessible
to everyone
Baie sur mer,
health center
Indoor waterpark
Indoor & outdoor pools
4 room categories
For all budgets
Several packages offered
Fitness center
Free Wi-fi connection
A tropical Getaway
in
the heart of
Saguenay
• Indoor saltwater pool, sauna and hot tubs
• 118 rooms
• Restaurant-Bar Le Tremblay
• Walking distance from shopping centers
• Variety of packages available
BED &
BREAKFAST
PACKAGE
From
72$
Per pers. Double occ.
Gratuities included.
Plus taxes.
250, rue des Saguenéens
1800 461-8390
www.lasagueneenne.com
PACKAGE INCLUDING 1 NIGHT AND
FULL BREAKFAST
From 65$ p e r p e r s o n
double OCCUPANCY + taxes
1287, boul. Saguenay Est, Chicoutimi Phone : 418 543-7771 • Toll free : 1 866 543-7771
187
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodation outfitters
3★
Pourvoirie du Lac Paul
Price range
($: under $75; $$ : $75–$100;
$$$: $101– $150; $$$$: $151–$200;
$$$$$: over $200)
418 907-2158 • 418 549-7316
pourvoiriedulacpaul.com
7 units
JÃ@ä
Lac Maupertuis (TNO Passes-Dangereuses)
GPS: -70,7771; 49,8768
Outfitters
Saguenay
Pourvoirie du réservoir Pipmuacan
Contact the Fédération des Pourvoiries du
Québec (FPQ) (outfitter’s association) by calling
1 800 567‑9009 or visiting pourvoiries.com
Lac-Saint-Jean
4★
Pourvoirie Chibougamau
Chibougamau
418 630-6898 • pourvoiriechibougamau.com
6 units
Ã@ ä
Lac Laganière
(rivière du Chef, TNO Lac-Ashuapmushuan)
GPS: -73,6477; 50,1238
Pourvoirie des Laurentides
2★ à 4★
3★ à 5★
Saint-Fulgence (TNO, Monts-Valin)
418 831-3890 • laclaflamme.com
11 units Ã@
Lac Laflamme (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,3622; 48,9359
Pourvoirie Clauparo
3★ à 4★
Monts-Valin
3★ à 4★
Dolbeau-Mistassini
450 669-8239 • nipissi.com
6 units
Ã@ä
Lac Maupertuis (TNO Passes-Dangereuses)
GPS: -71,7453; 50,3799
Aventures Nipissi
Pourvoirie Lac Husky
Route du Fjord
La Pourvoirie du Lac Laflamme
La Doré
418 679-5741 • 1 888 549-5741
pourvoiriedeslaurentides.com
21 units JÃ@ä
Lac Giroux (TNO Lac-Ashuapmushuan)
GPS: -73,0119; 48,6383
3★
Saint-David-de-Falardeau (TNO, Monts-Valin)
418 669-4032 • 1 800 725-1962
pourvoiriepipmuacan.com
3 units
JÃ@Înä
Réservoir Pipmuacan (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,7586; 49,5141
3★
Dolbeau-Mistassini
418 276-7551 • lac-husky.com
12 units JÃ@nä
Lac Husky (TNO Passes-Dangereuses) GPS: -71,9519; 50,4344
Saint-Fulgence (TNO, Monts-Valin )
418 236-1259 • 1 855 665-6610 • clauparo.com
9 units
JÃ@än
Lac Archer (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,3665; 49,0139
Pourvoirie du Lac Pierre
4★
418 575-0903 • lac-pierre.qc.ca
6 units
@ä
Lac Pierre (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,1987; 48,7501
2★ à 4★
819 364-2707 • pourvoiriedulacrond.blogspot.com
3 units
Ã@ ä
GPS: -70,6609; 49,2836
Pourvoirie du Lac Rond
Accommodation and Places to Eat | Accommodaiton outfitters and student residences
3★
Pourvoirie Homamo
Saint-Fulgence (TNO, Monts-Valin )
418 831-5674
homamo.ca
6 units
Ã@ä
Lac-Homamo (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,4605; 49,2099
3★
Pourvoirie Itouk
4★
Pourvoirie Monts-Valin
581 999-5125 • pourvoiriemontsvalin.ca
8 units
JÃ@ä
Lac Raymond (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: 70,3184; 48,9636
418 690-4096 • 418 944-9764 poulindecourval.qc.ca
11 units JÃ@ä
Lac Poulin-de-Courval (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,4514; 48,8897
3★ à 4★
418 236-1259 • 1 855 665-6610
pourvoiriequebecnature.com
13 units JÃ@än
Lac Portneuf (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,3349; 49,1374
Seigneurie de la Rivière Olaf
418 690-4072
pourvoiries.com
4 units
JÃ@
Lac Brazza (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,4972; 49,0358
Pourvoirie Poulin de Courval
Pourvoirie Québec Nature
3★ à 4★
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord (TNO, Monts-Valin)
418 514-9903 • 1 888 394-2537
pourvoirieolaf.com
7 units
Ã@
Lac Émeraude (Monts-Valin sector)
GPS: -70,2761; 48,6254
Student
residences
3★ à 4★
Lac-Saint-Jean
★★
418 349-2816 • 1 877 349-2811 • smrc.qc.ca
10 units $$
J
Séminaire Marie-Reine-du-Clergé
Pourvoirie du réservoir Pipmuacan
Photo credit: Stéphane Turcot
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Useful
Information
191 General Information
191
192
193
193
Tourist Information on the region
Québec-wide Tourist Information
Québec Tourist Regions
Getting there
195 Travelling in Québec
197 Legend of Symbols
198Indexes
Photo credit: Charles-David Robitaille, Voile Mercator, Parc aventure
Cap Jaseux
Useful Information general information
general information
Tourist information on
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
412, boulevard du Saguenay Est, bureau 100
Chicoutimi District (Québec) G7H 7Y8
1 877 BLEUETS (253-8387) (Canada and USA)
Administration: 418 543-3536 • saguenaylacsaintjean.ca
Official visitor information centres are identified by the «?» pictogram on road signs and in
tourist brochures.
( Permanent Centres
Lac-Saint-Jean
Tourisme Alma Lac-Saint-Jean
418 668-3611 • 1 877 668-3611
tourismealma.com J2 Carrefour d’accueil Ilnu
418 275-7200 • 1 888 222-7922
kuei.ca 2
Bureau d’information touristique
418 679-9888 • 1 877 525-9888
ville.stfelicien.qc.ca J2
Saguenay
Promotion Saguenay
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565 • saguenay.ca
Office du tourisme (downtown)
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565
saguenay.ca J3
Office du tourisme et des congrès
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565
saguenay.ca J2
Office du tourisme
3919, boulevard Harvey, Jonquière District
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565
saguenay.ca J2
Office du tourisme et Pavillon d’accueil
des croisières internationales
418 698-3167 • 1 800 463-6565
saguenay.ca J2
? Seasonal Centres
Generally open daily from mid-June to Labour Day.
Lac-Saint-Jean
Chambord
418 342-6274, poste 320
chambord.ca
Tourisme Maria-Chapdelaine
418 276-7646 • 1 866 276-7646
lacsaintjean.com J2
Hébertville
150, route 169, d’Hébertville
418 344-1829
tourismealma.com J3
191
Useful Information GENERAL INFORMATION
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
Lac-Bouchette
377, rue Commerciale
418 348-6725 • lacsaintjean.com
213, rue du Quai
418 675-2346 ste-rosedunord.qc.ca
J2
J3
Région de Manicouagan
Route du Fjord
Maison du Tourisme de la Tadoussac
Petit-Saguenay
197, rue des Pionniers, Tadoussac
418 235-4744 • 1 866 235-4744
tadoussac.com
61-A, rue Dumas
Québec-wide Tourist Information
Phone: 1 877 BONJOUR (266-5687)
E-mail: [email protected]
Online: QuebecOriginal.com
Brick and mortar:
Centre Infotouriste in Montréal, Québec, Rigaud,
Rivière-Beaudette or Dégelis (permanent visitor
information centres that provide a range of tourist
services and products).
Social media:
/tourismequebec
/tourismequebec #QuebecOriginal
centres
• Personalized service
by qualified staff
• Official tourist guides
to Québec regions
• Suggested itineraries
• Full details on attractions,
events and accommodation
Everything you need to plan your trip!
Consult the list of our visitor
information centres on pages
191 and 192, or look for
these road signs:
accommodation
places to eat
regional flavours
nature & outDoors
of tourist
information
culture & HERITAGE
network
REGIONAL events
/tourismequebec
Québec Tourist Regions
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11
11
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19
12
9
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20
8
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Gaspésie
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Québec
Charlevoix
Chaudière-Appalaches
Mauricie
Cantons-de-l’Est
Montérégie
Lanaudière
Laurentides
Montréal
Outaouais
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Côte-Nord | Manicouagan
Côte-Nord | Duplessis
Baie-James
Laval
Centre-du-Québec
Nunavik
Eeyou Istchee
tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com
gaspesieiloveyou.com
bassaintlaurent.ca
quebecregion.com
charlevoixtourism.com
chaudiereappalaches.com
mauricietourism.com
easterntownships.org
tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca
lanaudiere.ca
laurentians.com
mtl.org
outaouaistourism.com
abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org
tourismecote-nord.com
tourismecote-nord.com
escapelikeneverbefore.com
tourismelaval.com
tourismecentreduquebec.com
nunavik-tourism.com
escapelikeneverbefore.com
Getting There
Radisson
Fermont
167
109
Matagami
113
167
Québec
117
La Tuque
117
North Bay
17
148
69
11
Gatineau
Ottawa
Ontario
7
400
12
SaintJérôme
50
172
175
Laval
417
30
416
40
35
10
90
Buffalo
289
185
Fort
Kent
Île-duPrinceÉdouard
Edmundston
NouveauBrunswick
2
8
Moncton
73
55
2
Maine
104
Saint-Jean
95
Nouvelle-Écosse
201
89
Halifax
Saguenay
Vermont
81
90
Îles de la
Madeleine
11
11
401
Toronto
138
Drummondville 173
112
Montréal
Chambly
Sherbrooke
15
Gaspé
Rimouski
Rivière-du-Loup
Baie-Saint-Paul
20 116
nt
ure
t-La
ain 132
S
e
uv
Fle
Matane
132
170
381
155
Tadoussac
Québec
TroisLévis
55 Rivières
15
105
169
Saguenay
101
11
Île d’A
nticost
i
138
Godbout
Baie-Comeau
Chibougamau
RouynNoranda
Kegaska
Sept-Îles
389
93
New York
89
Syracuse
90
United-States
91
New
Hampshire
Massachusetts
90
Boston
Portland
0
100
200 km
Chicoutimi Dist.
Boston 846
Drummondville 520 362
1 km = 0,6 mi
Montréal 111 512 463
Gatineau-Ottawa 210 321 722 677
Québec 463 253 153 618 210
Toronto 802 399 546 657 867 1000
Trois-Rivières 688 135 352 142
71 596 334
Connecticut
193
Airplane
Alma Airport
350, chemin de l’Aéroport
418 669-5104 aeroportalma.com Panorama Aviation
418 321-0765 panoramaaviation.com Saguenay Airport-Bagotville
7000, chemin de l’Aéroport, La Baie district
aeroportsaguenay.ca Link Montréal (Pierre-Elliot Trudeau) to Saguenay
and Saint-Hubert 418 677-2651
Air Canada Express 418 677-3424 aircanada.com
Information (arrival / departure) 418 677-3424
Link Montréal (Pierre-Elliot Trudeau)
to Bagotville (Saguenay)
Pascan Aviation 1 888 313-8777 pascan.com
Sunwing 1 877 978-6946 sunwing.ca
Information (arrival / departure) 418 677-2227
Roberval Airport
1220, route de l’Aéroport 418 275-2344
Voicemail in case of emergency 418 679-7133
No commercial flight
Bus
Groupe Intercar intercar.qc.ca
Information for Montréal / Québec / Sainte-Foy / Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean :
Québec, gare du Palais
Montréal
Longueuil
Québec
Sainte-Foy
Saguenay
Chicoutimi District 418 543-1403
Jonquière District (adm.) 418 547-2167
Saint-Bruno 418 343-3612
Saint-Félicien 418 679-1304
Saint-Prime 418 251-5182
Tadoussac 418 235-1113
Société de transport du Saguenay
ville.saguenay.ca
(city bus) public transit
Chicoutimi/Jonquière/La Baie Dist. 418 545-2487
Train
VIA Rail Canada
Link Montréal, Lac-Bouchette, Chambord,
Hébertville-Station, Jonquière
Information and reservation 1 888 842-7245
viarail.ca
Ferry
Société des traversiers du Québec
1 877 787-7483 traversiers.com
Traverse Saint-Siméon–Rivière-du-Loup Ferry
418 638-2856 • 418 862-5094 traverserdl.com
Traverse Tadoussac–Baie-Sainte-Catherine Ferry
418 235-4395 • 418 235-4616
(length of time: 15 minutes) Free access.
514 842-2281
450 670-3422
418 525-3000
418 650-0087
Albanel
418 279-5283
Alma
418 662-5441
Chambord
418 342-8230
The Ministère du Tourisme du Québec is proud to provide
Chibougamau
418 748-2842
support to locally-based tourism businesses. The goal of
Dolbeau
418 276-2775
its website, Québec Original, is to promote the province
Hébertville
418 344-4022
as a destination to both local residents and international
Métabetchouan
418 349-3447
visitors.
Normandin
418 274-3469
Roberval
418 275-1497
Explore, plan and book at QuébecOriginal.com.
Sacré-Cœur
418 236-4353
Useful Information TRAVELLING IN QUEBEC
travelling in QUÉBEC
Bars, casinos and
purchasing alcohol
You must be at least 18 years old to enter bars,
pubs, and nightclubs, as well as to purchase or
consume alcohol (be prepared to produce ID if
asked). Wines and spirits are sold through the
Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), the provincial
liquor board. Beer is available at grocery and
convenience stores, which also stock a limited
selection of wines.
Currency exchange
There are numerous exchange offices in Québec’s
main urban centres. Airports also offer exchange
services. Some businesses accept American
money, but tend to offer a less competitive rate
than the exchange offices.
Driving in Québec
Since Canada uses the metric system, speed limits
and distances are posted in kilometers per hour
(km/h) and gasoline is sold by the litre (l).
Cell phones
Use of a hand-held cell phone that does not
have a hands-free function is prohibited
while driving.
Winter tires
From December 15 to March 15, all taxis and
passenger vehicles registered in Québec must
be equipped with winter tires. This requirement
also applies to rental passenger vehicles in
Québec.
Road conditions
For information on road conditions or other
aspects of trip-planning, call 511
or 1 888 355-0511 or visit quebec511.info.
Tourist routes and trails
The official tourist routes are clearly marked
with blue signs. They are designed to highlight
the attractions of the regions through which
they pass, and to enable visitors to discover
the extent of Québec’s natural and cultural
treasures. quebecoriginal.com/tourist-routes
Tourist signage
In Quebéc, tourist regions and directions to
services, attractions and activities are indicated
blue road signs. For more information,
panneaubleu.com and tourisme.gouv.qc.ca/
signalisation.
Village-relais accredited services:
If you feel like taking a break or require assistance while on the road, look for the Villagerelais signs. These point to towns that, together
with local businesses, offer a range of accredited
services and a safe and pleasant place to stop.
villages-relais.qc.ca
Voltage
In Québec, the standard voltage is 110 volts/60
cycles, as it is throughout North America. Since
the outlets cannot accommodate European
plugs, you will need to bring or buy an adaptor.
Making a complaints
To make a complaint about tourism services
received in Quebec, please contact:
Tourisme Québec
1 800 463-5009 (Canada and United States)
or 418 643-5959
[email protected]
195
Useful Information TRAVELLING IN QUÉBEC
Canadian currency
Taxes
The legal currency in Québec is the Canadian
dollar (CAD), which is divided into 100 cents. Bank
notes are available in denominations of 5, 10, 20,
50 and 100 dollars, and coins in denominations
of 5, 10 and 25 cents as well as 1 and 2 dollars.
Bank cards and major credit cards are also accepted almost everywhere.
Québec has two taxes: the 5% federal goods
and services tax (GST), and the 9.975% Québec
sales tax (QST) per night. An accommodations
taxe of 3$ per night also applies in Saguenay–
Lac-Saint-Jean.
Specialized institutions
911, 310‑4141 ou *4141 (from a cell phone)
Cépep de St-Félicien
Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism
Training Programs
418 679-5412 cegepstfe.ca
Tipping
Emergencies
Emergency
Health info
811
Québec Poison Control Centre:
1 800 463‑5060
Tipping is customary in restaurants, bars and
taxis. The amount, which is not included in the
bill, is generally equivalent to 15% of the total
bill before taxes. For quick tip calculations,
Québecers normally add up both taxes. Tipping
bellhops or porters is at your discretion
(generally, $1 per bag).
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Only the members of the regional tourism association
are included in this guide. The information in this
guide was up to date as of fall 2015, and is subject to
change without notice. Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-SaintJean is not responsible for any unintentional omissions
or errors. The next edition will be published in spring
2017.
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Useful Information legend of SYMBOLS
legend of symbols
J Free WiFi
2 Fully
accessible
3Partially
accessible
>International
airport
< Regional airport
D Air conditioning
h Picnic area
ÂPet-friendly
áBYOB
æ Cash only
iComfort
station
xCamping
p Wellness centre
_Bienvenue
cyclistes!
certified
ÃHunting
c shared kitchen
P Electric vehicule
charging station
¢Kitchenette
sElectricity
vPull-through
Free admission
$ Paid admission
0Seasonal
Á Rating - pending
Hospital
( Permanent visitor
information
centre
? Seasonal visitor
information
centre
ö Equipment rental
Accessibility
Access for persons with impaired
mobility – Kéroul
514 252-3104 • keroul.qc.ca
nSnowmobiling
@ Fishing
Î Ice fishing
äQuadding
&Hiking
óSnowshoeing
í Inline skating
½ % of shady sites
x Tents only
÷Patio
h Toilet and sinks
YCycling
dMountain
Q Heated shelter
†Licensed
restaurant
¶ Places to eat
+ Shared bathroom
,Private
bathroom
s Waxing room
a Downhill skiing
rCross-country
skiing
e Pump-out station
biking
Village-relais
accredited
services
AEQ-certified
(Aventure
écotourisme
Québec)
Tourist and Leisure Companion Sticker
vatl.org
Companions of disabled individuals with this sticker
are admitted free of charge to participating tourism,
cultural and recreational.
Kéroul recognized by Tourisme Québec. Kéroul offers
a wide range of cultural and tourism information for
visitors with impaired mobility.
2 Visitors with impaired mobility can move about
without assistance.
3 Visitors with impaired mobility must have assistance to move about.
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useful Information INDEX
indeX
A
Getting there............................. 193
Acrobatic Jumpai Trampoline.... 134
Aerial adventure trail................. 112
Airport....................................... 194
Albanel........................................ 27
Alma............................................ 36
Appartments.............................. 166
Aboriginal Tourism...................... 76
Artisanal cheese makers............ 140
B
Bed and breakfasts.................... 170
Bégin........................................... 46
Cycling and bike paths.............. 105
C
Campgrounds............................ 161
Canoeing................................... 115
Canyoning................................. 108
Chambord................................... 16
City tours and guided tours ...... 133
Cottages..................................... 166
Croisière du Fjord........................ 44
Cross-country skiing
and snowshoeing........................ 85
Cruises and excursions.............. 116
Cultural tours............................... 69
D
Desbiens...................................... 14
Dogsled rides.............................. 87
Dolbeau-Mistassini...................... 28
Downhill skiing........................... 84
F
Fabuleuse histoire d’un royaume.43
Family fun.................................. 130
Farm tours................................. 145
Ferland-et-Boileau....................... 47
Ferry........................................... 194
Fishing......................................... 95
Flightseeing.............................. 134
G
Gardens and horticulture.......... 142
Girardville.................................... 27
Golf and minigolf........................ 88
H
Health centres and
Nordic baths.............................. 128
Hébertville................................... 11
Hiking......................................... 98
Horseback riding
and wagon rides........................ 108
Hotels/Motels............................ 176
Housekeeping units.................. 166
I
Ice fishing.................................... 83
Industrial visits.......................... 134
K
Karting....................................... 131
Kitesurfing................................. 126
L
La Doré........................................ 25
Labrecque.................................... 33
Lac-Bouchette.............................. 18
Lamarche..................................... 33
L’Anse-Saint-Jean......................... 50
Larouche...................................... 45
L’Ascension-deNotre-Seigneur............................ 35
Legend of symbols.................... 197
Local specialities........................ 135
M
Marinas, public docks and
boat landing ............................... 91
Mashteuiatsh............................... 20
Métabetchouan–Lac-à-Croix........ 12
Microbreweries and
locally produced beverages....... 142
Motor boat................................. 115
Motorcycle touring.................... 109
Mountain biking....................... 106
Movies....................................... 131
Museums, economuseums and
interpretation centres.................. 63
N
National parks............................. 93
Non-traditional accommodation.174
Normandin.................................. 25
Notre-Dame-de-Lorette................ 28
O
Outfitters................................... 188
Other types of accommodation.173
P
Paddleboarding......................... 125
Paintball.................................... 131
Parc Caverne Trou de la Fée......... 15
Parc national de la
Pointe-Taillon............................... 34
Parc national des
Monts-Valins................................ 53
Parc national du
Fjord-du-Saguenay...................... 49
Péribonka.................................... 30
Petit-Saguenay............................ 50
Pick-your-own............................ 140
Places to eat............................... 148
Public beaches............................. 96
Public markets........................... 142
Q
Quad, ATV and other
motorized sports....................... 112
R
Rafting....................................... 125
Recreational equipment rental.... 88
Regional events........................... 57
Regional flavours....................... 135
Regional parks............................. 95
Religious landmarks.................... 76
Resorts....................................... 165
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indeX
Riverboarding............................ 124
Rivière-Éternité............................ 48
Roberval...................................... 18
Rowboat.................................... 116
S
Sacré-Coeur................................. 54
Saguenay..................................... 41
Sailing....................................... 126
Saint-Ambroise............................ 46
Sanit-André-du-Lac
-Saint-Jean................................... 14
Saint-Augustin............................. 31
Saint-Bruno................................. 10
Saint-Charles-de-Bourget............ 45
Saint-David-de-Falardeau............ 46
Saint-Edmond-les-Plaines........... 27
Sainte-Hedwidge......................... 20
Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc..................... 30
Sainte-Monique........................... 31
Saint-Eugèned’Argentenay............................... 30
Saint-Félicien............................... 22
Saint-Félix-d’Otis.......................... 47
Saint-François-de-Sales................ 16
Saint-Fulgence............................. 52
Saint-Gédéon............................... 11
Saint-Henri-de-Taillon.................. 33
Saint-Prime.................................. 20
Saint-Stanislas............................. 30
Saint-Thomas-Didyme................. 25
Scientific tourism......................... 77
Sea kayaking............................. 122
Skating........................................ 83
Sledding...................................... 79
Snowmobiling............................. 79
Snowkiting.................................. 87
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Student residences.................... 189
Sugar shacks.............................. 144
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Ziplines ..................................... 113
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