The endearing people of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean are known for their colourful accent for one of the warmest tourist welcomes in the entire province. The region boasts two magnificent bodies of water – Lac Saint-Jean and the Saguenay Fjord – creating spectacular vistas in harmony with the landscape. The lake, stunning in its vastness, is virtually an inland sea, with waters that change colours dramatically. The fjord, with its majestic granite cliffs and mountains, leads to the St. Lawrence River.
Majestic fjord
The Saguenay Fjord, one of the southernmost in the Northern Hemisphere, was created when weaknesses in the Earth’s crust created a fault in the Canadian Shield.
The lake
Over 35 kilometres (22 miles) across and boasting 210 kilometres (130 miles) of shoreline, Lac Saint-Jean is a breathtaking sight; you can see the opposite shore only on a very clear day!
Blueberry bikeway
Cycling enthusiasts will adore the Véloroute des Bleuets, a 256-kilometre (159-mile) loop around the lake, accessible to all levels of cyclists and offering splendid views along the entire route.
A sense of spectacle
For some years now, the region has been famous for a number of blockbuster shows that tell the history of Saguenay “Kingdom” and reveal the talents of its inhabitants.
Several cruises are available on Lac Saint-Jean as well as along the Saguenay Fjord – a great way to discover this astounding region from another viewpoint.
At the Saint-Félicien “Wild” Zoo, the human visitors are in the cages and the animals roam free. You can see 80 different species of them on foot or on board a train.
Several theme parks and re-creations of historic villages offer voyages of discovery into the history of the region’s development.
Three parcs nationaux, part of the Sépaq network, are ideal destinations for acquainting yourself with the spectacular natural vistas in this amazing region.
Tremblay is the most common surname in Québec: some 80,000 people in the province go by it, and they’re particularly numerous in this region.
You may not want to take part in the famous annual swim race across Lac Saint-Jean, but if you want to go for a dip, Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon is the place!
Stunning views of the majestic fjord can be had from the charming villages of Sainte-Rose-du-Nord (north shore) and L’Anse-Saint-Jean (south shore).
Want to test the popular notion that says you can make a pie with just one blueberry from the region? You can pick your own in August and September!
For more information:
Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean Regional Tourism Association
