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Before you go
Your trip to Saguenay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Saguenay – Quebec Destination Tadoussac and the Saguenay Fjord about 210 km from Quebec
How to get there
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Aéroport de Saguenay-Bagotville (YBG) La Baie · 20 km
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Gare de Jonquière (VIA Rail) Jonquière · 15 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Saguenay–Bagotville Airport is about 20 km from Chicoutimi. Via Route 175, the city is about 210 km from Quebec, crossing the Réserve faunique des Laurentides. VIA Rail’s train reaches Jonquière.
How many days
One day for Chicoutimi; two days to include Baie‑Éternité.
When to go
June to October for the fjord and the museums. In winter, there is ice fishing in the bay of La Baie.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The city’s neighborhoods are spread out, and Baie‑Éternité is about 60 km away.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Saguenay
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Morning
La Pulperie
Visit La Pulperie in Chicoutimi and walk among the ruins of the old mill by the river.
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Afternoon
Small white house
See the small white house that survived the 1996 flood and stroll along the Chicoutimi waterfront.
2 days in Saguenay
Day 1
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All day
Chicoutimi
Combine La Pulperie, the small white house and the Saguenay waterfront in Chicoutimi.
Day 2
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All day
Baie‑Éternité
Go down the fjord to Baie‑Éternité and hike up to the statue of Notre‑Dame‑du‑Saguenay.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What was the Saguenay flood of 1996?
Heavy rains in July 1996 caused rivers to overflow and destroyed parts of Chicoutimi and La Baie. The small white house that withstood the waters became a symbol of the city.
Is Saguenay the same as Chicoutimi?
Chicoutimi is part of the city of Saguenay, created in 2002 by the merger of Chicoutimi, Jonquière, La Baie and other communities.
What is the distance from Saguenay to Tadoussac?
About 130 km along the north shore of the fjord, via Route 172.
How to get to Saguenay without a car?
By plane to Bagotville, by train to Jonquière or by bus from Quebec. For exploring the fjord, a car is useful.