Welcome to Saguenay

WELCOME TO SAGUENAY

2009-2012-2013-2015

1.5 MI. FROM PIER

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS

MORE INFORMATION AT THE TOURIST OFFICE

75 MINUTES LONG SINCE 1988

Tickets must be booked through your cruise ship shore excursion manager (transportation is included in the price of your ticket). I’m pleased to welcome you to Saguenay!

Your stopover will allow you to discover our city and its welcoming citizens and will provide opportunities for meeting many people and visiting exciting places. We’re very proud to share our culture and history with you and are privileged to be your host: take advantage of every moment spent here in Saguenay and you’ll leave with a wealth of memories. The outstanding natural beauty of our area, our culinary treasures and regional food products, and our local artisans will surely win you over!

Bring your spirit of adventure and curiosity with you to Saguenay for an unforgettable trip!

Josée Néron Mayor of Saguenay

SHARE @saguenayunevilleunfjord YOUR EXPERIENCE [email protected] WITH US! @saguenayunevilleunfjord

NEED 418 698-3157 ext. 6070 HELP? 1 800 463-6565

SINCE 1988 CONTENTS

4 Exploring The City – The Fjord 16 Arvida/A Company Town Area 6 Tourist map of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region 18 Saguenay Fjord Area Must-sees 21 Blueberry pie/Recipe to keep 8 Port Village Area 22 Saguenay 10 Fjord Museum Area 12 Downtown and Cultural Area

cruise.saguenay.ca | 3 SAGUENAY A CITY BY BY BUS CAR ON FOOT

Discover the tourist Try our taxi service offering Discover the Port Village, attractions Saguenay has to offer customized tours with accredited close to Mars Park, which provides with the Hop-on/Hop off "Friendly Taxi" drivers, starting at breathtaking views of the fjord. shuttle bus. The two routes are the Cruise Pavilion. Do you prefer Walk down Victoria Street to designed to allow you to visit the to rent a car? The National Car the public market, where local Downtown and Cultural area in Rental office is located on site. craftspeople offer their unique addition to the Fjord Museum products. Looking for a bite to and its surroundings. eat? Satisfy your appetite at one of the nearby restaurants.

VIEW OF THE DOWNTOWN & CULTURAL AREA

Located at the gateway to the majestic Saguenay Fjord, with the Monts-Valin mountain range towering in the background, Saguenay is a charming, authentic city with an urban vibe and a welcoming atmosphere. SAGUENAY A FJORD

BY TOUR BUS BY CAR BY AIR

Travel down the Route Get behind the wheel and From a helicopter or du Fjord on a deluxe minibus explore Saguenay’s roads with a seaplane, you can admire with Tours Aventure Fjord et car from National Car Rental. the immensity of the Saguenay Monde. Enjoy beautiful views Don’t forget to pick up your free Fjord, the charm of our of the fjord and the unique, road map at the Tourist Office! picturesque villages and the charming villages located along natural beauty of our forests its banks. from above. Customized tours are available leaving from the pier.

VIEW FROM ANSE-DE-TABATIÈRE IN L’ANSE-SAINT-JEAN

A breathtaking site ranked among the 16 must-see world attractions by National Geographic, the Saguenay Fjord is worth the trip in itself!

cruise.saguenay.ca | 5 TOURISM REGION OF SAGUENAY– LAC-SAINT-JEAN

Dolbeau-Mistassini

Saint-Félicien

Pointe-Taillon National Park

Lac Saint-Jean

Mashteuiatsh Alma

Roberval Hébertville

Val-Jalbert Métabetchouan- Lac-à-la-Croix Saguenay (Jonquière) Saguenay (Chicoutimi)

18 MI. 11 MI. FROM PIER FROM PIER ARVIDA/ DOWNTOWN AND CULTURAL AREA A COMPANY TOWN Where culture, shopping P. 16-17 P. Discover the city built 12-13 P. and heritage merge

in 135 days MUST-SEES MUST-SEE ▪ La Pulperie – Regional Museum ▪ Le Carré Davis ▪ The Cathedral and Racine Street ▪ La Petite Maison Blanche/Little White House MAGNIFICENT SAGUENAY FJORD Breathtaking views on the Fjord from the most beautiful villages in the region MUST-SEES/P. 20 to 23

P. 20 to 23 20 to P. ▪ Saguenay Fjord National Park/32 mi. ▪ Village of L’Anse-Saint-Jean/40 mi. ▪ The Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay’s Statue/32 mi./4.6-mi. looped hiking trail ▪ Village of Sainte-Rose-du-Nord/39 mi. 32 MI. FROM PIER

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Monts-Valin National Park

Saint-Fulgence Sainte-Rose-du-Nord

Saguenay Fjord National Park Disco rMUST-SEES Saint-Félix-d'Otis Saguenay (La Baie) Rivière-Éternité Saguenay Fjord Sacré-Coeur Saguenay-St. Lawrence L'Anse-Saint-Jean Marine Park Petit-Saguenay Tadoussac Saint Lawrence River

YOU ARE 2.5 MI. HERE FROM PIER SAGUENAY IS PROUD TO BE PART OF "CRUISE THE SAINT LAWRENCE", PORT VILLAGE AREA FJORD MUSEUM AREA AN ASSOCIATION CONSISTING OF NINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRUISE A large concentration of craftspeople and regional products Discover Saguenay's historical birthplace PORTS OF CALL ALONG THE SAINT-LAWRENCE RIVER. P. 8-9 P. MUST-SEES 10-11 P. MUST-SEES ▪ Cruise pavilion ▪ Public market ▪ Musée du Fjord/Fjord Museum ▪ Views of the Fjord and Mars Park ▪ Magnificent canyon ▪ Touverre – glassblowing and gemstone cutting ▪ The spectacular "La Fabuleuse" show ▪ View of the Fjord

cruise.saguenay.ca | 7 Local craftsmen, boutiques and trendy restaurants await PORT VILLAGE you as you take your first steps on solid ground. An area for exploring on foot, nestled in a unique setting that offers breathtaking views of SERVICES AREASAGUENAY (LA BAIE) on the Saguenay Fjord.

YOU ARE AT THE CRUISE PAVILION Jean-Lavoie MUST-SEE Prosper-Bernard HERE ATTRACTIONS St-Pierre Tourist office Seaplane tours over the Fjord J.T. Tardif N 1 CRUISE Toward Helicopter tours over the Fjord Downtown PAVILION Dr Desgagné Tour with Tours Aventure Fjord et Monde and cultural W E The tourist office is conveniently Area 1 Hop-On/Hop-Off shuttle bus 7 6 located inside the pavilion and Taxi Grande-Baie N. S offers help and services. The most National Car Rental Cap Talented craftspeople sell their F 2 goods here; a perfect place to select Gift shop Croisières Regional craftspeople H Mars a souvenir from our port of call! Derfla Victoria Stamps and mailbox St-Georges Taxis 9 Mars Park Ha! Ha! Bay 2 VIEW OF THE FJORD du Père-Honorat

Albert AND MARS PARK

Cimon Notre-DameD Stroll along the shore and Saint-Stanislas des Érables I Gingras 3 discover Mars Park. The NEARBY mountains surrounding the bay Fabrique8 Tanguay blaze a thousand colors in the C G Pins fall: don’t forget your camera! A ATM Épinettes B Style et Design La Baie (Shop and gift ideas) 3 PUBLIC St-Marc A MARKET C Post Office B Only a 2-minute walk from the D Parfum de Fjord (Health and relaxation center) Sirois pavilion, the market features

Authentique Origine (Native American artefacts and souvenirs) Grande-Baie N. craftspeople selling a wide E Bagot F Magasin Général du Quai (Gourmet grocery, convenience store and souvenirs) Côté LEGEND array of handmade products. Galerie Dépliée (Modern art gallery) H A friendly way to meet the locals G PROMENADE and appreciate their creativity! H Les Galeries de La Baie (shopping mall) I Collection Roméo Boivin (Antiques) E Aimé-Gravel VIEW Bagot 4 THE SPECTACULAR Toward URBAN “LA FABULEUSE” SHOW 6 Grocery store - Maxi e Downtown Rue PARK The history of both Québec and cultural State liquor store - SAQ - Société des alcools du Québec Area and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Clothing store - Le Grenier RESTAURANTS will unfold before your eyes! Rivière-à-Mars ATM - Desjardins A spectacular presentation Dollar store - Dollarama 0 1000 2000 ft CYCLING performed by a talented cast Department store - Rossy PATH of over 100 volunteer actors Clothing Store - Le Pentagone who play more than 1,000 roles. Tax preparation business - H&R Block MAIN Transportation included in Buffet restaurant - La Baie du Dragon STREET ticket price. Drugstore - Uniprix DRUGSTORE/ Avenue du Port 7 Clothing store - Studio / Hangar 29 10 PHARMACY 5 MAGNIFICENT Grande-Baie S. 1 Pet shop - Dorie et compagnie e CANYON Avenue du Port Rue Hair salon supplies - Coiffure Nelson Fortin 5 H HOSPITAL Nestled along the shores of the Jewellery - Bijouterie Karine Rivière-à-Mars, 5.5 miles from 8e Avenue Real estate agency - La Capitale e CHURCH the pier, the Centre plein air 6 Avenue 3 Outdoor & work clothing store - LCR e Bec-Scie offers breathtaking e Rue 6 Avenue e 7 Shoe store - Chaussures Pop Rue scenery! Explore the beautifully 4 e e Avenue Sporting goods store - Sports Experts Rue 5 landscaped trails that lead to

Coffee shop - Stop Café 5 the magnificent canyon. e Toward Rue 4e Avenue Fjord 4 Museum Area 3e Avenue © QM2 de Laurent Silvani BEST PORT WELCOME

On four separate occasions, the Saguenay Port of Call has received the prestigious Best Port Welcome award. Over 50 volunteer actors from the show "La Fabuleuse" and our friendly staff are at the pier to greet you and join you in the festivities!

Disco r 6 O’Gelato & Cacao (Gourmet chocolate and frozen treats) 7 À Moi de Moi (Workshop boutique) 2009-2012-2013-2015 8 Chèvre-Feuille (Soap factory) 9 Conception Cuir (Hangbags and leather accessories)

cruise.saguenay.ca | 9 This area includes numerous sites and close-by must-see attractions. A few meters away FJORD MUSEUM from where the first settlers arrived, the museum will take you to the depths of the Fjord.

AREASAGUENAY (LA BAIE)

2.5 MI. FROM PIER MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS

N 1 LE MUSÉE DU FJORD YOU ARE (FJORD MUSEUM)

Victoria Mars Park The Musée du Fjord unveils the HERE W E captivating underwater world of the Saguenay Fjord. On the S Port program: a giant aquarium, Village Area 3D multimedia presentations, a variety of exhibitions and an educational touch tank where you can interact with a variety of marine species.

2 TOUVERRE – GLASSBLOWING Rivière-à-Mars AND GEMSTONE CUTTING ECONOMUSEUM Ha! Ha! Bay In the workshop of artist Giuseppe Benedetto, magic is all around you; whether he's working the blowpipe or polishing Québec gemstones. LEGEND Attend a glassblowing

Grande-Baie S. demonstration and visit his PROMENADE boutique where you will be captivated by the beautifully VIEW colored works of art for sale!

URBAN 3 THE HA! HA! PARK RIVER DELTA RESTAURANTS The Ha! Ha! River delta, which you can reach via the CYCLING walking/cycling trail, offers PATH extraordinary views. On site are interpretation panels explaining DRUGSTORE/ the delta and its ecosystem and PHARMACY seven sculptures on the theme of "A sea route on land". Grande-Baie S. CHURCH

Fjord Museum 3 Area 1 Disco r 5 4 Pyramide des Ha! Ha! Mgr Dufour Saint-André Accommodation des 21 0 1250 2500 ft 5 2 (Specialty hunting/fishing store) 4

LE MUSÉE DU FJORD (FJORD MUSEUM) The Musée du Fjord unveils the captivating underwater world of the Saguenay Fjord. On the © Jean Tremblay / Musée du Fjord program: a giant aquarium, 3D multimedia presentations, a variety of exhibitions and an educational touch tank where you can interact with a variety of marine species.

TOUVERRE – GLASSBLOWING AND GEMSTONE CUTTING ECONOMUSEUM © Paul Cimon © Mathieu Dupuis/Musée du Fjord In the workshop of artist Giuseppe Benedetto, magic is all around you; whether he's working the blowpipe or polishing Québec gemstones. Attend a glassblowing demonstration and visit his boutique where you will be captivated by the beautifully colored works of art for sale!

THE HA! HA! RIVER DELTA The Ha! Ha! River delta, which you can reach via the walking/cycling trail, offers extraordinary views. On site are interpretation panels explaining the delta and its ecosystem and © Pyramide des Ha! Ha! seven sculptures on the theme of "A sea route on land". PYRAMIDE DES HA! HA!

3 000 YIELD SIGNS

© Paul Cimon/Touverre cruise.saguenay.ca | 11 The bustling downtown DOWNTOWN AND CULTURAL area will charm you. Busy all day long, it entices with its flavours and culture. Boutiques, restaurants, museums, exhibitions and a cathedral are all must-see attractions. AREASAGUENAY (CHICOUTIMI) 11 MI. FROM PIER MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS 1 Chicoutimi River Bossé W 1 LA PULPERIE –

Dréan

Doré REGIONAL MUSEUM Dubuc S N Visit the house painted from Bossé floor to ceiling! See how naïve E painter, artist Arthur Villeneuve 3 turned his home into a work of art. The museum is located Taché inside an old pulp and paper mill where you will find Sainte-Marthe numerous exhibitions covering Bossé a variety of topics. Price O.

12 2 THE CATHEDRAL Jacques-Cartier O. Jacques-Cartier Saint-Paul AND RACINE STREET In the heart of downtown, Montcalm Dubuc Bridge

de l’Université de this magnificent neoclassical Price O. Price Savard O. Racine cathedral reveals exquisite Petit 4 architecture behind its doors. Take a stroll along Racine Street Sainte-Anne after your visit, and you'll find Sainte-Anne Bridge a variety of boutiques and many du Saguenay du restaurants where you can relax Lemieux Tessier and enjoy the local surroundings. LEGEND Saguenay River Morin Price E. Price 3 LA PETITE PROMENADE E. Racine MAISON BLANCHE Hôtel-de-Ville (LITTLE WHITE HOUSE)

URBAN E. Jacques-Cartier Located in the charming Bassin PARK 11 Park, see the house that survived 9 the flood of 1996, withstanding RESTAURANTS the raging waters, a force equal 10 CYCLE to that of Niagara Falls.

PATH Racine E. Racine

MAIN La Fontaine 7 La Fontaine STREET 5 Disco r 4 L’érudit Café (coffee shop) RECOMMENDED 5 Old Port of Saguenay WALKING TOUR 13 Havre La Corniche (art gallery) 6 6 DRUGSTORE/ Labrecque 7 Chocolaterie Bons Délices PHARMACY (ice cream and fine chocolates) Bégin H HOSPITAL 8 Twist (workshop boutique) Riverin 9 Place du Citoyen CHURCH Hôtel-Dieu 10 La Fabrik (workshop boutique) Racine E. 8 11 La Théière à l’Envers (tea house) Bégin Salaberry 2 La Couquerie (local products) 0 1000 2000 ft 12 13 Marché Sauvage (products from nature) Séminaire H

LA PULPERIE – REGIONAL MUSEUM Visit the house painted from floor to ceiling! See how naïve painter, artist Arthur Villeneuve © Laurent Silvani turned his home into a work of art. The museum is located inside an old pulp and paper mill where you will find numerous exhibitions covering RACINE a variety of topics. STREET THE CATHEDRAL AND RACINE STREET In the heart of downtown, this magnificent neoclassical cathedral reveals exquisite architecture behind its doors. Take a stroll along Racine Street after your visit, and you'll find a variety of boutiques and many restaurants where you can relax and enjoy the local surroundings. © Paul Cimon © Gratien Tremblay/Vieux-Port

LA PETITE MAISON BLANCHE (LITTLE WHITE HOUSE) Located in the charming Bassin Park, see the house that survived the flood of 1996, withstanding the raging waters, a force equal to that of Niagara Falls.

L’érudit Café (coffee shop) Old Port of Saguenay La Corniche (art gallery) Chocolaterie Bons Délices © Mathieu Dupuis/Cruise the Saint Lawrence (ice cream and fine chocolates) Twist (workshop boutique) Place du Citoyen La Fabrik (workshop boutique) La Théière à l’Envers (tea house) La Couquerie (local products) Marché Sauvage (products from nature)

OVER 200 BOUTIQUES

*Place du Royaume l 1401, boul. Talbot Place du Saguenay l 1324, boul. Talbot Galeries de La Baie l 2100, rue Bagot 10.5 mi. from the cruise pavilion 1.2 mi. from the cruise pavilion THE MAGNIFICENT CANYON AT CENTRE PLEIN AIR OUTDOOR CENTRE nestled in the heart of breathtaking natural landscapes

The Canyon trail is an easy 0.8-mile hike.

Galeries de La Baie l 2100, rue Bagot 1.2 mi. from the cruise pavilion Located only 6.2 miles from the cruise pavilion cruise.saguenay.ca | 15 Called “The Little Washington of the North“ designated a National Historic Site of Canada, Arvida is worth going out of the way to see. Whether you’re ARVIDA looking for a leisurely stroll or some shopping, you will be delighted A COMPANY TOWN by this city-town entirely built SAGUENAY (JONQUIÈRE) in 135 days.

8 18 MI. FROM PIER MUST-SEE Moissan ATTRACTIONS Coulomb Castner

Castner N 1 CARRÉ 9 DAVIS Brittany W E Friendly and historical, Carré Davis offers boutiques, an La Traverse S awesome coffee shop and a Montgomery Lavoisier gourmet grocery store. The original house facades and signs give it a unique atmosphere. A true lesson in architecture!

When Arthur Vining Davis selected Saguenay as the Powell Berthier location for his aluminum plant, this square was developed as a city center in the town now du Saguenay known as Arvida. In 1926, the Faraday entire company town was built Faraday Deville in only 135 days. Workers at Alcoa, now Rio Tinto, Hare Wohler Mellon were fortunate to live in an Edison Edison environment that was specially designed for them and to work Wohler Davy in one of the most productive aluminum manufacturing plants in the world. Neilson Salter Moritz

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Powell LEGEND Disco r 2 Twist (workshop Boutique) PROMENADE Darling 3 Boucherie Davis URBAN (gourmet grocery) Alder PARK Sports Experts (sporting goods store) 7 Hall 4 5 Cinque (men's clothing store) Place Davis RESTAURANTS 10 3 6 Passion Café (coffee shop) 1 4 CYCLING 7 La Réserve – Zéro déchet Davis Mellon 5 6 PATH (bulk store for zero-waste shopping) Powell MAIN Valin Marion STREET Catilan Lawrie 2 8 Manoir du Saguenay DRUGSTORE/ (heritage building) PHARMACY 9 Brittany House CHURCH (heritage building) 0 500 1000 ft 10 Arvida Library

Deschênes © Paul Cimon/Carré Davis

Twist (workshop Boutique) Boucherie Davis FRIENDLY & HISTORICAL (gourmet grocery) Sports Experts (sporting goods store) Cinque (men's clothing store) Passion Café (coffee shop) La Réserve – Zéro déchet (bulk store for zero-waste shopping)

Manoir du Saguenay TWIST (heritage building) Brittany House WORKSHOP (heritage building) Arvida Library BOUTIQUE

cruise.saguenay.ca | 17 Gaze at the unique scenery of the Saguenay Fjord and SAGUENAY FJORD its picturesque villages. AREA

MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS 32 MI. FROM PIER

1 FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY NOTRE-DAME-DU-SAGUENAY NATIONAL PARK STATUE Explore the paths for a short or long hike to the heart of nature with breathtaking There are so many ways to admire views on the Saguenay Fjord. What about hiking up to the summit of the this magnificent statue towering Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay Statue trail. Take advantage of your visit to stop over the Fjord since 1881. You can by the park’s interpretation center and gift shop. fly over the cap where the statue stands in a helicopter or seaplane. For the more daring types, a hiking excursion of 3 to 4 hours hike in the Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park will bring you at her feet. On ROUTE DU FJORD your way back, while Sailing down A scenic route clearly marked with signage offering the fjord, be on the lookout, you fabulous landscapes dotted with capes will surely see her looking down and steep cliffs. from above!

Toward Saguenay N 172 172 Saguenay 2 W E Saguenay Fjord Fjord-du-Saguenay S National Park Ha Ha Bay

170 172 YOU ARE 1 HERE Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park 170 43 381

172 170 Ferland- et-Boilleau 138 170 39 MI. FROM PIER

2 VILLAGE OF SAINTE-ROSE-DU-NORD Known as the “Pearl of the Fjord,” Sainte-Rose-du-Nord has also been designated one of Quebec's most ASSOCIATION beautiful villages. The magnificent views will leave you breathless. Your venture takes you to its pier where the OF QUEBEC'S MOST Fjord welcomes you with open arms! BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES 3 VILLAGE OF L’ANSE-SAINT-JEAN Nestled between 40 MI. the Saguenay Fjord and the FROM PIER mountains in the background, L’Anse-Saint-Jean is has been designated one of Quebec's most beautiful villages. It stands out for its historical heritage which includes its famous covered bridge found on $1,000 bills in the 90’s. The view from L’Anse-de-Tabatière is well worth the trip.

TOURS AVENTURE FJORD ET MONDE Hop on the minibus for a 4-hour sightseeing tour of the Route du Fjord. This route will take you to the charming fjord and its attractions. Along the way you will visit the Pyramide des Ha! Ha!, the Nativity scenes exhibition at Rivière-Éternité, the L’Anse-Saint-Jean covered bridge and the view from Anse-de-Tabatière. © Mathieu Dupuis/Cruise the Saint Lawrence

CUSTOMIZED TAXI TOURS Enjoy a personalized tour tailored to your interests that will guided you to the magnificent Saguenay Fjord and its villages.

VEHICLE RENTALS Eager to start your adventure along the Route du Fjord? The National Car Rental office is conveniently located right at the pier. Before you leave, don’t forget to pick up your free road map at the Tourist Office!

pie

RECIPE TO KEEP

INGREDIENTS

▪ 1/2 cup sugar ▪ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ▪ 4 cups wild blueberries ▪ 4 tablespoons butter ▪ Pie dough

PREPARATION

STEP 1 Line the pan with pastry and add blueberries.

STEP 2 Mix flour and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over blueberries.

STEP 3 Dot with small pieces of butter.

STEP 4 Cover with top pie dough. Cut slits for steam to escape.

STEP 5 Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce to 400°F for about 30 minutes.

cruise.saguenay.ca | 21 SAGUENAY l QUÉBEC l CANADA

An aboriginal word that means SAGUENAY EXCELS IN THE NICHE MARKETS OF ADVENTURE SAGUENAY “where the water flows out” TOURISM AND ECOTOURISM. The most Francophone region in North America Population:147,100

1 University with numerous 1 Saguenay-Bagotville research chairs and a Airport © Normand Gaudreault Faculty of Medecine 1 Canadian Forces base Saguenay, which 2 Colleges connected to the North American can receive up to 3 Hospitals Aerospace Defense Command 16 feet of snow 4 Aluminum plants (NORAD) in a season, (Saguenay is one of the 3 Deep water ports is considered a winter world’s largest aluminum paradise. producers) _

The average winter temperature is about -20°C (-4°F), ideal for winter sports.

870 mi. QUÉBEC . CANADA

746 mi.

621 mi.

497 mi.

249 mi. 124 mi.

© JMDecoste Summers are warm and dry, with an average temperature of Saguenay is located 20°C (68°F). The perfect USA weather for outdoor activities 161 nautical miles or for relaxing on a sunny from Quebec City. terrace.

Guided tours Journey into the Heart Available in 5 languages : German, English, Spanish, Only 5 miles from of the Saguenay Fjord French and Italian. Cruise Pavilion FreeD multimedia experience

Discover the Fjord’s deep nature

Over than 600 fish and invertebrates specimens!

ScientificVoyage and au historic coeur exhibitionsdu fjord du Saguenay Spectacle multimédia unique

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