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SAGUENAY FJORD ★★★ The Saguenay Fjord is an attraction in and of itself: a spectacular glacial valley now occupied by the majestic Saguenay . There are so many ways to enjoy its magnificent banks and dizzying cliffs... hiking, sea kayak, sightseeing cruise, sailing... The Fjord is also home to a number of charming villages just waiting to be discovered during your self-drive tour in .

SUNSET ON THE FJORD © Pascalphotos.net WHAT TO DO — SAGUENAY FJORD Baie Éternité sector of the NATIONAL ★★ park. The hiking trail leading SAGUENAY FJORD NATIONAL PARK ★★ For over 30 years, Saguenay to the statue is about 7 km Fjord National Park has round-trip (about 3-4 hours) Season: The park is open year-round, but the period during which services are available varies according to sector. protected and showcased and is rated intermediate the Saguenay Fjord, unique to difficult. The view ★ ★ ★ Visitors Centres: in . The park offers from the top is simply • The Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre (Baie-Éternité sector) is open every day from mid-May to the end of October from 9 a.m. awe-inspiring scenery breathtaking. to 4 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in peak season (end of June to mid- created by the colossal October). forces of nature. SENTIER DE • The Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre (Baie-Sainte-Marguerite sector) is open every day from mid-May to mid-October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and L’ANSE-DE-TABATIÈRE ★ from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in peak season (end of June to early September). SENTIER Distance (round-trip): 0.5 km loop DE LA STATUE ★ Time (round-trip): 10 minutes Entrance fee: $8.90/adult/day and free for youth aged 17 and under Distance (round-trip): 7.6 km Level: Easy www.sepaq.com/pq/sag Time (round-trip): 3-4 hrs. Level: Intermediate to difficult Accessible by car, in just Elevation gain: 472 m minutes this short trail leads VIA FERRATA ★ of difficulty ranging from to a magnificent viewpoint Discover a spectacular via intermediate to advanced. If you are physically able, overlooking the fjord. It’s ferrata circuit on the imposing All climbs are accompanied don’t miss the chance to the perfect spot to watch cliffs of Baie Éternité. This by a professional guide. The hike the Sentier de la Statue ★ the sunset! Starts at the activity, a cross between minimum age is 12 or 14, trail up to the Notre-Dame- Anse-de-Tabatière parking lot hiking and rock climbing, depending on the circuit. du-Saguenay statue, which (L’Ansede-Tabatière / L’Anse offers incredible views of the Open from the beginning of has been watching over the St-Jean sector). Saguenay Fjord. Three circuits June to mid-October. fjord since 1881 from the have been set up, lasting 91, NOTRE-DAME, RIVIÈRE- top of Cap Trinité in the 3, 4 or 6 hours, with levels ÉTERNITÉ / 418-272-1556

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KAYAK DE MER SUR LE FJORD ★ One of the most spectacular ways to admire the dizzying walls of the fjord. The sea kayak lets you get close and personal with nature and its biodiversity, in the company of an experienced guide. You may have the chance to see seals and freshwater and sea birds along your way. And why not enjoy the sunset on the water? Open from mid-May to early October (mid-June to early September with children aged 3 to 14). FJORD EN KAYAK : 359, RUE ST-JEAN-BAPTISTE, L’ANSE-SAINT-JEAN 418-272-3024 WWW.FJORDENKAYAK.CA L’ANSE ST-JEAN ★ The charming village of L’Anse- Saint-Jean is a member of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec, and for good reason! Tucked between the mountains and the Saguenay Fjord, Anse St-Jean offers legendary hospitality and incredible views of the fjord. It is the only village on the south SEA KAYAKING ON THE FJORD bank of the fjord. © iStockPhoto, Phil Sajonesen

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ARBRE-EN-ARBRE ★ SITE DE LA Imagine yourself high in the NOUVELLE-FRANCE ★ air, on one of five courses that Pay a visit to 17th century include 73 aerial bridges, winding New France! Discover the your way through a majestic Aboriginal and French forest as you admire the beauty cultures of the time: colourful of the Saguenay Fjord in all of its characters, guided tours, splendour far below... All of the carefully recreated period courses, which vary in difficulty, buildings, archaeological digs, will take you from treetop to home-cooked 17th century treetop in a variety of ways: meals, a patio with a view of vines, swings, nets, rope bridges, the fjord, and much more. Also zip line and much more. Open available: 90-minute guided from the end of May until mid- tours. Open from the end of October. June to mid-August, Tuesday- PARC AVENTURES CAP JASEUX : Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 250, CHEMIN DE LA POINTE-AUX- 370, DU VIEUX CHEMIN, SAINT- PINS, ST-FULGENCE / 418-674-9114 FÉLIX-D’OTIS / 418-544-8027 SITE DE LA NOUVELLE-FRANCE

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Family ★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see NEARBY — ★★★ Tadoussac is listed as one of the 50 most beautiful bays in the world. It is also the oldest village in Canada. In fact, it celebrated its 400-year an- niversary in 2000. But above all, Tadoussac is an inter- nationally-renowned whale watching site. Don’t miss it!

HÔTEL TADOUSSAC FESTIVAL © WikiCommons, 0x010C — Les Grandes Veillées Dates : end of August 2021 3 days of music and dan- cing that will have your toes tapping to the rhythm of the Fjord. Beside the main shows, the storytellers are a real crowd favourite as they spin their tall tales, enchan- ting old and young alike and conjuring up the spirit of a traditional evening of music and storytelling. : THE FJORD AT SUNSET www.lesgrandesveillees.com © WikiCommons, Adqproductions

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