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Road Trip Saguenay Fjord – L'Anse-Saint-Jean & Rivière-Éternité
Chicoutimi
L'Anse-Saint-Jean
95
km
1h36
drive
All seasons
season
The Itinerary
The Saguenay Fjord's south shore, reached via Route 170, offers one of Quebec's most arresting viewpoints: the Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay statue perched 180 metres above the fjord's dark waters atop Cap Trinité.
Access is via the Baie-Éternité sector of Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay (Sépaq). The Statue trail (7.2 km round trip) is demanding but rewards with an unforgettable view. For easier walking, the Plage trail (1 km) follows a sandy bay at the foot of the cliffs.
L'Anse-Saint-Jean is one of Quebec's most beautiful villages: a covered bridge famously depicted on the old $1,000 bill, L'Anse microbrewery, marina, and zodiac cruises along the cliffs. In winter, Mont-Édouard offers some of eastern Canada's best backcountry skiing.
Access is via the Baie-Éternité sector of Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay (Sépaq). The Statue trail (7.2 km round trip) is demanding but rewards with an unforgettable view. For easier walking, the Plage trail (1 km) follows a sandy bay at the foot of the cliffs.
L'Anse-Saint-Jean is one of Quebec's most beautiful villages: a covered bridge famously depicted on the old $1,000 bill, L'Anse microbrewery, marina, and zodiac cruises along the cliffs. In winter, Mont-Édouard offers some of eastern Canada's best backcountry skiing.
Points of Interest
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Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay Statue8 m statue atop Cap Trinité, panoramic fjord view.
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Baie-Éternité (Sépaq)Saguenay Fjord National Park sector, hiking and kayak.
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L'Anse-Saint-Jean Covered BridgeHistoric bridge featured on the old Canadian $1,000 bill.
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Mont-ÉdouardSki hill known for excellent backcountry terrain.
Practical info
- Departure Chicoutimi
- Destination L'Anse-Saint-Jean
- Distance 95 km
- Duration 1h36
- Category Short (< 100 km)
- Best season All seasons
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