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Road Trip Quebec City to Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Québec
Saguenay
200
km
2h30
drive
All seasons
season
The Itinerary
From Quebec City, take Route 175 north through the Laurentides wildlife reserve — a long boreal forest crossing with stops possible at remote lakes — before descending into the Saguenay valley.
The descent to Chicoutimi via Route 170 offers spectacular views of the fjord. The Saguenay is a geographically unique place: a deep-water fjord cutting 100 km inland.
Chicoutimi (Saguenay) is the region's main city: historic Old Port district, museums, craft breweries, and a base for exploring Jonquière, Anse-Saint-Jean and Tadoussac whale cruises.
The descent to Chicoutimi via Route 170 offers spectacular views of the fjord. The Saguenay is a geographically unique place: a deep-water fjord cutting 100 km inland.
Chicoutimi (Saguenay) is the region's main city: historic Old Port district, museums, craft breweries, and a base for exploring Jonquière, Anse-Saint-Jean and Tadoussac whale cruises.
Points of Interest
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Réserve faunique des LaurentidesLac Jacques-Cartier, camping sauvage et orignaux au bord de la route.
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Fjord du SaguenayLe plus accessible des fjords d'Amérique du Nord, unique au monde.
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Anse-Saint-JeanVillage pittoresque au fond du fjord avec randonnées et kayak.
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Vieux-Port de ChicoutimiCafé-brasseries, restaurants et la fameuse Pulperie de Chicoutimi.
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TadoussacÀ 1h de Saguenay : observation de baleines bleues et rorquals.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Practical info
- Departure Québec
- Destination Saguenay
- Distance 200 km
- Duration 2h30
- Category Medium (100–250 km)
- Best season All seasons
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