Road Trip Saguenay to Alma – Gateway to Lake Saint-Jean
Saguenay
Alma
55
km
0h48
drive
All seasons
season
The Itinerary
Alma is the gateway to Lake Saint-Jean from the Saguenay. Route 170 East from Chicoutimi skirts the fjord before pivoting west at La Baie (Bagotville) to reach Alma.
Alma is known for its Rio Tinto aluminum smelter and its natural surroundings. Pointe-Taillon Park, accessible from Alma, is a tongue of sand and boreal forest jutting into Lake Saint-Jean — ideal for swimming and cycling.
Alma is known for its Rio Tinto aluminum smelter and its natural surroundings. Pointe-Taillon Park, accessible from Alma, is a tongue of sand and boreal forest jutting into Lake Saint-Jean — ideal for swimming and cycling.
Points of Interest
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Parc national de la Pointe-TaillonPlage de sable et forêt boréale en bordure du Lac-Saint-Jean.
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Zoo sauvage de Saint-FélicienLe zoo où les humains sont en cage — expérience unique.
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La Baie – Musée du FjordExpositions sur l'écosystème unique du fjord du Saguenay.
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Aluminium Rio Tinto – AlmaVisite de l'usine d'aluminium la plus moderne au monde.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Practical info
- Departure Saguenay
- Destination Alma
- Distance 55 km
- Duration 0h48
- Category Short (< 100 km)
- Best season All seasons
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