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Magazine Croisieres 2019 Ang Web
Magazine Croisieres 2019 Ang Web
Magazine Croisieres 2019 Ang Web
TO SAGUENAY
2009-2012-2013-2015
© Laurent Silvani
A spectacular show
1.5 MI.
FROM PIER
YO U WO N ' T W A N T TO M I S S
M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N A T T H E T O U R I S T O F F I C E
7 5 M I N U T E S LO N G S I N C E 1 9 8 8
More than a hundred actors together on a gigantic stage | 1,600 characters | Fireworks |
Cannon blasts | Waterfalls | Far m animals | Horse-riding stunts | Vinta ge cars
Tickets must be booked through your cruise ship shore excursion manager
( t r a n s p o r t a t i o n i s i n c l u d e d i n t h e p r i c e o f y o u r t i c ke t ) .
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!
Josée Néron
Mayor of Saguenay
SHARE @saguenayunevilleunfjord
infos@saguenay.ca
YOUR EXPERIENCE
WITH US! @saguenayunevilleunfjord
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
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S AG U E N AY A C I T Y
BUS CAR FOOT
ON
BY
BY
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.
© Paul Cimon
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.
S A G U E N AY A FJ O R D
TOUR BUS CAR AIR
BY
BY
BY
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.
© JMDecoste
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TOURISM REGION OF SAGUENAY–
LAC-SAINT-JEAN
Dolbeau-Mistassini
Saint-Félicien
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
P. 16-17
P. 12-13
P. 20 to 23
Breathtaking views on the Fjord from the most beautiful villages in the region
MUST-SEES/P. 20 to 23
▪ 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
W E
Discover
Monts-Valin
National Park
Saint-Fulgence
Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
MUST-SEES
Saguenay
Fjord National Park
Saint-Félix-d'Otis
Saguenay
(La Baie) Rivière-Éternité Saguena Sacré-Coeur
y Fjord
Saguenay-St. Lawrence
L'Anse-Saint-Jean Marine Park
Petit-Saguenay
Tadoussac
Saint Lawrence
River
P. 10-11
A large concentration of craftspeople and regional products Discover Saguenay's historical birthplace PORTS OF CALL ALONG THE SAINT-L AWRENCE RIVER.
MUST-SEES 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
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PORT VILLAGE
Local craftsmen, boutiques
and trendy restaurants await
SERVICES AREA
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
SAGUENAY (LA BAIE) on the Saguenay Fjord.
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G Galerie Dépliée (Modern art gallery)
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Grocery store - Maxi Downtown PARK The history of both Québec
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State liquor store - SAQ - Société des alcools du Québec and cultural and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
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Clothing store - Le Grenier Riviè RESTAURANTS will unfold before your eyes!
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
STREET
Buffet restaurant - La Baie du Dragon ticket price.
Drugstore - Uniprix DRUGSTORE/
Clothing store - Studio / Hangar 29 Ave
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WELCOME
© JM Decoste
Discover
6 O’Gelato & Cacao (Gourmet chocolate and frozen treats)
7 À Moi de Moi (Workshop boutique) 2009-2012-2013-2015
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FJORD MUSEUM
This area includes numerous
sites and close-by must-see
AREA
attractions. A few meters away
from where the first settlers
arrived, the museum will
take you to the depths
of the Fjord.
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1 LE MUSÉE DU FJORD
YOU ARE (FJORD MUSEUM)
HERE W E
The Musée du Fjord unveils the
captivating underwater world
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Port program: a giant aquarium,
k
Village
Area 3D multimedia presentations,
a variety of exhibitions and an
educational touch tank where
you can interact with a variety
ar
s of marine species.
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vièr 2 TOUVERRE – GLASSBLOWING
Ri 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
demonstration and visit his
boutique where you will be
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PROMENADE
captivated by the beautifully
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URBAN
PARK
3 THE HA! HA!
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".
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DOWNTOWN AND CULTURAL
AREA
The bustling downtown
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.
SAGUENAY (CHICOUTIMI)
11 MI. MUST-SEE
FROM PIER
ATTRACTIONS
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AND RACINE STREET
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Saint-Paul
Jacques-Cartie
Montcalm
In the heart of downtown,
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Park, see the house that survived
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RESTAURANTS
the flood of 1996, withstanding
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PATH
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Discover
Racine E.
MAIN La Fontaine
STREET
La Fontaine 5
4 L’érudit Café (coffee shop)
RECOMMENDED
5 Old Port of Saguenay
WALKING TOUR 13
6 6 La Corniche (art gallery)
Labrecque
7
Ha
PHARMACY
(ice cream and fine chocolates)
Bé
H HOSPITAL gin 8 Twist (workshop boutique)
Rive
rin 9 Place du Citoyen
CHURCH
8 10 La Fabrik (workshop boutique)
Hôtel-Dieu
Bégin Salaberry
0 1000 2000 ft
2 12 La Couquerie (local products)
13 Marché Sauvage (products from nature)
Séminaire
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© Laurent Silvani
RACINE
STREET
A COMPANY TOWN
looking for a leisurely stroll or some
shopping, you will be delighted
by this city-town entirely built
SAGUENAY (JONQUIÈRE) in 135 days.
8 18 MI. MUST-SEE
FROM PIER
ATTRACTIONS
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2 Twist (workshop Boutique)
Darli PROMENADE
3 Boucherie Davis
URBAN (gourmet grocery)
Alder PARK 4 Sports Experts (sporting goods store)
7 Hall
Davis 5 Cinque (men's clothing store)
Place RESTAURANTS
1 10 3 6 Passion Café (coffee shop)
4
5 6
CYCLING 7 La Réserve – Zéro déchet
PATH
(bulk store for zero-waste shopping)
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8 Manoir du Saguenay
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Lawrie 2
DRUGSTORE/
(heritage building)
PHARMACY
9 Brittany House
CHURCH (heritage building)
0 500 1000 ft
10 Arvida Library
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© Paul Cimon/Carré Davis
© Gratien Tremblay/Arvida
TWIST
WORKSHOP
BOUTIQUE
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SAGUENAY FJORD
Gaze at the unique scenery
of the Saguenay Fjord and
AREA
its picturesque villages.
MUST-SEE
ATTRACTIONS
32 MI.
FROM PIER
© Alain Dumas/
© Boran Richard/Via ferrata, Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay Statue
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
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Saguenay 2 W E
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YOU ARE 1
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Fjord-du-Saguenay
National Park
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Ferland-
et-Boilleau
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39 MI.
FROM PIER
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© JM Decoste/Sainte-Rose-du-Nord
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 OF QUEBEC'S MOST
BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES
venture takes you to its pier where the
Fjord welcomes you with open arms!
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.
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!
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.
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SAGUENAY l QUÉBEC l CANADA
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