Do you want to explore the natural side of Quebec province? If yes, visit the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area and do these ten things. Read Here!

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Things to do in the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area

Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area is one of the most picturesque regions in Quebec, boasting beautiful landscapes, mountains, and water bodies. The region is famous for its water activities, such as swimming, fishing, and kayaking. However, it also has several campgrounds, biking, and hiking trails. You will also enjoy the lush green national parks and participate in relishable activities in the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area. Here are the ten best things to do here. Read on!

1. Beaches

Saguenay Lac-St-Jean is the most popular place for tourists during the summer season. It offers fantastic beaches around the lake, allowing people to relax and soothe in the pleasant atmosphere. Most of the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area places have municipal beaches, allowing locals and tourists to chill and relax.

2.    Biking

Biking is one of the best things in the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area during the pleasant spring and summer months. It offers a biking circuit, also known as the Blueberry Route, allowing people to circle the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean. It is 256 kilometers long track that passes through 15 municipalities and goes from the estuary to the lake.

3. Museums

Val Jalbert is a historic village in Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area, boasting several museums dispersed around it. These museums allow locals and tourists to know the history of this place and explore artifacts, paintings, and artwork of the yesteryears. You can also explore more than 12 historic places that adjoin the museum circuit.

4. Val Jalbert

Val Jalbert is one of the ghost towns in the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area. It attracts photographers and documentary makers from all over the world to discover the abandoned buildings and let their viewers know about the history of this ghost town. In summer, we recommend visiting this place to make the most out of your trip to Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area.

5. Ouiatchouan waterfall

Nothing is more beautiful than the Ouiatchouan waterfall in the heart of the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area. It offers a beautiful campground for adventure enthusiasts, and you can also hit the beautiful hiking trails to see the picturesque beauty of the surrounding areas. You can complete the route in less than 30 minutes.

6. Hiking

If you want to escape the city’s hustle and bustle and spend some time in nature, we recommend hiking the Sentier Ouiatchouan, one of the most beautiful trails in the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area. Not only does this trail allow you to relish the scenic beauty, but you can also explore the flora and fauna of the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area. The trail is challenging for beginners, so make sure you bring all the necessary equipment to stay comfortable.

7. National Parks

Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area is home to some of the most beautiful national parks. There are four national parks in this region, and each offers unique landscapes, wildlife species, and outdoor activities. For instance, you can visit the Pointe-Taillon National Park, famous for its sandy beaches and scenic cycling paths. You can also explore the natural beauty of Saguenay fjord national park, famous for its picturesque landscapes and impressive hiking trails.

8. Eat Blueberries

There is no other place in the Quebec Province except Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area to taste the most delicious blueberries. If you want to eat sweet, delicious, and fresh blueberries, we recommend visiting the place in mid-July.

9. Specialty Food and Beers

Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area is famous for its fine dining and state-of-the-art breweries, allowing people to have the most memorable culinary experiences. If you want to try the region’s delicious food or specialty beers, make sure you visit Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area and explore the breweries and wineries.

10. Enjoy the Sunset

Sunset in Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area is the most magical and romantic thing to do for couples. We recommend visiting the Roberval Marina and Alma Marina to watch the most beautiful sunset. You will love the blended orange and yellow colors from the top of the mountain in the Fjord-du-Saguenay national park.

Final Words

There are many places to explore and things to do in the Quebec region. However, nothing will give you more memorable experiences than the Saguenay Lac-St-Jean Area, a place full of picturesque landscapes, hiking and biking trails, beautiful municipality beaches, flora and fauna, waterfalls, and outdoor activities.

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• Article based on personal opinion, experience and research.
• Photos from Unsplash & canva.