Visiting Saguenay in summer means enjoying the great outdoors while living the frenzy of urban festivals! No need to revise your priorities because there is something for everyone. Explore Saguenay and the Route du Fjord by bike, on the water or on a road trip. Discover all the activities offered and plan your excursion.

Saguenay, the ultimate cycling destination!

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Whether on the road or in the mountains, discovering Saguenay by bike is a must-do activity this summer. Choose the 435-kilometer Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay for an adventure rich in scenery and memories. This circuit passes through several towns and villages, and offers a unique experience in those magnificent panoramas. Prefer to explore the forest and adrenaline? From Saguenay to L’Anse-Saint-Jean, you’ll have plenty of trails to try out, given the large number of mountain bike centers with diverse profiles. For a weekend or a vacation? With friends or family? There’s something for every taste and level. 

 

Navettes maritimes du Fjord: hop onboard and admire the landscape!

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Come aboard the Navettes maritimes du Fjord to discover the majestic Saguenay Fjord, its breathtaking capes and the villages that border it. With six departure and stopover docks, you can sail the 100 kilometers between La Baie and Tadoussac, passing through Saint-Fulgence, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, Rivière-Éternité and L’Anse-Saint-Jean. Experience this must-do activity and discover this unique environment. Whether you’re a couple, a family or a group of friends, you’ll find the formula that suits you best, with a variety of itineraries offering activities in the different parks and stopover villages. You can even bring your bike aboard.

 

Roadtripping on the Route du Saguenay

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This official tourist route will satisfy all your expectations: its fine restaurants and agritourism experiences will stimulate your gourmet cravings. Its landscapes and proximity to the fjord and national parks will enchant your desire to escape, while its culture and urban life will satisfy your desire for celebration and discovery. Stop off in charming villages surrounded by picturesque scenery and experience the warm welcome of the locals. 

A nature lover’s paradise

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Saguenay’s reputation for outdoor activities is well established. The variety of outdoor and ecotourism activities is endless: kayaking, hiking, via ferrata, camping, tree-to-tree, interpretive activities and more are offered on the territory as well as in the region’s various parks and attractions. Not to mention panoramic views of Monts-Valin and the Saguenay Fjord! 

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