Discover the region
A fjord shaped by ice, inhabited by French-speaking communities, and traversed for decades by Quebec expertise in adventure tourism.
Why the Saguenay Fjord?
Canada is home to many spectacular landscapes. The Saguenay Fjord offers something different: a still-undiscovered gem, rich enough to build an entire journey around and intimate enough to meet the people who bring it to life.
From cliffs carved by glaciers to the communities established along its shores, its story is told through both its landscapes and the people who call them home.
Most of all, we genuinely want to share this place — and we have built the expertise and relationships to do so professionally, responsibly and personally.
THE FJORD. SHAPED BY ICE. ALIVE WITH THE TIDES.
Carved by glaciers thousands of years ago, the Saguenay Fjord is a deep glacial valley now filled by the sea. Its steep cliffs plunge into waters reaching approximately 275 metres deep, creating a landscape as remarkable below the surface as it is above.
105 km of landscapes where river, sea, cliffs, and boreal forest meet.
large glacial basins
cliffs
fjord-like
depth
ONE FJORD. TWO PROTECTED WORLDS.
On land, the cliffs, headlands, bays and boreal forest of Saguenay Fjord National Park. On the water, the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, where the fjord meets the estuary
Saguenay Fjord National Park
326.7 km2 of protected land along the shores of the fjord. Hiking, via ferrata, camping and shoreline exploration provide different ways to experience the fjord from its cliffs and forests.
Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park
1 245 km2 of marine protected area. Nearly 2,200 plant and animal species have been observed in its waters, including iconic and at-risk species such as the St. Lawrence beluga and blue whale
ADVENTURE YOU CAN TRUST.
Quebec adventure tourism industry has developed a structured framework to help operators manage quality and safety in the field. The Quality-Safety accreditation from Aventure Écotourisme Québec (AEQ) is based on standards addressing areas such as risk management, emergency procedures, activity supervision and guide competencies.
This culture is particularly evident around the Saguenay Fjord: for travelers and the professionals accompanying them alike, it offers the chance to explore a spectacular environment with organizations that know the terrain well and take their supervisory responsibilities seriously.
general standards, complemented by activity-specific requirements
a structured approach to quality and safety
accredited businesses around the Saguenay Fjord
by le ministère du Tourisme du Québec
A LIVING FJORD. STORIES WORTH MEETING.
Between towering cliffs and boreal forest, French- speaking communities carry stories deeply connected to the fjord. Along the Saguenay Fjord, wild landscapes alternate with small villages where the story of the region continues to unfold every day.
Fur-trading routes and trading posts, the opening of the Saguenay to settlement in the 19th century, the Société des Vingt-et-Un and the development of communities along the shores have all left their mark on the territory. But this history is not confined to museums. It can be discovered in the villages, their buildings and local stories — and most importantly through encounters with the people who have chosen to live, build businesses and welcome travellers here. Within minutes of leaving a village, visitors can find themselves beneath an immense cliff or alone on the water. Then they can return to the dock and meet the people who call this place home.
TASTE THE BOREAL NORTH.
Northern conditions have shaped local knowledge and a food identity closely connected to the land. Growers, farmers, mushroom and wild-food foragers, artisans and chefs work with local ingredients to create cuisine rooted in place
- Made here
- Grow here
- Shared here
- gathered here
SAME FJORD. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT JOURNEYS.
Water, forest, light, colour and even the way you travel change with the seasons.
SPRING
Open water returns, the forest begins to change and the landscape gradually awakens
SUMMER
Long days invite travellers onto the water, along hiking trails, between communities by bike and out in search of marine wildlife.
FALL
The forest becomes the show. Brilliant colours cover the fjord’s steep slopes, creating an extraordinary setting for hiking, cycling and culinary experiences.
WINTER
The landscape transforms completely. Snow, ice and cold create an entirely different relationship with the territory through skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and northern experiences
NOW, EXPERIENCE THE FJORD YOUR WAY
Every journey can be different. As a local incoming agency specializing in adventure travel, our role is to connect the experiences, businesses and communities of the Saguenay Fjord to build an itinerary designed around your travellers
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