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Saguenay fjord national park and Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park, Tadoussac beach in Autumn, Quebec, Canada
Saguenay fjord national park and Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park, Tadoussac beach in Autumn, Quebec, Canada

Discover Saguenay (La Baie), Québec - Canada

Whale Watching. Fjord Kayaking.

The city of Saguenay, formed in 2002, is comprised of three boroughs: La Baie, Chicoutimi and Jonquiere. Chicoutimi and Jonquiere are situated on the shores of the Saguenay river and La Baie is found on the whimsically named, the Baie des Ha Ha! This French-speaking region is north of Québec City and is considered a small oasis in the midst of the nearly uninhabited Canadian wilderness.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Saguenay (La Baie), Québec - Canada

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Saguenay Fjord, Quebec, Canada Panoramic view of the Saguenay Fjord National Park in Québec.
Canada, Quebec, the village of Sainte Rose du Nord A view of the Sainte Rose du Nord village.
herd of alpacas. alpaca portrait. A group of alpacas.
woodland caribou, including a bull and two cows in a natural river setting Woodland caribou, including a bull and two cows in a natural river setting
Autumn landscape view of La Baie city with birds on Saguenay river at dusk, Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. A Village on shore with colorful trees in fall. Flock of wild geese flying on blue sky Birds flying over the Saguenay River in the autumn.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Saguenay Fjord, Quebec, Canada

Famous For

Known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities, Saguenay offers many attractions such as Saguenay Fjord National Park and Monts-Valin National Park.

Delicious Poutine with cheese curds french fries on the table. so juicy and yummy

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try poutine with locally-sourced cheese curds, savoury tourtière, and sweet tarte au sucre, embodying the region's culinary heritage.

Boardwalk along the beautiful Saguenay river fjord in Quebec, Canada

Fun Facts

The Saguenay River is ideal for whale watching as many beluga whales breed in its cold waters.

Port Name & Location

Port of Saguenay
Ship will DOCK or ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.

Language

The local language is English and French. Say "excuse me, where is bathroom?" in French: "excusez-moi , ou est la salle de bain?"

Time Zone

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -5 hours

Currency & Shopping

Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Native crafts and souvenirs.

Featured Saguenay (La Baie) Itineraries

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