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Saguenay (/ ˈ s æ ɡ ə n eɪ, ˌ s æ ɡ ə ˈ n eɪ / SAG-ə-nay, - NAY, French:, locally) is a city in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada, on the Saguenay River, about 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Quebec City by overland route.
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (French pronunciation: [saɡnɛ lak sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃], locally [saɡne lak sẽ ʒã]) is a region in Quebec, Canada. It contains the Saguenay Fjord, the estuary of the Saguenay River, stretching through much of the region.
Saguenay (ship), a Canadian steamship. Saguenay (train), a passenger train in Quebec, Canada. Saguenay flood, a series of flash floods that hit the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada in July 1996. Saguenay French, a dialect of Quebec French.
The Kingdom of Saguenay (French: Royaume du Saguenay) was a mythical kingdom that French-Breton maritime explorer Jacques Cartier tried to reach in 1535, supposedly located inland of present-day Quebec, Canada.
Jan 26, 2020 · Saguenay is the gateway to the magnificent Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park, which is one of the best places to explore in Quebec. Not only does is there lots to do, but the scenery is spectacular. Feel like you are right in the pages of a National Geographic as you hike, ski, sail or kayak through the park.
What's most remarkable, though, is that the glacier-cut fjord is not only navigable, it's the only one in North America inhabited on both sides, dotted with quaint, inviting villages considered some of Quebec's most charming. If escape and authentic adventure is on your mind, Saguenay is the place.
From the lake to the fjord, by bike or by car, camping or hotel, for extreme activities or for a day at the spa, the Official Tourist Guide promises an overview to help you discover all the activities to experience at Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
Saguenay offers the best of two worlds: a vibrant city to indulge yourself and explore local culture – a show on the history of the region (the “Royaume”) is presented here – and, nearby, an abundance of nature at the Parc national des Monts-Valin.
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Saguenay, 120 miles (190 km) north of Quebec city, is a rail hub and an administrative, commercial, and industrial centre. It is closely associated with the extensive hydroelectric development on the Saguenay River that provides power for a huge aluminum-smelting plant in Jonquière district.
