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Fjords are a rare phenomenon! Québec has only one, the Rivière Saguenay fjord in the south of the province. Carved by glacier forces thousands of years ago, the Saguenay fjord stretches over 100 km, surrounded by steep cliffs. It is so deep, it attracts whales at its mouth to the river. This route takes you on a discovery of the natural ...
PARC NATIONAL DU FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY SÉPAQ DU FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY SÉPAQ At over 410 metres high, his glacial valley invaded by the sea is the longest fjord in the world at such low latitude. For over 40 years, the park has protected and showcased both of the fjord’s banks that stretch over 326.7 km2. Whether you’re on the ground, over the sea or
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Fjord-du-Saguenay National Park is located in the central Laurentians region of Quebec. It was created in 1983 with the aim of protecting its territory. It has an area of 326.7 km2. The landscape consists of a fjord as well as the cliffs and forests surrounding it, hosting mammals such as the wolf, the lynx and the beaver as well as many species of birds. Detailed entrance fees can be found on ...
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Length 25.7 miElevation gain 5,314 ftRoute type Point to point. Head out on this 25.7-mile point-to-point trail near Petit-Saguenay, Quebec. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter ...
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- Petit-Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
With a magnificent waterway etched all the way through it, Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay offers a wide range of outdoor adventures in the backcountry. Winter and summer alike, hikers will have close contact with lakes, forests, mountains and valleys. The ever-present fjord, with its succession of bays, coves and tidal moods, is the common ...
Jun 28, 2017 · The 146-mile-long Saguenay Fjord, in Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay is not super well known and not well explored, either. That means big nature and few tourists at this beautiful national park in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean area of Quebec. The surrounding area is rugged, filled with craggy mountains, 1,150-foot-high cliffs, and dense forest.
319.3 square kilometres (123.28 sq mi) Established. June 8, 1983. Governing body. SEPAQ. Saguenay Fjord National Park ( French: parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay) is a provincial park located in Quebec, Canada. [1] In the regions of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Côte-Nord, and Bas-Saint-Laurent, the park is situated along the eastern ...
