Top Things to do in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Top Hotels in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
- 1. Travelodge by Wyndham Alma
- 2. OTL Gouverneur Saguenay
- 3. Le Montagnais Saguenay
- 4. Delta Hotels by Marriott Saguenay Conference Centre
- 5. Village historique de Val-Jalbert - Hebergement et Camping
- 6. Hotel La Sagueneenne
- 7. Motel Panoramique
- 8. Comfort Inn Chicoutimi
- 9. Motel Roberval
- 10. Hotel Universel Alma # CITQ 008072
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Discover the best top things to do in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Quebec including Fjord en kayak, Parc national des Monts-Valin, Moulin des Pionniers, Voile Mercator, Aventuraid, La Fabuleuse Histoire 'un Royaume, Savonnerie au Pays des Bleuets, Mont Edouard, Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien, Village historique de Val-Jalbert.
Restaurants in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
1. Fjord en kayak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Fjord en kayak offers the widest number of long sea kayak excursions in Quebec. You may choose your own departure date for kayak trips on the Saguenay. Confirmation of the sea kayak 3-hour tour with 1 person or sea kayak excursion (1 , 2 and 3 days) with 2 persons.
2. Parc national des Monts-Valin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
3. Moulin des Pionniers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Musée patrimonial. Le Moulin des Pionniers est un moulin à scie actionné par la motricité de l'eau encore en action et animé par un guide interprète.
4. Voile Mercator
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
Join us on one of our cruising sailboats and navigate the Saguenay Fjord in all its glory. Learn and practice the basics of sailing or just sit back, relax and take in the beautiful scenery and the wildlife (Beluga whales, seals and a variety of birds). Get to know our instructor/interpreters, who will make sure you live an unforgettable experience. Interpretation, a quick dip, learning to sail are all on the menu. Put the wind in your sails and discover this incredible waterway in silence, just the way it was meant to be!
5. Aventuraid
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
I spent 8 nights in Mahikan park in December 2017. The owners (Gilles and Marie) picked me up at the airport to go to Girardville (close to Saint Jean Lake), where Mahikan park is located. They have an extraordinary hospitality, being very friendly and professional. They are also both fond of animals, i.e.: - wildlife conservation; indeed, Gilles is implicated in wolves conservation. In Mahikan park, there are three packs of wolves: 2 composed of grey wolves and one of arctic wolves. - sled dogs. Indeed, when sled dogs become old, being unable to tract the sleds, Gilles keep them in one park and they are happy retired dogs. The wooden cottages are very spacious and well equipped. The beds are very comfortable. I stayed 6 nights in the main cottage, and 2 nights in the “Affut” cottage that has a direct view on the grey wolves park and arctic wolves park. At sunset, you can hear the wolves howling: it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience!!! The food is excellent; the menus are created by Marie who is also a perfect cook. I greatly appreciated to stay in Mahikan park. I made several activities: - I drove sled dogs (husky and malamute dogs) every day, and we ate in the wildlife. The contact with sled dogs was wonderful. The naturalist guide (Julien) was enthusiastic, and he was an excellent tracker, allowing us to see birds, paw prints of different animals in the snow, beaver dams… - I made (2 times) the contact activity with acrtic wolves, that have been taken to the wolf pack when they were puppies (before they opened their eyes) and fed by Gilles and Marie. It was both a fantastic and unique experience. Indeed, Gilles is enthusiastic, passionated and fascinating when he talks about wolves and wildlife in Quebec. Moreover he has exceptional level of knowledge on wolves and fauna. He knows all details you may wish to know on wolves animals' characteristics and behaviour Altogether, I HIGHLY recommend to stay in Mahikan park. I’ll come back.
6. La Fabuleuse Histoire 'un Royaume
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By pierremA7985BM
Spectacular show with over 150 participants. Présentation in French only. The music and sound effects are impressive while the actors are performing with energy and enthusiasm. Great place to spend an evening at a 5 stars show.
7. Savonnerie au Pays des Bleuets
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
FREE guided tours of our domain are offered from mi-June to September, boutique open all year round Closed all Mondays and Tuesdays, come have a look at our animals, the medicinal herbs, our different gardens and fruit trees. Established in 2005, our home-base soap shop and toiletry boutique is now open, come visit a place that keeps traditional soap making alive.
8. Mont Edouard
9. Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,423 reviews
The Zoo sauvage of St-Felicien invites you to come live an unforgettable experience among the Borealie species. Come witness the proximity of almost 1000 live animals in natural wide open spaces. Get on board our caged train to discover the splendour of the Nature trail Park. Continue the adventure by walking along our pedestrian section accessible to the entire family. Meet with Gobi, our Bactrian camel, observe the animals' snacktimes, enjoy our differents activities. One of the 10 most beautiful zoos in the world according to lexpress (France).
Reviewed By valerief148 - Odessa, United States
This is a fascinating zoo where the walkways wander through trees and over cascades to look down at animals in natural, relaxed habitats. They had two polar bear cubs born at the end of November and December 11, 2018. The day we were there, the sun was out and it warmed up to the low 60s. One cub was out playing in a swimming hole while his mom lazed in the sun. The tiger that was awake came out of its cage and posed for us, while the other napped comfortably. It had snowed there the week before, so all of the animals still had on their winter coats. We've seen lots of musk oxen, buffalo, and so on -- but none quite as good-looking as these were. On the train ride, we saw black bears and grizzlies, a wolf, lots of deer, elk, and a few moose, as well as the musk oxen and buffalo. All of the animals visible on the train were wandering through the woods, grazing, or just enjoying the sunshine. At the restaurant, we saw porcupines napping up in the trees! I had no idea they were arboreal. This zoo has quite a bit of hiking up and down to see everything. But it's well worth the walking involved. It is also handicap-accessible, although it would be challenging. Truly a wonderful zoo!
10. Village historique de Val-Jalbert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 677 reviews
Travel back to 1927 with the help of colourful characters who will reveal the secrets of this authentic company village with its forty original buildings. Celebrating its 100th birthday this year, the Saint-Georges de Val-Jalbert convent-school has resisted the hazards of time, and remains one of the best preserved buildings in the village. You'll be amazed by the Ouiatchouan Falls, which are higher than Niagara. Ride the cable car to the summit of the mountain and discover the breathtaking panorama. Live the magic of the immersive multimedia show with its illumination of the artefacts in the mill -- and the life of the workers! 110 Years later and Val-Jalbert is now home to a mini hydroelectric power plant, a plant that is to helping to insure the sustainability of the tourist experience. The discovery of this jewel of architectural integration takes place over the course of a walk featuring a series of interpretive devices. Lookouts and perches provide spectacular views of the Ouiatchouan Falls and the river. This walk offers visitors a historical, industrial, technical, socio-economic, environmental and even an artistic perspective -- in short, a global view of the project.
Reviewed By Jasperlaw - Oakville, Canada
Visited Val-Jalbert in early July 2019. I had only heard about it somewhat mockingly, in a song by the Colocs (Montreal 1990’s band). I wondered if it might be what the Quebecois call “quétaine” or tacky. In fact, it was anything but. Imagine a real life “living” ghost town complete with costumed interpreters, a magnificent waterfall, some naturally dilapidated buildings, a pleasant pedestrian walk and a really impressive overview multimedia presentation. Throw in a gondola ride to the top of the waterfall with spectacular views of Lac Saint-Jean and you have a very pleasant few hours soaking up a little bit of history, that of a village built entirely around a pulp and paper mill that thrived in the early 20th century but was abandoned when the pulp and paper market crashed. They have done a great job of preserving the Village’s history so that many generations can see what life was like at the time. It was impressive and well worth the visit to Val-Jalbert.
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