Saguenay Canada
Country: Canada · Region: Canada and New England
Saguenay is a city of 145,000 in Quebec's Saguenay, Lac-Saint-Jean region, created in 2002 from the merger of four cities. It serves as a cruise port with access to the scenic Saguenay River fjord and nearby attractions including Lac-Saint-Jean.
Top sights
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi, Musée du Fjord, Pyramide des Ha! Ha!, Pont d'aluminium d'Arvida, Croisières du Fjord, La fabuleuse histoire d'un royaume
Things to do
- La Pulperie de Chicoutimi
- Regional museum and cultural centre located in a historic old mill surrounded by a large park in downtown Chicoutimi.
- Musée du Fjord
- Museum and aquarium in La Baie east of Chicoutimi with exhibits related to the 1996 flood.
- Pyramide des Ha! Ha!
- 21-metre-tall aluminium pyramid covered in 3000 reflective yield signs serving as a memorial to the 1996 flood, with observation deck and seasonal live performances.
- Pont d'aluminium d'Arvida
- First all-aluminium arch bridge in North America, built in 1950 by Alcan to span the Saguenay River and listed on the provincial historic register.
Where to eat
- Papy Resto Pub
- Steakhouse located at 367 Racine Est in Chicoutimi offering steaks, seafood, and pub fare.
- La Tour à Bières
- Microbrewery and bistro on rue Racine Est in Chicoutimi featuring eight local beers, sampling towers, and live music on summer weekends.
Bars and nightlife
- La Voie Maltée
- Microbrewery with locations in Chicoutimi and Jonquière offering craft beers.
Forecast for Saguenay
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Weather in Saguenay by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F | 0°F | 2.5 in | 12 |
| February | 19°F | 1°F | 2.2 in | 11 |
| March | 31°F | 14°F | 2.9 in | 11 |
| April | 44°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 12 |
| May | 61°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 12 |
| June | 71°F | 52°F | 4.9 in | 14 |
| July | 75°F | 58°F | 6.0 in | 15 |
| August | 73°F | 58°F | 5.4 in | 15 |
| September | 66°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 12 |
| October | 53°F | 39°F | 4.9 in | 14 |
| November | 37°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 14 |
| December | 24°F | 10°F | 2.9 in | 13 |
Getting around
Use local city buses (Transport STS, $3.35-$3.75), taxis, or Uber from downtown Chicoutimi or Jonquière.
What to eat
The region is known for tourtière (French-Canadian meat pie) and local blueberries; try Papy Resto Pub for steaks and seafood or Restaurant La Cuisine for French cuisine.
Tips
The region is strongly francophone with limited English; learning basic French phrases or carrying a translation aid is recommended.
Best for
Fjord cruises, industrial history, regional culture
More ports in Canada and New England
Bar Harbor · Charlottetown · Corner Brook · Halifax · Portland · Quebec City · Saint John · Sydney