Saguenay is a charming city surrounded by spectacular landscapes, beautiful rivers, and romantic sites. With its vibrant and convivial atmosphere, this city offers a variety of events and activities for the entire family; fjord cruises, whale watching cruises, historical sites, hunting & fishing sites, and much more.
Here are Saguenay's must-see attractions and activities for the whole family, make sure to include these essentials on your next stay at OTL Saguenay. 1- The Musée du Fjord Strong of its many exhibitions, the Musée du Fjord has won 9 excellence awards since 2012. With the creation of its Fjord Aquarium (53 000 L salt water aquarium), the museum brings us to the heart of the Saguenay Fjord. An unforgettable experience awaits you, where the whole family can see and touch sea urchins, star fishes, sea cucumbers, and many more species. The Vivarium, for its part, displays a wide selection of exotic insects, as well as different species from Quebec; fall under the spell of animals such as: crabs, scorpions, frogs, and salamanders. The museum also presents its interactive immersive show, Journey to the heart of the Saguenay Fjord, where you will experience a breathtaking adventure, in the heart and depths of the Fjord. 2- Pulperie de Chicoutimi / Regional museum Known as one of the greatest historical sites in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, the Pulperie takes pride in its 100 years old history. Come discover their outstanding collection: 26,000 objects and historical artworks preserved throughout a full century. Prior to becoming a museum, the Pulperie was Chicoutimi's main pulp company, and the museum takes pride in presenting us the leading role this company has played in the development of the city of Chicoutimi as well as the Saguenay- Lac-St-Jean region. La Pulperie is located in the heart of a beautiful park along the banks of Chicoutimi River; it is the perfect location for a beautiful picnic in the park, or a family hike under the sun. 3- La petite maison blanche Museum Visit the famous little white house that resisted the destructive flood of 1996. Symbolizing the strenght and tenacity of its residents, this little white house became a museum in 2005. The museum offers a 3 floor exhibition, with pictures and audio-guides. Kids can also take part in fun games and activites organized by the museum. 4- The national Fjord-Du-Saguenay park This breathtaking site offers a plethora of activities for the whole family; hiking, fishing, sea kayaking, cruising, sailing, zodiac, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, via ferrata (activity combining climbing and hiking), wildlife observation etc. 5- The Bec Scie outdoor center Come appreciate the beautiful scenery of Bec-Scie, along the banks of the Rivière-À-Mars. Many activities await you, whether it's snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, quad biking, or fatbiking, you will be delighted by all the attractions on site. During summer, you can enjoy our beautiful hiking trails or mountain bike trails. 6- Passe à saumon de la Rivière-À-Mars Treat yourself to one of the top fishing experiences in the whole region; Saguenay's best site for salmon and sea trout fishing. Initiate your whole family to fishing with an experienced fishing guide (equipment rental is available). 7- The Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien With an impressive 485 hectares surface, the St-Félicien zoo has close to 1000 animals (80 species) living in habitats very similar to their own natural habitats. Come discover the enigmatic animals of the zoo: polar bears, love tigers, Japanese macaques, geladas and many more species. Take place on a magical train ride in the Nature Trail Park (a 7km tour, inside a mesh train), which displays various recreated or natural Canadian regions, as well as the animals that cohabit there freely. Discover the Borealium (2003), which includes two large screen movie theatres (including a giant 3D screen) and various exhibitions. 8- The Mille Lieux de la Colline park This theme park will delight the hearts of your little ones during your next family adventure (ideal for children aged 2 to 8 years old). Come climb on, or slide down the Magic Mountain, take a ride on the Loco Train and visit the beautiful Mille Lieux Park, or hop on a small racing car and get ready for a fiery race. Your little ones will fall under the spell of the park's colorful characters: Charbon (the miner), Edgare (the train driver), Captain Bouillon (the pirate), Professor Molécule etc. For more fun and exciting family activities in Saguenay, visit this website. Références: 1- https://tourisme.saguenay.ca/fr/quoi-faire 2- https://www.quebecvacances.com/chicoutimi 3- https://tourisme.saguenay.ca/en/what-to-do/arts-and-culture/museums-and-interpretive-centres/museums 4- https://www.pulperie.com/en/#section_our_history 5- http://museedufjord.com/en/current-exhibitions/ Share
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