What to do and see in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

February 19, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, Quebec including Fjord en kayak, Horizon Evasion, Aventuraid, La Fabuleuse Histoire 'un Royaume, Aventure Lac Saint-Jean, Savonnerie au Pays des Bleuets, Village historique de Val-Jalbert, OrganisAction, Centre plein air Bec-Scie, Saguenay Fjord National Park.
Restaurants in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

1. Fjord en kayak

Excellent
87%
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5.0 based on 181 reviews

Fjord en kayak

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. Horizon Evasion

Excellent
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Horizon Evasion

Horizon Evasion is a young dynamic and innovative company which specializes in the discovery and the interpretation of the forest of Saguenay. By means of buggys, of kayak or hiking we invite you to live a boreal immersion.

3. Aventuraid

2395, Rang de la Pointe, Girardville, Quebec G0W 1R0 Canada +1 418-258-3529 http://www.aventuraid.qc.ca
Excellent
89%
Good
5%
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Aventuraid

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.

4. La Fabuleuse Histoire 'un Royaume

1831, 6e Avenue Theatre du Palais Municipal, La Baie, Saguenay, Quebec G7B 1S1 Canada +1 418-698-4080 http://diffusion.saguenay.ca/la-fabuleuse/version-estivale/
Excellent
81%
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5.0 based on 193 reviews

La Fabuleuse Histoire 'un Royaume

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.

5. Aventure Lac Saint-Jean

Excellent
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Aventure Lac Saint-Jean

Charles Dufour Guide for 12 years welcomes you to take part in the observation of the wild black bear and the beaver in the middle of the forest ! Discover the lake on boat fishing on the magnificent Lake St Jean and ice fishing in winter . We offer small group expeditions so that your guide takes the time to take care of you and meet your expectations. We invite you to take knowledge of our website for more details or call us for any question, it will be my pleasure to answer you. Think ahead in the area of the Saguenay Lac Saint Jean this winter? Come enjoy ice fishing on the ice of Lake St. Jean !!! A fishing guide takes you snowmobile or atv Crawler directly on the ice of Lake Saint Jean to fish warm in our fishing huts. Whether you are a beginner or an expert fisherman, ice fishing guides our team warmly welcomes you with family or friends, with us on the ice of Lake St. Jean.

6. Savonnerie au Pays des Bleuets

230 Rue Principale, Riviere-Eternite, Quebec G0V 1P0 Canada +1 581-222-2104 [email protected] http://www.savonnerieaupaysdesbleuets.com/
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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Savonnerie au Pays des Bleuets

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.

7. Village historique de Val-Jalbert

95, rue Saint-Georges, Chambord, Quebec G0W 1G0 Canada +1 888-675-3132 [email protected] http://www.valjalbert.com
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 677 reviews

Village historique de Val-Jalbert

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.

8. OrganisAction

Excellent
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

OrganisAction

OrganisAction - Quebec off the beaten path! gives you an meet with the lush nature of Quebec. Specialized in the production of flat-rate and wilderness experience, we also offer rental of specialized guide, transportation services, leasing guide as well as packages. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice fishing, eco-safari, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, sailing, horseback riding, rafting and more.

9. Centre plein air Bec-Scie

Excellent
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Centre plein air Bec-Scie

Looking for an outdoor activity in Saguenay? Let yourself be charmed by the enchanting trails at Bec-Scie where you will discover breathtaking landscapes such as the Riviere-a-Mars canyon. Have a memorable experience alone, with friends and family, on foot or by mountain bike! When Bec-Scie is covered with a blanket of white, come and visit one of the most beautiful cross-country and snowshoeing centers in Quebec, with marked trails and shelters. The area is a staging ground for snowmobilers, and the reception room is available all year round for private events and activities.

10. Saguenay Fjord National Park

Riviere-Eternite village, Saguenay, Quebec Canada +1 418-272-1556 [email protected] http://www.sepaq.com/pq/sag
Excellent
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4.5 based on 278 reviews

Saguenay Fjord National Park

Reviewed By famussavi - Montreal, Canada

6 hrs driving from Montreal, will find yourself in a magnificent nature different than other part of region, driving in a vally surrounded by hills of forest. Fjord du sagnuay will make this journey a complete WOW. Hiking trails where give you breathtaking views of fjord.

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