River geography
Travel up and down the River to discover its physical features.
Partners
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Musée du Fjord
While visiting the Saguenay Fjord and Baie des Ha! Ha!, I stopped in at the Musée du Fjord. In addition to learning about the rich biodiversity of these waters, I had a lot of fun doing the interactive science activities.
Address: 3346 boulevard de la Grande-Baie Sud, Ville de Saguenay, La Baie borough, Québec
Phone number: 1-866-697-5077
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Aquatarium
The Thousand Islands archipelago in Ontario is a magnificent region, extremely rich in history and biodiversity. At the Aquatarium, I dove into discovering the River’s wildlife and its geological history! I was even able to visit several old ships. Loved it!
Address: 6 Broad Street, Brockville, Ontario
Phone number: 613-342-6789
Panoramas
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Garden of the Glaciers
In Baie-Comeau, a cliff made of seashells stands in mid-forest!
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Lake St. Pierre in winter
This lake is where the River widens between Sorel-Tracy and Trois-Rivières.
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Île d'Orléans shoreline
Located downstream of Québec City, Île d'Orléans marks a transition zone for the River’s waters.
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Fields on Île d'Orléans
Potatoes, strawberries, apples, vines, berries... Farming is this fertile island’s main resource.
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Pointe-Lebel
It is probably due to its long sandy beach that the Montagnais named this North Shore village “Neshtât Kâmiluâs” (beautiful sandy spit).
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Cap Hérissé
Located on Cap-aux-Meules, on the Magdalen Islands, these red rocks contrast magnificently with the blue of the ocean.
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Jacques Cartier Bridge
This majestic bridge has linked Montréal to Longueuil on the River’s south shore since 1930.
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Mouth of the Saguenay Fjord
Between Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine, are the cliffs of the fjord.
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Baie des Ha ! Ha !
Flowing towards the River, between the fjord’s dizzying walls, the Saguenay detours through this large bay.
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Thousand Islands
Located on the Canada-United States border, this archipelago has more than 1800 islands.
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Prince Shoal Lighthouse
Located in mid-River, at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, this lighthouse has been dubbed “The Top”.
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Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada
With its giant, surprisingly-shaped monoliths, Anse des érosions (Île Quarry) has an air of mystery…
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Port of Paspébiac
This village is home to the Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac historic site, where a series of period warehouses bears witness to the history of fishing in Gaspésie.
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