Location
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay lies along the shores of the fjord. It covers the following tourism regions: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Manicouagan and Haute-Côte-Nord.
Area: 319.3 km2
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| Montréal | Québec | Saguenay,
Chicoutimi Sector |
|---|
| Baie-Éternité, Rivière-Éternité Sector |
522 km |
269 km |
60 km |
| Baie-Sainte-Marguerite, Sacré-Coeur Sector |
510 km |
245 km |
136 km |
| Baie-de-Tadoussac, Tadoussac Sector |
476 km |
220 km |
161 km |
Access and Operating Period
The park is open year-round. When planning your activities, find out when the services are available for each sector.
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay stretches along both shores of the fjord. It is important to keep in mind the sometimes considerable distances between attractions in the three sectors.
Baie-Éternité Sector (Rivière-Éternité)
- Baie-Éternité Information Kiosk
Reception and information, park entry fee payment, fishing authorization and reservations
Period: open year-round (closed in April and November)
- Discovery and Visitors Centre
Reception and information, Boutique Nature, Café du Pèlerin, food counter and reservations
Period: May 18 to October 21, 2012, 7 days a week
Baie-Sainte-Marguerite Sector (Sacré-Cœur)
- Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre
Reception and information, Boutique Nature and reservations
Periods:
- May 18 to May 21, 2012, every day
- May 22 to June 8, 2012 and from September 3 to October 8, 2012, Saturday and Sunday
- June 9 to September 2, 2012, 7 days a week
Baie-de-Tadoussac Sector
- La Maison des Dunes Discovery Sector
Reception and information, entry fee payment, Boutique Nature and reservations
Periods:
- June 7 to June 21, 2012: Saturday and Sunday
- June 22 to October 8, 2012: from Thursday to Monday
L'Anse-de-Tabatière Sector (L'Anse-Saint-Jean)
- L'Anse-de-Tabatière Information Kiosk
Reception and information, entry fee payment
Periods:
- May 18 to June 22, 2012: Saturday and Sunday
- June 23 to September 8, 2012: 7 days a week
- September 9 to October 8, 2012: Saturday and Sunday
Services
Boutique Nature
At our 3 Discovery and Visitors Centres, a vast array of souvenirs, clothing for adults and children, discovery products for young people, and outdoor items are available at the Boutique Nature store.
Equipment Rental
Baie-Éternité Sector
- Ice hut
- Fishing gear (winter)
- Rowboat for lake fishing and life
- Snowshoes
Food Services
Several places offer healthy meals and snacks in the heart of nature:
- Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre at Baie-Sainte-Marguerite (vending machines only)
- Café du Pèlerin at Baie-Éternité
Guide Services
Short Guided Excursions, Baie-Éternité Sector (Rivière-Éternité)
- Guided sea kayak and zodiac outings with OrganisAction
- Guided hikes in a trail with a park warden
- Rabaska excursion with a park warde
- Cruises offered by Croisières du fjord
Long Guided Excursions, All Sectors
Short Guided Excursions, Baie-de-Tadoussac Sector
- Discovery activities about birds of prey and owls
- Guided hike with a park warden
Transportation Service (contact the company directly)
- Vehicle shuttle on the south shore - Coop V.E.R.T.E. (418 549-0676)
- Vehicle shuttle on the north shore - Ferme 5 Étoiles (1 877 236-4551, 418 236-4833)
- Maritime shuttle for hikers - OrganisAction (418 549-0676), Croisières AML (1 800 563-4643)
- Mainland shuttle for ice fishers - Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay
Nearby Services
Accommodations and Restaurants
Depending on which sector of the park you want to visit, there are several types of accommodation and food services to choose from.