Location
Parc national 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
| Montréal | Québec | Chicoutimi |
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 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 21 to October 24, 2010, 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 21 to May 24, 2010, every day
- May 29 to June 20, 2010, Saturday and Sunday
- June 21 to October 11, 2010, 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:
- May 21 to May 24: every day
- May 28 to July 15, 2010: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- July 16 to September 8, 2010: from Thursday to Monday
- September 9 to October 10, 2010: from Wednesday to Sunday
L'Anse-de-Tabatière Sector (L'Anse-Saint-Jean)
- L'Anse-de-Tabatière Information Kiosk
Reception and information, entry fee payment
Periods:
- May 21 to June 18, 2010: Saturday and Sunday
- June 19 to September 5, 2010: 7 days a week
- September 6 to October 11, 2010: Saturday and Sunday
Services
Boutique Nature
At our 2 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
- Rowboat for lake fishing and life
- Snowshoes
Food Services
Several places offer healthy meals and snacks in the heart of nature:
- Café du Hameau (vending machines only), Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre at Baie-Sainte-Marguerite
- Café du Pèlerin at Baie-Éternité
Guide Services
Short Guided Excursions, Baie-Éternité Sector (Rivière-Éternité)
- Guided sea kayak and zodiac outings with Québec Hors-Circuits
- Guided hikes with a park warden
- Rabaska excursion with a park warde
- Cruises offered by Croisières du fjord
Long Guided Excursions, All Sectors
- Guided sea kayaking and hiking excursions with Québec Hors-Circuits
- Guided kayaking excursions with Fjord en Kayak
- Guided excursions with Ferme 5 Étoiles
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)
- Maritime shuttle for hikers - Québec Hors-Circuits (418 544-5959), Croisières AML (1 800 563-4643) and Groupe Dufour cruises (1 800 463-5250)
- Mainland shuttle for ice fishers - Parc national du Saguenay
- Tourist Bus Route du fjord - Tours Aventure Fjord et Monde (418 290-8687)
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.
