National GeographicSep 30, 2013
Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean
Bike scenic pathways, climb cliffs, and sample local cheeses in Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean, one of Canada's 50 Places of a Lifetime.
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- Maria ChapdelaineMuseumMuseum dedicated to author and novel in Péribonka.
- Elsewhere
- Saguenay fjordSightSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaNorth America's only navigable fjord, carved by glaciers.
- Traversée Internationale du Lac Saint-JeanFestivalSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaAnnual six-mile-long Main Street feast in mid-July.
- Festival du BleuetFestivalSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaHarvest celebrated musically in August-September.
- Veloroute des BleuetsTrailSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada160-mile route winding through 15 cities around Lac Saint-Jean.
- La Nymphe des Eaux B & BHotelSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaOffers conversation and respite with hearty breakfast.
- Cap JaseuxHotelSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaUnique tree house accommodations with fjord views.
- La Vielle FermeRestaurantSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaDine on lamb specialties and garden-fresh organic veggies.
- Restaurant du MoulinRestaurantVal-Jalbert, CanadaSample local cheese and pork in Val-Jalbert.
- Le DoyenRestaurantSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaTry edible plants like bullrushes and wild violets.
- Hôtel TadoussacHotelTadoussac, CanadaIconic hotel where Hotel New Hampshire was shot.
- Arvida BridgeSightSaguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, CanadaFirst bridge in the world built entirely of aluminum.