Le Doyen, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

National GeographicSep 30, 2013

Bike scenic pathways, climb cliffs, and sample local cheeses in Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean, one of Canada's 50 Places of a Lifetime.

Try edible plants like bullrushes and wild violets.

12 things in this story

Saguenay fjordSightNorth America's only navigable fjord, carved by glaciers.
Traversée Internationale du Lac Saint-JeanFestivalAnnual six-mile-long Main Street feast in mid-July.
Festival du BleuetFestivalHarvest celebrated musically in August-September.
Veloroute des BleuetsTrail160-mile route winding through 15 cities around Lac Saint-Jean.
La Nymphe des Eaux B & BHotelOffers conversation and respite with hearty breakfast.
Cap JaseuxHotelUnique tree house accommodations with fjord views.
La Vielle FermeRestaurantDine on lamb specialties and garden-fresh organic veggies.
Le DoyenRestaurantTry edible plants like bullrushes and wild violets.
Arvida BridgeSightFirst bridge in the world built entirely of aluminum.
Elsewhere
Restaurant du MoulinRestaurantVal-Jalbert, CanadaSample local cheese and pork in Val-Jalbert.
Maria ChapdelaineMuseumPéribonka, CanadaMuseum dedicated to author and novel in Péribonka.
Hôtel TadoussacHotelTadoussac, CanadaIconic hotel where Hotel New Hampshire was shot.

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