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Things to Do  

If you are more luckier than us

If you are more luckier than us, Chicoutimi

 GUYON Says:  If you are luckier than us you can see this : the tail of a grand blue whale. I mean : we did not see it and I did not take this photograph. 

Hiking up the fjord side

Hiking up the fjord side, Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  Again from the Eternite river Park, a great (and a bit extenuous) adventure: hiking up the cliff to see the fjord from above. Wonderfull experience! Since the hike can be a little steep, the've put up thematic base camps on the path (a little romantic cabins, swings,... 

Eternite River Park

Eternite River Park, Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  A must-see center where the Eternite River meets the Saguenay Fjord. A pic-nic on the fjord, kayaking in the blue deep waters, hiking up the hill and maybe even spot a few whales that can ventures up the fjord from the St-Lawrence River...The center also offers lodging... 

Kayaking in deep blue waters

Kayaking in deep blue waters, Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  In the Saguenay Fjord, it's breath taking... The coast surounding you is steep and high. The dept of the water is astonishing. The surroundings are calm and dark. You can join a group with a guide or go alone if you're experimented. 

Closer

Closer, Chicoutimi

 GUYON Says:  The same sort of fin-back whale closer. But the photograph comes from a specialized website. 

Hotels  

Le Montagnais Saguenay

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Restaurants  

Chez Marie: C'est pas cher

Chez Marie: C'est pas cher, Chicoutimi

 GUYON Says:  Sympathetic atmosphere Breakfast 

We ate at this restaurant

We ate at this restaurant, Chicoutimi

 Simonneeddy Says:  We ate at this restaurant with some freinds two of whom reside in the area and two who like us had come from Joliette for a visit.A very nice atmosphere and service. We tasted the specialty of the house which is a soup well known in this area.'GOURGANE SOUP' (a special kind... 

Nightlife  

THEATER

THEATER, Chicoutimi

 Simonneeddy Says:  AUG-. 17th . Drove here (VILLE DE LA BAIE) from Chicoutimi to find the theater in daylight so that at night we would have no problems. Ate lunch at Kasa Kista restaurant on Boul. De La Grande Baie Nord in the centre of town. Here we also met our neighbor Louise who was in... 

The show: La Fabuleuse...

The show: La Fabuleuse..., Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  The show: La Fabuleuse histoire d'un royaume200 comedians in 1400 costumes with cars, horses, rain and much more ! It's fabulous! Grandiose! You can buy tickets at the theater and in many inn in the city. Call ahead! 

Transportation  

Use the ferry boats available...

Use the ferry boats available..., Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  Use the ferry boats available all around this area (Ile-aux-coudres, Tadoussac, St-Simeon...).It's free, easy access, quick and will let you enjoy a very different point of view. 

Riding the 'Veloroute des...

Riding the 'Veloroute des..., Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  Riding the 'Veloroute des bleuts' (Blueberry bike road). It's a 256km cycling circuit that goes around the lake St-jean from which you have acces to sand beachs and touristic attractions. It's a unique cycling circuit in North America. La Véloroute des Bleuets1671, avenue du... 

Local Customs  

Quebec is a french province,...

Quebec is a french province,..., Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  Quebec is a french province, but you'll get around speaking english since almost everyone can speak at least a little bit of it (like me!). People are very friendly and will welcome you with open arms. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Be very carefull if you decide...

Be very carefull if you decide..., Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  Be very carefull if you decide to take your car to go to Ile-aux-coudres because you'll have to drive the infamous Eboulements road. Use the compression of the car and spare the breaks. 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:   Bring good walking shoes and almost any kind of clothes you own, because from one day to the other, it can be freezing or very hot. Bug spray! Sunscreen. First aid kit if you go fishing or camping If you want to go camping, bring a hat and mittens, you'll appreciat it... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Enjoy the landscape

Enjoy the landscape, Chicoutimi

 GUYON Says:  Along the route 138, there are beautiful landscapes on the left bank of the Saint Lawrence. 

Tadoussac

Tadoussac, Chicoutimi

 GUYON Says:  The charming city of Tadoussac at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and the Saguenay Rivers. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Trouts

Trouts, Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  At the Eternite River Park, we could fish in some of those lovely little rivers. Small trouts I think (since this was my first fishing trip ever...). Small, but so delicious! We fried them on the fire at camp, it was so fresh and juicy!In the paths leading to the little... 

Ouananiche

Ouananiche, Chicoutimi

 BEETLE_VERTE Says:  In the St-Jean Lake live the famous Ouananiches, salmons trapped in the lake and thinking it's the sea... well... they're fish...We stopped in a fishing goods store in Chicoutimi and asked around for the best spot. Some said Roberval, others Peribonka. We tried Peribonka,... 

Favorites  

Cruise on the Saint Lawrence

Cruise on the Saint Lawrence, Chicoutimi

 GUYON Says:  Make a cruise on the Saint Lawrence. The cruise lasts 3 hours and costs 45$CND. Do not forget the binocular. The whales do not respect the appointments but they are always here in Summer to eat and to built up a new plubber for the Winter. The boats are not allowed to... 

Route 138

Route 138, Chicoutimi

 GUYON Says:  Take the Route 138 between Quebec to Tadoussac to enjoy a Whales Watching Cruise. The trip lasts 2:30. There is free ferry to cross the Saguenay River to reach Tadoussac. It is possible to board in Sainte Catherine to avoid the ferry (30 mn). 

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 75 CAN dollars Very nice location on the fjord, charming retro architecture, affordable. 

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Q:  I'd like to know bus schedules and the names of the companies that give the service for the route Montreal-Chicoutimi, please help... 

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A: You know, if you Google "buses montreal to chicoutimi" the very first item that comes up on the first page gives you the link you require. 

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Whales watching in Tadoussac

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 During our stay in Quebec, we wanted to make a whales watching cruise. It was possible to begin the cruise from Québec City but it lasted 10 hours and the whales were generally at the East of... 

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CHARLEVOIX - SAGUENAY - LAC ST-JEAN

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 This trip will combine extraordinary sites such as Charlevoix with its nature, ambiance, bed & breakfast and colors; Tadoussac with its history, hotelier traditions and whales; the Saguenay with its... 

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Simonneeddy's new Chicoutimi and VILLE DE LA BAIE

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 VISIT 'THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE' that survived the flood of water that took everything in its path 'past and around' this house, cars, boats,trees, houses in pieces, furniture etc. All was shown on TV... 

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Chicoutimi - cruises, shopping and good people

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Chicoutimi. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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