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Things to Do  

The Alcan plant...

The Alcan plant..., Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Used to be one of the most polluting factory in the country. They scaled down the production and built a modern factory in Laterriere. It's one of the main driver of the Saguenay economy 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Jonquiere Conv Centre

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Hotels  

HOLIDAY INN: HOLIDAY INN

HOLIDAY INN: HOLIDAY INN, Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  $125.00 double occ. GREAT POOL OUTSIDE WITH LARGE PATIO. Huge parking area and shopping centre next door 

Restaurants  

Chez George: Great steakhouse

Chez George: Great steakhouse, Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Great steakhouse in downtown Jonquiere...service is very good too.Awesome price for American's standard...way better than the likes of "Outback" Steak ! 

Nightlife  

they're all on that street....: Ste-Dominique has a lot of choice

they're all on that street....: Ste-Dominique has a lot of choice, Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Ste-Dominique is very lively at night. Don't be surprised if perfect strangers come to talk to you in the bar just to chat ! People are very friendly there ! No cover, no dress code... 

Saw this great musical show...

Saw this great musical show..., Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  Saw this great musical show which lasted with non stop songs for 3 hours except for a 20 minute break in the middle. Excellent singers both male and female and very good dancers. The orchestra was excellent also. We clapped and clapped so had 3 encoresA yearly event.In a... 

Transportation  

Rent a car

Rent a car, Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Plane is expensive to get there and the drive through "Parc des Laurentides" is amazing (although after 100 times, it get tiring)I took the train to go there once and it was a fantastic experience, we stopped in every single remove village on the way. Those village were... 

MAP-- BY AUTOMOBILE or BUS

MAP-- BY AUTOMOBILE or BUS, Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  BY AUTOMOBILE or tour bus are the best from Three Rivers or Quebec City.AUTOMOBILE a must or bicycle if you can cover great distances. There are bike paths all over. There is one all around Lac St. Jean. 

Local Customs  

The friendliest people on earth

The friendliest people on earth, Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Sagueneens as they're called are known to be among the friendliest people you will ever meet. Put your big city bubble aside and mingle with the locals. Whenever I go there, I am always amazed how the service is good and the people are so nice. Plus, their regional accent is... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Mosquitoes...

Mosquitoes..., Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Lots of lakes and rivers come along millions of mosquitoes...if you go there from May to July...be prepared... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Saguenay Inn (Manoir du Saguenay)

Saguenay Inn (Manoir du Saguenay), Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Build in 1939 by the Alcan aluminum company, this impressive stone mansion served the purpose of guest house, hotel as well as entertainment center for the executive of the company. A superb golf course is close by. The architecture resembles one of a French castle and the... 

Not too complicated....

Not too complicated...., Jonquière

 ChuckG Says:  Just drive 10 minutes out of town and you've got hundreds of miles of forest. It's the paradise for snowmobile, snowshoeing or cross country skiing. There are tons of parks to discover all around. 

AUG.15th visited the SHIP SHAW...

AUG.15th visited the SHIP SHAW..., Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  AUG.15th visited the SHIP SHAW POWER STATION a guided tour. This hydro electric station was built in 1941 to 1943 (when it was put into operation) under pressure of the need for aluminum for the war.When it opened it was the most powerful hydro electric station in the world.... 

Another picture of the flood...

Another picture of the flood..., Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  Another picture of the flood damage.HERE A BIG APARTMENT BUILDING FELL INTO THE WATER 

PICTURES OF THE GREAT FLOOD...

PICTURES OF THE GREAT FLOOD..., Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  PICTURES OF THE GREAT FLOOD ON THE RIVIERE DES SABLES 1996 between July 17 th and 21 st. 

Favorites  

'Le Centre National...

'Le Centre National..., Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  VISIT 'Le Centre National D'exposition JACOB (built in 1940) 'Dudley The Dragon'. Marionettes and puppets. The exposition is called ( Strings springs and finger things) from the collection of the Ontario Puppetry association, on loan to this museum. In other rooms were... 

'PLACE DES NATIONS DE LA..FRANCITÉ

'PLACE DES NATIONS DE LA..FRANCITÉ, Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  VISIT 'PLACE DES NATIONS DE LA FRANCITÉ' where ceremonies are held and all THE FLAGS of the FRENCH NATIONS are flown. 

VISIT 'RIVIERE DES SABLES'...

VISIT 'RIVIERE DES SABLES'..., Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  VISIT 'RIVIERE DES SABLES' WHERE THE FLOOD ALSO DID A LOT OF DAMAGE WHICH HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY BUILDING A PARK ALL ALONG THE RIVER.Aug 15, 2000. First picture is at the main entrance to the Riviere Des Sables-- a park along the river front dedicated to all the 'French... 

See the expositions

See the expositions, Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  See the expositions at this site. here are some more puppets. The room had many such exhibits. Great for kids. 

VISIT Riviere des Sables

VISIT Riviere des Sables, Jonquière

 Simonneeddy Says:  THIS WHOLE AREA WAS REBUILT AFTER THE GREAT FLOOD OF 1996 and made into a park and bike path. ( pictures of the flood below) SEE THE ALUMINUM BRIDGE which is so beautifully lighted at night. It is for bikes and foot traffic only and was dedicated by ALCAN after the great... 

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 $125.00 double occ. GREAT POOL OUTSIDE WITH LARGE PATIO. Huge parking area and shopping centre next door 

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So many good memories...

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 That's where my grand-mother live, I've been there for Christmas since I was a kid. The temperature is not that often warm and sunny up there....I should post a picture of how it looks like in the... 

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 A bike path 250 miles ( paved) circles the Lake. The lake has a shore line of 218 miles. This Area is now called "THE SAGUENAY"OUR TRIP TO JONQUIERE INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING OFF THE BEATEN PATH... 

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