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Where is Saguenay Fjord National Park?

Saguenay Fjord National Park lies along the shore of its namesake fjord. The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park lies to the southeast of the park. The park has lands within the following regions of Q?: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Côte-Nord and Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Who inhabited the Saguenay Fjord?

Aboriginals have inhabited the Saguenay Fjord area for thousands of years prior to the first Europeans arriving. The first European to visit the area was Jacques Cartier, in 1535. Between 1628 and 1842, the Saguenay economy was heavily dependent on the fur trade. Sunrise on the Saguenay, Cape Trinity by landscape painter Lucius O'Brien (1880)

Why should you visit Fjord-du-Saguenay?

Protected area. Enriching nature experiences. Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay...The scenery is so awe-inspiring! In this magnificent spot, nature used its colossal strength to create a fjord. There are so many things to see and do here in winter and summer alike.

What river flows through Saguenay Fjord?

Saguenay Fjord flows into the St. Lawrence River; salt water from the river flows under a layer of freshwater originating from Lac St. Jean. Salt water takes up 93% of the water volume inside the fjord. Baie-Éternité: This southwest region is reached through the village of Rivière-Éternité.