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parc national du FJORD-DU-SAGUENAY DISCOVERY GUIDE
WELCOME TO THE PARK
falco
the peregrine
falcon
THE PEREGRINE FALCON, THE
PARK’S ANIMAL INSIGNIA
A deep gash in the earth
flooded by the sea The fjord’s cliffs shelter several breeding
pairs of peregrine falcons under the park
Welcome to the land of endless panoramic vistas in the heart of Parc national warden’s watchful eye. The falcon can
du Fjord-du-Saguenay! reach up to 200 km / hr when diving to
Over 100 km in length, this inlet etched in stone and invaded by the sea, is the longest fjord capture their prey, which are mainly birds
in the world at this low latitude. For over 30 years, the park has protected and showcased and is one of the world’s fastest birds of prey.
both of the fjord’s banks that stretch over 326.7 km2 of protected territory. Whether you’re This species, formerly almost completely
on the ground, over the sea or in the air, discover a succession of coves and bays with decimated by contaminants, was restored
landscapes that are ever changing with the rise and fall of the tides. through the repopulation program and
protective measures. It’s now known as
Welcome to your adventure.
a “vulnerable species”.
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SUPERVISED ACCESS Dogs will are allowed at Parc
national du Fjord-du-Saguenay,
All details at
sepaq.com/animals
FOR DOGS in certain designated areas.
MAIN RULES* AUTHORIZED PLACES
• Dogs must remain in the places where they are authorized at all times. La Statue, L’Anse-de-Tabatière
Summer trail
• Dogs must be kept on a leash and under surveillance at all times. La Pointe-de-l’Islet, La Colline-de-l’Anse-à-l’Eau
• The person in charge of the dog must pick up the animal’s excrement Baie-Éternité campground: campsites 1 to 19
without delay. Camping and 45 to 85, except for ready-to-camp.
• Barking or howling dogs as well as dogs affecting the tranquility and Des Méandres RV area
safety of other visitors are not allowed.
Picnic area in front of the Le-Fjord-du-Sague-
*Individuals who fail to comply with any of the rules stated above may be required to Picnic area
nay Discovery and Visitors Centre
leave the area and/or issued a statement of offence, where appropriate.
Nautical access point No authorized access
Compliance with the regulations is essential, and the offer could
be reviewed if non-compliance is noted. Winter trail No authorized access
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MUST-DOS
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Beluga whale watching A visit to l’Anse-de-Tabatière
The Halte du Béluga (stopover) is a favourite spot for observing this One of the most beautiful areas accessible by car! No matter the
extraordinary mammal. Scan the marine park waters in search of time of day, you’ll be amazed by this unique location. It’s a picture
white figures... Who knows? You may even get the chance to see perfect place so don’t forget your camera!
them for yourself!
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Escapade on the water Surmount the summit
By kayak, pneumatic canoe, yacht, sailboat or rabaska, navigating Hikers of all ages, lace up your boots and climb to the top! The
on marine park waters is undoubtedly the best means to immerse Montagne Blanche, Mont Adéla-Lessard or the Géant lookout are
yourself in this majestic decor. For those who don’t yet have their among the peaks that allow for magnificent landscape views at low
sea legs, stroll along the shores at low tide to see and enjoy the altitude. Ask about the best hiking trails that are perfect just for you!
landscape from a different point of view.
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Defy the via ferrata Meet our park wardens
Adrenaline enthusiasts - the Via Ferrata des Géants is the What kind of bird is it? How high are the walls? How deep is the
perfect challenge just for you! Clinging to the rock walls is an fjord? Our park wardens will be happy to answer any questions that
unforgettable adventure along one of the best aerial ropes courses you may have! Find out more about our discovery activities on the
in North America. Not a fan of heights? Settle in at the picnic area message boards and at the visitor information centres.
where you can observe the course and an 85 meter long footbridge
from below. 3
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DISCOVER OUR TRAILS
ON THE MAP
DIFFICULTY
ELEVATION
DURATION
(METRES)
LENGTH
ROUND
LEVEL
TRAILS STARTING POINT
LOOP
TRIP
BAIE-ÉTERNITÉ SECTOR
1.6 km
1 Sentier des Méandres-à-Falaises 30
45 - 60 min
X F Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre
3.6 km
Sentier de la Statue • To the halte Bellevue lookout 230
2h X I
2 Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre
7.6 km
• To the statue 280
3-4h X ID
8.4 km Le Fjord du Saguenay Discovery and Visitors Centre or
3 Sentier de la Rivière • Along Éternité River from the campground to the bay 100
4h X I Baie-Éternité campground, between sites 56 and 57.
Sentier Les Caps • To the du Géant lookout 340 10,2 km X ID
4-5h
4a Parking area P3
18 km
• To Cap Éternité 360
9h X D
L’ANSE-SAINT-JEAN SECTOR
Sentier Les Caps • From Anse-de-Tabatière to Chemin Saint-Thomas,
15 km
4b through Montagne Blanche and Sentier des Chutes 550 7-8h
Oneway * D Chemin de l’Anse or chemin Saint-Thomas Nord
(Montagne Blanche area - Sentier des chutes is closed during hunting season)
t
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5 km
Sentier des Chutes • To the 1st waterfall (closed in the fall during hunting season) 210
2-3h X I
5 Chemin Saint-Thomas Nord
• To Montagne Blanche 13.8 km
550
6-7h X D
(closed in the fall during hunting season)
0,5 km
6 Sentier de l’Anse-de-Tabatière • Lookout over the Saguenay Fjord 10
10 min X F Anse-de-Tabatière parking area
9.6 km Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in L’Anse-Saint-Jean
7 Sentier des Poètes • L’Anse-Saint-Jean to Petit-Saguenay 290
5h
Oneway * I or rue du Quai in Petit-Saguenay
PETIT-SAGUENAY SECTOR
8 km
8 Sentier de la Pinède • To the la Pinède lookout 120
3h X I Chemin Saint-Étienne parkinG
BAIE-SAINTE-MARGUERITE SECTOR
6 km
Sentier Le Fjord • From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Halte du Béluga lookout 30
2-3h X F Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre
9a 10 km
• From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Saint-Louis Island lookout 170
4-5h X ID Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre
13.6 km Le Béluga Discovery and Visitors Centre or
• From Discovery and Visitors Centre to Anse-à-Pierrot parking area 240
6-7h
Oneway * D
L’Anse-à-Pierrot parking
13.2 km
9b Sentier Le Fjord • From Anse-Creuse to Cap de la Boule 170
7-8h
Oneway * D Rang Saint-Joseph parking or lac de la Boule parking
LA-BAIE-DE-TADOUSSAC SECTOR
Sentier Le Fjord • From Tadoussac to Anse à la Barque viewpoint 30
3.6 km
X F Parking area across the fish farm
1 h 30 (Route 138, near the ferry)
3.6 km Parking area across the fish farm
• From Tadoussac to Anse à la Barque viewpoint on the hill 110
1 h 30 X F
(Route 138, near the ferry)
9c
6.6 km Parking area across the fish farm
• From Tadoussac au point de vue du mont Adéla-Lessard 280
4-5h X I
(Route 138, near the ferry)
11.7 km Parking area across the fish farm (Route 138, near
• From Tadoussac to cap de la Boule 280
6-7h
Oneway * D
the ferry)
800 m
10 Sentier de l’Estuaire • Access to lookout overlooking the estuar 50
20 min X F La Maison des Dunes Discovery and Visitors Centre
800 m
11 Sentier de la Pointe-de-l’Islet • Marine mammal observation site from land 10
20 min X F Federal wharf of Tadoussac or municipal parking area
1.1 km Parking area across the fish farm
12 Sentier de la Colline-de-l’Anse-à-l’Eau (sentier de La Coupe) 40
45 min X F (Route 138, near the ferry)
Accessible by bicycle F : Easy I :Moderate D : Difficult Dogs authorized * Plan return trip by shuttle
LONG DISTANCE HIKING ALONG THE FJORD TRAILS Les Caps (south shore) Le Fjord (north shore)
27 - 32 km, (difficult level) 41.1 km (difficult level). From
Both shores of the fjord are bordered by long-distance hiking trails. LENGTH From Baie-Éternité to L’Anse-Saint-Jean Baie-Sainte-Marguerite to Tadoussac
Sentier Les Caps and Sentier Le Fjord trails both have shelter, primitive
campground, lean-to facilities. Visit our Website for details and route ENVIRONMENT Forest Woodlands along the fjord
suggestions. SHUTTLE OrganisAction Ferme 5 Étoiles
SERVICE organisaction.com 418 236-4833 or 1 877 236-4551
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DISCOVERY
TIME
via ferrata (baie-Éternité sector)
Traverse the void from high above along an 85 meter long suspended
footbridge securely anchored to the opposing rock walls. Safely cross along
a beam, a ladder and even a suspended bridge at the pace of the participants.
Important: You must be at least 1.3 meters tall and the maximum weight is
110 kilos (242 pounds); maximum of 8 people per departure.
COURSE NAME Difficulty level DURATION MINIMUM AGE
La Passerelle Intermediate 3h 12
La Grande Dalle Intermediate 4h 14
L’Odyssée Difficult 6h 14
FISHING
Find your perfect fishing spot among ten lakes, a river and a fjord! Various
options are offered; all you have to do is ask! Boat rentals are available for
lake fishing. Brook trout are the species you’ll find in the lakes and rivers.
A variety of species will surprise and amaze while fishing in the fjord!
Sailing and overnight stay on board
Sail under the stars on the open waters of Baie éternité! Live like a true
mariner with a private introduction to sailing! Lessons from a certified
instructor, evening meal, one night of accommodations on-board and
breakfast included.
For reservations: 1 888 674-9309 www.voilemercator.com
sea kayaking (baie-Éternité sector)
Activities
On the program: The fjord and rock walls towering from high above at the
for everyone, rhythm of the participants… and the tides! Sea kayaking provides an up
close and personal contact with nature and is perfect for discovering
whether by land, the marine environment.
sea or air.
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Safely sail on
The Marine Park’s
waters in the vessel
of your choice.
NAVETTES MARITIMES DU FJORD
(baie-Éternité sector)
Le Fjord Saguenay II offers direct visual access overlooking the
fjord, known as the “bateau-mouche” due to its retractable windows
and roof that provides a 180 degree panoramic view. This new
environmentally friendly vessel has a 121 passenger capacity
and offers breathtaking landscapes.
RABASKA (baie-Éternité sector) *
Join the longboat team and relive the fur trading era!
Let our “log drivers” introduce you to their period costumes
while navigating along the bay’s waterways!
* Not offered during the 2020 season.
ZODIAC (baie-Éternité sector)
Embark on a pneumatic canoe for an unforgettable tour and
discover the impressive fjord and surroundings. Take an
excursion in an ecosystem unlike anywhere else in the world
accompanied by a naturalist captain. Enjoy a front row seat
to learn how the landscapes were formed and never cease
to impress.
Photos : Charles-David Robitaille
Photo : Boran Richard
K Y - H I G H
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PERIE
1-888 674-9114 capjaseux.com
Caisse de la Rive-Nord
du Saguenay
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DISCOVERY
ACTIVITIES
VOYAGE AU BOUT LAISSEZ-VOUS CHARMER LE PARCOURS DES
DE LA NUIT PAR LES NYCTALES AVENTURIERS
night-hike nocturne science introduction SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Bats, owls, butterflies, and other nocturnal Get involved in Tadoussac bird observatory An all new self-guided tour is now available
creatures come to life in the dark. With a (OOT) research activities, the ideal place at the Le Bleuvet campgrounds. Travel back
park warden, intrude on this world of to observe and learn everything you ever in time through the exciting adventures of
mysteries… wanted to know about the work of a master Anadabijou, Louison and Alexandra.
bird catcher, whose job it is to band small Fun for visitors of all ages.
Activity offered in both sectors of the park
(Baie-Éternité and Baie-Sainte-Marguerite). night owls. Watch this artist at work live
onscreen. You may even get an opportunity Departure: Washroom facility,
to tag along with the OOT team as they le Bleuvet campground, Baie-Sainte-
Reservation: Discovery and Marguerite sector.
Visitors Centre check their nets.
Rates: free
This activity should not be offered Schedule: In the fall.
during the 2020 season. Reservation: Discovery and Visitors
Centre 418 236-1162.
This activity should not be offered
during the 2020 season.
SOS CHAUVES-SOURIS Find out more
talks
about our discovery
Bats have always been part of our nighttime
stories but how much do we really know activities on the
about them? These little mammals that fly message boards
“under the radar” are in serious decline.
Join us as we tell the passionate saga of and at the visitor
these beautiful but gloomy creatures. information centres.
Activity offered in both sectors of the park
(Baie-Éternité and Baie-Sainte-Marguerite).
This activity should not be offered
during the 2020 season.
10SLEEPING
UNDER THE
STARS
Spend the night with us and enjoy the
park to the fullest. You’ll have your Visitors can chose from among several types
of accommodations and packages:
base camp and discover the territory
• Rustic shelter
at your leisure all the while having
a front-row seat to check out the • Campgrounds without services and BEGINNING OF BOOKINGS
2 services (water and electricity) 2021 season
wildlife in its natural habitat!
• RV camping Cabin and rustic shelter
• Ready-to-camp September 15, 2020 (fall /winter)
• ECHO cabin (newly introduced) Camping and ready-to camp
• Kayak-camping, hiking-camping October 24, 2020
• Refuge
• 3-wall shelter 1 800 665-6527 | sepaq.com
Welcome cyclists
Free of charge!
Admission and Our favourite offers at the park
equipment loan
offered to children • Listen to the hooting owls, chatty bats and their nocturnal friends during
17 and under. the evening with the Voyage au bout de la nuit!
Offer varies from one
establishment to another.
• A Rabaska ride with the kids? Fantastic! Un commis voyageur à l’époque
First come, first served. du rabaska is the perfect discovery activity for the entire family.
• An easy stroll in the forest for little hikers: Take the Méandres-à-Falaises trail.
• The trail that leads to the Halte du Béluga is easily accessible for strollers
due to its stone dust covered surface.
11CONSERVE FOR
TOMORROW
TRAINING A GIANT
Simply put, a fjord is defined as such: A glacial valley
flooded by the sea. An actual tear in the Canadian Shield,
this formation began millions of years ago with the collapse
of bedrock between two faults. This was followed by ice
ages that hollowed out the valley and rounded the
landscape. Then, salty, cold and heavy water infiltrated
under the brackish water level.
This dynamic of the fjord’s
water creates two super-
imposed habitats: brackish
surface water species and
deep marine species.
A FJORD THAT IS RENOWNED
ON A WORLDWIDE SCALE
Of the 2,130 fjords indexed in the world, only 38 attain
The name Saguenay is derived
or exceed 100 kilometers in length. Extending across
103 kilometers from Tadoussac to Saint-Fulgence, the from two Aboriginal words, saga
Saguenay Fjord belongs to this category of the largest and nipi, which means “where
fjords worldwide. It’s also one of the rare fjords that empties
into an estuary, over 100 kilometers from the ocean. The the water exits”.
Saguenay Fjord stands out not just for its length, but more
so for its southern positioning. The only fjord in Southern
Québec is also the longest fjord in the world at such a low
ONE FJORD, TWO PARKS!
latitude, both in the northern and southern hemispheres. The fjord’s banks are protected by the Parc national du Fjord-du-
Saguenay, but the water itself is part of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence
Marine Park. It’s therefor part of a protected environment, from the
The fjord’s maximum depth is 270 meters. The highest
highest peaks to the lowest depths.
cliffs (approximately 460 meters) are located at Cap
Trinité, along the shores of Baie Éternité.
12has been carried out every 5 years since 1970. While in 1980,
GREAT NEWS FOR THE only one initial couple had been discovered, over 108 breeding
PEREGRINE FALCON pairs were recorded in 2010!
The fjord’s cliffs shelter several breeding pairs of peregrine
falcons (Falco peregrinus), of the anatum subspecies. Although Participate in the evening discussion “Faucon les
the species is still designed as a vulnerable in Québec, the protège!” (we must protect the falcons) to find out more.
protection measures in place seem to be bringing positive
results. Park wardens work hard to locate nesting sites along
the fjord every spring. Nine sites have been confirmed within THE ST. LAWRENCE BELUGA WHALES:
the park’s limits in 2017. A huge increase when compared to ON THE EDGE OF ENDANGERMENT
1990 when there was only one!
There were between 7,800 and 10,000 Beluga whales in the
St. Lawrence at the end of 19th century. Unfortunately, intensive
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF AN INSPIRING STORY
commercial hunting at the beginning of the 20th century caused
Following a major decline in the species, mostly due to exposure them to almost disappear completely. Although hunting has been
to DDT, a repopulation program was initiated from 1976 to 1994: prohibited since 1979, the beluga whale population has not yet
255 falcons were released in different areas adjacent to the recovered. It’s actually estimated to have been declining over the
St. Lawrence valley. In addition, a province-wide inventory past ten years. The most recent estimate indicates that there are
only 889 beluga whales that remain in the St. Lawrence.
THE baie Sainte-Marguerite
Known as one of the best places to observe belugas from the
shore, this bay is regularly visited by schools of female whales
with their young in July and August. With a little luck, careful
observers may see the whales feeding, resting and socializing,
in addition to even feeding their young. This precious locations
for the whale population’s future requires acute protection
during the summer months.
The future of the beluga whale
is everyone’s responsibility.
Kayakers and boaters, avoid
sailing in Baie Sainte-Marguerite!
Visit parcmarin.qc.ca/home/
for more information on the
rules and regulations.
13PLAY SAFE IT
Photo : Steve Deschênes, Parc national des Grands-Jardins
IN THE WILD, YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSABILITY
Sépaq’s mission is to ensure the widest possible access to Québec’s most beautiful
natural treasures. Sépaq is committed to the safety of its visitors and urges you to REMINDERS
play it safe!
Preparing yourself adequately is the first step in the safe and enjoyable practice of
your favourite activities. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY and risk During your visit to a national park, you
management is an integral part of your experience.
must always carry your entry fee receipt
Before leaving for an excursion, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
or your annual entry card.
REQUIRED to practice your chosen activity AND RESPECT YOUR PHYSICAL LIMITS.
Your outing should leave you with nothing but pleasant memories. We invite you to
consult our safety guides for Sépaq activities, available at sepaq.com/security.
You will also find a list of organizations that can help you plan your activities safely.
Remember that animals are in their natural
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habitat and that you are a visitor. To ensure
both your safety and theirs, feeding them
CHECKLIST is prohibited; otherwise they may lose their
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME natural fear of human beings and become
• Plan on going with at least one other person. aggressive.
• Check the weather report.
• Pack water and food, even if the activity is only for a few hours.
• See that you have appropriate clothing and footwear for anticipated weather conditions.
• Let somebody know the exact location of your destination and the time you plan to return home. To preserve our natural riches, you are
not allowed to remove any natural
ONCE YOU ARE ON SITE
elements (animals, plants, dead wood,
• Do not rely on your cellphone.
• Check how much time it will take to complete your activity.
rocks, etc.). Please also keep to
• Obey signs and notices, including bans on open fires. established hiking trails to avoid
trampling flora.
WHEN YOU GET BACK
• Once you have completed your activity, make sure that you report to our staff anything
wrong or any damage or problems you encountered.
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