The Saguenay fjord
The fjord is a glacial valley with tides that can reach 6 meters.
The Saguenay fjord stands out with its diversity of wildlife and its length of 108 km between Chicoutimi and Tadoussac.
L’Anse-Saint-Jean, where Fjord en Kayak is located, is the village halfway between these two municipalities.
The fjord is bordered by 7 villages and the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay. The waters are an integral part of the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay.
During the Quaternary period (1.2 million years ago) 4 glaciations succeeded each other and carved out the fault that is now the glacial valley we know. These geological transformations have left cliffs up to 400 meters, plateaus and steep mountains that create a unique landscape.
The Saguenay Fjord is an average of 2 km wide and 270 meters deep.
At the mouth, along the village of Tadoussac, a glacier lock is created with a depth of 20 meters, which allows for complete oxygenation of the water in the fjord.
The surface water is relatively fresh and reaches in summer up to 18 Celcius. The fresh water that feeds the surface of the fjord takes its source from about 40 rivers and Lake St. John (40 km in diameter). This freshwater current flows over sea water which is much saltier and colder than the 4 Celsius Arctic current. The Saguenay Fjord thus contains a freshwater ecosystem floating on a seawater ecosystem.
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Choice of rustic camping or refuge for kayakers or hikers. The park is integrated with the 7 riverside villages. Since 2015, a via ferrata is available from Rivière-Éternité.
Created in 1998, the Saguenay-St.Lawrence Marine Park is the result of concerted action by the governments of Canada and Quebec.
The mandate of the Saguenay-St.Lawrence Marine Park is to enhance the level of protection of the ecosystems of a representative portion of the Saguenay Fjord and the St. Lawrence Estuary.
L'Anse-Saint-Jean
A village in the heart of the Saguenay Fjord, a kingdom to discover
Curled in the hollow of a magnificent valley, nestled in a natural bay on the borders of the Saint-Jean River and the majestic Saguenay Fjord, L’Anse-Saint-Jean spreads its charms between capes from which you can admire a grandiose landscape.
Prepare to visit and discover a unique fjord in Canada.
The Lower Saguenay region offers several services and activities in its four villages.
Fjord en Kayak is located in L’Anse-Saint-Jean. Our village is part of The Association of the Most Beautiful Villages in Quebec. The municipality has the largest number of accommodations, restaurants and activities in the Lower Saguenay. To learn all about it, visit Tourisme L’Anse-Saint-Jean.
For cruise activities on the fjord or the river, with Croisières du fjord, Voile Mercator (departures from L’Anse-Saint-Jean), all these tickets are sold directly at Fjord en Kayak.
A village in the heart of the fjord of Saguenay, a kingdom to discover
Some activities to do nearby...
- Petit-Saguenay: the sunset at the pier is worth the detour. Anse Saint-Étienne remains the longest beach on the Fjord. Chalets Rivière Petit-Saguenay: the place is sublime and quiet! You will find log cabins on the riverfront with fishing for the whole family. Accommodations available: Auberge du Jardin. Visit the municipality website.
- Rivière-Éternité: is the cradle of the Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay. The trail that leads to the Notre-Dame Statue was erected in 1881 and is a must-see.Visit the municipality website.
- St-Félix d'Otis: the site of New France is worth visiting. An immersion in the royal place of Quebec in 1608 as Samuel de Champlain met the Hurons and attempted to colonize Canada. Also a visit to Restaurant Le Perchoir is a must for the view, the relaxing and warm atmosphere and the healthy food at good prices!
- City of La Baie: don't miss the Fjord Museum and The Fabulous of a Kingdom! Accommodations to choose from: Auberge des Battures, Auberge de la Rivière Saguenay, Gîte le Ravenala, Gîte des 13 Lunes.
