Chicoutimi Borough
Population: 67,046 inhabitants
In the heart of this large city, the Chicoutimi borough has many points of interest in the downtown area and immediate surroundings. In March, the
Festival REGARD sur le court-métrage features short cinematic works of art. In the spring, the
Festival Jazz et Blues presents high-caliber programming. During the summer, the
Festival International des Rythmes du Monde gets crowds grooving.
The Port Area welcomes many shows and popular events, including the
Festival des Bières du Monde and the
Festival des Vins, which attract their lot of connoisseurs. A visit of the
Pulperie de Chicoutimi’s Historical Site and Museum is a must. Very close by, one can find the Basin’s historical neighbourhood, which includes the famous "Little White House" that resisted the 1996 flood. For an amusing, instructive and ecological tour, take Saguenay’s Tourist Bus, which will guide you to the borough’s tourist attractions.
Source: "2017-2018 Saguenay―Lac-St-Jean Official Tourist Guide"
La Baie Borough
Population: 18,534 inhabitants
The La Baie borough has been reputed for 30 years for the presentation of the large-scale theatrical fresco titled
La Fabuleuse histoire d’un royaume, which is presented in July and August of each year. Also pay attention to the port of call, a place of meeting and festivities with its agora and emerging artists who perform there. International cruises dock at this place, which has a festive atmosphere.
The
Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay―a bicycle path that goes from Mars Park to the
Musée du Fjord, is an award-winner in the category of discovery of the natural and historical heritage of the Saguenay Fjord and Ha! Ha! Bay. In August, the
Festival Les Grandes Veillées’ traditional music reigns supreme in the city. In winter, the bay becomes the kingdom of ice fishing with its village of 1,200 shacks set up on the frozen fjord (rental locations are available). There is also Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and kitesurfing.
Source: "2017-2018 Saguenay―Lac-St-Jean Official Tourist Guide"