Saguenay

Saguenay sits on both banks of the Saguenay River, bringing together three main districts: Chicoutimi, Jonquière, and La Baie. Urban areas alternate with forests as the river flows through rocky slopes.

A French trading post was established here in 1676, and the current municipality formed in 2002 through the merger of three communities. The region developed into an aluminum production center during the 20th century.

The name comes from an indigenous word meaning „where the water flows out,

Public buses connect the three districts year-round, making it easy to move between residential areas and commercial centers. Most facilities remain accessible in winter, though heavy snowfall can extend travel times.

The hydroelectric power from the river drives one of North America's largest aluminum plants. Massive pipelines carry energy directly from the river to the smelting furnaces.

Location: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Inception: February 18, 2002

Elevation above the sea: 166 m

Shares border with: Lac-Saint-Jean-Est

Address: Saguenay, QC, Canada

Website: https://ville.saguenay.ca

GPS coordinates: 48.41670,-71.06670

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:47