Alma

Alma is a city in Lac-Saint-Jean-Est where the Saguenay River flows into Lac Saint-Jean, with industrial operations and waterways defining its landscape. The urban area sits among forests and shorelines shaped by these natural water systems.

The city formed in 1962 when four separate villages merged, experiencing rapid growth after a hydroelectric station opened at Isle-Maligne decades earlier. This power plant became the engine for the region's industrial expansion.

French shapes everyday life here, where residents speak it naturally in shops, streets, and community gatherings. This linguistic identity is woven into how the place functions and how people connect with one another.

An airport sits a short drive south and connects to larger cities across the region. From here, visitors can easily reach the surrounding lakes and river landscapes.

The city serves as a gateway for lake excursions, where visitors can embark on boat trips and water-based adventures. It also houses important administrative functions for the eastern judicial district of the lake region.

Location: Lac-Saint-Jean-Est

Inception: January 1, 1879

Founders: Damase Boulanger

Shares border with: Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, Larouche, Saint-Bruno, Saint-Gédéon, Bégin, Labrecque, L'Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur, Saint-Ambroise, Sainte-Monique

Website: http://ville.alma.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 48.55000,-71.65000

Latest update: December 22, 2025 12:04