Jonquière, Borough district in Saguenay, Canada.
Description
Jonquière is a borough of Saguenay located in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, stretching along the Rivière aux Sables. Homes sit within a landscape of forests and lakes that frame the community.
History
The settlement was founded in 1847 and named after a French colonial governor from that era. This connection ties the place to the region's early European history.
Culture
The borough keeps its industrial roots alive through active factories that shape its character, and through educational institutions that enrich community life. These working plants and schools form the backbone of local identity.
Practical
The borough is accessible by public transit and offers several services for visitors. Getting around on foot or by car lets you explore the different neighborhoods and natural features throughout.
Did you know?
The area was home to one of the world's largest aluminum production facilities in the 1920s. This plant remains a major employer and continues to shape the region's economic importance.
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Lac-Kénogami
10.2 km
Shipshaw
4.5 km
Arvida aluminium Bridge
3.9 km
Mont Fortin
2.7 km
Église Saint-Mathias
5.8 km
Mont Jacob
1.7 km
Kénogami Bridge
2.9 km
Arvida Heritage Site
5 km
Maison Jean-Maurice-Coulombe
10.6 km
Church of St George
755 m
Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus
5.5 km
Site du patrimoine de l'Église-de-Saint-Matthieu
1.2 km
Site du patrimoine de l'Église-de-Saint-Jacques
5.5 km
Church of St James
5.4 km
Site du patrimoine de l'Église-de-Saint-Laurent
249 m
Site patrimonial de l'Église-Saint-Mathias
5.9 km
Site du patrimoine de l'Église-de-Saint-Dominique
999 m
Site du patrimoine de l'Église-Saint-James-the-Apostle
922 m
Site du patrimoine de la Chapelle-Saint-Cyriac
12.4 km
Site du patrimoine de l'Église-Saint-Andrew-et-Saint-John
1 km
Église Saint-Raphaël de Jonquière
1.3 km
Site du patrimoine de l'Église-de-Saint-Georges-de-Jonquière
794 m
Bibliothèque publique de Jonquière
2.1 km
Ancien marché d'Arvida
5.1 km
Ancienne résidence des Frères-du-Sacré-Cœur
502 m
Church of St Dominic
1 km
Maison d'animation sociale et culturelle
994 m
Site du patrimoine de la ville construite en 135 jours
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