Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean Travel guide > La Baie
La Baie
The Entrance of the Fjord
The city of Saguenay was born from the merging of several municipalities, the largest of which are Jonquière, Chicoutimi and La Baie. The new city of Saguenay has become the urban heart of the region. It is home to the famous large-scale shows, as well as numerous interesting museums and great attractions, for the joy of visitors. Saguenay is also the city that suffered the most from the tragic 1996 flood. Take advantage of your stay to soak up the local culture and visit all the attractions you want.
The La Baie district of the new city of Saguenay suffered from the summer of 1996 flood. You can even see the impacts of this flood and the images of this tragic event at the Musée du Fjord. The city of La Baie is the starting point for cruises on the Saguenay Fjord. From the boat, you will have a breathtaking viewpoint on this imposing natural structure. In winter, La Baie is a great place where to go ice fishing, a sport that is becoming more and more popular in the province. Take advantage of the evening to attend the large-scale show La Fabuleuse Histoire d’un Royaume, it will leave you speechless!
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