last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introducing Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Overview
The region lies on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. It is bordered to the northwest by Nord-du-Québec, to the northeast by Côte-Nord, to the southwest by Mauricie, and to the southeast by Capitale-Nationale. Lac Saint-Jean and the Saguenay Fjord are among its natural treasures. The area is also known for many local food products, including the famous Lac Saint-Jean blueberry.
Key facts
- Location: on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, above Quebec City.
- Local time: . The region is on "Eastern Time" like Montreal.
- Main towns:
- Population: 277,209 (2015).
- Area: 95,762 km².
- Density: 3 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Pic Dubuc (980 m).
- Lowest point:
- Coastline:
- Website: https://www.saguenaylacsaintjean.ca