Chicoutimi Travel Guide
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Chicoutimi, Quebec.
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Welcome to Chicoutimi!
On the banks of the Saguenay River, some 200 km (124 mi) north of Quebec City, lies Chicoutimi. Once a thriving industrial town built on the back of the regional pulp and paper industry, this watery destination has since evolved into a diverse urban center. In 1842, Scottish immigrant Peter Macleod founded the city on the site of an old French fur trading post. Since its conception, the city has lost its pulp mill status and is now more well-known as somewhat of a crossroads in the tourist-oriented Saguenay Region. It's a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts due to its excellent ski, snowmobile and hiking areas. In 1996, torrential rains caused the river to swell, producing terrific floods in area, eventually leading to over a billion dollars worth in damage. The town has since rebuilt, but the damage, particularity to the historic paper mills La Pulperie de Chicoutimi, was most devastating.Tour Operators
La Route Verte
La Route Verte is a cross-provincial bicycle network that covers 3,600 km (2,237 mi) of terrain and will cover over 4,000 km (2485 mi) when complete.
La Route Verte is a cross-provincial bicycle network that covers 3,600 km (2,237 mi) of terrain and will cover over 4,000 km (2485 mi) when complete.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Chicoutimi? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Festival des Musiques de Creation
May 17 to May 26 » Chicoutimi - Coupe des Nations Ville de Saguenay
May 31 to Jun 03 » Hôtel Le Montagnais Chicoutimi - Festival Sidanse
Jun 15 to Jun 17 » Zone Portuaire-Vieux Port de Chicoutimi - Festival des Vins de Saguenay
Jul 13 to Jul 14 » Rue Racine
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