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The Saguenay Fjord was formed four billion years ago when the retreat of glaciers carved a deep cravass into the landscape that eventually became a passageway for the Saguenay River. At the mouth of the fjord, fresh water mixes with salt waterm creating a truly unique marine environment, home to at least 60 species of fish and the famous beluga whale.  Send an Email
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Saguenay River
The waters of the Saguenay River provide an optimal breeding ground for beluga whales, and the lucky may also spot a Greenland shark. The cold tides run quickly, draining into Lac-Saint-Jean in the west and the St. Lawrence River in the east. |
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Lac-Saint-Jean
Lac-Saint-Jean is so large is has been called an inland sea. More than 35 km (22 mi) in diametre and encompasses an area of 1,003 sq. km (387 sq. mi). The shallow lake is a popular resort area, famous for its salmon fishing and summer resorts. |
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