Chicoutimi Bodies of Water
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Bodies of Water in Chicoutimi, Quebec.
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.
Lac-Saint-Jean is so large is has been called an inland sea. The lake meaures more than 35 km (22 mi) in diameter and encompasses an area of 1,003 sq km (387 sq mi), making it one of Canada's largest. The shallow lake is a popular resort area, famous for its salmon fishing and summer resorts.






