Sagueney Fjord National Park

Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

When is the best time to visit Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?

May to September is the best time to visit Saguenay with the warmest weather and most sunshine. Summer (June-August) averages 16-21°C, although July is actually the wettest month with intermittent showers. Winter (November-March) is very cold and cloudy with temperatures below zero, especially December-February with more frequent snow. Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) range from cold to comfortably mild.

What is the time difference between the UK and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?

Saguenay is in Eastern Standard Time GMT – 5 hours, with Daylight Saving Time (+ 1 hour) March to November.

What places combine well with Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?

Saguenay is about two hours’ drive from Quebec City, and two hours from La Malbaie in the Charlevoix region.

What are the main cultural events in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean?

February – Saguenay en Neige
April – Saguenay Jazz and Blues Festival
July – First Nations Great Summer Gathering (Mashteuiatsh)
July – Traversée Internationale du Lac Saint-Jean
July – Festival des Vins de Saguenay
August – Chambord Cowboy Festival

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