Culture

In a range of activities, a made-to-measure New France experience! Guided tours: Enjoy a trip to New France with the inhabitants of the colony. Follow your guide and meet interesting characters while visiting the four sets recreating 17th Century Québec City. This outdoor museum features colourful characters, experienced guides and archaeologists. Equestrian show: Enjoy the exciting Cabrioles equestrian show as a family and witness the spectacular and unique relationship between man and horse; a professional production where international artists dazzle you with aerobatic horseback tricks, trapeze, aerial silks, juggling and dressage. Taste New France: A choice of three daily menus is offered at Le Dixseptième restaurant, featuring home cooking. Microbrewery beers, a wine selection and various refreshments are also offered at Le Petit Champlain bistro.

Schedule: Guided tours: June to August. Varying days, contact ticket office. Schedule may change without notice.
Equestrian show: Representations at 11 am, from June to August, contact ticket office.

Admission: Guided tours: adults: $15, seniors: $14, children (6-13): $7, children under 6: Free. Families (2 adults + 2 children): $40.
Equestrian show: Adults: $19, children (0-13): $12. Group rates (25 +) and packages available.

Average visit length: 1 ½ hours.

Last guided tour and admission: 4:30 pm.

The Musée du Fjord is a fun and dynamic place where you can plunge into the fantastic world of the Saguenay Fjord and Baie des Ha! Ha! The completely renewed Fjord-science exhibition space will captivate you with touch pools and a giant aquarium representing fantastic Fjord ecosystems. The Museum is sciencefriendly, fun and an interactive way to get in touch with fascinating organisms. Explore the twists and turns of regional history with the Jarnigoine exhibition, a varied programme with screenings plus exciting tours and exhibits. In summer, explore the historic neighbourhood surrounding the Museum or step into a pair of scientific boots and find natural treasures on the banks of the bay. Winner of eight excellence awards, the Musée du Fjord offers a unique experience that will satisfy visitors of all ages. Bilingual guided tours and interpretative signs.

Schedule: June 20 to September 5, every day, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. September 6 to June 22, Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Admission (taxes included): Adults: $15, seniors: $11.50, children (6-17): $8.50, children (under 6): Free. Families (2 adults + 2 children): $35. Group rates (10 +).

Average length: 3 hours.

Visit this workshop museum and witness the metamorphosis of glass and stone, one processed hot, the other, cold. Watch as artist-glassmaker Giuseppe Benedetto manipulates his extender to produce vases, lamps, fishes, ornaments, and colourful sculptures. The stones (granite, agate, wollastonite, hypersthene and labradorite) are turned into jewellery, sculptures and original works in front of your very eyes. Try your hand at some of the glassblowing, stone polishing and stone setting steps.

Schedule: Demonstration: June 26 to September 7, Tuesday to Saturday; September 8 to June 25 upon reservation.
Gift shop year-round, every day, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Groups upon reservation.

Admission: 1 demonstration (2 demonstrations) Adults: $5 ($8), students: $4 ($5), families: $14 ($14). Group rates.

Come and try the Olivier experience at the Quebec soap workshop museum! A charming soap-making shop, the welcoming staff invite you to experience the amazing world of scents and bubbles in a warm atmosphere! Olivier soap is a home-crafted product made daily on the premises with carefully selected natural ingredients. Demonstrations upon reservation, interpretation centre, and shop. Guided tours depending on availability (bilingual) and interpretative signs (French).

Schedule: May to September, Saturday to Wednesday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Thursday and Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, demonstrations for groups at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm, and upon reservation; October to April, every day, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Admission: Free.

Free outdoor shows for all. Family entertainment on Sundays starting at 1:00 pm.

Schedule: June 23 to August 1, Fridays and/or Saturdays.

Admission: Free.

Apparence - New summer show in Saguenay

A magic illusion show for the whole family.  Presented at the Cabaret room of the Hôtel La Saguenéenne - packages with lodging and dinner theater available.

Schedule: July 5 to August 31, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Cabaret Room (see show schedule on our website).

Admission: Adults: $39.95; children (under 12): $21.95. Applicable taxes are not included. Group rates

Informations:
Centre de Congrès et Hôtel La Saguenéenne
or www.reservatech.com / 1 877 545-3330

City tours
Guided tours of the City of Saguenay for groups and conventioneers. Customized circuits (bilingual depending on availability).

Year-round. Reservations required.

The Tour Bus
To visit the City of Saguenay attractions in an environment-friendly way and worry-free, use our tourist bus service. Check your guide for the logo and find all the sites where the service is available. Ask for your “red pass” in all tourist information offices around the City of Saguenay.

Wine, appetizers, sparkling wine and spirits made from raspberries and blueberries. Small vineyard. First producer of traditional alcoholic beverages in the region. Group specials, picnic area, free samplings, paid guided tours, bilingual upon reservation.

Schedule: Year-round, every day, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Reservations preferred.

Admission: Free.

Rhythmic, insane, grand… from Céline Dion to La Bolduc:; see the greatest musical in Québec history! And for the Holiday Season, see Party – an explosive cocktail!

Schedule: July and August, every day at 8:00 pm. Dinner-and-show packages at 5:00 pm.

Admission: Visit our Website or call the ticket office. Group rates (20 +) and special rates for children and students.

Length: 2 ½ hours.

The old presbytery built in 1927 in the centre of Larouche, presents two major exhibitions per years in five exhibition halls, featuring international contemporary art. Guided tours depending on availability (French) and interpretative signs (bilingual).

Schedule: June 22 to August 21, Wednesday to Friday, noon to 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Last admission: 4:30 p.m.

Admission: Adults: $8, seniors: $6, students: $3, children (12 -): Free. Group rates (10 +).

Average visit length: 45 minutes.

The CIAR presents the rich heritage and knowhow of a community that developed one step at a time. It is an enchanting site, a huge collection of objects, and a range of unique activities. The Champs du pays exhibition shows you how agriculture has left a deep mark on the landscape. The presentation of this temporary exhibition commemorates of the Sainte-Croix Parish (1911-2011). Petting farm, original 1868 settlers’ camp, vegetation maze (August), educational garden, orchard, berries, local shop, picnic areas. Guided tours according to availability and on-site interpretation (French).

Schedule: June 15 to Labour Day, every day, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Labour Day to October 15, every day, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; October 16 to June 14, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday for groups of (20 +) upon reservation.
Last admission: 15h.

Admission (taxes included): Adults: $11.00, children (3-17): $6.50, families, students, seniors and groups (20+) 10% off.

Average visit length: 2h30.

Last guided tour: 3:00 pm.

The “Été musical du Lac-Saint-Jean” festival presents various summer concerts featuring renowned classical music, jazz and world music artists. New air-conditioned, 320-place concert hall will outstanding acoustics. Programme available on the Web in the tourist information bureaus.

Schedule: Mid-June to mid-August, Wednedsay, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm. Concert-brunches: Sunday at 10 am; Thursday, happy hour at the Bistro-Terrasse “Le Belvédère”:Reserv. required.

Admission: $20,  concert-brunch and happy hour: $30.

Outdoor family show at Sacré-Coeur park (across from the church).

Schedule : June 21 to September 27, every day at 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

Admission: Free.

Length: 20 minutes.

A group of creative and skilled artisans transform fur into boots, hats, mittens, clothing, throw pillows, ornaments, jewellery, crafts and animal art. New: See artisans recreate for you the natural poses of indigenous and exotic animals. Guided tours according to availability, interpretative signs (bilingual).

Schedule: Year-round, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Last admission: 4:00 pm.

Admission: Free.

Soft cheeses: “Maria-Chapdelaine”, “François-Paradis”, “Péribonka”. Fresh, aged and flavoured cheddars. Ashy: “Le chant du Coq”. Farm-cheese maker.

Free sampling, observation window.

Schedule: Year-round, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday, 9 am to to 5 pm. June 24 to September 4 : also, Sunday, noon to 4 pm.

Departure point: 101, chemin Louis-Ovide Bouchard.
Trails: Loop, with interpretation.
Length: 8 km.
Level: Intermediate (8 km).
Services: Picnic area, washrooms.
Admission: Fee charged.
Map available at site reception area and from trail attendants.

Features: Along the river. Tower. Gravel, trail, wood promenade. Pets on leash allowed.