Whether you are a fan of culture and heritage or the courageous type looking for adventure and the great outdoors, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region is the perfect destination for unique experiences! Come out and play in the plentiful powdery snow or the summer sunshine, and enjoy the many activities and attractions available for all ages. Ski centres, cross-country skiing trails, snowshoeing through the famous ‘Valley of the Phantoms’ in the Monts-Valin National Park. Experience the fun and adventure of dog-sledding, the excitement of ice-fishing on our lakes or fjord, the pleasure of a visit to the Wildlife Reserve in the snow. For avid snowmobilers, the region is an absolute paradise offering 3 300 km of amazingly varied and groomed trails.

Perched 615 m high in the Matane Wildlife Reserve, the first mountain lodge in Eastern Canada promises you an unforgettable experience. At the heart of an immense and almost untouched natural territory, stay in a cosy 18-room lodge where the innkeeper-chef and his team do everything possible to ensure your comfort, pleasure and tranquillity. The Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge during winter season means exceptional snowfall (more than 8 metres!), breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities – alpine touring, Meta skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding – in an untouched environment!

Latitude 45 Nord, May-October- combines river and canal cruising with guided bicycle touring through the small towns around Montréal and along the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Pedal between 35 and 65 km (22 and 40 mi) a day on comfy hybrid bikes, pass tiny très authentique rural villages along the way, then return to your ship, the Latitude Amsterdam, for a dinner of regionally-sourced artisanal food and wine, followed by a deep slumber in your cabin. “We wanted to replicate the gourmet experience that you get with the ‘comfort deluxe’ barges in Holland in a place that is just as authentic, but very close to the Eastern Seaboard,” says Ronald Houde, the company’s president. “Most of our ports of call are smaller towns all-too-often forgotten on major tourist-driven circuits.”