Saguenay
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saguenayFree French Classes in the Saguenay
Where to learn French for free in the Saguenay — Francisation Québec, SANA Saguenay-Le Fjord, Cégep de Chicoutimi — and how to register.
ChicoutimiCégep de Chicoutimi
Cégep de Chicoutimi: programs, student life, satellite campus in Charlevoix.
ChicoutimiFinding Housing in Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi rental market: students, families, and neighbourhood options.
ChicoutimiMont-Valin and Outdoor Life Around Chicoutimi
Mont-Valin and outdoor activities near Chicoutimi — fjord, skiing, snowmobiling.
ChicoutimiFirst Steps in Chicoutimi
Settling in the central, university borough of Saguenay.
ChicoutimiStudying at UQAC, Chicoutimi
The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi: programs, student life, and tips for international students.
JonquièreCégep de Jonquière
Cégep de Jonquière: flagship programs, ATM (Arts and Media Technology) and student life.
JonquièreFinding Housing in Jonquière
Jonquière rental market — apartments, homes, and neighbourhood options.
JonquièreParks and Leisure in Jonquière
Parc de la rivière-aux-Sables, Centre Georges-Vézina, and Jonquière's leisure offerings.
JonquièreFirst Steps in Jonquière
Settling in the industrial and commercial borough of Saguenay.
JonquièreWorking at Rio Tinto in Jonquière
The region's largest private employer — plants, positions, and how to apply.
La BaieFestivals and Local Life in La Baie
La Fabuleuse, the Centre des arts, and La Baie's living culture.
La BaieThe Saguenay Fjord from La Baie
Activities, cruises and discoveries on one of the world's longest fjords, right at your doorstep.
La BaieFinding Housing in La Baie
La Baie's rental market: affordable homes and fjord-side living.
La BaieThe Industrial Port and Industries of La Baie
The Grande-Anse deep-water port — La Baie's economic engine.
La BaieFirst Steps in La Baie
Settling in Saguenay's maritime borough, on the fjord.
SaguenayIndustries and Work in Saguenay
Aluminum, forestry, university, services — Saguenay's economic fabric and where to look for work.
SaguenayFinding Housing in Saguenay
Saguenay's rental market and the standard Quebec lease — choosing between Chicoutimi, Jonquière and La Baie.
SaguenayFirst Steps in Saguenay
Settling in the merged city of Saguenay: Chicoutimi, Jonquière, La Baie.
SaguenayPublic Transit in Saguenay (STS)
The Société de transport du Saguenay and how to get between Chicoutimi, Jonquière and La Baie.
SaguenayLiving through winter in Saguenay
Prepare for an intense winter in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: extreme temperatures, gear, and winter driving.
About this region
The Saguenay region stretches across northern Quebec, around the majestic [Saguenay Fjord](/guides/la-baie/fjord-saguenay-la-baie). The city of Saguenay groups the boroughs of [Chicoutimi](/guides/chicoutimi), Jonquière and La Baie, each with its own centre and identity. It is a region shaped by the aluminium industry — [Rio Tinto](/guides/jonquiere/rio-tinto-emploi) is a major employer here — by a student life carried by [Cégep de Jonquière](/guides/jonquiere/cegep-de-jonquiere) and [UQAC](/guides/chicoutimi/uqac-vie-etudiante), and by exceptional access to nature and the outdoors. The cost of living is among the most affordable in the province. This section gathers the bilingual guides for settling in Saguenay: finding housing, getting around, registering children for school, finding work and enjoying the fjord. You will find every step explained one at a time.