Lake Saint-Jean is surprisingly large. When you see it for yourself, it's hard to believe it really is just a lake. Exploring the villages around its circumference takes you on an enjoyable adventure on which you get to meet new people, see new places, and explore wonderful natural scenery.
Lake Saint-Jean is surprisingly large. When you see it for yourself, it's hard to believe it really is just a lake. Exploring the villages around its circumference takes you on an enjoyable adventure on which you get to meet new people, see new places, and explore wonderful natural scenery.
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The period from the end of July to the beginning of September is the blueberry season in Quebec. These delicious little wild fruits are used in a wide variety of products in the Lake Saint-Jean area and can be found in everything from chocolate to jams.
Anonymous traveller
Seasoned Traveller
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Lake Saint-Jean, which is fed by several rivers, is one of the Saguenay region's iconic places. The area's original inhabitants named it Piékouagami, meaning "flat lake".
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The quite and peaceful little city of Roberval, with its traditional-style houses, is a place worth stopping off at after travelling around Lake Saint-Jean all the way from Saguenay Fjord.
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