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Chicoutimi, Quebec

Chicoutimi is the most populous borough (arrondissement) of the city of Saguenay in Quebec, Canada.

Type City

Why go

  • Borough of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.
  • Served by Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré Aerodrome.

History

Chicoutimi is the most populous borough (arrondissement) of the city of Saguenay in Quebec, Canada.

Airports

Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG) 14 km to the centre
7000 Chemin de l'Aéroport, La Baie, QC G7B 0E4 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Sept-iles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Montreal*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré Aerodrome 11 km to the centre
Saint-Honoré, QC, CA
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

La Baie
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre · Navettes du Fjord
Outdoor
Port de croisière de Saguenay
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré Aerodrome. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: La Baie, 19 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chicoutimi, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences