Family outings: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Wild encounters. Wide eyes.

Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien

Meet the animals on a family visit. Check featured species, opening times and admission conditions. Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien, Saint-Félicien.

Make a splash together.

Parc Octopus

Plan a water-park outing. Check seasonal dates, child supervision rules and attraction requirements. Parc Octopus, Desbiens.

Slide down. Laugh. Repeat.

Parc de glissades en tube Le Valinouët

Plan a family snow-sliding outing. Check open runs, minimum heights and the day’s conditions. Parc de glissades en tube Le Valinouët, Saint-David-de-Falardeau.

For little minds with big questions.

Musée La Vieille Fromagerie Perron

Explore this museum’s collections and exhibitions. Check opening hours and visit options suited to your family. Musée La Vieille Fromagerie Perron, Saint-Prime.

A whole universe to wonder about.

Planétarium de Saint-Félicien

Discover astronomy at this science destination. Check sessions, recommended ages and reservations. Planétarium de Saint-Félicien, Saint-Félicien.

Little trails. A great big winter.

Aventure Rose-des-Vents

Plan a snowshoe outing. Check distances, trail conditions and options suited to children. Aventure Rose-des-Vents, Sainte-Rose-du-Nord.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-Jean, Dolbeau-Mistassini.

A toes-in-the-water kind of day.

Plage publique le Rigolet

Plan an outing to this beach. Confirm opening dates, water quality, access and whether lifeguards are present. Plage publique le Rigolet, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Parc du Sacré-Coeur

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Parc du Sacré-Coeur, Saint-Félicien.

Skate a little. Laugh a lot.

Village Boréal de Saint-Félicien

Plan an ice-skating outing. Check opening dates, public-skating sessions and admission arrangements. Village Boréal de Saint-Félicien, Saint-Félicien.

Winter at our own pace.

Tobo-Ski / Ski de fond

Plan a cross-country skiing outing. Choose a trail suited to the children and check conditions and rentals. Tobo-Ski / Ski de fond, Saint-Félicien.

Rosy cheeks. Happy runs.

Station du Mont Edouard / Ski alpin et planche à neige

Discover a family downhill-skiing outing. Check open runs, ability levels, rentals and available lessons. Station du Mont Edouard / Ski alpin et planche à neige, L'Anse-Saint-Jean.

Slide down. Laugh. Repeat.

Centre de ski Mont-Fortin

Plan a family snow-sliding outing. Check open runs, minimum heights and the day’s conditions. Centre de ski Mont-Fortin, Saguenay.

For little minds with big questions.

Centre d'Histoire et d'Archéologie de la Métabetchouane (CHAM)

Explore this museum’s collections and exhibitions. Check opening hours and visit options suited to your family. Centre d'Histoire et d'Archéologie de la Métabetchouane (CHAM), Desbiens.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Sentier Ouiatchouan

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Sentier Ouiatchouan, Lac-Bouchette.

Little berries. Big smiles.

Bleuetière touristique Saint-François-de-Sales

Discover this local grower’s berries. Check available produce and visiting or picking options before setting out. Bleuetière touristique Saint-François-de-Sales, Saint-François-de-Sales.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Parc régional du lac Kénogami

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Parc régional du lac Kénogami, Hébertville.

Little berries. Big smiles.

Ferme apicole du Lac

Discover this local grower’s berries. Check available produce and visiting or picking options before setting out. Ferme apicole du Lac, Desbiens.

For little minds with big questions.

L'Odyssée des Bâtisseurs

Explore this museum’s collections and exhibitions. Check opening hours and visit options suited to your family. L'Odyssée des Bâtisseurs, Alma.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin, Saguenay.

Little berries. Big smiles.

Cultures soleil rouge

Discover this local grower’s berries. Check available produce and visiting or picking options before setting out. Cultures soleil rouge, Métabetchouan--Lac-à-la-Croix.

For little minds with big questions.

La Pulperie de Chicoutimi / Musée régional

Explore this museum’s collections and exhibitions. Check opening hours and visit options suited to your family. La Pulperie de Chicoutimi / Musée régional, Saguenay.

Little footsteps. Big discoveries.

Parc régional de la Couronne

Plan a walk to discover this natural destination. Choose a route suited to your family and check trail access. Parc régional de la Couronne, Lac-Bouchette.

Paint a ceramic creation as a family

Céramuze Atelier-créatif

Choose a ceramic piece and paint it with the children at Céramuze in La Baie. Sessions last two hours; studio time and your chosen piece are charged separately. Book online and plan to collect your creation after firing, around one to two weeks later.

Water-play fun, whatever the weather

Aquafun — Hôtel Le Montagnais

Enjoy a pool, water slide and interactive water play at Aquafun in Chicoutimi. Visitors do not need a hotel booking: admission is $15 including tax per person, free through age 3. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring towels and check family swimming hours.

Les Défis Monstrueux

Bibliothèque municipale / Journées de la culture

Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026

Three family puzzle stations await in the musical park beside Dolbeau-Mistassini’s library. An adventure designed not to scare. September 25, 9:30 am–noon and 1–4 pm; September 26, 1–4:30 pm. No reservation required.