As cruise ships are not able to dock here you will be tendered ashore.

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On foot, bicycle or by car, come and explore Chicoutimi's Croissant Culturel. Located on the shores of the Saguenay river and shaped as an amphitheater, the south downtown district is a place brimming with treasures and animated by the business community where a plentiful cultural and artistic life takes place. Take the time to discover history, rest at outdoor cafés, take a look around in the boutiques, visit the various expositions and just enjoy life. You will find plenty to sharpen your senses and, thus, you will uncover the most charming aspects of the Croissant Culturel. Good findings!

You are here for the scenery most of which you will see perfectly well from your ship. That's why there are so few tours and other optional things to do.

Perched on the Cape Trinité at the Saguenay National Park, the statue of Notre-Dame, protector of the kingdom of Saguenay, is more than impressive with its size of 10.5 meters and its 3 000 kilos. You can get there on foot by a path which brings you to 300 meters in altitude, or on a cruising boat. At the same time you can admire Louis Jobin's piece of art which has been watching over boatmen for over a century...

It's considered normal to tip 10-15% of a restaurant bill. Tips are also usually given to bell hops, concierges, room cleaners, cab drivers, hairdressers, hotel attendants and, by savvy drinkers, bar staff.

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You will find ATMs in many grocery stores, malls, airports and so on, and most are linked to the international networks, the most common being Cirrus, Plus, Star and Maestro. You can also grab cash from an ATM if you use a major credit card although this method tends to be more expensive because, in addition to a service fee, you'll be charged interest immediately.

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English 59.3%, French 23.2% (both official); other 17.5%

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