What day trips can I take from Saguenay?

Good day trips from Saguenay (roughly under 100 miles) include Jonquière — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Saguenay?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Saguenay, consider La Haute-Saint-Charles, Québec, Trois-Rivières — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Saguenay to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Saguenay

Cities near Saguenay, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Jonquière, La Haute-Saint-Charles, Québec. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Saguenay, Canada is Jonquière, about 8 mi (14 km) away — roughly 28 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Jonquière	8 mi / 14 km	28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
La Haute-Saint-Charles	106 mi / 171 km	2 hr 28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Québec	111 mi / 179 km	2 hr 35 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Trois-Rivières	159 mi / 256 km	3 hr 42 min	48 min	Weekend getaway
Drummondville	187 mi / 301 km	4 hr 5 min	51 min	Weekend getaway
Saint-Hyacinthe	212 mi / 341 km	4 hr 38 min	53 min	Short break
Sherbrooke	212 mi / 341 km	4 hr 38 min	53 min	Short break
Repentigny	216 mi / 348 km	4 hr 43 min	54 min	Short break
Granby	223 mi / 359 km	4 hr 52 min	55 min	Short break
Terrebonne	224 mi / 360 km	4 hr 53 min	55 min	Short break

Day trips from Saguenay

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Jonquière. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Saguenay

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: La Haute-Saint-Charles, Québec, Trois-Rivières. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Saguenay include Jonquière, La Haute-Saint-Charles, Québec, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville. The closest is Jonquière, about 8 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Saguenay

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