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The Heritage Harmony Circuit is more than just a tourist itinerary! With over ten points of interest to visit, this Circuit invites you to follow in the footsteps of the cultural and spiritual visionaries who shaped the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. Plan a one-day or multi-day getaway with your family, your partner or your friends to fully experience all the treasures this Circuit has to offer!
Freedom to choose!
Choose to stay in a historic inn transformed into a haven of rejuvenation, visit fascinating heritage and sacred sites or engage in authentic activities outdoors. At every stop, rich discoveries await you.
Auberge Presbytère Mont Lac-Vert
Founder: Mother Marie-Louise Coutu – local benefactress and nun
Converted into an inn in 1986, this inn invites you to admire the religious objects, antique furniture and historic photos that bear witness to its passage.
Ermitage Saint-Antoine
Founder: Elzéar Delamarre – priest
The Ermitage Saint-Antoine in Lac-Bouchette offers various activities such as retreats, masses, and prayers to perpetuate and develop its spiritual mission.
Village historique de Val-Jalbert
Founder: Damase Jalbert – founder
Damase Jalbert worked hard and had a grand vision when founding what would become the most modern company town in Quebec at the turn of the 20th century.
Moulin des Pionniers
Founder: Télesphore Desmers – 3rd mill owner
Visitors can extend their discovery by spending the night to the soothing sound of the river, in one of the site’s themed cottages or in an ancestral home steeped in history.
Ermitage Saint-Antoine
Founder: Elzéar Delamarre – priest
The Ermitage Saint-Antoine in Lac-Bouchette offers various activities such as retreats, masses, and prayers to perpetuate and develop its spiritual mission.
Chapelle Saint-Cyriac in Lac-Kénogami
Founder: Cyriac Buckell
The waterfront chapel recalls the history of the village of Saint-Cyriac. Celebrations and various artistic activities are still held here today.
Mashteuiatsh IInu Museum
Founder: First Nation of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh
Discover a unique cultural experience at the Mashteuiatsh Ilnu Museum, where exhibits immerse you in the vibrant history and culture of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh.
Moulin des Pionniers
Founder: Télesphore Desmers – 3rd owner of the mill
Dive headfirst into a journey through time to discover a place where history and entertainment meet to appreciate the heritage of the region’s pioneers.
Odyssée des Bâtisseurs
Founder: Isle-Maligne hydroelectric plant workers
Learn about the history of this impressive hydroelectric construction site, which was even dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world” in its day.
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay
Founder: Louis Jobin – sculptor
The statue of Notre-Dame du Saguenay, which has contributed to the fame of the site where it stands, has become an important element of the Saguenay landscape thanks to its grandeur.
Village historique de Val-Jalbert
Founder : Damase Jalbert
Val-Jalbert gives visitors the chance to get to know, respect and learn about those who forged the past, so they can better look to the future.
Parc Trou de la Fée
Founder: Desbiens village workers
The remains of the Chute Martine dam and the Trou de la Fée cavern are precious witnesses to the ingenuity and way of life of the workers of the 1920s.
Sentier Notre-Dame-de-Kapatakan
Founder: Nicolas-Tolentin Hébert – priest
The 215-kilometre Sentier Notre-Dame-Kapatakan follows part of the route taken by Father Hébert as he explored the Lac-Saint-Jean region.