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Route 170: Saguenay Fjord, Saguenay Fjord, Quebec
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Route 170: Saguenay Fjord

Route Principale · La Baie → Saint-Siméon

Leisurely78 mi1 hr 40 min5,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,300 ftOne way
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The drive

Route 170 runs from Saguenay's La Baie borough to Saint-Siméon near the St. Lawrence River. Wikipedia describes the Saguenay to Saint-Siméon stretch as a very scenic ride in the mountains. Rivière-Éternité, L'Anse-Saint-Jean and Petit-Saguenay are among the municipalities along the route.

This drive starts at La Baie, goes through Rivière-Éternité, and ends at Saint-Siméon at Route 138. It is 77.6 miles, takes about 1 hr 40 min, and climbs about 5,000 feet to a high point of 1,300 feet. The route is Leisurely with mostly gentle curves.

Along the way

  1. La Baie
  2. Rivière-Éternité
  3. Saint-Siméon (Route 138)
Elevation
5,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,300 ft
La BaieSaint-Siméon
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
La BaieSaint-Siméon
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Check Québec 511 for current roadwork before driving.
  • Villages such as L'Anse-Saint-Jean and Petit-Saguenay are on side roads, not on the route.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Québec 511.

Questions about this drive

How long does Route 170 along the Saguenay Fjord take?

Route 170 from La Baie to Saint-Siméon is 77.6 miles and takes about 1 hr 40 min.

Which towns are on Route 170?

Wikipedia lists Rivière-Éternité, L'Anse-Saint-Jean and Petit-Saguenay among the municipalities between Saint-Félix-d'Otis and Saint-Siméon.

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Map of Route 170: Saguenay Fjord, from La Baie to Saint-Siméon