National parks near Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec
The closest national park to Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec is La Mauricie National Park — about 222 km (138 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mauricie National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kouchibouguac National Park | 518 km (322 mi) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Forillon National Park | 522 km (324 mi) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Acadia National Park | 525 km (326 mi) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 577 km (359 mi) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Fundy National Park | 588 km (366 mi) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pituamkek National Park | 612 km (380 mi) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mingan Archipelago National Park | 628 km (390 mi) | 9 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kejimkujik National Park | 660 km (410 mi) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Prince Edward Island National Park | 670 km (416 mi) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean
- Saguenay
- Alma
- Sainte-Monique
- Dolbeau-Mistassini
- Saint-Félicien
- Roberval
- Pont Rouge
- Pointe-du-Lac
- Saint-Honoré
- Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix
- Normandin
- Saint-Bruno
- Métabetchouan
- Saint-Fulgence
- Saint-Gédéon
- Chambord
- Saint-Ambroise
- Labrecque
- L'Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur
- Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc
- Albanel
- Desbiens
- Saint-Prime
- Saint-Nazaire
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean?
La Mauricie National Park, about 222 km (138 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.