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Jonquière, Quebec

Jonquière is a borough (arrondissement) of the city of Saguenay in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the Saguenay River, near the borough of Chicoutimi.

Type City

Why go

  • Borough of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.
  • Served by Alma Airport (YTF).

History

Jonquière is a borough (arrondissement) of the city of Saguenay in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the Saguenay River, near the borough of Chicoutimi.

Airports

Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG) 21 km to the centre
7000 Chemin de l'Aéroport, La Baie, QC G7B 0E4 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Sept-iles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
  • Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Montreal*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Alma Airport (YTF) 31 km to the centre
Alma, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Roberval Airport (YRJ) 76 km to the centre
Roberval, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien Airport (YDO) 93 km to the centre
Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alma Airport (YTF); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jonquière, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing