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− | '''Chicoutimi''' is a | + | '''Chicoutimi''' is a borough of Ville Saguenay, located in the [[Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean]] region in [[Quebec]], [[Canada]]. |
− | Since 2002, Chicoutimi and | + | Since 2002, Chicoutimi and the neighbouring towns of La Baie and Jonquière have merged together as Ville Saguenay. Eventhough this new name is now the official formal name for the municipality, the older names remained of current use within the population. |
− | + | ==Hitching In== | |
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+ | From Quebec : Route 175 North <br> | ||
+ | From Lac St-Jean : Highway 70 East <br> | ||
+ | From Tadoussac / Côte Nord : Route 172 West <br> | ||
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+ | ==Hitching Out== | ||
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+ | ===North : Route 172 towards Tadoussac, Côte Nord=== | ||
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+ | Cross the bridge (Route 175) to Chicoutimi Nord, and stand up on the corner of Boulevard de Tadoussac / Rue Roussel. There is a stoplight at this location and parking spots for stores where people can pick you up. | ||
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+ | ===South : Route 175 towards [[Quebec City]], [[Montreal]]=== | ||
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+ | Go south on boulevard Talbot up to the Marcel Simard garage/gas station (below the crossing of Boulevard du Royaume / Boulevard Talbot), and hitchhike there. If you meet someone whom is going south, but not where you want, ask them if they can drop you at Petroles RL in Laterrière (corner of Boulevard Talbot / Rue du Boulevard) | ||
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+ | ===West/East : Highway 70=== | ||
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+ | On boulevard Talbot, go south to the highway entrances. They are huge and wonderful for hitchhiking! | ||
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+ | ==Public Transport== | ||
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+ | [http://www.ville.saguenay.qc.ca/sts/ Société de transport du Saguenay] (Only in French) | ||
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+ | ==Places to Visit== | ||
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+ | [http://www.lavoiemaltee.com/ Pub La Voie Maltée] (Only in French) <br> | ||
+ | [http://www.cafecambio.ca/ Café Cambio] (Only in French) | ||
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+ | ==Places to Avoid== | ||
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+ | Stub | ||
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+ | ==Accommodation and Sleep== | ||
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+ | There are some [http://www.couchsurfing.org couchsurfers] in the area whom can help you. Browse for North America/Canada/Quebec/Saguenay and pay attention to their couch description. | ||
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+ | [http://www.ajsaguenay.com/ Auberge de jeunesse du Saguenay : La Maison Price] | ||
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+ | ==Other Useful Info== | ||
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+ | Stub | ||
[[Category:Quebec]] | [[Category:Quebec]] | ||
[[Category:Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean]] | [[Category:Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean]] |
Revision as of 19:20, 2 January 2010
Chicoutimi is a borough of Ville Saguenay, located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region in Quebec, Canada.
Since 2002, Chicoutimi and the neighbouring towns of La Baie and Jonquière have merged together as Ville Saguenay. Eventhough this new name is now the official formal name for the municipality, the older names remained of current use within the population.
Contents
Hitching In
From Quebec : Route 175 North
From Lac St-Jean : Highway 70 East
From Tadoussac / Côte Nord : Route 172 West
Hitching Out
North : Route 172 towards Tadoussac, Côte Nord
Cross the bridge (Route 175) to Chicoutimi Nord, and stand up on the corner of Boulevard de Tadoussac / Rue Roussel. There is a stoplight at this location and parking spots for stores where people can pick you up.
South : Route 175 towards Quebec City, Montreal
Go south on boulevard Talbot up to the Marcel Simard garage/gas station (below the crossing of Boulevard du Royaume / Boulevard Talbot), and hitchhike there. If you meet someone whom is going south, but not where you want, ask them if they can drop you at Petroles RL in Laterrière (corner of Boulevard Talbot / Rue du Boulevard)
West/East : Highway 70
On boulevard Talbot, go south to the highway entrances. They are huge and wonderful for hitchhiking!
Public Transport
Société de transport du Saguenay (Only in French)
Places to Visit
Pub La Voie Maltée (Only in French)
Café Cambio (Only in French)
Places to Avoid
Stub
Accommodation and Sleep
There are some couchsurfers in the area whom can help you. Browse for North America/Canada/Quebec/Saguenay and pay attention to their couch description.
Auberge de jeunesse du Saguenay : La Maison Price
Other Useful Info
Stub