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 Saint Jean, Lac on Encyclopedia.com
Jean Nuttli lors de sa tentative de vendredi Le cycliste suisse Jean Nuttli (Saint-Quentin-Oktos) a une nouvelle fois écho.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-S1tJ1eanL1c.asp   (407 words)

  
 Lac Saint-Jean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lac Saint-Jean is a large, shallow lake in south-central Quebec, Canada, in the Laurentian Highlands (1003 km
Lac Saint-Jean also has an important summer resort and sport-fishing industry.
It is situated 206 kilometres north of the Saint Lawrence River, into which it drains via the Saguenay River.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lac_Saint-Jean   (229 words)

  
 Saint-Jean, Lac
Later, Lac Saint-Jean was made part of the King's Domain (1674), land reserved for trapping and farmed out to interested parties; a first trading post was built at Métabetchouane in 1676.
Péribonka also houses the Musée Louis-Hémon, commemorating the trip made to Lac Saint-Jean by the author of MARIA CHAPDELAINE.
The FUR TRADE dominated the region's economy until the 19th century, when colonization started in the Saguenay (1838) and then in the Lac Saint-Jean region (1849).
thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007079   (374 words)

  
 Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Lac Saint-Jean itself is a popular destination for residents of the more urban residents of Quebec to escape to in the summer.
This region is bathed by two major water streams, the Lac Saint-Jean and the Saguenay River, both of which mark its landscape deeply, and have been the main drives of its development in History.
The largest settlement (Ville de Saguenay) is located north of the fjord near Lac Saint-Jean.
www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean   (294 words)

  
 Lac Saint Jean Est. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000
Lac Saint Jean Est (lahk se zhahn EST), county (905 sq mi/2,344 sq km; 1991 pop.
www.bartleby.com /69/12/L00612.html   (82 words)

  
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Lac Saint-Jean is a veritable inland sea with a diameter of over 35km; from it flows the Rivière Saguenay, the location of the southernmost fjord in the world.
Residents of both the Saguenay and Lac Saint-Jean regions are renowned for their friendliness and spirit.
A considerable portion of the local work force is still involved in the same economic activities that brought the original settlers here towards the middle of the last century: forestry development in the Saguenay region and agriculture in the area around Lac Saint-Jean.
www.roadcompanion.ca /edito/mag/pages/_cumaghtm0004.asp?lang=ce&month=200208&magid=31112   (488 words)

  
 Lac Saint-Jean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lac Saint-Jean is a large, shallow lake in south-central Quebec, Canada, in the Laurentian Highlands (1003 km
It is situated 206 kilometres north of the Saint Lawrence River, into which it drains via the Saguenay River.
It was given its French name after Jean Dequen, a Jesuit missionary who in 1647 was the first European to reach its shores.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lac_Saint-Jean   (229 words)

  
 Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The population of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region represents 6,8 % of Quebec population, concentrated in three large clusters: Ville de Saguenay (born of the merging of the cities of La Baie, Chicoutimi, Jonquière and a few smaller aglomerations) (pop.
This region is bathed by two major watercourses, the Lac Saint-Jean and the Saguenay River, both of which mark its landscape deeply and have been the main drives of its development in history.
Lac Saint-Jean itself is a popular destination for residents of the more urban regions of Quebec to escape to in the summer.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean   (319 words)

  
 Lac Saint Jean Ouest. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000
Lac Saint Jean Ouest (lahk se zhah WEST), county (22,818 sq mi/59,099 sq km), central Que., Canada, on L. St. John;
www.bartleby.com /69/13/L00613.html   (76 words)

  
 Cytochrome Oxidase Deficiency Project
Saguenay Lac Saint Jean cytochrome oxidase deficiency: sequence analysis of nuclear encoded COX subunits, chromosomal localization and a sequence anomaly in subunit VIc.
www.broad.mit.edu /personal/rioux/cox.html   (245 words)

  
 CNW Group
The Traversée internationale du Lac Saint-Jean is recognized as the oldest and most prestigious long-distance swimming marathon in the world.
This race across Lac Saint-Jean is the 6th leg of the World Cup long distance swimming championship and attracts the world's best long-distance swimmers.
Additional notes on the Traversée internationale du Lac Saint-Jean stamp can be found in the Newsroom section of Canada Post's website, and a downloadable high-resolution photo of the issue is in the Newsroom's Photo Centre.
www.newswire.ca /en/releases/archive/June2004/07/c1891.html   (1295 words)

  
 The 1998 Canadian Encyclopedia: Saint-Jean, Lac@ HighBeam Research
Lac Saint-Jean, Qu, 1003 km, elevation 98 m, 63 m deep, is
The 1998 Canadian Encyclopedia: Saint-Jean, Lac@ HighBeam Research
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:28751047&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (172 words)

  
 Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
A unique stay where the natural charms & joie de vivre of the Saguenay Lac St-Jean inhabitants will seduce you.
There are also many exciting outdoor activities: dog sleigh rides, hiking trails, lake trout fishing, bicycling, skidooing, canoeing, skiing, rafting, as well as miles and miles of beach.
www.chalets.qc.ca /av02.html   (101 words)

  
 Search Results for lac - Encyclopædia Britannica
This insect deposits lac on the twigs and young branches of several varieties of soapberry and...
At an elevation of 1,759 feet (536 metres), it lies at the southern end of the Dac Lac Plateau, 55 miles (89 km) north-northwest of Da...
city, seat (1836) of Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin, U.S. It lies at the southern end of Lake Winnebago, 55 miles (89 km) north-northwest of Milwaukee.
www.britannica.com /search?query=lac&submit=Find&source=MWTAB   (462 words)

  
 Trakconcept - Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean - ClicShop
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Nautical chart with bathymetry/depth of the North-East section of Lac St-Jean with information on ma...
Nautical chart with bathymetry/depth of the North-West section of Lac St-Jean with information on ma...
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 CJNS - Epidemiological Study of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region (Quebec, Canada)
Abstract: Background: Using a population-based register of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region (Quebec, Canada), the genealogical reconstruction of 533 individuals with intracranial aneurysm (IA) showed a familial aggregation (the presence of aneurysm in two or more first- to third-degree relatives) for 159 (29.8%) of them; this proportion is much higher than reported elsewhere.
Epidemiological Study of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region (Quebec, Canada)
Jean Mathieu, Louis Pérusse, Pierre Allard, Claude Prévost, Léo Cantin, Jean-Marie Bouchard and Marc DeBraekleer
www.cjns.org /23augtoc/epidemio.htm   (256 words)

  
 Quebec-Vacation Guide - Connect-Quebec - Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region
The Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean region is the Saguenay river, and the beautiful Saint- Jean lake.
With 200 actors, 1 500 costumes, animals and cars of all period, La Fabuleuse Histoire d'un Royaume will know how to amaze you.
www.connect-quebec.com /e/guide/sag-lac-st-jean/slsj.html   (120 words)

  
 Tourist Region: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
The Véloroute des Bleuets, a special treat for cycling enthusiasts, is a 256-km (159-mi.) network of trails encircling Lac Saint-Jean with lookout points offering a magnificent view of the lake.
The trail passes through the Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon (home to moose and beavers)-the perfect place to swim in the lake or canoe on the Rivière Péribonka.
Botany lovers will not want to miss the Grands Jardins de Normandin and its 17 hectares (42 acres) of immense and original gardens.
www.bonjourquebec.com /anglais/regions/saguenay.html   (411 words)

  
 The Most Beautiful Villages of Québec - L'Anse-Saint-Jean
Tucked in the hollow of a magnificent valley, nestled in the natural bay of the confines of the St. Jean River and the majestic fjord of the Saguenay, Anse-Saint-Jean displays its charms between capes that preside over a splendid view.
Fjord en Kayak, 359, rue St Jean Baptiste (marina of the village)
In the heart of the Saguenay fjord, a kingdom to discover
www.beauxvillages.qc.ca /anglais/villages_a/anse_a.html   (810 words)

  
 Saguenay — Lac-Saint-Jean - Manicouagan - Quebec City Fishing Lodges and Family Resorts
Situated on a charming site on the shores of a natural lake, overlooked by the wilderness of the mountains, the Manoir du Lac Delage endows the word resort with all the respectability it deserves.
For those who are seeking an out-of-ordinary destination and those who want to enjoy unforgettable experiences, the Lac perdu is without a doubt the kingdom of adventure
At the Lake Perdu base camp, you can fish brook trout in one of our surrounding lakes or rivers or if you want to experience the brook trout fishing you have always dreamed of two fully equipped satellite camps are available for your enjoyment.
www.lodgesresorts.com /Quebec/quebec-lac-st-jean-fishing.html   (1182 words)

  
 Québec-immigration Canada - The regions of Québec in Canada
Situated less than 200 kilometres from Quebec City, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region covers a vast area extending from north of Lac Saint-Jean to the mouth of the famous Saguenay fjord.
Its nearly 300,000 residents are known for their hospitality and joie de vivre.
www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca /Anglais/avantages-quebec/saguenay.html   (395 words)

  
 Royaume du Saguenay (Quebec - Canada)
In fact, the region is commonly referred to as Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, inhabited by "Saguenéens" and "Jeannois"; that last nuance is lost to most Québécois from outside the region, the distinctive Saguenean accent is but one variant of the French language.
And if there were a noticeable lake that would be the "centre" of the Saguenay region, it would be the Lac St-Jean (Never heard of a Lake Saguenay).
When the first European discoverers (Jacques Cartier, and others) sailed up the Saint Lawrence river, they came upon a very important fjord-like river flowing into the Saint Lawrence, and called the Saguenay river (not a lake).
www.flagspot.com /flags/ca-qc-sa.html   (1309 words)

  
 _cumaghtm0004.asp?lang=ce&month=200208&magid=31112
Lac Saint-Jean is a veritable inland sea with a diameter of over 35km; from it flows the Rivière Saguenay, the location of the southernmost fjord in the world.
Residents of both the Saguenay and Lac Saint-Jean regions are renowned for their friendliness and spirit.
Everything is large scale in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean - not only the rivers and the lakes, but also the industrial complexes, which are often open to the public.
www.roadcompanion.ca /edito/mag/pages/_cumaghtm0004.asp?lang=ce&month=200208&magid=31112   (488 words)

  
 Garmin: Cartography - BlueChart - Card: St. Lawrence Seaway, JUL 05
Also includes detailed coverage of Lake Champlain and Lac Saint-Jean, including Burlington, VT, Rideau River, the Ottawa River to Temiscaming, the Riviere Saguenay from Chicoutimi, Que.
www.garmin.com /cartography/bluechart/card.jsp?sku=MUS020R&cd=Americas   (148 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Saint Jean, Lac, Canada (Canadian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Saint Jean, Lac, Canada (Canadian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
More articles from AllRefer Reference on Saint Jean, Lac
You are here : AllRefer.com > Reference > Encyclopedia > Canadian Physical Geography > Saint Jean, Lac
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/X/X-StJeanLc.html   (116 words)

  
 Traversée Internationale du Lac Saint-Jean
Spectators have access to excellent viewpoints of the event, the course runs along the shores of Lake Saint -Jean.
During the competition you'll feel joy, fear, intense stress and motivation, in fact, a whole range of emotions.
The UNIPRIX 1, 2 and 5 kilometre race: the pleasure of open water!
www.traversee.qc.ca /presentation-en.htm   (1914 words)

  
 DOMAINE LEMIEUX
Lac idéal pour la voile et la motomarine.
info-attraits.qc.ca /tourisme/lemieux   (29 words)

  
 Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean - Tourist Guide of Quebec, The Portal of Quebec, Canada, Accommodation, Vehicules Virtual Marketplace, Business Directory, Advertisers, Activities :: QuebecWeb :: Welcome!
The Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean has two unique water ways: the Saguenay river which runs along the bed of the only navigable fjord in North America and lake Saint-Jean, a real inland sea of more than 35 km in diameter.
The lac Kénogami, an ideal spot for a change of scenery.
On the belvedere at Anse-de-Tabatière, you will be dazzled by panoramic view on the Saguenay river.
www.quebecweb.com /tourisme/lacstjean/introang.html   (819 words)

  
 Saguenay River --  Encyclopædia Britannica
French Rivière Saguenay, river in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, south central Quebec province, Canada, draining Lac-Saint-Jean into the St. Lawrence River at Tadoussac, about 120 mi (190 km) northeast of Quebec city.
city, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, south-central Quebec province, Canada, on Alma Island and both banks of the Saguenay River, an outlet of Lac-Saint-Jean (Lake St. John) 140 miles (230 km) north of Quebec city.
Flowing east-southeast, the Saguenay, in the first third of its 105-mi length, descends about 300 ft (90 m) in a turbulent stream.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9064744?tocId=9064744   (825 words)

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