Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean district, Quebec, Canada

Places to visit near Alma

Alma is a town in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean district, Quebec, Canada, home to about 29,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 waterfalls, 11 parks and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lac Kénogamichiche (25 km), Lac Vert (26 km) and Métabetchouane Archaeological Site (34 km).

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Alma, Quebec
Alma, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean district, Quebec, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alma at a glance

Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean district, Quebec, Canada
Population
about 29,526
Coordinates
48.5501° N, 71.6491° W
Places within 50 km
123 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Alma

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alma: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alma

134 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alma. The closest is Lac des Harvey (14 km); the best-known is Lac Kénogamichiche (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Alma

40 waterfalls within 100 km of Alma. The closest is Parc des Cascades (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Alma

23 parks within 100 km of Alma. The closest is Plaines Vertes (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Alma

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Alma. The closest is Île Maligne (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Île Maligne · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
  • Île d'Alma · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~6 km
  • La Grande Décharge · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
  • Île Noël · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~11 km
  • Île Lebel · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~11 km
  • Île du Phare · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~14 km

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Beaches & coast near Alma

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alma. The closest is Marina Saint-coeur-de-Marie (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alma

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alma. The closest is Île des Girard (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Alma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alma
  2. 1 km Plaines Vertes · park, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  3. 1 km Parc des Cascades · waterfall, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  4. 2 km Église St-Joseph · church, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  5. 1 km Chapelle Sainte-Anne · church, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  6. 4 km Île Maligne · river spot, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
  7. 4 km Back to Alma

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How to reach Alma

    All places near Alma by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50134Lac des Harvey (14 km)
    Waterfalls2140Parc des Cascades (2 km)
    Parks1123Plaines Vertes (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1118Île Maligne (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Marina Saint-coeur-de-Marie (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Île des Girard (11 km)
    Churches47Église St-Joseph (1 km)
    Caves56Normand (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Saguenay Graben (30 km)
    Forts & heritage14Métabetchouane Archaeological Site (34 km)
    Museums03La Pulperie de Chicoutimi (55 km)
    Other attractions01Le Vieux Moulin (59 km)

    Alma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alma?

    Église St-Joseph (church, about 1 km), Chapelle Sainte-Anne (church, about 1 km), Plaines Vertes (park, about 1 km), Parc des Cascades (waterfall, about 2 km), Île Maligne (river spot, about 4 km), Lac Kénogamichiche (lake, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alma?

    123 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 waterfalls, 11 parks, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Alma?

    Lac des Harvey, about 14 km by road; Lac à la Mine (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Alma?

    Parc des Cascades, about 2 km by road; Chute des Dionne (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Alma?

    Plaines Vertes, about 1 km by road; Parc Environnemental de la Rue Gaudreault (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alma?

    Start in Alma, visit Plaines Vertes, then Parc des Cascades, then Église St-Joseph, then Chapelle Sainte-Anne, then Île Maligne, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alma?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Alma

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alma’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alma on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.