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Here is a map of the lake with its sub-territories !
Live in, it's :
Excellent job prospects
Excellent educational establishments
Crime is almost non-existent
Low cost of housing
Little or no traffic
Close proximity to government services and the healthcare system
Work/family balance
Close proximity to nature
The Lac-Saint-Jean
Constituting one of the largest lakes in Quebec, Lake Saint-Jean occupies an important place in the life – and in the heart – of the citizens of Alma Lac-Saint-Jean.
Being one of the largest lakes in Quebec, some even mistake it for the sea!
Did you know that Lake Saint-Jean is twice the size of the Island of Montreal?
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We have the lake, and blueberries !The wild blueberry, in great abundance at Lac-Saint-Jean, has become a symbol of our identity to the point where we are nicknamed the Blueberries.
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Our economy
Alma-Lac-Saint-Jean is home to numerous employment opportunities. Nearly every economic sector is represented, and the region boasts businesses of all sizes, from very small enterprises to multinationals.
Through its mandates from the MRC and the City of Alma, Alma-Lac-Saint-Jean Economic Development works to promote, support, and foster initiatives related to the economic development of the Lac-Saint-Jean-Est MRC.
Our economic particularities
Diversified economy
Very high level of economic activity
Significant industrial base
Regional agricultural heartland
Important manufacturing secto
Robust real estate market
Our main business sectors
Although very diversified, our economy is based primarily on the following sectors :
Agri-food
The Lac Saint-Jean Est RCM is a major hub for agricultural and agri-food development. With its 98,779 hectares of agricultural land, agriculture is central to the dynamic and sustainable use of the territory. It is home to several agri-food processors, primarily operating in the meat and charcuterie, beverage, bakery, fruit and vegetable, and dairy sectors.
Tourism
The tourism industry is one of the main drivers of economic development in Quebec and its regions. Tourism is a sector encompassing 29,500 businesses and 416,000 jobs. Through its tourism division, operated by Tourisme Alma Lac-Saint-Jean, Développement Économique Alma Lac-Saint-Jean works to stimulate tourism businesses in the Lac-Saint-Jean-Est RCM (Regional County Municipality) to achieve a high-quality experience within a framework of sustainable tourism.
Aluminium industry
The aluminum industry plays a crucial role in the local and provincial economy. Since the beginning of the 20th century, our region has become a hub for aluminum production thanks to the abundance of hydroelectric resources needed to power manufacturing processes. Today, a sophisticated ecosystem of equipment manufacturers, specialized suppliers, and subcontractors supports this industrial cluster.
Wood industry
The wood industry in Lac-Saint-Jean is a vital economic sector, deeply rooted in local history and culture. Our region/territory, rich in vast coniferous and deciduous forests, is ideal for logging and wood processing.
Aeronautics
With its state-of-the-art airport, affiliated air transport and Canada’s only Centre of Excellence for drones, the MRC of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est has key elements to diversify its economy.
A superior quality of life
Alma Lac-Saint-Jean is appealing because of its exceptional quality of life.
4 seasons of pure pleasure
Nature as far as the eye can see
The tranquility of wide open spaces
Diverse social activities
Cultural outings nearby
Musical discoveries and festivals
Local gastronomy
A legendary welcome and hospitable citizens
Municipalities
Alma
Desbiens
Hébertville
Hébertville-Station
Labrecque
Lamarche
L'Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur
Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix
Saint-Bruno
Saint-Gédéon
Saint-Henri-de-Taillon
Saint-Ludger-de-Milot
Saint-Nazaire
Sainte-Monique-de-Honfleur
On the blog
Tour of Lac Saint-Jean in autumn: what to see and do on the tourist route
The Tour of lac Saint-Jean is renowned for its majestic landscapes, golden beaches and rich culture.
A tourist route with a thousand flavors
Imagine yourself enjoying freshly picked blueberries, biting into a still-warm loaf of bread, or savoring a microbrewery beer on a sunny patio.
Hit the road, come take a gourmet tour around the lake
Birthplace of the famous novel Maria Chapdelaine by Louis Hémon, the territory of the MRC of Maria-Chapdelaine is calling you!
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