Saint-Jean Bay (Saguenay River)
| Anse Saint-Jean | |
|---|---|
  Anse Saint-Jean | |
| Location | Saguenay River, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°15′05″N 70°11′26″W / 48.25139°N 70.19056°W |
| Type | Bay |
L'Anse Saint-Jean (English: Saint-Jean Bay) is a bay located on the south shore of the Saguenay River at L'Anse-Saint-Jean, in the Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality, in Quebec, Canada.[1]
Geography[edit]
Perpendicular to the Saguenay River, this cove is 2.3 km (1.4 mi) wide by 2.8 km (1.7 mi) long. The Saint-Jean River flows into the end of the bay.[2]
The entrance to this bay is bounded by "Pointe au Boeuf" (located to the west) and "la Grande Pointe" (located to the east).[3]
History[edit]
Located between Anse du Petit Saguenay (east side) and Baie Éternité (west side), Anse Saint-Jean is a haven for pleasure boating in the event of large waves.
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