- For other places of the same name, see Roberval.
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| Roberval | |
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| The main artery of Roberval, boulevard Marcotte, also corresponding to route 169 | |
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Region | Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Area | 150,02 km² |
| Population | 9 949 hab. (2018) |
| Density | 66,32 inhab./km² |
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Roberval, whose slogan is “Life by the Lake”, is located on the southwestern shore of Lac Saint-Jean. The city is located in the region of Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean to Quebec.
Understand
Roberval was founded in 1859 by one of its early settlers, Thomas Jamme, who owned the town's first sawmill and flour mill. The name “Roberval” comes from the title of Jean-François de La Rocque, Sieur de Roberval, who was the first lieutenant general of New France. When it became a municipality, Roberval had around 250 inhabitants. Thanks to the forestry industry and agriculture, as well as the construction of the Quebec-Lac-Saint-Jean railway and the Hotel Roberval, the city grew. In 2018, Roberval had 9,949 inhabitants. It is the capital of the regional county municipality (MRC) of Domaine-du-Roy.
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Roberval is known for its annual presentation of the International crossing of Lac St-Jean, an open water swimming marathon.
To go
By plane
- Roberval Airport (YRJ): For those who wish to fly a private plane to Roberval, the airport offers a hangar in which they can park. In addition to this service, the airline company Pascan Aviation offers regular flights between Roberval and neighboring cities, such as Saint-Hubert, Sept-Iles, Wabush and Havre-Saint-Pierre. The airport is located only a few minutes from downtown Roberval.
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): A connecting flight can be taken at this airport to go to Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG), which is closer to Roberval. This is about a 55 minute trip.
- Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG): This airport can be reached through Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The town of Roberval is about two hours away. The airport offers car and taxi rental services.
By train
- Chambord station: This station of VIA Rail is located about 15 minutes by car from Roberval.
By bus
- The last stop Intercar Saguenay (Chicoutimi) is located approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG). From this point, you can take a coach to Intercar Roberval terminus. It’s a trip that lasts about 2.5 hours.
By car
- From Montreal, you can get to Roberval the fastest by highway 40 east and route 155 (Quebec) north. It’s a journey of around 4 hours and 45 minutes and a distance of 441 kilometers.
Circulate
The blueberry cycle route is a popular route among tourists who like to cycle. This road is 256 km in length and it encircles Lac Saint-Jean. Tourists can travel everywhere in Roberval by bicycle, because it is one of the towns which is located in the cycle route. Tourists have the choice of bringing their own bicycles or they can rent bicycles.
To get around Lac Saint-Jean in summer, tourists can go to an excursion boat which is called La Tournée. This boat takes 200 passengers and travels between Alma and Roberval every Sunday in July and August. Traveling on this cruise costs approximately $ 44.95 per passenger.
To see
- 1 Roberval town hall – Roberval town hall, national historic site and historic monument.
Events
- International crossing of Lac Saint-Jean – Swimming endurance event held annually since 1955 consisting of several open water swimming events including the crossing of the Lake Saint-Jean between Roberval and Peribonka, a distance of 32 km.
Shows
- In Roberval, the shows are famous. They are characterized by gender. The genres available are: song, music, theater, humor / variety and youth. The shows are offered in large numbers to spectators of all ages. Titles include, but are not limited to: Sick, The Ballad of a Runaway girl, Between You and Us, How far will your tongue take you, The Inferno, Romanticism and exoticism, The history of music, History of the cricket lost in a living room.
Do
In Roberval, there are a multitude of things to do thanks to the Recreation Department. This organization takes care of the programming of activities, allowing those interested to find the activity that suits them. Within the framework of this institution, one can participate in swimming lessons, free skating sessions as well as organized day camps. They also offer plenty of seasonal activities, such as basketball, soccer, tennis, beach volleyball as well as a skate.
Moreover, the Cité sports complex student offers many opportunities. Here people can swim in the pool, play sports in the gymnasium and participate in indoor physical activities.
Source: https://ville.roberval.qc.ca/citoyens/complexe-sportif-de-la-cite-etudiante
For nature lovers, there is no shortage of municipal parks in Roberval. Here is a compiled list of all the parks located in Roberval:
- Municipal Quay Park;
- Pointe-Scott Park;
- Parc des Lilas (rued es Violettes et des Lilas);
- Centennial Park (boul. Marcotte-Ménard);
- Parc Ménard (behind Cultural and Community Center 243, Ménard);
- Ouellet Park (Ouellet Street);
- Pointe-Plate Park (rue Pedneault);
- Flower park (rue des Muguets et des Oeillets);
- Parc Lacoursière (rue Lacoursière);
- Amyot Park (Amyot Street);
- Marina Park;
- Mont-Plaisant Park;
- Parc des Pins (rue des Pins);
- Town Hall Park;
- Ursulines Park
People are strongly requested to respect the cleanliness of the premises.
Source: https://ville.roberval.qc.ca/citoyens/parcs-municipaux
THE'Perron bakery economuseum is located at 637, boul. St-Joseph, Roberval, Quebec. La Boulangerie Perron is a mixture of a museum and a bakery. You can take a self-guided bakery guide observing the work of an artisan baker. Tourists have the opportunity to learn how artisan bread is baked in Roberval.
During winter, tourists can learn to do ice fishing with a guide. There are several species of fish in Lac Saint-Jean, including pike, walleye, yellow perch, trout, and speckled. Before ice fishing, consult La Corporation LACtivité Pêche au Lac-Saint-Jean (organization that manages sport fishing) to find out the rules for this activity.
To learn the history of Roberval, visit the heritage circuit, located at boulevard Saint-Joseph. Through this 3.4 km walking tour, there are statues of people who have influenced the history of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. This tour is informative as well as charming and will be perfect for tourists of all ages.
Eat
Housing
In Roberval, there are several accommodation options available to visitors to the city that can meet everyone's diverse needs. There are a variety of hotels, bed and breakfasts for those who prefer to feel at home, and camping options for nature lovers who want an outdoor experience. All of the accommodations mentioned below are located near Lac Saint Jean and are available at good prices.
Hotels
- Hotel Château Roberval (3 stars): A friendly hotel with an indoor swimming pool and spa. There is also a convention center with 9 rooms that can accommodate up to 600 people for events of all kinds. There is also a dining room, a Bistro Bar and a fitness room.
- Hotel Manoir Roberval (3 stars): A simple hotel offering free breakfasts with a family restaurant, indoor swimming pool, fitness room and several meeting rooms. Located in the heart of tourist attractions such as the wild black bear observation site, the historic Village of Val-Jalbert and a few meters from the Véloroute des Bleuets.
- Motel Roberval (3 stars): An affordable, warm and well-located roadside property with a heated outdoor pool perfect for families. This motel offers a free continental breakfast daily as well as a laundry service.
- Motel Advantage (2 stars): This hotel is located on the shores of Lac St-Jean and this place offers access to the lake and to a private beach. It gives direct entry to the Véloroute des Bleuets cycle path and offers bicycle rental. Picnic tables are set up on their expansive grounds with Adirondack chairs.
