A Unique Waterfront Property
The acreage is over 17 million square feet (381 acres), with a coastline of 1.5 kilometers. In either dimension or length of shoreline, no comparable has been on the market in decades.
Located directly on the banks of the Saguenay River, one of the deepest in the world, the property is near Park Canada’s Saguenay Fjord National Park and Site de La Nouvelle-France, contiguous to a site renowned for its timeless physical beauty. It also served as the backdrop for such movies as “Robe Noire”, chronicling the experiences of Europe’s first explorers and earliest settlements in the “New World” of “New France”.
As one of the last remaining natural Fjords on the planet, the property is part of a region chosen for candidacy to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites (links can be found here). The breathtaking physical beauty of the property invokes images of pristine nature possessing the strength and resilience of the richest biodiversity. This biodiversity is now contributing to the region’s ever growing impact on the agri-food sector, with the economy & employment reaping the benefits.
Zoned for Multi-Residential Development
Flexible zoning in a sector possessing a strong tourism-based economy, with an increasing demand from international and local buyers combined with a dwindling supply of land, properties on the banks of the Saguenay river stand at a premium.
The property’s 17 million square feet of waterfront represents one of the last opportunities for a canvas large enough to accommodate the vision of a global world class development in the heart of the Saguenay Fjord.
Combining ecologically sustainable development with the principles of ecotourism and agri-food endeavors, while preserving biodiversity, establishes the Saguenay Fjord Acreage as a multi-purpose, diverse financial vehicle.
Whether for agriculture, ecotourism or multi-residential development, the Saguenay Fjord acreage represents an astounding income generation capacity.
In a region quickly becoming a destination for international tourism, the Saguenay Fjord acreage is minutes away from both the Bagotville International Airport and International Marina of La Baie, where cruise ships regularly dot the shoreline. In 2016 the Marina will be hosting the arrival of the RMS Queen Mary 2, the world’s largest cruise ship. The Dream Cruise Destination Awards has awarded the Marina of La Baie “Best Port Welcome” – as the friendliest port of call internationally.
According to KPMG, Saguenay is considered one of the best jurisdictions in the world to start up a company. Canadian Business Magazine writes that Saguenay “is one of the best places in the country to do business”. Statistics Canada places Saguenay as “the safest city in the nation”.
Multi-Generational Investment Potential
The property is located directly on the shores of the Saguenay-Saint Lawrence National Marine Park, considered one of the best whale-watching sites in the world.
The acreage’s 1.5 kilometer coastline gives way to the majesty of this estuary, which is quickly becoming an epicenter of ecotourism in Quebec and Canada. This is fostering a new generation of eco-business and eco-employment, ranging from world-class restaurants, inns and hotels to tour-boat & plane operators, that are trying to meet the escalating demand of international travelers.
Ecotourism enthusiasts clamor for the rare natural beauty of the terrain and uniquely rich biodiversity found nowhere else in the world. International conservation interests have given the Saguenay Fjord Acreage a status which translates into a rare international asset which can only increase exponentially in value.
A perennial investment can be defined as a financial vehicle allowing an asset to be passed-on from one generation to the next, a vehicle hedged against future financial and environmental calamities such as droughts and crop failures.
A land with agri-capacity combined with rich water sources represents the best hedge against future financial and environmental calamities.
The property’s residential and tourism characteristics provide the assurance of an asset class which generates revenue while affording security through flexibility of diversification all within the backdrop of a Nation possessing one of the highest standards of living in the world.
Agricultural Development & Water Rights
The Saguenay features a nordic water-rich climate, fostering a distinct agriculture. The region benefits from a network of farms which use cutting edge permaculture technologies, capable of large harvest yields year-round.
With the number of local certified organic farms increasing rapidly, the region stands out for its honey, blueberry, fruit and animal production. Additionally, the region produces the highest yields of oats, canola and potatoes in Québec.
Daily farming operations and successful harvests depend upon a consistent supply of clean water. The land’s exclusive, high-quality groundwater reserves (independent of municipal sources) ensures autonomy and self-reliance regardless of future circumstances.
With the looming reality of future droughts threatening food supplies in both the Americas and around the world, the water sources of the Saguenay Fjord Acreage represent a resource which will continue to grow in scarcity and value.
