Moving Montreal to Saguenay

Long-distance move between Montreal and Saguenay

Saguenay, which includes Chicoutimi, Jonquière and La Baie, is about 465 km from Montreal. The truck follows Highway 40 to Quebec City, then Highway 73 and Route 175 through the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve to Chicoutimi.

This route is not one of our published packages: we organize it like our other long-distance moves, with furniture protected for the road and a price set by free quote, based on your volume, access and date.

From a plex in the Plateau to a downtown condo, we match the crew and truck to your home. For a move within the city, see our Moving Montreal page.

When leaving Montreal, plan the truck’s parking a few days ahead: depending on the borough and the street, a permit may be required, with lead times ranging from 24 hours to 5 business days. In an apartment building, also book the service elevator and let the superintendent know when loading starts.

Saguenay includes the Chicoutimi, Jonquière and La Baie sectors, with varied access between houses, plexes and apartment buildings. The route crosses the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve on Route 175; the schedule takes the season and road conditions into account.

Prepare a list of your large furniture and mark each box with its destination room. In Saguenay, tell us the sector and any outdoor stairs: having someone on site to guide the crew speeds up unloading considerably.

The route from Montreal to Saguenay

From Montreal, Highway 40 runs along the north shore of the river through Repentigny and Trois-Rivières to Quebec City. North of Quebec City, Highway 73 becomes Route 175, a four-lane divided road that crosses the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve for more than 150 km before descending to Chicoutimi.

Services are scarce inside the reserve, so we refuel and take breaks before entering it. In winter, heavy snow can slow the road down; we check Québec 511 before leaving and let you know if the schedule changes.

Preparing your move from Montreal to Saguenay

For Saguenay, tell us the borough you are moving to (Chicoutimi, Jonquière or La Baie): the distances between them are long and affect the delivery schedule.

Sort before you go, then make an inventory room by room, including the shed, garage and basement. Well-sealed boxes labelled by room are unloaded faster on arrival.

Leaving Montreal: access and parking

Many Montreal homes are upstairs, with outdoor staircases that are sometimes spiral. Tell us the floor, the type of staircase and your heaviest furniture so we can plan the crew and loading time.

Depending on the borough, a space may need to be reserved for the truck in front of your door, with a permit or temporary signs: check with your borough a few days before moving day. In a tower, book the service elevator and loading dock.

Arriving in Saguenay: access and parking

Downtown Chicoutimi has several sloping streets and many upstairs units; near UQAC and the Cégep, small apartments are common. In Jonquière and La Baie, you mostly find houses with driveways.

Tell us where the truck can park on arrival and how far it is to the door. In winter, overnight parking rules may apply: check them with the City of Saguenay.

How the price of a move to Saguenay is set

This route is not one of our published packages: the price is set by quote, based on your move. It mainly depends on four things:

  • Volume: the number of rooms, pieces of furniture and boxes to load, which determines the truck and crew;
  • Access: floors, outdoor stairs, elevator and the distance between the truck and the door, at both ends;
  • Date: prices may vary during the peak period, in late June and early July;
  • Added services, such as packing, a piano or a pool table.

Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote: give us both addresses, your preferred date and a list of your furniture. You can also call us at 514-703-6147.

Our services for your Montreal–Saguenay move

Price of a move from Montreal to Saguenay

Long-distance route, door to door

Crew and truck based on your volume
The final price depends on volume, access and date: a free quote will give you an exact price.
By quote

★ Prices may vary during the peak period (late June and early July), and each order is handled individually.

All our rates are listed on our prices page, and our moving price calculator gives you a first estimate.

Included in our rates: everything you need

  • 20 foot truck, diesel or gasoline
  • professional movers
  • 5 wardrobe boxes per truck
  • furniture dismantling and reassembly service
  • bags for all mattresses, free
  • packing and unpacking of all your items
  • protective cover for all your furniture
  • installation of furniture according to your specifications
  • 2 hand trucks 2 vertical wheels and 2 platform trolleys 4 wheels
  • loading, transport and unloading

To see our trucks, blankets and dollies, visit our Moving equipment page.

Bon Avenir crew and truck for a move from Montreal to Saguenay

We also handle long-distance moves such as:

See all our long-distance routes from Montreal, Longueuil and Brossard, or our long-distance moving service.

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Price breakdown (for reference only)

Item
Price
Details
Move Montreal → Saguenay
By quote
Depends on volume, access and date
Piano (separate service)
From $350
Added to the move price; does not include transport
Pool table (separate service)
From $450
Added to the move price; does not include transport
3 movers
By quote
Free quote
Peak period (late June, early July)
To be confirmed
Depends on the date
Packing, disassembly and reassembly
Included
See the list of what is included
Bon Avenir movers during a move
Bon Avenir movers during a move

For a more accurate quote

  • Indicate the floor and whether there is an elevator at both addresses.
  • Mention heavy or fragile items: piano, appliances, safe.
  • Add a few photos of the furniture and access (stairs, hallways) in the form.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a move from Montreal to Saguenay cost?

This route has no published package: the price is set by free quote, based on volume, access, date and added services. Send us both addresses and a list of your furniture to get an exact price.

How long is the drive between Montreal and Saguenay?

Allow about 5½ hours of driving for roughly 465 km, depending on traffic and weather, plus loading and unloading.

Does the truck go through the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve?

Yes. The most direct road to Saguenay is Route 175, which crosses the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve north of Quebec City. We plan breaks before entering it and check road conditions, especially in winter.

Do you move to Chicoutimi, Jonquière and La Baie?

Yes, we deliver to every borough of Saguenay. Enter the exact address in your quote request so we can plan the schedule.

Is packing included?

Our rates include, among other things, packing and unpacking your belongings, disassembling and reassembling furniture, mattress bags and protective blankets. The full list is in the “Included in our rates” section.

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