Lifestyle and daily life

Transportation

There are many options for getting around. Some of these options include:

• Public Transit. There is public transportation in and around the city. Visit the Société de transport du Saguenay’s website  for more information. 
• Taxi Services. There is also Taxis servicing the city. To find a local service, visit the Yellow Pages website .
• Airport Access. CFB Bagotville also serves civilian aircraft, providing services for many flights. It is by far the closest means of air travel.

Income & Cost of Living

Bagotville is a very affordable city compared to the average cost of living within Canada. Some key facts about income and cost of living include:

• Bagotville received an ‘A ‘rating from Areavibes  in regard to cost of living, crime, and housing compared to the Provincial and National averages. 
• The overall cost of living is 28% lower than the National average.
• Real Estate prices are a full 72% lower than the National average

Housing

Whether you are looking to rent or own a home, one advantage of the community is affordable housing.

• Housing in the area is estimated 72% lower than the National average with the median 3-bedroom house estimated at $193,000.
• The average rental price is $586 monthly, which is substantially lower than the provincial and national averages. 

Post Living Differential (PLD)

The PLD (Post Living Differential) is support designed to reduce the adverse financial impact on military members and their families when posted to a Post Living Differential Area (PLDA). To learn about eligibility and/or entitlements, visit this website for compensation and benefits instructions. Please confirm your eligibility and most current rate with the local Orderly Room.

Tax Information

To learn more about tax rates visit the following links to make sure you keep up to date with all the current rates and can plan your finances accordingly. 

• Provincial Taxes 
  • Income Tax Rates  
  • Provincial and Territorial Tax Rates 
  • Retail Tax  (HST)  
• Federal Taxes 
  • Federal Income Tax Rates  for 2023.

2SLGBTQ+

Bagotville, as a community, is committed to providing a discrimination and harassment free environment, especially for marginalized communities. There are many supports for the 2SLGBTQ+ community including area clubs and organizations, as well as having many 2SLGBTQ+ affirming mental health practitioners .

Employment

Bagotville has many employment opportunities, with the primary key industry sectors including logging, pulp, and paper. For more resources on employment visit Quebec.ca. For further information about labour mobility and transferring credentials, contact the Provincial Labour Mobility Coordinator.

Provincial Services

Updating vehicle registrations, drivers’ licenses, and health cards can be a real chore. Fortunately, this process is (relatively) straightforward. Information on these various Provincial services include:

• Provincial Documents. Service Quebec is where you get your provincial documents such as Drivers Licences, Marriage Licences, Birth Certificates, and more. 
• Vehicle Registration. Out of Province Vehicles - If you have purchased a vehicle in another province and are going to register it in Quebec you will need to ensure you have all the documentation and meet all the requirements of the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec 
• Health Care: To apply for Provincial Health Insurance in Quebec,  Since June 18, 2012, when a Canadian Forces member is transferred to Quebec from another Canadian province or territory, family members (spouse and children), who have a status allowing them to establish themselves here, will become eligible for public health care upon their arrival because they are now exempt from the three-month waiting period (90 days).

Please visit La régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) website  for more information.