Climate:
Southern Qu?bec's climate is marked by seasonal extremes. A Winter with an
average annual snowfall of over 3 metres (10 feet), gives way to a welcome
Spring and a pleasantly warm Summer, followed by a brisk and colourful autumn.
Local Seasons:
The crowds are greatest in summer, especially over the last two weeks of July.
Another peak period is the week in mid-March when elementary and high-school
students are released from school for the annual family holiday, which in
Qu?bec City often means a pilgrimage to nearby ?le d'Orl?ans.
How to Get There:
By Plane
Aeroporte de Quebec
500, Rue Principale
Sainte-Foy (Quebec)
Canada G2G 279
418-640-2700
The airport is located 12 miles (19.3 kilometers) northwest of the city and is
served by many of the national and international carriers as well as a variety
of local, regional and charter services.
Mirabel International Airport
12600 A?rogare A-1 Street
Mirabel, Qu?bec, Canada J7N 1C9
800-465-1213
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
975 Rom?o-Vachon Blvd North
Montr?al, Qu?bec, Canada H4Y 1H1
514-394-7377
Ground Transportation
Car rental, taxi, shuttle service and limousine service is available at all of
the airports as well as throughout the city.
By Car
From the U.S.:
Qu?bec City is slightly more than 805km (500 miles) from New York, and less
than 644km (400 miles) from Boston. Coming from New York and points farther
south, pick up Interstate 91 at New Haven, and follow it right up to the
Canadian border. From Boston, take I-93 out of the city and link up with I-91 at
St. Johnsbury, Vermont. After crossing the border, I-91 becomes Qu?bec
Autoroute 55, to Sherbrooke and Drummondville. From Sherbrooke, there is a
choice. To make the trip quickly, take Autoroute 55 to Autoroute 20. But Route
116, which heads northeast from Richmond, midway between Sherbrooke and
Drummondville, is more scenic, if a bit slower.
From Montreal & Vice Versa
When driving to Qu?bec City from Montr?al, Autoroute 40, which runs along the
north shore of the St. Lawrence, is faster than Autoroute 20, on the south
shore. The trip takes less than 3 hours without stops.
By Bus
Gare Centrale d`autobus
320, Rue Abraham-Martin
Qu?bec (Qu?bec) G1K 8N2
415-525-3000
Terminus Sainte-Foy
925, Ave de Rochebelle
Sainte-Foy (Qu?bec) G1V 4H8
418-525 3000
By Train
Gare du Palais
450, Rue de la Gare-du-Palais
Qu?bec (Qu?bec) G1K 3X2
418-524-4161
Gare de Sainte-Foy
3255, Chemin de la Gare
Sainte-Foy (Qu?bec) G1W 3A3
418-658-8792
Getting Around:
Quebec City Bus (RTC)
418-627-2511
Taxi
Qu?bec Taxi Co-op
418-525-5191
Taxi Qu?bec
418-522-2001
Sainte-Foy / Sillery
Taxi Laurier
418-651-2727
Taxi Co-op
418-653-7777
Rail
Gare Du Palais
450, de la Gare du Palais
Quebec
418-692-3940
Immigration and customs formalities
Visitors from any country except the United States must carry a valid passport.
American citizens need only proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and
an identity card that includes a photo.
Personal luggage not subject to any specific restrictions is tax exempt, but
must be declared to Canadian customs. There are restrictions on imports of food
products, plants, pets and firearms,
For additional information, call 506-636-5067.
