Charlevoix Transportation: Getting around in Charlevoix Canada

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Information

Quebec Airport
Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is used by most major international airlines. It is 90 minutes from Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu.

Driving Directions

Take autoroute 440 East toward Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (30 minutes)
Continue on route 138 East until you arrive in La Malbaie, Pointe-au-Pic (60 minutes)
Take Boulevard de Comporté along the St Lawrence River shore
Cross the train tracks and continue until you come to an intersection marked Boulevard des Falaises
Take a left on Boulevard des Falaises and continue along this road until you see Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and the Casino de Charlevoix

Transportation from the Airport to the Hotel

Bus Service
Intercar run a bus service from Quebec City to Charlevoix. Call for schedule and reservations:
Tel: +1 (418) 627-9108

Taxis
A taxi costs approximately CAD 180.00.

Limousines
A limousine costs approximately CAD 225.00 plus taxes.

Car Rental
The following agencies are located at Jean Lesage Airport:

Avis: 1 (800) TRY-AVIS (toll-free), 1 (800) 879-2847 (toll-free), or +1 (418) 872-2861
Budget: 1 (800) 268-8900 (toll-free) or +1 (418) 872-9885
Hertz: 1 (800) 263-0600 (toll-free) or +1 (418) 871-1571
Tilden: 1 (800) 387-4747 (toll-free) or +1 (418) 871-1224

The above numbers are toll-free within Canada and the USA only.

There is also a car rental agency located in La Malbaie / Pointe-au-Pic:
Tel: +1 (418) 665-3333

Ferry Information

Rivière-du-Loup / Saint-Siméon Ferry
Guests coming through the Maritimes save driving time by taking the ferry from Rivière-du-Loup to St-Siméon. Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis. All vehicles should be present 90 minutes before departure time during summer and on holidays, and 30 minutes before departure time during fall and spring. For schedule and fares visit the web site. To confirm schedule and fares prior to departure, contact:

Rivière-du-Loup Ferry: +1 (418) 862-5094
St-Siméon Ferry: +1 (418) 638-2856

Marina Information
For guests arriving on their own boat, there is a marina located at Cap-à-l'Aigle, which is about 15 minutes from Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. Please note that private boats cannot use the Pointe-au-Pic dock as it is reserved for commercial vessels only.

Train Information
The closest train station is the VIA Rail station, located in Quebec City. Quebec City is a 90-minute drive from Charlevoix.

Local Transportation

Bus Service
Frequent departures from Quebec City to La Malbaie via Intercar.
Tel: +1 (418) 627-9108

Taxis
Taxi COOP Quebec:
Tel: +1 (418) 525-5191

Limousines
A1 Limousine Service:
Tel: +1 (418) 523-5059

Driving Directions and Distances

From Montreal:
Travel time is approximately four hours.

Take Hwy 40 East towards Quebec City (about 2 hours 30 minutes)
Near Quebec City, Hwy 40 East becomes Hwy 440 Est (East)
Take the exit for Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (about 30 minutes)
In Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Hwy 440 Est (East) becomes Hwy 138 Est (East)
Continue on 138 Est and follow the signs for La Malbaie / Pointe-au-Pic (about 60 minutes)
At Pointe-au-Pic, cross train tracks and go up a bit of a hill
At the flashing light, turn left onto Chemin des Falaises and continue until you see Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and the Casino de Charlevoix

Key Cities and Distances

The Fairmont Tremblant, QC - approximately 6 hours
Baie St-Paul, QC - 30 minutes
Boston, MA - 767 km / 477 miles
Charlevoix, QC - 5 minutes
Chicoutimi, QC - 2 hours
Moncton, NB - approximately 7 hours
Montreal, QC - 4 hours 30 minutes
Quebec City, QC - 1 hour 30 minutes
St-Siméon, QC - 35 minutes
Tadoussac, QC - 1 hour 15 minutes
Toronto, ON - 11 hours

Parking Information
Parking for cars or snowmobiles.

Indoor Valet Parking:
CAD 19.00 / night.

Self Parking
1000 free outdoor parking spaces.

Please note:
Prices quoted are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.

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