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Amqui

Stop for one night, not a base: Amqui is a service town on Route 132 with a 1904 station, two covered bridges and a river walk.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep for walking, cycling and the river; Feb–Mar for snowmobile and ski trails
avoid Nov (snow, no winter trails open yet) and late Mar–Apr (melt and mud)
Airport
YYY
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
  • Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
  • Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.

Amqui is the largest town in the Matapédia Valley and the valley's service centre: hospital, police, courthouse, shops along boulevard Saint-Benoît (Route 132). Travellers use it as a bed and a meal between Rimouski and the Gaspé, or as a winter stop for snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. Sights are few and small, and there is no public transit, so a car or a taxi is the practical way to move.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Amqui, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a pastry$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
  • Street or quick mealPub burger or sandwich with a local beer$20–30 (≈ US$15–25)
  • BeerBeer: draught in a pub / can at the store$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / $2.50–4 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Taxi, about 5 km5 km taxi$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
  • Budget bedCampsite, Camping d'Amqui (mid-June to Labour Day), a night, per roomC$35 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedInn or motel room (Auberge Beauséjour, Auberge L'Ambassadeur), a night, per roomC$120 (≈ US$90)
  • High-end bedInn or motel room (Auberge Beauséjour, Auberge L'Ambassadeur), a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$120 (≈ US$90) · High C$200 (≈ US$150)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Heritage railway station (1904) and the Lynnewood Pullman carCovered bridges at Anses-Saint-Jean and BeauséjourMatapédia River salmon and the Route Verte cycle pathSnowmobile and cross-country ski trails
Airports
YYY Mont-Joli regional airport (About 70 km west by road on Route 132; small regional field with limited flights — check schedules before booking.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Amqui: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−10°C

−20°C

12 rd

Feb

−8°C

−19°C

10 rd

Mar

−2°C

−12°C

10 rd

Apr

6°C

−4°C

11 rd

May

14°C

2°C

12 rd

Jun

20°C

8°C

12 rd

Jul

23°C

11°C

13 rd

Aug

22°C

10°C

13 rd

Sep

16°C

6°C

12 rd

Oct

9°C

0°C

12 rd

Nov

1°C

−6°C

13 rd

Dec

−6°C

−14°C

13 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

No public transit. Walk the centre along boulevard Saint-Benoît; drive or take Taxi Rapido 2004 for the covered bridges, the golf club and the campground. Route Verte cycle path runs through downtown.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Val-Brillant and Lake Matapédia

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Route 132 west by car, about 15 min

Marina, campground, walking trails and a raspberry-wine producer; short half-day.

Val-d'Irène regional park (Sainte-Irène)

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Car south via Route 195 and local roads

Ski hill in winter, hiking in summer; check opening before driving out.

Matapédia and the Restigouche confluence

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Route 132 east by car

River views and the road on toward Campbellton, New Brunswick.

Gaspé

overnight

Door to door: 4–5 h

Route 132 east by car, or Orléans Express bus

Too far for a return day; sleep on the peninsula.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Boulevard Saint-Benoît (Route 132)

The main strip: most motels, inns, restaurants and shops sit on or just off it, walkable end to end in about 25 minutes.

Route 132 Ouest / Matapédia River

Camping d'Amqui and riverside rooms; needs a car or taxi, about 5 km west of the centre.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
Mid
$110–180 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
High
$180 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Inn or motel room (Auberge Beauséjour, Auberge L'Ambassadeur)1 × 1 night × C$120C$120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$120C$240
Cinema Figaro ticket2 × C$8 · Kids and seniors $6.25C$17
Indoor municipal pool swim2 × C$3C$5
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25C$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$43
Trip total≈ C$238 per person per day, bed includedC$475≈ US$350

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars, before sales tax; fuel and long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a pastry$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
Pub burger or sandwich with a local beer$20–30 (≈ US$15–25)
Casual restaurant main$15–28 (≈ US$11–25)
Beer: draught in a pub / can at the store$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / $2.50–4 (≈ US$2–3)
5 km taxi$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime; the real risks are winter driving on Route 132 and Route 195, moose on the road at dusk, and cold exposure if you break down — carry a phone and a blanket in winter.
  • No public transit: without a car, plan on taxis or a long walk.
  • Covered bridges are single lane with no signals — stop and check for oncoming traffic before entering.
  • Winter driving: Route 132 and Route 195 ice up; snow tires are the norm in Québec from December.
  • Many kitchens close by 21:00 and some places shut on Sundays — eat before 20:00.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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My bed tonight

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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Amqui. US citizens: US Consulate General in Montréal or Québec City; UK, Canada-based high commissions and other embassies are in Ottawa — check before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi in town: $12–18 (≈ US$9–14) for a short hop
  • Orléans Express bus, Amqui → Rimouski: about 1 h 30 min; fare check
  • VIA Rail The Ocean, Amqui → Montréal: three trips per direction per week; fare and seat check

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)

French is the everyday language; staff in hotels and restaurants usually manage English. Tipping 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amqui. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for walking, cycling and the river; Feb–Mar for snowmobile and ski trails · avoid Nov (snow, no winter trails open yet) and late Mar–Apr (melt and mud) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for Mont-Joli (YYY): confirm whether any scheduled service fits, plus the Route 132 drive time.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and downtown strip, church and town hall, Parc des Sœurs, riverside campground.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (station, church, covered bridges, arena, pool, cinema) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter fixture: snowmobile trail access and cross-country ski trail status so gates can go green.

Meanwhile

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