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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Clermont
Use Clermont for a one-night stop on Route 138: walk the river trail and Montagne de la Croix, then continue to La Malbaie, 6.4 km away.
Clermont is a small Charlevoix-Est town on Route 138, about 6.4 km from La Malbaie. Its main draws are the Malbaie River, a riverside trail and Montagne de la Croix; it also serves as a practical stop for services and a base for exploring the region. Most travellers need one night, unless fishing, camping or a longer outdoor stay is the purpose.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Oct for outdoor activities; winter for snowmobiling and ice fishing (seasonal access check)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr for a quieter visit; seasonal business openings check
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget C$90–140 excl. bed · Mid C$150–230 excl. bed · High C$250+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 2026 estimate: check |
| Grocery run for two, one day | 2026 estimate: check |
| Casual restaurant main | 2026 estimate: check |
| Large pizza | 2026 estimate: check |
| Gasoline, per litre | 2026 estimate: check |
| National park day-use, per adult | 2026 estimate: check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 2026 estimate: check |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YQB · Québec City Jean Lesage
- About 135 km by road; travel time check.About 84 mi by road; travel time check.
- YUL · Montréal-Trudeau
- Intercar serves the Montréal–Baie-Comeau route through Clermont; schedules check.
Typical fares
- Intercar fares
- Check current route, schedule and fare with the operator.
Get around
A car is the practical way to explore the area. Route 138 crosses Clermont, and the Intercar coach stops at the Shell station on boulevard Notre-Dame; confirm its schedule before relying on it. La Malbaie is 6.4 km away in a straight line; road distance and journey time check.A car is the practical way to explore the area. Route 138 crosses Clermont, and the Intercar coach stops at the Shell station on boulevard Notre-Dame; confirm its schedule before relying on it. La Malbaie is 4 mi away in a straight line; road distance and journey time check.
See and do
Known for
- Montagne de la Croix heritage hill
- Malbaie River salmon pits
- Route 138 services for Charlevoix
- Charlevoix astrobleme country
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| La Malbaie | Follow Route 138 east; Clermont is 6.4 km from La Malbaie in a straight line.Follow Route 138 east; Clermont is 4 mi from La Malbaie in a straight line. | Road distance and travel time check |
| Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie National Park | Drive via Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs; the access road is 27 km from Route 138.Drive via Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs; the access road is 17 mi from Route 138. | Travel time check |
| Baie-Saint-Paul | Follow Route 138 west. | Travel time and road distance check |
| L'Isle-aux-Coudres | Drive west to Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, then take the ferry. | Travel time and ferry schedule check |
| Saint-Irénée and Les Éboulements | Use Route 362 from the La Malbaie area. | Travel time check |
| Tadoussac | Follow Route 138 east and use the Tadoussac–Baie-Sainte-Catherine ferry. | Travel time and ferry schedule check |
Sleep
- Boulevard Notre-Dame (Route 138)
- Motel, grocery and restaurant options; useful for a short stop. Individual services and opening times check.
- Malbaie River and rue de la Rivière
- Near the riverside course and campground; confirm seasonal availability.
- Chemin des Marais and surrounding countryside
- Chalet and outfitter stays are listed in the area; a car is useful. Availability and rates check.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjour |
| Thank you | Merci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ? |
| I would like… | Je voudrais… |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ? |
| Can I pay by card? | Puis-je payer par carte ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Confirm seasonal lodging, restaurant and activity availability before travelling.
- Expect winter driving conditions; check road conditions and local requirements before setting out.
The main practical risks are road conditions and wildlife on rural routes. Check conditions before winter driving and allow for distance between services.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Clermont yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Montagne de la Croix heritage hill
- Malbaie River salmon pits
- Route 138 services for Charlevoix
- Charlevoix astrobleme country
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Tourisme Charlevoix: www.tourisme-charlevoix.com/en/
- Intercar (coach operator): intercar.ca/
- Sépaq — Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie: www.sepaq.com/pq/hgo/
- Wikivoyage: Clermont (Quebec), revision 4977917 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4977917
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Clermont
À cette adresse, s'il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire and ambulance911
French is the main language in Québec.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/clermont-quebec). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.