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Les Éboulements

Give Les Éboulements one full day plus one night: drive Route 362, walk the Marine Forest trail, ride the free ferry to Île aux Coudres. Skip as a base if you want nightlife.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Oct for the drive, trails and ferry; late Jan–Mar for snowshoeing and dog sledding
avoid Nov and April (mud, closed attractions, no snow yet or no snow left)
Airports
YQB · YUL
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Les Éboulements is a scattered Charlevoix municipality of about 1,300 people, made up of the main village, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive on the river, and several hamlets along Route 362. It sits inside the Charlevoix crater, with the 768 m Mont des Éboulements above it, and it is the ferry gateway to Île aux Coudres. Most travellers see it as a scenic half-day between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie; one night turns it into a slow, quiet stop.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Les Éboulements, 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 pastryC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
  • Sit-down mealDinner main in a village restaurantC$25–45 (≈ US$19–35)
  • Street or quick mealCasual lunch (soup, sandwich, poutine)C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
  • BeerBeer: draught in a bar / can at the depanneurC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum or heritage site entryC$8–15 (≈ US$6–11) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel or shared gîte bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedInn or gîte double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedInn or gîte double room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)

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.

Route du Fleuve (Route 362) coastal driveSaint-Joseph-de-la-Rive and the Île aux Coudres ferryMusée maritime de CharlevoixMont des Éboulements and the Charlevoix craterMoulin seigneurial and village heritage
Airports
YQB Québec City Jean Lesage International (About 1 h 20 min by car via Route 138 and Route 362; the usual arrival airport for Charlevoix.) · YUL Montréal–Trudeau (About 4 h 30 min by car; add a night in Québec City or Baie-Saint-Paul if you land late.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Les Éboulements: 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

−6°C

−16°C

14 rd

Feb

−5°C

−15°C

12 rd

Mar

1°C

−9°C

12 rd

Apr

8°C

−1°C

12 rd

May

16°C

5°C

13 rd

Jun

21°C

10°C

13 rd

Jul

24°C

13°C

13 rd

Aug

23°C

12°C

13 rd

Sep

18°C

8°C

13 rd

Oct

11°C

3°C

14 rd

Nov

4°C

−3°C

14 rd

Dec

−3°C

−12°C

15 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

A car is close to essential: the municipality is spread over roughly 10 km of coast and hills, and buses do not serve the hamlets. Route 362 (Route du Fleuve) links Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie along the river; Route 138 is the faster inland road via Saint-Hilarion. The Grande-Côte down to Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive drops about 213 m over 2.1 km — low gear in winter. The Île aux Coudres ferry is a short drive from the village core. Taxis exist but are limited; book ahead for evenings.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Île aux Coudres

go

Door to door: About 30 min crossing plus your island time

Drive to Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive ferry dock, then the free ferry across about 3.9 km

Ferry is free for passengers and vehicles; the island loop is about 23 km by bike or car.

Baie-Saint-Paul

go

Door to door: About 20–25 min

Route 362 west, about 20 km

Galleries, cafés and the main services; pair it with the Route des Saveurs farm stops.

La Malbaie

go

Door to door: About 40–45 min

Route 362 east through Saint-Irénée, about 40 km

The astrobleme interpretation centre and the Manoir Richelieu area; a full day with stops.

Saint-Irénée

go

Door to door: About 15–20 min

Route 362 northeast, about 15 km

Beach, Domaine Forget concerts and the coastal pull-offs.

Saint-Hilarion

caution

Door to door: About 15–20 min

Route 138 inland, about 15 km

Village services and the crater rim; little to see unless you are passing through.

Saint-Urbain

caution

Door to door: About 20–25 min

Route 138 west, about 20 km

Quiet farming village and trailheads; go only if you want the back roads.

Saint-Siméon

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 10 min

Route 362 and Route 138 northeast, about 65 km

Whale-watching departures and the ferry toward Tadoussac; check sailing times first.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Les Éboulements village (Route du Fleuve)

Inns, gîtes and the seigneurial mill area; quiet, walkable core, best for one night with a car.

Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive

River level, ferry dock, maritime museum and the schooner beach; pick this for the ferry and sunsets.

Route 362 / Les Éboulements-Est

Scattered lodgings and farm stays with river views; you need a car for everything.

Baie-Saint-Paul (15–20 min west)

More beds, restaurants and services; use it if Les Éboulements is full in high season.

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
C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
High
C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Inn or gîte double room1 × 1 night × C$180C$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160C$320
Île aux Coudres ferry, car and passengers1 × C$0 · Free crossing (check current rules)C$0
Museum or mill entry2 × C$12 · checkC$24
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25C$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$57
Trip total≈ C$316 per person per day, bed includedC$631≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and pastryC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
Casual lunch (soup, sandwich, poutine)C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
Dinner main in a village restaurantC$25–45 (≈ US$19–35)
Beer: draught in a bar / can at the depanneurC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
Fuel, 1 L regularC$1.60–1.90 (≈ US$2) (check)
Museum or heritage site entryC$8–15 (≈ US$6–11) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe for a rural Quebec municipality; the real risks are the icy Grande-Côte in winter, wildlife on Route 362 at dusk, and trails with no phone signal — tell someone your route.
  • The Grande-Côte (Route du Port) ices up in winter: check conditions before descending.
  • Cell coverage is patchy in the valleys and on the trails.
  • Many gîtes, restaurants and the mill keep seasonal hours and close by late October: confirm before booking.
  • The Île aux Coudres ferry can fill on summer weekends; arrive early or walk on.
  • Moose and deer cross Route 362 at dusk.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
811

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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
  • Info-Santé (24 h)811

Embassy

No consulates in the area; the US consulate general is in Québec City and most embassies are in Ottawa (check addresses).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Île aux Coudres ferry, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive: free for passengers and vehicles, about 30 min (check)
  • Québec City → Les Éboulements by car: about 110 km, 1 h 20 min
  • Baie-Saint-Paul → Les Éboulements: about 20 km on Route 362, 20–25 min

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • 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 est le traversier ? — Where is the ferry? (oo ay luh tra-ver-SYAY)
  • L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)

French is the everyday language here; a bonjour before a question goes a long way.

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 Les Éboulements. 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–Oct for the drive, trails and ferry; late Jan–Mar for snowshoeing and dog sledding · avoid Nov and April (mud, closed attractions, no snow yet or no snow left) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Ferry and Grande-Côte fixtures: crossing times, parking at the dock, winter road state.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: village core, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, the mill and Route 362 viewpoints, Mont des Éboulements trails.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for the maritime museum, the seigneurial mill and the trails.
  4. Shoulder-season and closed-attraction fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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