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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Lévis
Spend 4–6 h exploring Lévis’ historic forts and riverfront, then catch the 10‑min ferry to Québec City.
Lévis, opposite Québec City on the St. Lawrence, offers compact historic sites, a riverfront park and easy ferry links. A half‑day is enough for the main sights before heading across the bridge or ferry.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, limited park hours)
- 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 $70–$100 CAD excl. bed · Mid $120–$170 CAD excl. bed · High $200+ CAD 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 / 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.
Get in
By air
- YQB · Québec City Jean Lesage Airport
- ≈20 km (12 mi) north, shuttle or car to Lévis≈12 mi (20 km) north, shuttle or car to Lévis
Typical fares
- Ferry Lévis‑Québec
- ≈ $12 round trip, 10 min (check)
- Car on Autoroute 20
- ≈ $0.12 /km (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car on Autoroute 20 (exits 325/327) or bridges (Pierre‑Laporte, Quebec Bridge). Ferry between Lévis and Québec City runs every 15 min, ~10 min crossing. Walkable riverfront paths.
See and do
Known for
- Forts de Lévis
- Chaudière Falls park
- Pierre‑Laporte Bridge views
- Historic chapels
- Riverfront promenade
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Québec City (ferry) | Ferry from Lévis terminal, ~10 min crossing | ≈ 15 min total |
| Grosse Isle | Drive north on Autoroute 20, ~30 km (19 mi), 25 min; park and walkDrive north on Autoroute 20, ~19 mi (30 km), 25 min; park and walk | ≈ 45 min total |
| Saint‑Jean‑Port‑Joli | Drive east on Route 132, ~45 km (28 mi), 40 minDrive east on Route 132, ~28 mi (45 km), 40 min | ≈ 1 h |
| Montmagny | Drive east on Route 132, ~55 km (34 mi), 45 minDrive east on Route 132, ~34 mi (55 km), 45 min | ≈ 1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- Grand Times Hotel
- Central Lévis, close to ferry terminal
- Hotel L'Oie des neiges
- Near Route du Président‑Kennedy, easy car access
- Hotel Motel Hospitalité
- A‑20 exit 321, budget option
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexküzé mwa / pardón |
| Thank you | Mercimɛʁsi |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?se kɔ̃bjɛ̃ |
| Where is the ferry? | Où est le traversier ?u ɛ lə tʁavɛʁzje |
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
- Ferry schedule varies seasonally; check times (≈10 min crossing).
- Bridge tolls apply for north‑bound traffic; have cash or card.
Lévis is generally safe; watch traffic on bridges, keep belongings secure in crowded ferry areas, and stay aware of seasonal ice on the river.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lévis yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Forts de Lévis
- Chaudière Falls park
- Pierre‑Laporte Bridge views
- Historic chapels
- Riverfront promenade
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Lévis, revision 5247751 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5247751
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Lévis
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Québec City (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/levis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.