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Saint-Georges

Give Saint-Georges one night as a Beauce base, not a destination: two half-days covers the island park, the waterfalls and the church. No intercity bus since 2023 — you need a car.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep for the parks and the miniature village; Feb for snowmobile season
avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed attractions)
Airports
YQB · N/A
Nights
1
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.

Saint-Georges is the largest town in the Beauce, about 100 km south of Québec City on Autoroute 73, with roughly 31,000 people and a working manufacturing economy rather than a tourist one. Its draw is small and local: a river island park in the middle of town, seven waterfalls on a hiking trail, a mid-19th-century church with a rare 1888 organ, and a miniature village 6 km out. Come for one night on a Québec City–Maine run, or as a half-day break on Route 173. Since 2023 there is no intercity bus, so a car or a rideshare is the only practical way in.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Saint-Georges, 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 pastryC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
  • Sit-down mealDinner mainC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
  • BeerDraught beer at a brew pubC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Museum or sight ticketMiniature village entry, adultC$8 (≈ US$6)
  • Budget bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$70 (≈ US$55)
  • Mid-range bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$95 (≈ US$70)
  • High-end bedMotel room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$130 (≈ US$95) · High C$220 (≈ US$160)

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.

Beauce region's largest townParc des Sept-Chutes waterfallsÎle Pozer river parkÉglise Saint-Georges and its 1888 organVillage Miniature Baillargeon
Airports
YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 1 h 15 min by car via Autoroute 73; the practical gateway.) · N/A Saint-Georges Aerodrome (Private aviation only; no scheduled flights.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saint-Georges: 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

−4°C

−15°C

11 rd

Mar

2°C

−8°C

12 rd

Apr

10°C

0°C

12 rd

May

18°C

6°C

13 rd

Jun

23°C

11°C

13 rd

Jul

25°C

14°C

13 rd

Aug

24°C

13°C

13 rd

Sep

19°C

8°C

12 rd

Oct

12°C

3°C

13 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 the default: sights are spread over 6 km and the town is built for driving. Without one, Taxibus Saint-Georges is a discounted shared taxi at about $5 a ride, but you must buy a $10 registration card and book at least 60 minutes ahead (check). Taxi du Pont covers the same ground at metered rates.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Québec Citygo

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive Autoroute 73 north via Lévis

Do it as a day out from the city, not the reverse.

Lévis

go

Door to door: About 50 min

Autoroute 73 north, then the Québec bridge

Ferry to Old Québec is the reason to stop.

Saint-Jean-Port-Joligo

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

Route 173 north along the St Lawrence

Wood-carving village; pair with Montmagny.

Montmagnygo

Door to door: About 1 h

Route 173 north

Migratory-bird stopover in spring and fall.

Grosse Isle

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive to Berthier-sur-Mer, then the ferry

Ferry runs seasonally; check sailing dates.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Boulevard Lacroix / 118e Rue (north side)

Highway-side hotels and the Carrefour mall; easiest with a car and for one night.

Downtown / 1re Avenue

Restaurants, the brew pub and the church within walking distance; fewer beds.

Route 173 south (Notre-Dame-des-Pins)

Motels and the miniature village; quiet, needs a car for everything.

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$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
Mid
C$120–190 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
High
C$200 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel room1 × 1 night × C$95C$95
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130C$260
Taxibus registration card, one-off2 × C$10 · checkC$20
Taxibus ride2 × C$5 · checkC$10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25C$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$44
Trip total≈ C$240 per person per day, bed includedC$479≈ US$350

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars, before sales tax; car and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a pastryC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
Poutine or a casse-croûte plateC$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
Lunch mainC$11–19 (≈ US$8–14)
Dinner mainC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
Draught beer at a brew pubC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
Miniature village entry, adultC$8 (≈ US$6)
Gasoline, 1 LC$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime small city; the real risks are winter roads, black ice on Route 173 and moose on rural stretches at dusk. 911 covers everything.
  • No intercity bus service since 2023: do not plan to arrive by coach. Carpool apps or your own car only.
  • Winter driving on Autoroute 73 and Route 173 is snow-and-ice; snow tires are required in Québec in winter.
  • Many kitchens close by 21:00 and some restaurants shut on Mondays: eat before 20:00.
  • The miniature village opens daily only in July and August; off-season visits are by appointment.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Taxibus Saint-Georges
+1 418-221-0066
Taxi du Pont
+1 418-227-7777

Pocket card

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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
  • Taxibus Saint-Georges+1 418-221-0066
  • Taxi du Pont+1 418-227-7777

Embassy

No consulates in Saint-Georges; US consulate general in Montréal, other embassies in Ottawa. For a lost passport, contact your embassy in Ottawa first.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxibus ride in town: about C$5 (≈ US$4) plus a C$10 (≈ US$8) card; book 60 min ahead (check)
  • Taxi across town: C$10–18 (≈ US$8–14) (check)
  • Drive to Québec City: about 100 km, 1 h 15 min

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
  • Une table pour deux, s'il vous plaît — I would like a table for two (ewn TAH-bluh poor DUH)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)

French is the everyday language; service in English is common in hotels but not guaranteed in small restaurants.

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 Saint-Georges. 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 the parks and the miniature village; Feb for snowmobile season · avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed attractions) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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