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Château-Richer
Use as a short car stop, not a base: 20–25 min by car from Québec City, so sleep in the city and see Château-Richer in an hour or two on Route 138.
Château-Richer is a village of about 3,800 people on the Côte-de-Beaupré, strung along avenue Royale and Route 138 between Québec City and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, facing Île d'Orléans. It is farmland, forest and a handful of heritage stops, not a town with a hotel district. Most travellers pass through by car in an hour or two; a night here only makes sense if you want a gîte, a campground or a quiet start toward Mont-Sainte-Anne and Cap Tourmente.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct; Feb for snow and Mont-Sainte-Anne skiing
- avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed attractions, no snow)
- Airport
- YQB
- Nights
- 0–1
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- 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.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Château-Richer911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Château-Richer, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyEmergency number is 911 everywhere in Canada; 811 for non-emergency health advice.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYQB Québec City Jean Lesage International (About 35–40 min by car via Route 138; no direct bus to the village).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the village stretches several kilometres along avenue Royale and Route 138, with no useful local bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry at a village bakery2026 estimate, checkC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate, checkC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (local heritage site)2026 estimate, checkC$8–15 (≈ US$6–11)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch (tent or RV), a night, per roomC$35 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGîte or B&B room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedGîte or B&B room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$80 (≈ US$60) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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.
- Airports
- YQB Québec City Jean Lesage International (About 35–40 min by car via Route 138; no direct bus to the village)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Feb
Best
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
Avoid*
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
not flagged
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Feb, Jun–Oct. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Feb (12). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Château-Richer: 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
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
14 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
12 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
12 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
14 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the village stretches several kilometres along avenue Royale and Route 138, with no useful local bus. Intercar runs Québec City (Sainte-Foy) toward Baie-Comeau daily but has no scheduled stop in Château-Richer, so plan on driving or a taxi from Québec City.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Québec City
goDoor to door: About 25–35 min
Route 138 west via Boischatel, about 25 km (16 mi)Route 138 west via Boischatel, about 16 mi (25 km)
Old town, museums and the best food and lodging in the region.
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Route 138 east, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Route 138 east, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Basilica and shrine; pair with the village stops on the way.
Beaupré
goDoor to door: About 15–20 min
Route 138 east, about 12 km (7.5 mi)Route 138 east, about 7.5 mi (12 km)
Gateway to Mont-Sainte-Anne skiing and hiking.
Île d'Orléans
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min to the bridge
Route 138 west to the bridge at the island's southwest tip
Agrotourism and a full loop road; allow half a day.
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area
goDoor to door: About 40 min (check)
Route 138 east past Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Marsh trails and snow geese in migration; route and drive time are approximate, and opening dates vary by season (check).
Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
cautionDoor to door: About 30–35 min
Route 138 east then Route 360
Mostly a ski and outdoor base; little reason to go outside its season.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Avenue Royale strip
Gîtes and B&Bs in old stone houses; walkable only in short stretches, you still need a car.
Boulevard Sainte-Anne / Route 138
Campgrounds and riverside lodging toward the Île d'Orléans channel; easiest for drivers.
Outside the municipality (alternative base)
Québec City, 20–25 min west, has far more beds, restaurants and evening options; treat it as a base outside Château-Richer, not a village sleep area.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$80–130 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- Mid
- C$130–220 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
Trip budget
| Gîte or B&B room1 × 1 night × C$160 | C$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Compact car rental, one day1 × C$60 · 2026 estimate, check | C$60 |
| Fuel, Québec City loop plus Côte-de-Beaupré, one day1 × C$20 · 2026 estimate, check | C$20 |
| Aux Trois Couvents entry2 × C$10 · 2026 estimate, check | C$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 · 2026 estimate, check | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$59 |
| Trip total≈ C$325 per person per day, bed included | C$649≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars (check); a car and fuel are the main variable. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry at a village bakery2026 estimate, check | C$5–9 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bread or pastries from a bakery on avenue Royale2026 estimate, check | C$4–12 (≈ US$3–9) |
| Farm-stand vegetables, per basket2026 estimate, check | C$5–15 (≈ US$4–11) |
| Casual lunch, main dish2026 estimate, check | C$18–28 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Museum entry (local heritage site)2026 estimate, check | C$8–15 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Fuel, per litre2026 estimate, check | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate, check | C$15–40 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No scheduled intercity bus stop in the village: do not plan on arriving by coach.
- Attractions and farm stands keep short, seasonal hours; several close outside summer and fall.
- Winter driving on Route 138 and avenue Royale: expect snow and ice Dec–Mar; winter tires are required by law on Québec vehicles in that period (check).
- Cell coverage along the river strip is generally fine; coverage in the forested hills north of the village is uncertain (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h health advice)811
Embassy
No embassies here; consulates and most services are in Québec City or Montréal. US citizens: consulate general in Montréal, consulate in Québec City (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Québec City → Château-Richer by car: about 25 km (16 mi), 20–25 min on Route 138about 16 mi (25 km), 20–25 min on Route 138
- Taxi from Québec City: metered, roughly C$50–70 (≈ US$40–55) (check)
- Intercar Québec (Sainte-Foy) → Baie-Comeau: daily departure about 09:00; no scheduled stop in the villagedaily departure about 9:00 AM; no scheduled stop in the village
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Je voudrais ceci, s'il vous plaît — I would like this, please (zhuh voo-DREH suh-SEE seel voo PLEH)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-LET)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
Tipping: 15–20% at restaurants, 10–15% for taxis. Taxes are added at the till.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Château-Richer. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct; Feb for snow and Mont-Sainte-Anne skiing · avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed attractions, no snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialMunicipality of Château-Richer
- officialAux Trois Couvents museum
- officialIntercar
- secondaryWikivoyage: Château-Richer, revision 5239149 (CC BY-SA 4.0)