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Saint-Hilarion
Skip as a base; allow 1–2 hours for the village church and countryside on Route 138 between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie.
Saint-Hilarion is a small inland village in Charlevoix, roughly halfway between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie. Visit for its hilltop church, rural scenery and local farm products; it works best as a short stop within a car-based regional trip, not as a city break.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct for road travel; January for the annual winter carnival (dates check)
- avoid Check road and business conditions in winter and during spring thaw.
- Airport
- YQB
- Nights
- 0–1
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.
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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
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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 Saint-Hilarion, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are winter driving on Route 138, moose and deer on the ranges at dusk, and long gaps between services.
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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 Airport (The practical gateway for Charlevoix…
- Getting aroundA car is the default: Route 138 runs through the village and everything else is on side ranges.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and pastry2026 estimate: check
- Sit-down mealRestaurant main course2026 estimate: check
- Street or quick mealSnack-bar meal2026 estimate: check
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about one week2026 estimate: check
- Budget bedChalet, up to 6 people, a night, per roomC$250 (≈ US$190)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
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 →
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 Airport (The practical gateway for Charlevoix; Route 138 runs east from Québec City to the village (drive time check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
not flagged
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
not flagged
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jan, Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C) low), wettest May (13 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Hilarion: 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 (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
10 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
8 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
10 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
11 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 the default: Route 138 runs through the village and everything else is on side ranges. Intercar coaches stop at 269, route 138 (Motel Gil-Ber) on the Baie-Comeau–Montréal route. Pétro-Canada at 326, route 138 has fuel and a convenience store; an electric charging terminal sits at 346, route 138.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: Driving time check
Route 138 southwest; 21 km (13 mi) by road.Route 138 southwest; 13 mi (21 km) by road.
A nearby town with galleries, cafés and accommodation.
Door to door: Driving time check
Route 138 northeast; 28 km (17 mi) by road.Route 138 northeast; 17 mi (28 km) by road.
Visit the Charlevoix astrobleme interpretation centre; confirm current opening details.
Door to door: Check
Drive to Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, then take the ferry; schedules and crossing details check.
Allow extra time for the ferry and island drive.
Door to door: Check
Drive northeast on Route 138; route and distance check.
Check ferry service if continuing across the river.
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.
Route 138 strip (village edge)
Motel Gil-Ber and the Restaurant Michel-Main share one address at 269, route 138; the only walkable bed-and-eat pair. Bus stops here.
Rang 6 / Rang 4 (countryside)
Gîtes and chalets on farm land, 5–10 min drive from the village centre. You need a car.
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
- 2026 estimate: check; lodging and transport options vary.
- Mid
- 2026 estimate: check; lodging and transport options vary.
- High
- 2026 estimate: check; lodging and transport options vary.
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$150 | C$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Local fuel, 100 km driving1 × C$15 · 2026 estimate; check. | C$15 |
| Intercar from Québec City, one way2 × C$45 · Fare check with operator. | C$90 |
| eSIM, about one week2 × C$20 · 2026 estimate; check. | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$62 |
| Trip total≈ C$339 per person per day, bed included | C$677≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate; check current rates.
2026 estimate in CAD; lodging, meals and transport prices require checking. Prices before sales tax.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and pastry | 2026 estimate: check |
| Snack-bar meal | 2026 estimate: check |
| Restaurant main course | 2026 estimate: check |
| Fuel | 2026 estimate: check |
| Farm-shop products | 2026 estimate: check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about one week | 2026 estimate: check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter road conditions can change; check forecasts and road notices before setting out.
- Bus schedules and stop arrangements can change; confirm with Intercar before travel.
- Confirm seasonal opening and event dates directly before making a special trip.
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 (health advice)811
Embassy
No consulate is listed in the village; check your country's official consular information.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Intercar to or from Saint-Hilarion: Fare and schedule: check with Intercar.
- Ferry to L'Isle-aux-Coudres: Schedule, fare and crossing time: check with the ferry operator.
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay VOO ahn-GLAY)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-BYEN)
- Où est la station-service ? — Where is the gas station? (oo ay la sta-syon-SAIR-vis)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)
Small village; confirm transport, accommodation and business opening before arrival.
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 Saint-Hilarion. 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 for road travel; January for the annual winter carnival (dates check) · avoid Check road and business conditions in winter and during spring thaw. · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check the Intercar stop at 269, route 138: which direction, what time, and whether it is a flag-down.
- Confirm winter carnival dates each January with the municipality before promising them.
- Verify opening hours for the church, the library and the farm shops; several are seasonal.
- Add a snowmobile trail map and a winter driving note for Route 138.
Sources
- officialMunicipalité de Saint-Hilarion
- officialTourisme Charlevoix
- officialIntercar
- secondaryWikivoyage: Saint-Hilarion, revision 5259585 (CC BY-SA 4.0)