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Saint-Léon-le-Grand
Skip as a base: it is a 992-person farming village with one heritage church. Give it 1–2 hours on a Maskinongé drive, or sleep nearby in Louiseville.
Saint-Léon-le-Grand is a small agricultural municipality in the Maskinongé MRC, about 6 km north of Louiseville on Route 349. Its one draw is the parish church, built 1819–1824 and the oldest in the Trois-Rivières diocese. There is no hotel, no restaurant row and no transit: you come by car, look at the church, and move on to Louiseville, Saint-Paulin or the Lac Saint-Pierre shore.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the church exterior and country roads; Feb for snowmobile season
- avoid Mar–Apr (mud season, closed shoulders), Nov (grey and wet)
- Airports
- YUL · YQB
- Nights
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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.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Saint-Léon-le-Grand911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)310-4141
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)811
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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-Léon-le-Grand, 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 rural driving, deer and moose on Route 349 at dusk, and winter ice.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 310-4141 Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency) · 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.
- AirportYUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 118 km (73 mi) by road to the village via Highway 40 east and Route 349; roughly 1 h 20 min by car.).YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 73 mi (118 km) by road to the village via Highway 40 east and Route 349; roughly 1 h 20 min by car.).
- Getting aroundCar only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in LouisevilleC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedMotel or B&B double, Louiseville, a night, per roomC$90 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedMotel or B&B double, Louiseville, a night, per roomC$140 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel or B&B double, Louiseville, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$130 (≈ US$95) · High C$240 (≈ US$180)
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
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 118 km (73 mi) by road to the village via Highway 40 east and Route 349; roughly 1 h 20 min by car.) · YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 152 km (94 mi) by road; roughly 1 h 50 min by car.)YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 73 mi (118 km) by road to the village via Highway 40 east and Route 349; roughly 1 h 20 min by car.) · YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 94 mi (152 km) by road; roughly 1 h 50 min by car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Best
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
not flagged
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Feb, Jun–Sep. Avoid: Mar–Apr, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Léon-le-Grand: next 7 days
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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)
12 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
10 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
10 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
13 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
Car only. The village sits at rue Principale and rue de la Fabrique; Route 349 runs south to Louiseville and north toward Saint-Paulin. No local bus. Snowmobiles and ATVs use the same rural roads in winter and spring.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10 min
Route 349 south, about 6 km (3.7 mi)Route 349 south, about 3.7 mi (6 km)
Nearest services and the Lac Saint-Pierre shore; pair it with the village.
Door to door: 25–30 min
Route 349 south to Louiseville, then Route 138 west
Lac Saint-Pierre birding in spring and fall.
Door to door: 45–55 min
Route 349 north through Saint-Paulin
Gateway to the Mastigouche area; better as a full day.
Door to door: about 1 h
Route 349 north, then local roads
Storybook village; go only if you already have a car and time.
Door to door: about 1 h 10 min
Route 349 north, then Route 351
La Mauricie national park access; a full day, not a quick detour.
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.
Louiseville (6 km south)
Nearest real choice of motels and B&Bs, plus restaurants and Lac Saint-Pierre access.
Saint-Paulin (about 15 km north on Route 349)
Small village with a few lodgings; useful if you are heading north.
Trois-Rivières (about 40 km)
Full hotel stock and the regional hub if you want a city base.
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$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$120–200 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or B&B double, Louiseville1 × 1 night × C$140 | C$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130 | C$260 |
| Fuel, Montréal → village → Montréal, about 240 km1 × C$30 · check | C$30 |
| Coffee and snack in Louiseville2 × C$12 | C$24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$49 |
| Trip total≈ C$272 per person per day, bed included | C$543≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; the village itself has no beds, so the bed line is priced in nearby Louiseville. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in Louiseville | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Casual lunch, Louiseville | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Grocery run for a picnic | C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25) |
| Fuel, per litre | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel, no grocery and no lodging in the village: fill up and buy food in Louiseville.
- The church is an active parish: check mass times before walking in, and do not enter during services.
- Winter roads here are rural and lightly ploughed; snow tires are mandatory in Québec from 1 December to 15 March.
- Cell coverage is fine in the village but patchy on the back rangs.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)
- 310-4141
- 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
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)310-4141
- Info-Santé (24 h)811
Embassy
No consulate in the village. US consulate general in Montréal; most other countries keep embassies in Ottawa and consulates in Montréal.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Montréal → village by car: about 118 km (73 mi), 1 h 20 min, fuel about C$15 (≈ US$11) one way (check)about 73 mi (118 km), 1 h 20 min, fuel about C$15 (≈ US$11) one way (check)
- Québec City → village by car: about 152 km (94 mi), 1 h 50 min (check)about 94 mi (152 km), 1 h 50 min (check)
- Louiseville → village on Route 349: about 6 km (3.7 mi), 10 minabout 3.7 mi (6 km), 10 min
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Excusez-moi — Excuse me (ex-koo-zay-MWAH)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Où est l'église ? — Where is the church? (oo ay lay-GLEEZ)
- Je ne parle pas français — I don't speak French (zhuh nuh parl pah fran-SAY)
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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-Léon-le-Grand. 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–Sep for the church exterior and country roads; Feb for snowmobile season · avoid Mar–Apr (mud season, closed shoulders), Nov (grey and wet) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- Field-check church opening and mass times with the parish before publishing a visit window.
- Confirm which Louiseville and Saint-Paulin lodgings take one-night bookings in summer.
- Add a Route 349 driving fixture with fuel and food stops between Louiseville and Saint-Paulin.
- Verify winter road-ploughing status for the rangs before promoting snowmobile access.