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Major city · Canada

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.

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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.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
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
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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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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

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.

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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 →

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.

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.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    −6°C (21°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    −4°C (25°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    2°C (36°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid*

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    −3°C (27°F)

Best: Feb, Jun–Sep. Avoid: Apr, Nov. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)), coolest Jan (−16°C (3°F) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saint-Georges: 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)

−16°C (3°F)

14 rd

Feb

−4°C (25°F)

−15°C (5°F)

11 rd

Mar

2°C (36°F)

−8°C (18°F)

12 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

12 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

13 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

13 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

14°C (57°F)

13 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

13 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Oct

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Nov

4°C (39°F)

−3°C (27°F)

14 rd

Dec

−3°C (27°F)

−12°C (10°F)

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 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 & doDay-trips, door to door

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 & 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.

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.

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

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

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Saint-GeorgesSaint-Georges

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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 (62 mi), 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 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-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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