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Clermont
Use Clermont for a one-night stop on Route 138: walk the river trail and Montagne de la Croix, then continue to La Malbaie, 6.4 km (4 mi) away.Use Clermont for a one-night stop on Route 138: walk the river trail and Montagne de la Croix, then continue to La Malbaie, 4 mi (6.4 km) away.
Clermont is a small Charlevoix-Est town on Route 138, about 6.4 km from La Malbaie. Its main draws are the Malbaie River, a riverside trail and Montagne de la Croix; it also serves as a practical stop for services and a base for exploring the region. Most travellers need one night, unless fishing, camping or a longer outdoor stay is the purpose.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct for outdoor activities; winter for snowmobiling and ice fishing (seasonal access check)
- avoid Nov–Apr for a quieter visit; seasonal business openings check
- Airports
- YQB · YUL
- Nights
- 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
Official sites
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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 Clermont, 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
- SafetyThe main practical risks are road conditions and wildlife on rural routes.
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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.
- AirportcheckYQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 135 km (84 mi) by road; travel time check.).YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 84 mi (135 km) by road; travel time check.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to explore the area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee2026 estimate: check
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate: check
- Budget bedCampground pitch, a night, per personC$35 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
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 (About 135 km (84 mi) by road; travel time check.) · YUL Montréal-Trudeau (Intercar serves the Montréal–Baie-Comeau route through Clermont; schedules check.)YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 84 mi (135 km) by road; travel time check.) · YUL Montréal-Trudeau (Intercar serves the Montréal–Baie-Comeau route through Clermont; schedules check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Feb
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Clermont: 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)
12 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
10 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
11 rd
Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°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
A car is the practical way to explore the area. Route 138 crosses Clermont, and the Intercar coach stops at the Shell station on boulevard Notre-Dame; confirm its schedule before relying on it. La Malbaie is 6.4 km away in a straight line; road distance and journey time check.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: Road distance and travel time check
Follow Route 138 east; Clermont is 6.4 km (4 mi) from La Malbaie in a straight line.Follow Route 138 east; Clermont is 4 mi (6.4 km) from La Malbaie in a straight line.
A nearby base for the town's attractions and services.
Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie National Park
goDoor to door: Travel time check
Drive via Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs; the access road is 27 km (17 mi) from Route 138.Drive via Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs; the access road is 17 mi (27 km) from Route 138.
Check park access, seasonal activities, reservations and fees before setting out.
Door to door: Travel time and ferry schedule check
Drive west to Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, then take the ferry.
Confirm ferry operation and fares before making the trip.
Door to door: Travel time check
Use Route 362 from the La Malbaie area.
Check road conditions and allow time for the route.
Tadoussac
overnightDoor to door: Travel time and ferry schedule check
Follow Route 138 east and use the Tadoussac–Baie-Sainte-Catherine ferry.
Confirm ferry operation and timings before departure.
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 Notre-Dame (Route 138)
Motel, grocery and restaurant options; useful for a short stop. Individual services and opening times check.
Malbaie River and rue de la Rivière
Near the riverside course and campground; confirm seasonal availability.
Chemin des Marais and surrounding countryside
Chalet and outfitter stays are listed in the area; a car is useful. Availability and rates check.
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$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$170 | C$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Car rental, one day, compact1 × C$70 · 2026 estimate; check. | C$70 |
| Fuel, 150 km of driving1 × C$20 · 2026 estimate; check. | C$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 · 2026 estimate; check. | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$63 |
| Trip total≈ C$347 per person per day, bed included | C$693≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate; check rates and availability.
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; prices, seasonal availability and sales tax check. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 2026 estimate: check |
| Grocery run for two, one day | 2026 estimate: check |
| Casual restaurant main | 2026 estimate: check |
| Large pizza | 2026 estimate: check |
| Gasoline, per litre | 2026 estimate: check |
| National park day-use, per adult | 2026 estimate: check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 2026 estimate: check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Confirm seasonal lodging, restaurant and activity availability before travelling.
- Expect winter driving conditions; check road conditions and local requirements before setting out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance911
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Intercar fares: Check current route, schedule and fare with the operator.
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello
- Merci — Thank you
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it?
- Je voudrais… — I would like…
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet?
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card?
French is the main language in Québec.
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 Clermont. 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 outdoor activities; winter for snowmobiling and ice fishing (seasonal access check) · avoid Nov–Apr for a quieter visit; seasonal business openings check · 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YQB: last Intercar departure south, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Notre-Dame strip, rue de la Rivière, Montagne de la Croix trailhead.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Montagne de la Croix, Parcours des Berges, salmon pits) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal closure fixtures for Nov–Apr so gates A–D can go green.