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Boucherville

Use Boucherville as a half-day stop from Montréal or Longueuil: Old Boucherville and the islands park fill 3–5 hours, not a night.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep for the islands park and the river; Sep–Oct for the heritage circuit and fall colour
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, park trails snow-only), and the muddy thaw in Mar–Apr
Airport
YUL
Nights
0–1
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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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.

Boucherville is a residential suburb on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, about 20 minutes from Montréal by car. Its draw is small and specific: a riverside old village with a stone church, a heritage walking circuit, and the Îles-de-Boucherville national park in the river. Most travellers see it as a day trip from Montréal or Longueuil rather than a base.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Boucherville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
  • Street or quick mealCasual breakfastC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
  • BeerCraft beer at a brasserieC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Metro or bus rideRTL bus rideC$3.75 (≈ US$3) (check)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedChain-hotel double 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 →

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.

Old Boucherville and the Sainte-Famille churchÎles-de-Boucherville National ParkRiverside bike path to Longueuil and VarennesMaison Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine
Airports
YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 30–40 min by car via Autoroute 20; no direct rail link to Boucherville.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Boucherville: 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

−15°C

12 rd

Feb

−4°C

−13°C

10 rd

Mar

3°C

−7°C

11 rd

Apr

11°C

1°C

11 rd

May

19°C

8°C

12 rd

Jun

24°C

13°C

12 rd

Jul

27°C

16°C

12 rd

Aug

26°C

15°C

12 rd

Sep

21°C

10°C

11 rd

Oct

13°C

4°C

12 rd

Nov

6°C

−1°C

13 rd

Dec

−2°C

−10°C

13 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Old Boucherville is walkable in 20–30 minutes end to end. The rest of the town is spread out and low-density: use a car or a bike. Réseau de transport de Longueuil buses serve the Boucherville terminus at Boulevard De Montarville and Route 132, but frequencies are thin for sightseeing. The riverside bike path links Longueuil and Varennes.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Longueuilgo

Door to door: About 20–30 min

Car or RTL bus along Route 132

Bigger base with more rooms and transit; pair it with Boucherville in one day.

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarvillego

Door to door: About 20 min

Car via Autoroute 20 or Route 116

Mont-Saint-Bruno park adds real hiking if the islands park is closed.

Saint-Lambertgo

Door to door: About 25 min

Car via Route 132 and the Victoria Bridge approach

Another riverside old village; combine with a Montréal-bound train.

Brossard

caution

Door to door: About 20 min

Car via Autoroute 20 and Route 132

Mostly malls and the REM line; go only if you need shopping or transit.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Old Boucherville (Vieux-Boucherville)

Riverside, walkable, near the church and marina; very few beds, so book early or stay in Longueuil.

Boulevard de Mortagne corridor

Highway-side chain hotels with free parking; 5–10 min drive to Old Boucherville.

Longueuil or Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

More rooms and better transit; Boucherville becomes a half-day trip from your base.

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$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$170C$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Car, fuel and parking, one day1 × C$40 · checkC$40
RTL bus fare, one ride2 × C$4 · checkC$8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25C$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$57
Trip total≈ C$313 per person per day, bed includedC$625≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
Casual breakfastC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
Pizza or Italian mainC$16–28 (≈ US$12–25)
Craft beer at a brasserieC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
RTL bus rideC$3.75 (≈ US$3) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime residential suburb; the real risks are winter ice on the riverside path, fast traffic on Route 132 and the Autoroute 20 interchanges, and cold-water currents around the islands.
  • The town is car-oriented: without a car, reaching the islands park and the shopping areas is slow.
  • Îles-de-Boucherville park access is by shuttle or boat from the municipal wharf; check the season and schedule before you go.
  • Winter trails in the park are snowshoe and ski only; rentals need a phone reservation.
  • Most sights are free, but several galleries and the La Fontaine house keep short seasonal hours: check before travelling.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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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

Embassy

No embassies in Boucherville; consulates-general are in Montréal (check your country's list).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Montréal-Trudeau → Boucherville: C$60–80 (≈ US$45–60), about 30–40 min (check)
  • RTL bus ride: C$3.75 (≈ US$3) (check)
  • River shuttle, Old Boucherville ↔ Montréal: check the season and fare with Navark

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)
  • Je ne comprends pas — I don't understand (zhuh nuh kom-PRAN pa)

French is the everyday language here; a bonjour before a question goes a long way.

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 Boucherville. 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 islands park and the river; Sep–Oct for the heritage circuit and fall colour · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, park trails snow-only), and the muddy thaw in Mar–Apr · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YUL: taxi and rideshare bands, last bus, overnight fallback.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Old Boucherville, the marina and wharf, the islands park, the Mortagne hotel strip.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Sainte-Famille church square, Maison Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine, the galleries) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal fixtures for the river shuttle and park access so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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