Major city · Canada
Beaupré
Base here 2 nights for Mont-Sainte-Anne and Canyon Sainte-Anne; skip it as a day trip from Québec City unless you have a car.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for hiking and biking; Dec–Mar for skiing
- avoid Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and some sites closed)
- Airport
- YQB
- Nights
- 2
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- 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.
Beaupré is a small town on the Côte-de-Beaupré, 40 km east of Québec City, built around Mont-Sainte-Anne: skiing and downhill mountain biking in season, hiking and the Sainte-Anne canyon year-round. There is no real town centre to wander — you come for the mountain, the canyon and the basilica next door in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. A car makes it work; without one you are tied to the few shuttle and bus options.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beaupré, 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
- SafetyLow-crime small town; the real risks are winter driving on Route 138, unmarked trail edges at the canyon, and black flies in June.
- 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 (About 45 min by car via Route 138; no direct rail link to Beaupré).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: sights sit 3–8 km apart along Route 138 and boulevard du Beau-Pré, with no continuous pavement between them.A car is the practical choice: sights sit 1.9–5 mi apart along Route 138 and boulevard du Beau-Pré, with no continuous pavement between them.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or poutineC$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at the dépanneurC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxicheckC$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)
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 →
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 45 min by car via Route 138; no direct rail link to Beaupré)
Weather and climate
Beaupré: 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°C19°F
−17°C1°F
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Feb
−5°C23°F
−16°C3°F
12 rd
Mar
1°C34°F
−9°C16°F
12 rd
Apr
8°C46°F
−2°C28°F
12 rd
May
17°C63°F
5°C41°F
13 rd
Jun
22°C72°F
10°C50°F
13 rd
Jul
25°C77°F
13°C55°F
13 rd
Aug
24°C75°F
12°C54°F
13 rd
Sep
19°C66°F
8°C46°F
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Oct
12°C54°F
3°C37°F
14 rd
Nov
4°C39°F
−3°C27°F
14 rd
Dec
−3°C27°F
−12°C10°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
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 choice: sights sit 3–8 km apart along Route 138 and boulevard du Beau-Pré, with no continuous pavement between them. Local buses and ski shuttles run in season only — check current timetables before relying on them. Taxis are limited; book ahead for evening returns.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Québec City
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car via Route 138 and Autoroute 440, about 40 min
Park at the Old Port or outside the walls; the old town is a walking zone.
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
goDoor to door: About 10 min
Car or seasonal shuttle, 5–10 min west along Route 138
Basilica and shrine; combine with the canyon in one afternoon.
Île d'Orléans
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via Route 138 west to the bridge at Montmorency
Farm stands and the island loop road; a half day with stops.
Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car via Route 360, about 10 min
Seven Falls and the upper Sainte-Anne valley trails.
Château-Richer
cautionDoor to door: About 25 min
Car west on Route 138, about 20 min
Heritage houses and a cider stop; thin without a car.
L'Ange-Gardien
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Car west on Route 138, about 25 min
Small village and river views; pair with Boischatel.
Boischatel
cautionDoor to door: About 35 min
Car west on Route 138, about 30 min
Montmorency Falls and the New France road start here.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mont-Sainte-Anne base
Slope-side hotels and condos; walk to lifts and bike trails, quiet in the evening.
Boulevard Sainte-Anne strip
Highway-side motels and the supermarket; cheapest beds, car needed for everything.
Village / avenue Royale
Ancestral houses near the river and marina; few beds, best for a quiet stay.
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Next town, 5 min west; more rooms and restaurants, walkable to the basilica.
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 or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × C$180 | C$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$160 | C$640 |
| Car rental, one day1 × C$60 · check | C$60 |
| Mont-Sainte-Anne lift ticket, one day2 × C$90 · check | C$180 |
| Canyon Sainte-Anne entry2 × C$20 · check | C$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$132 |
| Trip total≈ C$363 per person per day, bed included | C$1,452≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Sandwich or poutine | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at the dépanneur | C$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| 5 km taxicheck | C$15–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Gasoline, 1 Lcheck | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances look short on the map but the highway shoulder is not walkable in winter.
- Mont-Sainte-Anne lift, bike and gondola hours change by season and weather: check the resort site the day before.
- Canyon Sainte-Anne closes in winter; via ferrata and zip-line run mid-May to mid-October.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on trails and at the canyon rim.
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, 24 h)811
Embassy
No embassy in Beaupré; the US consulate and most others are in Québec City or Montréal (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Beaupré → Mont-Sainte-Anne base: C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) (check)
- Québec City → Beaupré by car: about 40 min, 40 kmabout 40 min, 25 mi
- Canyon Sainte-Anne entry: about C$20 (≈ US$15) adult (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Est-ce que je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (ess-kuh zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)
- J'ai besoin d'aide — I need help (zhay buh-ZWAN ded)
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 Beaupré. 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 hiking and biking; Dec–Mar for skiing · avoid Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and some sites closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YQB: last bus and taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Mont-Sainte-Anne base, boulevard Sainte-Anne strip, village and marina, canyon entrance.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canyon Sainte-Anne, Chute Jean-Larose) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVille de Beaupré
- officialMont-Sainte-Anne
- officialCanyon Sainte-Anne
- secondaryWikivoyage: Beaupré, revision 5259638 (CC BY-SA 4.0)