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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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
- SafetyA low-crime small city; the real risks are winter roads, black ice on Route 173 and moose on rural stretches at dusk.
- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 418-221-0066 Taxibus Saint-Georges · +1 418-227-7777 (≈ US$6,000) Taxi du Pont
- 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 1 h 15 min by car via Autoroute 73; the practical gateway.).
- Getting aroundA car is the default: sights are spread over 6 km and the town is built for driving.A car is the default: sights are spread over 3.7 mi and the town is built for driving.
Cost cheat-sheet
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 →
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 1 h 15 min by car via Autoroute 73; the practical gateway.) · N/A Saint-Georges Aerodrome (Private aviation only; no scheduled flights.)
Weather and climate
Saint-Georges: 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°C21°F
−16°C3°F
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Feb
−4°C25°F
−15°C5°F
11 rd
Mar
2°C36°F
−8°C18°F
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Apr
10°C50°F
0°C32°F
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May
18°C64°F
6°C43°F
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Jun
23°C73°F
11°C52°F
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Jul
25°C77°F
14°C57°F
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Aug
24°C75°F
13°C55°F
13 rd
Sep
19°C66°F
8°C46°F
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Oct
12°C54°F
3°C37°F
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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 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 & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Autoroute 73 north, then the Québec bridge
Ferry to Old Québec is the reason to stop.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Route 173 north along the St Lawrence
Wood-carving village; pair with Montmagny.
Grosse Isle
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Drive to Berthier-sur-Mer, then the ferry
Ferry runs seasonally; check sailing dates.
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.
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$120–190 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
- High
- C$200 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room1 × 1 night × C$95 | C$95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130 | C$260 |
| Taxibus registration card, one-off2 × C$10 · check | C$20 |
| Taxibus ride2 × C$5 · check | C$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$44 |
| Trip total≈ C$240 per person per day, bed included | C$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 pastry | C$4–8 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Poutine or a casse-croûte plate | C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Lunch main | C$11–19 (≈ US$8–14) |
| Dinner main | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Draught beer at a brew pub | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Miniature village entry, adult | C$8 (≈ US$6) |
| Gasoline, 1 L | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.Many kitchens close by 9:00 PM and some restaurants shut on Mondays: eat before 8:00 PM.
- 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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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, 1 h 15 minabout 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 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
- 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 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialDestination Beauce — Ville de Saint-Georges
- officialVille de Saint-Georges — Taxibus
- officialVille de Saint-Georges — Aerodrome
- officialRépertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec — Église Saint-Georges
- officialVillage Miniature Baillargeon
- secondaryWikivoyage: Saint-Georges, revision 5274811 (CC BY-SA 4.0)