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Château-Richer

Use as a short car stop, not a base: 20–25 min by car from Québec City, so sleep in the city and see Château-Richer in an hour or two on Route 138.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Oct; Feb for snow and Mont-Sainte-Anne skiing
avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed attractions, no snow)
Airport
YQB
Nights
0–1
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Château-Richer is a village of about 3,800 people on the Côte-de-Beaupré, strung along avenue Royale and Route 138 between Québec City and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, facing Île d'Orléans. It is farmland, forest and a handful of heritage stops, not a town with a hotel district. Most travellers pass through by car in an hour or two; a night here only makes sense if you want a gîte, a campground or a quiet start toward Mont-Sainte-Anne and Cap Tourmente.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Château-Richer, 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.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a pastry at a village bakery2026 estimate, checkC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate, checkC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (local heritage site)2026 estimate, checkC$8–15 (≈ US$6–11)
  • Budget bedCampsite pitch (tent or RV), a night, per roomC$35 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedGîte or B&B room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedGîte or B&B 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.

Aux Trois Couvents heritage museumRoute de la Nouvelle-FranceCopper art at Albert GillesFarm stands and bakeries on avenue Royale
Airports
YQB Québec City Jean Lesage International (About 35–40 min by car via Route 138; no direct bus to the village)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Château-Richer: 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

−17°C

14 rd

Feb

−5°C

−15°C

12 rd

Mar

1°C

−9°C

12 rd

Apr

9°C

−1°C

12 rd

May

18°C

6°C

13 rd

Jun

23°C

11°C

13 rd

Jul

26°C

14°C

13 rd

Aug

25°C

13°C

13 rd

Sep

19°C

8°C

13 rd

Oct

12°C

3°C

14 rd

Nov

4°C

−3°C

14 rd

Dec

−4°C

−12°C

15 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

A car is effectively required: the village stretches several kilometres along avenue Royale and Route 138, with no useful local bus. Intercar runs Québec City (Sainte-Foy) toward Baie-Comeau daily but has no scheduled stop in Château-Richer, so plan on driving or a taxi from Québec City.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Québec City

go

Door to door: About 25–35 min

Route 138 west via Boischatel, about 25 km

Old town, museums and the best food and lodging in the region.

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Route 138 east, about 10 km

Basilica and shrine; pair with the village stops on the way.

Beaupré

go

Door to door: About 15–20 min

Route 138 east, about 12 km

Gateway to Mont-Sainte-Anne skiing and hiking.

Île d'Orléans

go

Door to door: About 20–30 min to the bridge

Route 138 west to the bridge at the island's southwest tip

Agrotourism and a full loop road; allow half a day.

Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area

go

Door to door: About 40 min (check)

Route 138 east past Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

Marsh trails and snow geese in migration; route and drive time are approximate, and opening dates vary by season (check).

Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges

caution

Door to door: About 30–35 min

Route 138 east then Route 360

Mostly a ski and outdoor base; little reason to go outside its season.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Avenue Royale strip

Gîtes and B&Bs in old stone houses; walkable only in short stretches, you still need a car.

Boulevard Sainte-Anne / Route 138

Campgrounds and riverside lodging toward the Île d'Orléans channel; easiest for drivers.

Outside the municipality (alternative base)

Québec City, 20–25 min west, has far more beds, restaurants and evening options; treat it as a base outside Château-Richer, not a village sleep area.

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$80–130 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
Mid
C$130–220 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
High
C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Gîte or B&B room1 × 1 night × C$160C$160
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Compact car rental, one day1 × C$60 · 2026 estimate, checkC$60
Fuel, Québec City loop plus Côte-de-Beaupré, one day1 × C$20 · 2026 estimate, checkC$20
Aux Trois Couvents entry2 × C$10 · 2026 estimate, checkC$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 · 2026 estimate, checkC$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$59
Trip total≈ C$325 per person per day, bed includedC$649≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars (check); a car and fuel are the main variable. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a pastry at a village bakery2026 estimate, checkC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
Bread or pastries from a bakery on avenue Royale2026 estimate, checkC$4–12 (≈ US$3–9)
Farm-stand vegetables, per basket2026 estimate, checkC$5–15 (≈ US$4–11)
Casual lunch, main dish2026 estimate, checkC$18–28 (≈ US$14–25)
Museum entry (local heritage site)2026 estimate, checkC$8–15 (≈ US$6–11)
Fuel, per litre2026 estimate, checkC$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate, checkC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Emergency number is 911 everywhere in Canada; 811 for non-emergency health advice. The practical concerns here are winter cold and driving conditions on Route 138 and avenue Royale — check road conditions before setting out.
  • No scheduled intercity bus stop in the village: do not plan on arriving by coach.
  • Attractions and farm stands keep short, seasonal hours; several close outside summer and fall.
  • Winter driving on Route 138 and avenue Royale: expect snow and ice Dec–Mar; winter tires are required by law on Québec vehicles in that period (check).
  • Cell coverage along the river strip is generally fine; coverage in the forested hills north of the village is uncertain (check).

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
811

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
  • Info-Santé (24 h health advice)811

Embassy

No embassies here; consulates and most services are in Québec City or Montréal. US citizens: consulate general in Montréal, consulate in Québec City (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Québec City → Château-Richer by car: about 25 km, 20–25 min on Route 138
  • Taxi from Québec City: metered, roughly C$50–70 (≈ US$40–55) (check)
  • Intercar Québec (Sainte-Foy) → Baie-Comeau: daily departure about 09:00; no scheduled stop in the village

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
  • Je voudrais ceci, s'il vous plaît — I would like this, please (zhuh voo-DREH suh-SEE seel voo PLEH)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-LET)
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)

Tipping: 15–20% at restaurants, 10–15% for taxis. Taxes are added at the till.

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 Château-Richer. 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–Oct; Feb for snow and Mont-Sainte-Anne skiing · avoid Nov and early Apr (mud, closed attractions, no snow) · 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. 6 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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