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Major city · Canada

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 away.

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
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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.

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.

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.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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 →

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.

Montagne de la Croix heritage hillMalbaie River salmon pitsRoute 138 services for CharlevoixCharlevoix astrobleme country
Airports
YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 135 km by road; travel time check.) · YUL Montréal-Trudeau (Intercar serves the Montréal–Baie-Comeau route through Clermont; schedules check.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

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

−17°C

12 rd

Feb

−5°C

−16°C

10 rd

Mar

1°C

−9°C

11 rd

Apr

8°C

−1°C

11 rd

May

16°C

5°C

12 rd

Jun

22°C

11°C

12 rd

Jul

25°C

14°C

13 rd

Aug

24°C

13°C

12 rd

Sep

19°C

9°C

12 rd

Oct

12°C

4°C

12 rd

Nov

4°C

−2°C

12 rd

Dec

−3°C

−11°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

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 & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
La Malbaiego

Door to door: Road distance and travel time check

Follow Route 138 east; Clermont is 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

go

Door to door: Travel time check

Drive via Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs; the access road is 27 km from Route 138.

Check park access, seasonal activities, reservations and fees before setting out.

Baie-Saint-Paulgo

Door to door: Travel time and road distance check

Follow Route 138 west.

L'Isle-aux-Coudrescaution

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.

Saint-Irénée and Les Éboulementscaution

Door to door: Travel time check

Use Route 362 from the La Malbaie area.

Check road conditions and allow time for the route.

Tadoussac

overnight

Door 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 & 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.

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$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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$170C$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160C$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 splurgeC$63
Trip total≈ C$347 per person per day, bed includedC$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

Coffee2026 estimate: check
Grocery run for two, one day2026 estimate: check
Casual restaurant main2026 estimate: check
Large pizza2026 estimate: check
Gasoline, per litre2026 estimate: check
National park day-use, per adult2026 estimate: check
eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate: check

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

The main practical risks are road conditions and wildlife on rural routes. Check conditions before winter driving and allow for distance between services.
  • 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 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

  1. 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. 2 airports 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. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YQB: last Intercar departure south, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Notre-Dame strip, rue de la Rivière, Montagne de la Croix trailhead.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Montagne de la Croix, Parcours des Berges, salmon pits) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal closure fixtures for Nov–Apr so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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