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Saint-Joachim

Come for one full day, not a base: Cap Tourmente snow geese in Apr and Oct, Canyon Sainte-Anne any season. Sleep in Beaupré or Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Apr–Oct; mid-Oct for the snow goose festival
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many sites closed or reduced)
Airport
YQB
Nights
1
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Saint-Joachim is a small parish municipality on the Côte-de-Beaupré, 50 km east of Québec City, with a population of about 1,460. It holds two of the region's headline sights: the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve, a marsh where tens of thousands of greater snow geese stop in spring and autumn, and Canyon Sainte-Anne, a 74 m waterfall crossed by three suspension bridges. The village itself is quiet, with a heritage church and a 10 km archaeology circuit. Most travellers visit as a day trip from Québec City or sleep in neighbouring Beaupré and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, where the beds and restaurants are.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Saint-Joachim, 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)
  • Sit-down mealRestaurant main courseC$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)
  • Beerdraught in a pub / can at a dépanneurC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$3–4 (≈ US$3)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
  • Museum or sight ticketCanyon Sainte-Anne entry, adultC$25–30 (≈ US$19–25) (check)
  • Budget bedCabin or chalet (up to 4), a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
  • 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$240 (≈ US$180)

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.

Cap Tourmente National Wildlife ReserveSnow goose migrationCanyon Sainte-AnneRoute de la Nouvelle-France
Airports
YQB Québec City Jean Lesage International (About 50 km west; rent a car or take a taxi or shuttle to the Côte-de-Beaupré.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saint-Joachim: 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

−16°C

12 rd

Mar

1°C

−9°C

12 rd

Apr

8°C

−1°C

12 rd

May

17°C

6°C

13 rd

Jun

22°C

11°C

13 rd

Jul

25°C

14°C

13 rd

Aug

24°C

13°C

13 rd

Sep

18°C

8°C

13 rd

Oct

11°C

3°C

14 rd

Nov

4°C

−3°C

14 rd

Dec

−3°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 the practical choice: sights sit 5–10 km apart along Route 138 and chemin du Cap Tourmente, and there is no local bus. Intercar stops at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, about 10 km from the village centre, so you still need a taxi or a lift from there. Cycling Route 138 is possible but the shoulder is narrow in places.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Canyon Sainte-Anne

go

Door to door: About 15 min from the village

Drive Route 138 east, then Chemin des Chutes Ste-Anne

74 m falls, three suspension bridges, via ferrata and zip-line options; family paths and a shuttle for the north rim.

Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Reserve

go

Door to door: About 10 min from the village

Drive chemin du Cap Tourmente north from Route 138

Marshes, plains and forest trails; tens of thousands of greater snow geese in spring and autumn.

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Drive Route 138 west

Basilica, museums, restaurants and the Intercar stop; the regional shopping centre.

Québec City

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min

Drive Route 138 west, then Autoroute 440 or 40

Old town, museums and the main rail and air gateway.

Saint-Tite-des-Caps

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive Route 138 east, then climb into the hills

Start of the Sentiers des Caps; see the Saint-Tite-des-Caps guide.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Saint-Joachim village

A handful of gîtes and cabins along chemin du Cap Tourmente; quiet, car needed for everything.

Beaupré

About 10 km west; more beds, restaurants and shops, and Mont-Sainte-Anne nearby.

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

About 12 km west; the regional service centre with the basilica, motels and the Intercar stop.

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
Gîte or B&B room1 × 1 night × C$160C$160
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160C$320
Canyon Sainte-Anne entry, adult2 × C$25 · checkC$50
Cap Tourmente reserve entry, adult2 × C$10 · checkC$20
Car hire, one day, compact1 × C$70 · checkC$70
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$62
Trip total≈ C$341 per person per day, bed includedC$682≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
Cassecroûte meal (fries, burger, poutine)C$12–22 (≈ US$9–16)
Restaurant main courseC$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)
Beer, draught in a pub / can at a dépanneurC$8–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–4 (≈ US$3)
Canyon Sainte-Anne entry, adultC$25–30 (≈ US$19–25) (check)
Cap Tourmente reserve entry, adultC$8–12 (≈ US$6–9) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. The real risks are driving Route 138 in winter, cold water and tides on the Pointe aux Prêtres flats, and walking the reserve without checking trail hours.
  • No local public transport: without a car you are dependent on taxis, which are few.
  • Cap Tourmente trails and the Canyon have seasonal hours; check before you drive out.
  • Route 138 climbs the Côte de la Miche steeply east of the village; watch for cyclists and slow vehicles.
  • Cell coverage is patchy in the reserve and along the shore flats.

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 here; the US consulate general and most embassies are in Québec City or Montréal. For a lost passport, contact your embassy in Ottawa or the nearest consulate.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Intercar Québec City → Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré: about C$10–15 (≈ US$8–11), about 40 min (check)
  • Taxi Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré → Saint-Joachim village: about C$25–35 (≈ US$19–30) (check)
  • Car hire, one day, compact: from about C$70 (≈ US$55) plus fuel (check)

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
  • Où est le départ du sentier ? — Where is the trailhead? (oo ay luh day-PAR doo sahn-TYAY)
  • 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)

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-Joachim. 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: Apr–Oct; mid-Oct for the snow goose festival · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many sites closed or reduced) · 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. 5 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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