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Godbout
One night is enough: ferry, museum, bay walk. Two nights only if you fish the Godbout River or hike to the cross.
Godbout is a small Côte-Nord village of about 300 people on Route 138, built around a deep bay that shelters it from the Gulf. Its working ferry to Matane is the main employer, and that traffic supports a handful of inns, a campground and two places to eat. Come for the ferry crossing, the Indigenous art museum and the bay; treat it as a stop on the Route des Baleines, not a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, ice, many services closed)
- Airports
- YYY · YBC
- Nights
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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.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Godbout911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Traverse Matane–Godbout reservations1-877-787-7483
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Godbout, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are the coastal highway (moose, fatigue, no shoulder), cold water in the bay…
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-877-787-7483 Traverse Matane–Godbout reservations
- 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.
- AirportcheckYYY Mont-Joli (About 3 h 30 min by road via Route 132 and Route 138; check seasonal flights).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable in 15–20 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a takeaway sandwichC$4–12 (≈ US$3–9)
- BeerBeer in a village bar or from the convenience counterC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch with services, a night, per roomC$35 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedInn or B&B double room, a night, per roomC$240 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · 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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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
- YYY Mont-Joli (About 3 h 30 min by road via Route 132 and Route 138; check seasonal flights) · YBC Baie-Comeau (About 1 h 30 min west on Route 138; check schedules)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Feb
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Mar
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Godbout: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
12 rd
Feb
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
10 rd
Mar
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
11 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Dec
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable in 15–20 minutes end to end. Route 138 passes about 2 km east of the centre via rue Mgr Labrie, so a car is needed for the campground, the ZEC office and anything beyond the bay. Intercar coaches run along Route 138 between Québec City and Baie-Comeau; the ferry wharf is a short walk from the inns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Route 138 west by car, about 1 h 30 min
Bigger town for supplies, restaurants and the regional airport.
Franquelin
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Route 138 west by car, about 25 min
Small coastal village with a forest-heritage site and shore walks.
Matane
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h with boarding
Traverse Matane–Godbout ferry, about 2 h 20 min
Crosses to the Gaspé side; whales are possible from the deck. Book the car lane ahead.
Door to door: About 2 h 30 min
Route 138 west, about 2 h 30 min
Long for a return day; better as a stop on the way west.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre (rue Pascal-Comeau, rue Mgr Labrie)
Inns, B&Bs, museum and both eateries; walk to the ferry wharf.
Bay waterfront
Campground and the municipal quay; best for the ferry and sunsets over the bay.
Route 138 east
Camping l'Estuaire near the river and airfield; you need a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
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$140–220 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or B&B double room1 × 1 night × C$160 | C$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| Traverse Matane–Godbout, adult walk-on, one way2 × C$22 | C$45 |
| Car on the same crossing, one way1 × C$55 | C$55 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$61 |
| Trip total≈ C$336 per person per day, bed included | C$671≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; ferry, fuel and long-distance coach fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a takeaway sandwich | C$4–12 (≈ US$3–9) |
| Takeout meal (seafood, pizza, pasta) at Marché du Capitaine | C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25) |
| Canteen meal at Cantine H.P. | C$12–25 (≈ US$9–19) |
| Beer in a village bar or from the convenience counter | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Campsite pitch with water and electricity | C$35–70 (≈ US$30–55) |
| Salmon fishing day on the Godbout River (ZEC permit)Quota and non-quota sectors; book with the ZEC. | check |
| Ferry Matane–Godbout, adult / car, one way | C$22.40 (≈ US$17) / C$54.85 (≈ US$40) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Services thin out fast outside summer: check opening dates for inns, the campground and restaurants before you commit.
- Ferry space for cars is limited in high season; book the Matane crossing ahead.
- Route 138 is a two-lane coastal highway with moose and long empty stretches, especially at dusk and at night.
- Cell coverage is patchy on parts of the Côte-Nord; download maps and ferry tickets before you leave Baie-Comeau.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Traverse Matane–Godbout reservations
- 1-877-787-7483
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Traverse Matane–Godbout1-877-787-7483
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate general is in Montréal and most others are in Ottawa or Montréal. For urgent help abroad, contact your country's nearest consulate.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Godbout → Matane, adult walk-on: about C$22.40 (≈ US$17), about 2 h 20 min
- Ferry Godbout → Matane, car: about C$54.85 (≈ US$40) one way
- Intercar coach on Route 138: fare by distance; book online (check)
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 un billet pour Matane — I would like a ticket to Matane (zhuh voo-DREH un bee-YEH poor ma-TAN)
- Où est le quai du traversier ? — Where is the ferry wharf? (oo eh luh kay doo tra-ver-SYAY)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
French is the everyday language; a short bonjour goes a long way.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Godbout. 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 · avoid Nov–Apr (cold, ice, many services closed) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-to-bed contract for the Matane crossing: sailing times, car-lane booking, walk-on fallback and a late-arrival rung in the village.
- Three walking clusters with anchors: the bay and quay, rue Pascal-Comeau (museum, inns, market), and the cross trail above the village.
- Place pages with verified hours for the Musée amérindien et inuit, the ZEC des rivières Godbout et Mistassini office and Camping municipal de Godbout.
- Storm and off-season fixtures so the page can go green when sailings are cancelled or inns close.
Sources
- officialMunicipalité de Godbout (official)
- officialTraverse Matane–Baie-Comeau–Godbout (official ferry)
- officialZEC des rivières Godbout et Mistassini (official)
- officialBonjour Québec — Musée amérindien et inuit
- officialIntercar (official coach operator)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Godbout, revision 5243670 (CC BY-SA 4.0)