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Major city · Canada

Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu

Go for a half-day on the Richelieu: the cable ferry, the riverfront chemin des Patriotes and the church. Sleep elsewhere unless you have a car.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
May–Oct (ferry runs April–December)
avoid Nov–Mar (ice bridge replaces the ferry; most services closed)
Airports
YUL · YMX
Nights
0–1
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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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-Charles-sur-Richelieu is a small riverside village of about 1,600 people on the east bank of the Richelieu, 51 km from Montreal. It is a cycling, boating and farm-stand stop rather than a destination: the cable ferry to Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu, the heritage chemin des Patriotes and the church are the reasons to come. Most travellers see it in two to four hours, or use it as a lunch stop on the Route du Richelieu.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, 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$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Beerdraught in a village restaurantC$8–11 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
  • Budget bedCampground pitch, a night, per roomC$35 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)

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.

Cable ferry to Saint-Marc-sur-RichelieuChemin des Patriotes riverfrontChurch of Saint-Charles-sur-RichelieuFarm stands and cycling routes
Airports
YUL Montréal–Trudeau (About 60–75 min by car via Autoroute 20 and Route 133; no direct transit to the village.) · YMX Montréal–Mirabel (About 1 h 15 min by car; limited passenger service.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu: 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°C

−15°C

12 rd

Feb

−4°C

−13°C

10 rd

Mar

3°C

−6°C

11 rd

Apr

12°C

2°C

11 rd

May

20°C

9°C

12 rd

Jun

25°C

14°C

12 rd

Jul

27°C

17°C

12 rd

Aug

26°C

16°C

12 rd

Sep

21°C

11°C

11 rd

Oct

13°C

5°C

12 rd

Nov

6°C

0°C

13 rd

Dec

−2°C

−10°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: the village is spread along chemin des Patriotes and the rural rangs, with no local bus. The cable ferry crosses to Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu in about 5 minutes (April–December); in winter an ice bridge is built for cars. Cyclists use the Montérégie network and the Richelieu River route.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu

go

Door to door: About 10 min

Cable ferry from the quai at 463 chemin des Patriotes, about 5 min

314 m crossing; runs April–December, ice bridge in winter.

Mont-Saint-Hilaire

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car via Route 133 and Autoroute 20, about 25 min

Mountain trails, orchards and the fine-arts museum.

Beloeil

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Car via Route 133 south, about 20 min

Riverfront old town and restaurants; good rainy-day backup.

Chambly

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Car via Route 133 and Autoroute 10, about 35 min

Fort Chambly and the canal; a full half-day.

Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Car north on Route 133, about 20 min

Patriots history and the Fête du Vieux Marché.

Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu

go

Door to door: About 35 min

Car north on Route 133, about 30 min

Quiet river village; pair with Saint-Denis.

Saint-Basile-le-Grand

caution

Door to door: About 35 min

Car via Route 133 and Autoroute 20, about 30 min

Mostly residential; go only if you are already in the area.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Chemin des Patriotes (riverfront)

Inns and B&Bs along the river; the only real place to sleep in the village.

Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu (west bank)

Across the ferry; more lodging and restaurants, 314 m by cable ferry.

Saint-Hyacinthe or Beloeil

20–30 min by car; more beds, restaurants and services if the village is full.

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
Mid
C$130–220 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
High
C$220 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B or inn double room1 × 1 night × C$170C$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Cable ferry crossing, one way2 × C$5 · checkC$10
Car from Montréal, one day (fuel and tolls)1 × C$45 · checkC$45
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25C$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$58
Trip total≈ C$317 per person per day, bed includedC$633≈ US$500

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; tax extra. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
Farm-stand strawberries (season)checkC$6–10 (≈ US$5–8) per basket
Casual lunch, main dishC$16–26 (≈ US$12–19)
Beer, draught in a village restaurantC$8–11 (≈ US$6–8)
Cable ferry crossingcheckC$5–6 (≈ US$4–5)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime; the real risks are the river (cold, fast current), farm traffic on the rangs and winter ice on the roads. 911 for emergencies, 811 for health advice.
  • No local public transit: without a car you are limited to the village strip.
  • The ferry does not run in winter; an ice bridge replaces it and conditions vary.
  • Many farm stands and restaurants are seasonal and close outside summer and fall.
  • Sales tax is added at the till; prices shown are before tax.

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 (health advice, 24 h)811

Embassy

No embassies in the village; the US consulate general and most embassies are in Montréal (check the address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Cable ferry Saint-Charles → Saint-Marc: about C$5–6 (≈ US$4–5), 5 min (check)
  • Taxi Saint-Charles → Beloeil: about C$35–50 (≈ US$30–40) (check)
  • Car Montréal → Saint-Charles: 51 km, about 45 min (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 la traverse ? — Where is the ferry? (oo ay la tra-VERS)
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
  • L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)

French is the main language; a bonjour before a question goes a long way.

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-Charles-sur-Richelieu. 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: May–Oct (ferry runs April–December) · avoid Nov–Mar (ice bridge replaces the ferry; most services closed) · 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. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Ferry timetable and ice-bridge status field-checked for the winter window.
  2. Walking cluster along chemin des Patriotes: town hall, gallery, church, quai and Restaurant du Quai.
  3. Farm-stand and orchard opening dates verified for the summer and fall season.
  4. Cycling route links to the Montérégie network with distances and surface notes.

Meanwhile

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Sources