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Mont-Joli
Stop for one night if you arrive by train or plane; otherwise pass through — the town itself is a 2–3 hour walk, not a destination.
Mont-Joli is a small Gaspésie town of about 6,300 people at the eastern end of Autoroute 20, and it works as a transport hinge rather than a sight. VIA Rail's Ocean train, Orléans Express buses and Mont-Joli Airport (YYY) all meet here, so it is a practical first or last night on the Gaspé Peninsula loop. Two hours covers the church and the town murals; the real draw is what lies within an hour by road.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Mar (snow and cold); Nov and Apr are shoulder slush
- Airport
- YYY
- Nights
- 1
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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- 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 Mont-Joli911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Taxi Co-Op de Mont-Joli+1 418-775-4343
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mont-Joli, 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 winter driving, moose and deer on Route 132 at dusk, and long gaps between services on the peninsula.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 418-775-4343 Taxi Co-Op de Mont-Joli
- 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.
- AirportYYY Mont-Joli Airport (Regional flights to Montréal-Trudeau, Québec City, Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Havre-Saint-Pierre and Wabush…
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable end to end in about 30 minutes, but the station, the airport and the Sainte-Flavie motels are 4–8 km (2.5–5 mi) apart with no useful local…The town is walkable end to end in about 30 minutes, but the station, the airport and the Sainte-Flavie motels are 2.5–5 mi (4–8 km) apart with no useful local…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealRestaurant dinner, mainC$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)
- Street or quick mealCasual lunch (soup, sandwich or poutine)C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at the storeC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheckC$15–20 (≈ US$11–15)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–30 (≈ US$11–25)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$130 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
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 →
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 Airport (Regional flights to Montréal-Trudeau, Québec City, Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Havre-Saint-Pierre and Wabush; about 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, taxi only (check))YYY Mont-Joli Airport (Regional flights to Montréal-Trudeau, Québec City, Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Havre-Saint-Pierre and Wabush; about 5 mi (8 km) from the centre, taxi only (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Feb
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Mar
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Apr
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mont-Joli: 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 (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
12 rd
Feb
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
10 rd
Mar
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
11 rd
Apr
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
13 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°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 town is walkable end to end in about 30 minutes, but the station, the airport and the Sainte-Flavie motels are 4–8 km apart with no useful local bus. Plan on a car, a taxi (Taxi Co-Op de Mont-Joli, +1 418-775-4343) or a motel shuttle. Route 132 runs through the centre and is the road you will use for every side trip.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sainte-Flavie and the Route des Navigateurs
goDoor to door: 10 min
Route 132 west, about 4 km (2.5 mi)Route 132 west, about 2.5 mi (4 km)
Riverfront motels, a beach and the start of the Gaspésie loop; good for a sunset stop.
Rimouski and the Pointe-au-Père lighthouse
goDoor to door: 30–40 min
Autoroute 20 or Route 132 west, about 35 km (22 mi)Autoroute 20 or Route 132 west, about 22 mi (35 km)
Lighthouse site and the Empress of Ireland museum; half a day.
Matane
goDoor to door: 50–60 min
Route 132 east, about 65 km (40 mi)Route 132 east, about 40 mi (65 km)
Salmon river, ferry to Baie-Comeau; see the Matane guide.
Parc national du Bic
goDoor to door: 45–55 min
Autoroute 20 west past Rimouski, about 50 km (31 mi)Autoroute 20 west past Rimouski, about 31 mi (50 km)
Coastal hiking and seals; a full day, arrive early for parking.
Amqui and the Matapédia valley
cautionDoor to door: 50–60 min
Route 132 south-east, about 60 km (37 mi)Route 132 south-east, about 37 mi (60 km)
Mostly a road stop unless you are heading to New Brunswick.
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.
Route de la Mer / Sainte-Flavie side
Riverfront motels about 4 km (2.5 mi) west of town; best for a quiet night and a view of the St. Lawrence.Riverfront motels about 2.5 mi (4 km) west of town; best for a quiet night and a view of the St. Lawrence.
Boulevard Gaboury strip
Highway-side motels and the Les Galeries Mont-Joli plaza (Metro supermarket, liquor store); practical for one night with a car.
Near the station (rue de la Gare)
Walking distance to the VIA Rail platform; very few beds, so book ahead if you arrive by train.
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$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$130 | C$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Taxi, airport or station to a motel1 × C$25 · check | C$25 |
| Car rental, one day, compact1 × C$85 · check | C$85 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$60 |
| Trip total≈ C$330 per person per day, bed included | C$660≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at checkout and is not included here. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Casual lunch (soup, sandwich or poutine) | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Restaurant dinner, main | C$20–35 (≈ US$15–30) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at the store | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxicheck | C$15–20 (≈ US$11–15) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–30 (≈ US$11–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No local transit: without a car or taxi, the airport and the Sainte-Flavie motels are not walkable.
- Winter runs Nov–Apr with heavy snow (about 600+ mm of snow in some months): summer tyres are not enough.
- Small-town hours: many kitchens close by 20:00–21:00 and some places shut entirely outside Jun–Sep.Small-town hours: many kitchens close by 8:00 PM–9:00 PM and some places shut entirely outside Jun–Sep.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the peninsula roads; download offline maps before you drive.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Taxi Co-Op de Mont-Joli
- +1 418-775-4343
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Taxi Co-Op de Mont-Joli+1 418-775-4343
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate general is in Montréal and most other countries keep embassies in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Mont-Joli Airport → town centre: about C$20–30 (≈ US$15–25), 10–15 min (check)
- Taxi station → Sainte-Flavie motels: about C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19), 10 min (check)
- VIA Rail The Ocean, Mont-Joli → Montréal: about C$120–200 (≈ US$90–150) in a berth, overnight (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the station? (oo eh la GAR)
French is the everyday language; a bonjour before a question 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 Mont-Joli. 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 Dec–Mar (snow and cold); Nov and Apr are shoulder slush · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YYY: last flight arrivals, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster around rue de la Gare, the church and the mural route, with a rain anchor.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Église Notre-Dame de Lourdes, mural tour season) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVille de Mont-Joli
- officialMont-Joli Airport
- officialVIA Rail — Mont-Joli station
- officialOrléans Express
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mont-Joli, revision 5334821 (CC BY-SA 4.0)