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Saint-Ours
Go for half a day, not a base: the 1849 canal lock, the riverfront and a short ferry hop to Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu. Sleep in Sorel-Tracy unless you camp.
Saint-Ours is a village of about 1,700 people on the east bank of the Richelieu River, 75 km east of Montréal, in the Pierre-De Saurel region. Its one real draw is the Saint-Ours Canal and its 1849 lock, where you watch pleasure boats drop through the historic step. Add a riverfront walk, the church, a golf course and a small ferry across to Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu. Half a day to a full day covers it; most travellers come as a stop on the Route 133 (Chemin des Patriotes) run between Montréal and Sorel-Tracy.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the canal, ferry and river; late Sep–mid Oct for the riverside drive
- avoid Nov–Apr (canal closed, most services shut; winter river crossing status check)
- Airport
- YUL
- Nights
- 0–1
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.
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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 Saint-Ours911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)811
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)310-4141
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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 Saint-Ours, 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 safe.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h) · 310-4141 Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)
- 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.
- AirportYUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 1 h 15 min by car via Autoroute 20 and Route 133; no direct transit to the village).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
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)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a dépanneurC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Budget bedCampsite, serviced pitch, a night, per roomC$35 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedCampsite, serviced pitch, a night, per roomC$50 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedCampsite, serviced pitch, a night, per roomC$75 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$120 (≈ US$90) · High C$200 (≈ US$150)
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
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 1 h 15 min by car via Autoroute 20 and Route 133; no direct transit to the village)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best*
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best*
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest Dec (14 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Saint-Ours: 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
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
12 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
10 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
14 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
You need a car. Route 133 (Chemin des Patriotes) runs through the village along the river; the sights are spread over about 3 km of it. The Saint-Ours–Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu ferry crosses the Richelieu and saves the long detour to the Autoroute 20 or Autoroute 30 bridges; crossing time check. Cycling works on the flat riverside road in summer.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Route 133 north by car
The region's real town: food, hotels, riverfront and the ferry to Île de Grâce.
Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu
goDoor to door: check
Saint-Ours–Saint-Roch ferry across the Richelieu
Short crossing; check the season and the last departure before you go.
Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel
cautionDoor to door: check
Route 133 north, then Rang Sud
Boating, camping and golf; little else unless you are here for those.
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.
Chemin des Patriotes riverfront
Motel and two campgrounds with marinas line Route 133; the only beds in the village.
Sorel-Tracy
20–25 min north by car; full hotel and restaurant choice if the village is booked out.
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$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$110–180 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
- High
- C$180 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$140 | C$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$120 | C$240 |
| Car, fuel and tolls from Montréal, both ways1 × C$40 | C$40 |
| Ferry crossing, per vehicle1 × C$10 | C$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$48 |
| Trip total≈ C$264 per person per day, bed included | C$528≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Casual lunch, main dish | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Beer, draught in a bar / can at a dépanneur | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Golf, 18 holes at Club de Golf les Patriotes | check |
| Campsite pitch, one night | C$35–75 (≈ US$30–55) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Almost everything is seasonal: the canal and the ferry run roughly April–December, and winter shuts the village down.
- No train or bus serves Saint-Ours; without a car you are stuck.
- Restaurant opening hours are short and irregular outside summer: check before you drive out.
- The winter river crossing is an ice bridge, not a ferry: check it is open before relying on it.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)
- 310-4141
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (health advice)811
- Sûreté du Québec (non-emergency)310-4141
Embassy
No embassy in the village. The US consulate general is in Montréal; other countries keep embassies in Ottawa and consulates in Montréal.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Saint-Ours → Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu: about 5 min; per-vehicle fare, check
- Montréal → Saint-Ours by car: 75 km (47 mi), about 1 h 10 min47 mi (75 km), about 1 h 10 min
- Saint-Ours → Sorel-Tracy by car: about 25 min on Route 133
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 l'écluse ? — Where is the lock? (oo ay lay-KLUZ)
- 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 everyday language here; a bonjour on entering a shop 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 Saint-Ours. 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 for the canal, ferry and river; late Sep–mid Oct for the riverside drive · avoid Nov–Apr (canal closed, most services shut; winter river crossing status check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Canal lock schedule and season, field-checked, with the best hour to watch a boat drop through.
- Ferry timetable and last crossing, plus the winter ice-bridge status.
- Walking cluster for the village core: church, library, culture house, multigenerational park.
- Eat and sleep pages with verified seasonal opening dates for the motel and two campgrounds.