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GranbyGranby, Québec

Give Granby 1 night (2 if you have kids): the zoo plus Lac Boivin paths fill a day; base here only if you have a car.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep (zoo, lake, beach); late Feb–Mar for sugar shacks
avoid Nov–Apr for outdoor sights (zoo closed in winter; check dates)
Airports
YUL · YHU
Nights
1–2
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.

Granby is a small Eastern Townships city of about 69,000 people, 80 km east of Montréal off Autoroute 10, and it lives on one big draw: the Granby Zoo, one of Quebec's largest, with a water park and rides attached. Around it sit a shallow lake with flat bike paths, a provincial park in the marsh next door, and a downtown of poutine counters and BYO-wine bistros. It is a family stop, not a city break: one full day covers the zoo, half a day covers the lake and downtown. Without a car you are limited to the bus from Montréal and three local bus routes, so most travellers come by road, often as a night between Montréal and Sherbrooke or Magog.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Granby, 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.

  • CoffeeCoffee and pastry downtownC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
  • Sit-down mealBistro main courseC$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)
  • Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideC$3.25 (≈ US$3) adult; child 12 and under free
  • Budget bedHostel or B&B bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$250 (≈ 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.

Granby Zoo (zoo, water park and rides)Lac Boivin and its nature pathsYamaska National Park marsh and beachGiant Omelette on 24 JuneClassic car show in late July
Airports
YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 1 h 15 min by car via Autoroute 10; no direct rail link to Granby.) · YHU Montréal Saint-Hubert (Smaller field; about 1 h by car. Check seasonal routes.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Granby: 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

−5°C

−15°C

13 rd

Feb

−3°C

−13°C

11 rd

Mar

3°C

−7°C

12 rd

Apr

11°C

1°C

12 rd

May

19°C

7°C

13 rd

Jun

24°C

12°C

13 rd

Jul

26°C

15°C

13 rd

Aug

25°C

14°C

13 rd

Sep

20°C

9°C

12 rd

Oct

13°C

4°C

13 rd

Nov

6°C

−1°C

14 rd

Dec

−2°C

−11°C

14 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

Downtown is walkable in 15 minutes end to end. Three local bus/taxibus routes (South, North, Centre) run seven days a week, roughly every 30 min on weekdays and hourly on weekends; adult fare about $3.25. The zoo and Yamaska National Park are outside the centre: reach them by car, bike or taxi. The Route Verte and L'Estriade bike paths pass through town.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Yamaska National Park (Roxton Pond)

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car via Route 139 and local roads, about 20 min

Marsh, beach, flat bike paths; entry and parking fees apply. Book ready-to-camp or cabins ahead in summer.

Magog

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car via Autoroute 10, about 45 min

Lake Memphremagog waterfront and a bigger choice of restaurants.

Sherbrooke

go

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Car via Autoroute 10, about 50 min; Limocar bus on the Montréal–Sherbrooke line stops in Granby

Use it as the next stop east rather than a return day trip.

Bromont

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car via Autoroute 10, about 20 min

Ski hill in winter, water park and cycling in summer.

Montréal

skip

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Car via Autoroute 10, about 1 h 15 min; Limocar bus about 1 h 50 min

Too far for a comfortable same-day return; sleep in Montréal instead.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Downtown (rue Principale, rue Dufferin)

Walk to restaurants, Victoria and Miner parks, the market; B&Bs and suites here.

Route 112 strip (rue Principale north)

Motels and larger hotels with parking and pools; you need a car for everything.

Lac Boivin / Route Verte side

Quiet stays on the bike path; best if you ride, 10–15 min drive from downtown.

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
Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$170C$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150C$300
Granby Zoo, adult day ticket2 × C$41 · online family promotion availableC$82
Yamaska National Park entry + parking2 × C$17 · children 17 and under freeC$34
Local bus day of rides2 × C$7C$14
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25C$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$65
Trip total≈ C$358 per person per day, bed includedC$715≈ US$550

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and pastry downtownC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
Poutine or burger at a cantineC$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
Bistro main courseC$20–35 (≈ US$15–30)
Gastronomic dinner mainC$50–62 (≈ US$40–45)
Local bus rideC$3.25 (≈ US$3) adult; child 12 and under free
Zoo adult day ticketC$41 (≈ US$30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Granby is a low-risk small city; the real issues are summer heat at the zoo, ticks and mosquitoes on the marsh trails, and deer on Autoroute 10 at dusk. 911 for emergencies, 811 for health advice.
  • The zoo is the reason most people come: buy dated tickets online, arrive at opening in July–August, and expect a full day with the water park.
  • Zoo and many attractions are seasonal: confirm opening dates before booking a winter trip.
  • Restaurant kitchens in a town this size close early on weeknights; check hours the same day.
  • Autoroute 10 is fast but the last stretch into town is local roads: allow extra time in summer traffic.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
811

Pocket card

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GranbyGranby, Québec

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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)811

Embassy

No embassies in Granby; the US consulate general and most others are in Montréal. Check your own country's list.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Limocar bus Montréal → Granby: about C$23 (≈ US$17), 1 h 50 min, one direct bus a day Mon–Fri
  • Local bus, single ride: C$3.25 (≈ US$3) adult; child 12 and under free
  • Taxi across town: C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15)

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… — I would like… (zhuh voo-DREH)
  • Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-LET)
  • L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)

French is the everyday language; a bonjour on entry 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 Granby. 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: Jun–Sep (zoo, lake, beach); late Feb–Mar for sugar shacks · avoid Nov–Apr for outdoor sights (zoo closed in winter; check dates) · 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. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YUL: last bus and car options checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown Principale/Dufferin, Lac Boivin and Daniel-Johnson Park, the zoo, Route 112 motel strip.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Granby Zoo, Lac Boivin centre, Yamaska National Park, Musée canadien de l'Arme et du Bronze) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Zoo-day fixture: dated ticket, opening time, water-park bag, and a rain plan for the lake paths.

Meanwhile

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