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Drummondville
Give Drummondville one night if you are driving Autoroute 20 between Montréal and Québec City; skip it as a standalone stop unless the Village Québécois d'Antan or the poutine festival is your reason.
Drummondville is a 70,000-person service city on the Saint-François River, halfway between Montréal (about 100 km) and Québec City (about 150 km). It is a rail and highway junction with a rebuilt 19th-century village, a photography museum and a late-August poutine festival. Most travellers pass through; a single night breaks the drive and covers the sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the village and outdoor events; Feb for snow tubing
- avoid Nov–Apr for sightseeing (village closed, cold, ice)
- Airports
- YUL · YQB · DMU
- Nights
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- 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 Drummondville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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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 Drummondville, 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
- SafetyLow-risk city; the real hazards are winter driving on Autoroute 20, unlit riverbank paths after dark, and long waits for a bus on Sundays.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- 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; the usual gateway).
- Getting aroundDowntown 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.
- CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
- BeerDraught beer in a microbreweryC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiC$14–20 (≈ US$11–15)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (National Museum of Photography)C$10 (≈ US$8) adult, free under 12
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$140 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel or hotel 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
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau (About 1 h 15 min by car via Autoroute 20; the usual gateway) · YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (About 1 h 45 min by car) · DMU Drummondville airport and seaplane base (General aviation only; no scheduled airline service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Care
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Feb. Avoid: Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Drummondville: 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 (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
14 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
11 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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)
14 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
15 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
Downtown is walkable in 15–20 minutes end to end. Drummondville Transit runs six bus routes from the terminal at Des Forges and Lindsay, roughly every 30 min on weekdays and hourly on Sundays; cash fare about $2.60 (2026 estimate, check). A car is easier for the village, the autodrome and the winter tubing hill.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Victoriaville
goDoor to door: About 50 min by car
Autoroute 20 east then Route 122, or the twice-weekly Orléans Express bus
Small town with a market and bike trails; pairs well with a return leg on Autoroute 20.
Bécancour
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Autoroute 20 east to Autoroute 55 north
Riverfront and cycling, but thin without a car.
Montréal
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
VIA Rail from Drummondville station, about 1 h 15 min; or Autoroute 20 west
Multiple trains daily; the city is a day trip or the next stop.
Québec City
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
VIA Rail, about 2–2.25 h; or Autoroute 20 east
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.
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.
Boulevard Saint-Joseph West
Highway-side motels and hotels with free parking; best for one night with a car.
Downtown (rue Lindsay / rue Heriot)
Walk to the photography museum, restaurants and the train station; fewer beds.
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
| Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$140 | C$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| VIA Rail Montréal → Drummondville, one way2 × C$35 · check | C$70 |
| Drummondville Transit day of rides2 × C$6 · check | C$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$56 |
| Trip total≈ C$309 per person per day, bed included | C$618≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Poutine | C$10–16 (≈ US$8–12) |
| Restaurant main | C$16–38 (≈ US$12–30) |
| Draught beer in a microbrewery | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) |
| 5 km taxi | C$14–20 (≈ US$11–15) |
| Museum entry (National Museum of Photography) | C$10 (≈ US$8) adult, free under 12 |
| Village Québécois d'Antan entry | C$21 (≈ US$16) adult, C$11 (≈ US$8) child (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter driving: snow, ice and whiteouts on Autoroute 20 from November to March.
- The Village Québécois d'Antan opens late June to end of August only; outside that window it is closed.
- Many highway motels sit 2–4 km (1.2–2.5 mi) from downtown: without a car you are stranded.Many highway motels sit 1.2–2.5 mi (2–4 km) from downtown: without a car you are stranded.
- French is the working language; service in English is common but not guaranteed in smaller spots.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies in Drummondville; the US consulate general is in Montréal, and most other countries keep embassies in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- VIA Rail Montréal → Drummondville: about C$30–45 (≈ US$25–35), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Orléans Express bus Montréal → Drummondville: about C$25–35 (≈ US$19–30), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi downtown → boulevard Saint-Joseph motels: C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- 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 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)
Tipping: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
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 Drummondville. 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 village and outdoor events; Feb for snow tubing · avoid Nov–Apr for sightseeing (village closed, cold, ice) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 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
- Airport-to-bed contract for YUL: last VIA Rail departure field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: rue Lindsay and rue Heriot, the village, the boulevard Saint-Joseph strip.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Village Québécois d'Antan, National Museum of Photography, Promenades Drummondville) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialTourisme Drummondville
- officialVille de Drummondville
- officialVIA Rail — Drummondville station
- officialOrléans Express
- officialVillage Québécois d'Antan
- officialMusée national de la photographie
- officialFestival de la Poutine
- secondaryWikivoyage: Drummondville, revision 5237349 (CC BY-SA 4.0)