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Saint-Hilarion

Skip as a base; allow 1–2 hours for the village church and countryside on Route 138 between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Oct for road travel; January for the annual winter carnival (dates check)
avoid Check road and business conditions in winter and during spring thaw.
Airport
YQB
Nights
0–1
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.

Saint-Hilarion is a small inland village in Charlevoix, roughly halfway between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie. Visit for its hilltop church, rural scenery and local farm products; it works best as a short stop within a car-based regional trip, not as a city break.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Saint-Hilarion, 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 pastry2026 estimate: check
  • Sit-down mealRestaurant main course2026 estimate: check
  • Street or quick mealSnack-bar meal2026 estimate: check
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about one week2026 estimate: check
  • Budget bedChalet, up to 6 people, a night, per roomC$250 (≈ US$190)
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)

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 →

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.

Église de Saint-Hilarion (1925 fieldstone church)Charlevoix astrobleme craterCarnaval d'hiver de Saint-Hilarion (January)Snowmobiling and farm shops
Airports
YQB Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (The practical gateway for Charlevoix; Route 138 runs east from Québec City to the village (drive time check).)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saint-Hilarion: 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

−16°C

10 rd

Feb

−4°C

−15°C

8 rd

Mar

1°C

−9°C

10 rd

Apr

9°C

−2°C

11 rd

May

17°C

4°C

13 rd

Jun

21°C

9°C

13 rd

Jul

24°C

12°C

12 rd

Aug

23°C

11°C

11 rd

Sep

18°C

7°C

11 rd

Oct

11°C

1°C

12 rd

Nov

3°C

−5°C

11 rd

Dec

−3°C

−12°C

11 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 default: Route 138 runs through the village and everything else is on side ranges. Intercar coaches stop at 269, route 138 (Motel Gil-Ber) on the Baie-Comeau–Montréal route. Pétro-Canada at 326, route 138 has fuel and a convenience store; an electric charging terminal sits at 346, route 138.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Baie-Saint-Paulgo

Door to door: Driving time check

Route 138 southwest; 21 km by road.

A nearby town with galleries, cafés and accommodation.

La Malbaiego

Door to door: Driving time check

Route 138 northeast; 28 km by road.

Visit the Charlevoix astrobleme interpretation centre; confirm current opening details.

Les Éboulementsgo

Door to door: Check

Drive from Saint-Hilarion; route and distance check.

L'Isle-aux-Coudresgo

Door to door: Check

Drive to Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, then take the ferry; schedules and crossing details check.

Allow extra time for the ferry and island drive.

Saint-Urbaincaution

Door to door: Check

Drive via local roads; route and distance check.

Saint-Irénéego

Door to door: Check

Drive via Route 138; route and distance check.

Saint-Siméoncaution

Door to door: Check

Drive northeast on Route 138; route and distance check.

Check ferry service if continuing across the river.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Route 138 strip (village edge)

Motel Gil-Ber and the Restaurant Michel-Main share one address at 269, route 138; the only walkable bed-and-eat pair. Bus stops here.

Rang 6 / Rang 4 (countryside)

Gîtes and chalets on farm land, 5–10 min drive from the village centre. You need a car.

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
2026 estimate: check; lodging and transport options vary.
Mid
2026 estimate: check; lodging and transport options vary.
High
2026 estimate: check; lodging and transport options vary.

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × C$150C$150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160C$320
Local fuel, 100 km driving1 × C$15 · 2026 estimate; check.C$15
Intercar from Québec City, one way2 × C$45 · Fare check with operator.C$90
eSIM, about one week2 × C$20 · 2026 estimate; check.C$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$62
Trip total≈ C$339 per person per day, bed includedC$677≈ US$500

2026 estimate; check current rates.

2026 estimate in CAD; lodging, meals and transport prices require checking. Prices before sales tax.

Prices of common things

Coffee and pastry2026 estimate: check
Snack-bar meal2026 estimate: check
Restaurant main course2026 estimate: check
Fuel2026 estimate: check
Farm-shop products2026 estimate: check
eSIM or data SIM, about one week2026 estimate: check

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime; the real risks are winter driving on Route 138, moose and deer on the ranges at dusk, and long gaps between services. 911 works throughout.
  • Winter road conditions can change; check forecasts and road notices before setting out.
  • Bus schedules and stop arrangements can change; confirm with Intercar before travel.
  • Confirm seasonal opening and event dates directly before making a special trip.

Emergency numbers

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

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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 consulate is listed in the village; check your country's official consular information.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Intercar to or from Saint-Hilarion: Fare and schedule: check with Intercar.
  • Ferry to L'Isle-aux-Coudres: Schedule, fare and crossing time: check with the ferry operator.

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
  • Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay VOO ahn-GLAY)
  • C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-BYEN)
  • Où est la station-service ? — Where is the gas station? (oo ay la sta-syon-SAIR-vis)
  • L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)

Small village; confirm transport, accommodation and business opening before arrival.

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-Hilarion. 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–Oct for road travel; January for the annual winter carnival (dates check) · avoid Check road and business conditions in winter and during spring thaw. · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 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. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Field-check the Intercar stop at 269, route 138: which direction, what time, and whether it is a flag-down.
  2. Confirm winter carnival dates each January with the municipality before promising them.
  3. Verify opening hours for the church, the library and the farm shops; several are seasonal.
  4. Add a snowmobile trail map and a winter driving note for Route 138.

Meanwhile

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