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Saint-Siméon-de-BonaventureSaint-Siméon
Skip as a base unless you want a quiet Acadian river mouth: one night on Route 132, or a 2–3 h stop for the point and the marsh walk.
Saint-Siméon-de-Bonaventure is a small Acadian parish on the north shore of Chaleur Bay, strung along Route 132 in three parts (Ouest, centre, Est) with a forested backcountry behind. There is no town core to wander: the draw is the river mouth, a 450 m jetty on the point, and the water views. Treat it as a half-day pause or one night between Bonaventure and Caplan, not a destination in itself.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (cold, many rentals closed)
- Airports
- YVB · YGP
- 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.
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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-Siméon-de-Bonaventure911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h health line, Quebec)811
- Poison control (Quebec)1-800-463-5060
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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-Siméon-de-Bonaventure, 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 long driving distances on Route 132, moose and deer at dusk, cold water…
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (24 h health line, Quebec) · 1-800-463-5060 Poison control (Quebec)
- 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.
- AirportcheckYVB Bonaventure Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) east; small regional field, limited service — check schedules.).YVB Bonaventure Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) east; small regional field, limited service — check schedules.).
- Getting aroundA car is the only practical option: Route 132 is the spine and the villages are spread over several kilometres.
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)
- Beerbar draught / store canC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$40 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$130 (≈ US$95) · High C$220 (≈ US$160)
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
- YVB Bonaventure Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) east; small regional field, limited service — check schedules.) · YGP Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport (About 200 km (124 mi) east; the usual arrival for the peninsula.)YVB Bonaventure Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) east; small regional field, limited service — check schedules.) · YGP Michel-Pouliot Gaspé Airport (About 124 mi (200 km) east; the usual arrival for the peninsula.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Siméon-de-Bonaventure: 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)
12 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
10 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°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
A car is the only practical option: Route 132 is the spine and the villages are spread over several kilometres. No local transit. Fuel and full grocery runs are in Bonaventure or New Richmond.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Route 132 east by car
Waterfront town with the Beaubassin harbour at the river mouth; the closest real services.
Pointe-à-la-Croix
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Route 132 east by car
Gateway to the Restigouche and the Acadian villages of the bay's head.
Caplan
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Route 132 west by car
Camping, nautical activities and shore trails.
New Richmond
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Route 132 west by car
Larger service town; useful for fuel and groceries.
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 Perron Ouest (Route 132)
Almost all lodging, the general store and the bar sit on this strip; a car is assumed.
Riverside and beach rentals
Chalets and beach-access units, mostly May–September only.
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 or inn double room1 × 1 night × C$160 | C$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130 | C$260 |
| Rental car, one day1 × C$70 · check | C$70 |
| Fuel, 100 km1 × C$12 · check | C$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$55 |
| Trip total≈ C$304 per person per day, bed included | C$607≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Casual meal, main dish | C$16–28 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Beer: bar draught / store can | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Groceries, one person, one day | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Fuel, per litre | C$1.50–1.80 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Most chalets and some lodgings close from October to May — book and confirm before a winter run.
- Cell coverage thins in the forested backcountry north of Route 132.
- The point and marsh paths are unlit and soft underfoot; go in daylight.
- Distances between services on Route 132 are long: fill up when you can.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (24 h health line, Quebec)
- 811
- Poison control (Quebec)
- 1-800-463-5060
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h health line)811
- Poison control (Quebec)1-800-463-5060
Embassy
No consulate here; the nearest US consulate-general is in Quebec City, and most other countries' missions are in Ottawa or Montréal.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Bonaventure → Saint-Siméon-de-Bonaventure: about 25 km (16 mi), roughly C$4–5 (≈ US$3–4) (check)about 16 mi (25 km), roughly C$4–5 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
- Rental car, one day: C$60–90 (≈ US$45–70) plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-yay par kart)
- Je ne comprends pas — I don't understand (zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah)
Route 132 addresses use boulevard Perron; the villages are Ouest, centre and Est.
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-Siméon-de-Bonaventure. 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 Nov–Apr (cold, many rentals closed) · month by month →
- 2 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 YVB and YGP: last connections, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: the point and jetty, the marsh crossing, the Route 132 strip.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Presqu'île, marsh path, general store, bar) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal-closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.