Means of transport Canada

Ideally located on the edge of La Fontaine Park and at the corner of two major bike paths, this space is a little paradise for cyclists: a boutique, a travel agency dedicated to cycling tours, the offices of the Vélo Québec association and even a friendly café! Outside, a pump and tools are available to all. On Monday evenings, speakers who are passionate about cycling will share their adventures with you (reservations online). Bonus: small terrace in the shade in summer.

A benchmark in bike rentals for nearly 30 years, with models to suit all tastes: comfort hybrids, road bikes, electric-assist bikes and children's bikes. The staff are extremely courteous and provide essential tourist information. Ça Roule Montréal offers other services as well, such as cycling courses, guided bike tours (young family, bike & gourmet, private tour, etc.) and even walking tours, repairs, maintenance and a boutique corner (bikes, accessories, etc.). Highly recommended!

River shuttle service linking the Old Port of Montreal to Parc Jean-Drapeau (Île Sainte-Hélène) and Longueuil (Montérégie region). It allows you to continue your tour by bike, inline skates or on foot, while combining business with pleasure. Take advantage of the crossing to rest and contemplate the city and its surroundings, as seen from the river. For a modest price, while being efficient and original, it quickly connects you from one bank to the other!

Founded in 1967 by Jim Beck, this cab company is well known in Toronto. It has the largest fleet of vehicles and is easily recognizable with its official colors (orange and green) that adorn each car. Cabs can be booked by phone, on the website, or by using the mobile application available on the App Store and Google Play. Outside of rush hour, the wait time is about 15 minutes at most. Beck Taxi also offers service to the city's two airports.

Interregional bus and train company serving the greater Toronto area and as far as Oshawa and Newcastle to the east, Stoney Creek and Niagara Falls to the south, Milton and Guelph to the west, and Lake Simcoe to the north. Fares are often cheaper than with Coach Canada or Greyhound, but the journey is longer because of the many stops.

The Ontario Northland bus company connects Ottawa and Toronto with cities in central, northern and western Ontario, even as far away as Winnipeg, Manitoba. You'll find buses to Cochrane, Hearst, Huntsville, Kenora, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Temagami, Thunder Bay, Timmins and Wawa. The company also operates the Polar Bear Express train, which runs between Cochrane and Moosonee on the shores of Hudson Bay (information and reservations at +1 800 265 2356).

Line Saint-Siméon/Rivière-du-Loup - Tel: (418) 638 2856 - (418) 862 5094

Baie-Sainte-Catherine/Tadoussac Line - Tel: (418) 235 4395

Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive/Isle-aux-Coudres line - Tel: (418) 438 2743

Tickets available in most bus stations across the province, including:

Montreal, 505, Boulevard de Maisonneuve Est - Tel: (514) 842 2281

Quebec City, Palais du Palais, 320 Abraham-Martin Street- Tel: (418) 525 3000

Baie-Saint-Paul, 909 Boulevard-de-Laval Boulevard - Tel: (418) 435 2379

La Malbaie, 46 Sainte-Catherine Street - Tel: (418) 665 2264

Saint-Siméon, 775 St. Lawrence Street - Tel: (418) 638 2671

Serves all the Charlevoix municipalities on the edge of Highway 138.

Since discovering Isle-aux-Coudres is best done on two wheels (or more!), here is our best address for renting a bike. Among the models offered, we find urban bikes, electric bikes, tandems and quadricycles (2, 4 or 6 adults and 2 children for the quadricycles). Bikes, adult-child tandems, trailers and helmets are also available for the youngest. Parking is included with each rental. Bonus: the team will be happy to advise you on the most beautiful routes and sites to see.

This is the only way to reach this island isolated from the rest of the archipelago. The crossing aboard the Ivan Quinn takes about an hour. Even if cars are accepted, we recommend that you go on foot, as the island is more suitable for hiking. Space is also limited on board, so reservations are not a luxury, and show up at the dock 20 minutes before the ferry leaves. No service on Christmas or New Year's Day.

Commonly referred to as Green P, this corporation, which is part of the City of Toronto, manages municipal parking in the city. It controls approximately 150 off-street parking lots with a capacity of 20,000 spaces, as well as 17,500 spaces along the city's arterial roads. Simply download the Green P app from Google Play or the App Store to pay for your space and check your remaining time directly on your phone. For longer stays, monthly passes are available.

Go Transit is an inter-regional bus and train company serving the Greater Toronto Area and as far east as Oshawa and Peterborough, south to Hamilton and Niagara Falls, west to Kitchener-Waterloo, and north to the Lake Simcoe area. Fares are often cheaper than with bus companies such as Megabus, but the trip is longer due to the many stops and possible transfers. Be aware that there is a customer service center at Union Station (open from 5:45 a.m. to 12:45 a.m., starting at 6 a.m. on weekends).

Another well-known cab company in Toronto. It has partnered with Crown Taxis to serve a larger territory in the Greater Toronto Area, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke and East York. Cabs can be booked by phone, on the website, or using the mobile app available on the App Store and Google Play. During off-peak hours, the maximum wait is 15 minutes. Co-op Cabs also offers service to both Toronto airports.

Located on the Harbourfront, next to the bike paths, this specialized company rents hybrid bikes but also family bikes (two places for children + one place for adults) and electric bikes. Rentals are by the hour ($15 CDN, plus $5 CDN per additional hour), for 24 hours ($40 CDN) and for two days ($70 CDN - $20 CDN per additional day) - more expensive for the family bike and the electric bike. Helmets are provided free of charge, but if you wish to have a lock, you must pay $5 CAN.

Navark offers a variety of cruises on the St. Lawrence with different themes, such as wine and cheese, aperitifs, fireworks and more. The company also operates more than a dozen river shuttle services in the Greater Montreal area, notably to the Îles-de-Boucherville national park (departures from Longueuil, Boucherville or Montreal). Finally, it's also possible to charter a boat and have access to a private island for a corporate or family event (bar and catering services available).

The Via Rail train serves Abitibi, Mauricie, Quebec City, Saguenay, the south shore of the St. Lawrence River to the Gaspé Peninsula (Matapedia Valley), the Maritimes (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), Ottawa and southwestern Ontario (Montreal-Windsor corridor), not to mention the rest of the country. A multitude of passes are available for frequent travellers, but also for short stays and escapades in the country by means of travel cards. Several services on board: free wifi, meals and drinks, etc.

Serves several municipalities in Newfoundland.

Rather than use the services of a foreign company like Uber, we recommend this local mobility and car-sharing cooperative. The service is currently available in nearly a dozen cities and areas in Quebec: Gatineau, Granby, Mauricie, Montreal, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec City, Saguenay and Sherbrooke. To create an account, download the application from App Store or Google Play. Finally, the cooperative is now included on the Transit app, which lets you find out if there are any cars nearby.

Managed by the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), àVélo is a self-service electric-assist bicycle system. You can borrow a bike from one of the stations set up for the summer season, for a few hours or for the day (application downloadable from App Store and Google Play). It's extremely advantageous for people making short journeys each time. If you'd like to have a bike for your leisure time, we recommend you use a rental company. Please note that helmets are mandatory.

Crosses between Rimouski (Lower St. Lawrence) and Forestville (North Shore) aboard the catamaran CNM Évolution. Depending on the period, there are from one to three crossings per day, which last one hour and a half. Please note that campers are not allowed on board. For passenger and vehicle fares, consult the website. Reservations are highly recommended, especially in July and August. Please arrive 45 minutes before departure if you are taking your vehicle on board.

Founded in 1944, this Magdalen Islands cooperative is a key economic driver for the Islands. It provides a year-round boat service between Souris (Prince Edward Island) and Cap-aux-Meules (Magdalen Islands) on the CTMA Traversier. The crossing takes about 5 hours, and reservations are essential in summer. CTMA also offers a ferry service between Cap-aux-Meules and Entry Island. Please note that cruises aboard Le Vacancier departing from Montreal have been discontinued in recent years.

Whether you are looking for a new or used bike, or accessories (including the Quebec brand Arkel), you will find everything at Vélos Roy-O. And what about its complete mechanical service (free evaluation, maintenance on appointment except for certain breakdowns such as punctures). A little extra: long-term rental on a buy-back basis. Get a used bike at the normal selling price and the store will buy it back from you at half price (if it is still in good condition!). Very useful for exchange students and "PVTists".

Covoiturage.ca is a carpooling company serving mainly Quebec, but also the rest of the country and the United States. Its activities are divided between local and long-distance carpooling. By reserving via the website, you have access to a wealth of information on the conditions of the trip (space available for luggage, smoking or not, pets welcome, etc.) as well as the evaluation of passengers who have travelled with this driver. Still on the website, a section includes blog posts but it is not very up to date.