Travel and transport agencies Québec

VIA Rail services include Montreal, Mauricie, Abitibi, Saguenay, the south shore of the St. Lawrence as far as Gaspésie (Matapédia Valley), the Maritimes (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), Ottawa and southwestern Ontario (Montreal-Windsor corridor), not to mention the rest of the country. In addition to the downtown station (also known as Gare du Palais), there are other stations in Sainte-Foy and Charny on the south shore of Quebec City. VIA Rail's new trains are available on certain routes between Montreal and Quebec City.

This traverse offers one of the most beautiful views of Old Quebec City and is the ideal place to take exceptional photos of the St. Lawrence at any time of the day. Take the opportunity to discover and combine the signposted bicycle networks located on either side of the shoreline. In winter, the movement of ice on the river is really impressive. Boarding takes place on the dock located a stone's throw from the Petit Champlain district and Place Royale.

Some ten airlines operate regional, national and international flights. Two public transit bus routes take you to Sainte-Foy (route 76) or downtown (route 80). The cost is $3.75 CAN each way, and there is no night service. Cabs serve the airport (fares start at : 18.15 CAN $ for Sainte-Foy and 41.40 CAN $ for downtown) as do Eva and Uber. Some hotels also offer a shuttle service.

Located on the banks of the Littoral bike path, this specialized boutique offers a variety of services, including the sale of used bikes and accessories, a full-service mechanical workshop, mechanical courses, bike rentals (road, urban, tandem, electric, children's, etc.) and accessories, guided bike tours for families lasting two to four hours (Basse-Ville, Montmorency Falls, etc.), not to mention private tours (Basse-Ville and Grand Marché).) and accessories, two- to four-hour guided bike tours for families (Basse-Ville, Montmorency Falls, etc.), not to mention private tours (Basse-Ville and Grand Marché, Montmorency Falls, Côte-de-Beaupré, South Shore coves, etc.).

Cab company serving Quebec City and several eastern cities. Cabs can be booked by phone, or using the mobile app available on App Store and Google Play. During off-peak hours, the maximum wait is 15 minutes. Cab Laurier also offers service to Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport (fixed fare of CAN$41.40 for downtown, CAN$47.60 between 11pm and 5am). The company also offers personalized city tours (book at least 24 hours in advance).

The bus station is located in the same building as the train station, in the heart of the city (Lower Town sector). Five bus companies serve the station, including the two largest, Orléans Express (many daily connections with Montreal) and Intercar. Tickets can be purchased on site or online. There is also a small bus station in Sainte-Foy on Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois. Several communities in the Quebec City area are also served by intercity buses.

The Réseau de Transport de la Capitale offers bus services (serving the entire city), Métrobus (serving activity centres) and eXpress (weekday rush hour service). On Fridays and Saturdays, nearly fifteen bus lines provide a service for night owls (only a few trips are offered at night). Two bus lines (76 and 80) also serve Jean-Lesage International Airport. Schedules and fares on the web.

Well-known cab company in Quebec City. Cabs can be booked by phone, on the website or using the mobile application available on App Store and Google Play. During off-peak hours, the maximum wait is 15 minutes. Cab Coop also offers service to Quebec City's Jean-Lesage International Airport (flat rate of CAN$41.40 for downtown, CAN$47.60 between 11pm and 5am). The company also offers personalized city tours (book at least 24 hours in advance).

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.

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".