Travel Guide to Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

Getting There

• Bus

  From downtown Quebec City, head to the central bus terminal located at 1200, rue de la Couronne. You can take the bus number 800 or 801 towards the Beauport area. Get off at the stop 'Le Carrefour de la Santé' after approximately 10-15 minutes. From there, transfer to the bus number 83, which will take you towards Stoneham. Stay on this bus for about 40 minutes, enjoying the scenic views. Disembark at the 'Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier' stop. Once you get off the bus, follow the signs to the visitor center, which is a short walk away.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply request a ride from your location in Quebec City and enter 'Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier' as your destination. The drive will take approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic. Make sure to confirm with your driver that they know the specific address: 103 Chem. du Parc National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC G3C 2T5.

• Bicycle

  For the adventurous traveler, consider biking to Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier. Start from Old Quebec City and head north along Boulevard Champlain. Follow the river until you reach the bike path that leads to the north shore. Continue on the bike path until you reach the intersection with Route 175. From there, follow the signs towards Stoneham. The total distance is about 35 km, and it may take around 2-3 hours, depending on your biking speed and the stops you take along the way.