Travel Guide to Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from downtown Quebec City, start by heading northeast on Rue Sainte-Anne toward Rue de la Couronne. Continue straight for about 1.5 km until you reach Boulevard de l'Université. Turn left onto Boulevard de l'Université and continue for 2 km. Merge onto Rue de l'Espinay, and follow the signs to Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site located at 175 Rue de l'Espinay. Parking is available on-site, but be aware that it may incur a small fee.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  From downtown Quebec City, you can take the RTC (Réseau de transport de la Capitale) bus number 800 or 801 from the Jeune-Lorette station. Ride the bus until you reach the stop at 'Lepage' and transfer to bus number 25. Continue on bus number 25 until you get off at the 'Espinay' stop, which is a short walk from the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site. Make sure to check the RTC website for the latest schedules and fares, as a ticket will be required for the journey.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply input 'Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site' or the address '175 Rue de l'Espinay, Quebec City' into the app. The drive from downtown Quebec City should take about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Expect to pay around CAD 15-25 for the ride.

• Biking

  For the more adventurous, biking to Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site is an option, especially if you are staying in nearby areas. You can follow the scenic bike paths along the St. Lawrence River. Use a bike-sharing service like BIXI if you don't have your own bike. Once you reach Rue de l'Espinay, you can easily park your bike at the site.