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Historically, the St-Lawrence River was always considered as a privileged entrance door to the North-American continent. To this natural route, an international airport, railways and an important road network has been established to easily bridge the Quebec region with the whole continent and to the rest of the world.
To access the Quebec region and Orleans Island
 By carBy trainBy busBy plane
By car
The Quebec region is easily accessible by car with excellent highway networks and the Trans-Canada routes.
The South Shore of St-Lawrence river is served by Highway 20 (Trans-Canada Highway) and the North Shore by Highway 40.
You can consult these maps on this site "road map Quebec region access" or download these two magnificent detailed maps of the province of Quebec's road network. (Format PDF 429K).
In Quebec, the speed limits are indicated in kilometers/hour (km/h) and the distances are in kilometers. On the highways and principal national roads, the speed limit is 100 km/h (60 miles/hr) and the minimal speed is 60 km/h (35 miles/hr). City streets are restricted to 50 or 60 km/h (30 or 35 miles/hr) and are clearly marked.
For tourists of certain countries, it may be advisable to check to see if an international driver's license is required.
In Quebec, the gas is sold by the liter, and safety belts are obligatory for all.
By train
Daily service between Montreal and Quebec by VIA RAIL Canada in economy or first class is available.
Information and reservations:
(418) 692-3940
VIA RAIL: Arrival and departure
Gare du Palais (Du Palais Train Station)
450 rue de la Gare-Du-Palais
Quebec (QC)
G1K 3X2
(418) 524-4161
Gare de Sainte-Foy (St-Foy Train Station)
3255 chemin de la Gare
(Intersection St-Louis Street)
Sainte-Foy (QC)
G1W 3A3
(418) 658-8792
By bus
Orleans Express
Central Bus Station (Terminal)
320 Abraham-Martin Street
Quebec (QC)
G1K 8N2
(418) 525-3000
Orleans Express
St-Foy Terminus
925 de Rochebelle Street
St-Foy (QC)
G1V 4H8
(418) 525-3000
Service between Montreal Mirabel airport and Quebec:
Bus - La Quebecoise Inc.
(418) 872-5525
By plane
The international Airport Jean-Lesage is located in St-Foy just 16 km west of downtown and is accessible by Road 138 (Wilfrid-Hamel Blvd.) and Duplessis Highway.
Jean-Lesage International Airport
Canada Transports
Airport Group
500 Principale Street
St-Foy (QC)
G2E 5W1
(418) 640-2600
Airlines companies
Air Alliance
Jean-Lesage International Airport
St-Foy (QC) G2E 5W1
Reservations: (418) 692-0770
1-800-361-8620
Air Canada, Air Nova
Jean-Lesage International Airport
St-Foy (QC) G2E 5W1
Reservations: (418) 692-0770
1-800-361-8620
Canadian International
Canadian Regional, Air Atlantic
Jean-Lesage International Airport
500, 5e Rue
St-Foy (QC) G2E 5W1
Convention: 1-800-665-5554
Reservations: (418) 692-0917
1-800-363-7530
Northwest Airlink
510 Principale Street
Jean-Lesage International Airport
St-Foy (QC) G2E 5W1
Reservations: (418) 877-6984
1-800-345-7458
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