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Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
Stay 2 nights for Mont-Sainte-Anne and Canyon Sainte-Anne; add a third if skiing or mountain biking.
Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges is a small Côte-de-Beaupré village at the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne, about 48 km from Québec City. It suits trips centred on skiing, hiking, canyon walks and spa time rather than town sightseeing. Two nights covers the nearby outdoor stops; allow three for a longer mountain day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct for hiking and canyon visits; Dec–Mar for skiing
- avoid Apr–May and Nov are shoulder seasons; check attraction schedules before travelling.
- Airport
- Québec City Jean Lesage (YQB)
- Nights
- 2
About Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges is a municipality of about 3,800 residents (2021) in the eastern suburbs of Quebec City, Canada. It lies in a valley beneath Mont Sainte-Anne and Mont Ferréol, whose summit reaches 762 m, and the village sits roughly 48 km from Quebec City via Route 138 and Route 360. Most people live along Route 360, which follows the north bank of the Sainte-Anne River, or in the Saint-Nicolas area. The town is a base for outdoor recreation across the seasons, with skiing, biking, hiking, golf and canyon visits among the draws. Smaller hamlets within the municipality include Saint-Léon, shared with Saint-Tite-des-Caps, and Saint-Nicolas, near Lac des Trois Castors.
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- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
See
What is worth your time in Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges.
- Canyon Sainte-Anne — A gorge on the Saint-Joachim boundary, open to visitors since 1973, with a 74 m waterfall, three suspension bridges and a large giant's pot.
- Mont Sainte-Anne — A park with a ski hill, cross-country trails, summer bike routes, hiking paths and golf, and its 809 m summit lies 7.1 km south of Mont Ferréol's top.
- Lac du Faubourg — A lake in the municipality fitted with a water fountain.
- Circuit des créateurs de la Côte-de-Beaupré — A 28-stop route between Boischatel and Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges where artists open their workshops and exhibition spaces.
- Route de la Nouvelle-France — A heritage, cultural and nature trail on the Côte-de-Beaupré that starts from Quebec and passes ancestral homes and Manoir de Charleville at Boischatel.
Do
- Canyoning at the Jean-Larose waterfall, with guided descents of two waterfalls of 12 and 19 m and a 7 m jump into pools, plus ice canyoning in winter.
- Golf at Le St-Ferréol or at Le Grand Vallon, which has 18- and 9-hole courses.
- Walking, roller blading or cross-country skiing on the paved multi-functional trail.
- Hiking the Sentier Mestachibo from the church of Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges to the Jean-Larose falls.
Customs
- A podcast-based heritage tour of the Côte-de-Beaupré is offered in French and English, with 16 stops over 80 km (50 mi) and two per municipality.A podcast-based heritage tour of the Côte-de-Beaupré is offered in French and English, with 16 stops over 50 mi (80 km) and two per municipality.
- The Canyon waterfall was painted by Cornelius Kreighoff and described by H.D. Thoreau.
- Indigenous peoples frequented the canyon site long before public access began in 1973.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyNo specific tourist safety issue is established in the available sources.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYQB Québec City Jean Lesage (The village is about 48 km (30 mi) from Québec City; transport from the airport to the village: check.).YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (The village is about 30 mi (48 km) from Québec City; transport from the airport to the village: check.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to reach the village, Mont-Sainte-Anne and Canyon Sainte-Anne.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee2026 estimate: check
- Sit-down mealDinner main2026 estimate: check
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate: check
- Budget bedChalet or condo (up to 6), a night, per roomC$220 (≈ US$160)
- Mid-range bedGîte or inn double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedGîte or inn double room, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$300 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (The village is about 48 km (30 mi) from Québec City; transport from the airport to the village: check.)YQB Québec City Jean Lesage (The village is about 30 mi (48 km) from Québec City; transport from the airport to the village: check.)
Map of Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Saint-Tite-des-Caps · 6.6 km straight line
- Saint-Joachim · 7.4 km straight line
- Beaupré · 8.3 km straight line
- Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré · 13 km straight line
- Grosse Isle · 17 km straight line
- Château-Richer · 21 km straight line
- Île d'Orléans · 21 km straight line
- Montmagny · 27 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Feb
Best
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Feb (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
−17°C (1°F)1°F (−17°C)
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Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
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Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
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Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
14 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical way to reach the village, Mont-Sainte-Anne and Canyon Sainte-Anne. Route 360 links the village with Route 138. Public transport connections to the village: check.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Canyon Sainte-Anne
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive via Route 360 and Route 138 to Chemin des Chutes Ste-Anne
The canyon has a 74 m waterfall and three suspension bridges; seasonal access and activities vary.
Mont-Sainte-Anne
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive to the mountain base
Skiing, cross-country trails, mountain biking and hiking; activities vary by season.
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive west on Route 138
Visit the basilica and shrine; combine with stops along the Route de la Nouvelle-France.
Québec City
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive west via Route 138
Allow a full day for the old town, museums and restaurants.
Île d'Orléans
goDoor to door: Travel time: check
Drive west via Route 138, then cross the island bridge
A driving loop with farm stops; seasonal opening dates vary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village along Avenue Royale (Route 360)
Gîtes, grocery and the church; walkable core, closest to the Mestachibo trailhead.
Boulevard les Neiges / Mont-Sainte-Anne foot
Chalets, condos and the golf course; 5–10 min drive to the ski lifts.
Lacs des Trois Castors (rang St-Nicolas)
Quiet lake-side chalets and the Trois-Castors playground; car needed for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–240 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Gîte or inn double room1 × 2 nights × C$180 | C$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$170 | C$680 |
| Canyon Sainte-Anne entry, one adult2 × C$25 · 2026 estimate; check current admission. | C$50 |
| Mont-Sainte-Anne lift ticket, one day2 × C$95 · 2026 estimate; check current ticket options. | C$190 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 · 2026 estimate. | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$133 |
| Trip total≈ C$366 per person per day, bed included | C$1,463≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate; check availability and rates.
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; actual lodging and activity prices vary by date. Car, fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 2026 estimate: check |
| Casual lunch | 2026 estimate: check |
| Dinner main | 2026 estimate: check |
| Fuel | 2026 estimate: check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 2026 estimate: check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check seasonal schedules for Canyon Sainte-Anne and Mont-Sainte-Anne before setting out.
- Winter driving conditions can affect mountain and rural roads; check current road conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
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French is the everyday language in Québec. Tipping in Canada: 15–20% at restaurants and bars; 10–15% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct for hiking and canyon visits; Dec–Mar for skiing · avoid Apr–May and Nov are shoulder seasons; check attraction schedules before travelling. · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YQB: taxi and shuttle options field-checked, winter fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking and driving clusters with anchors: village core, Mont-Sainte-Anne foot, Lacs des Trois Castors, canyon and Route 138.
- Place pages with verified seasonal hours (Canyon Sainte-Anne, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Villéa spa) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
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