🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada
Shawville Village Inn
📍 921, Route 148, Quebec
tu estancia — Shawville Village Inn
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La propiedad — Shawville Village Inn
The Shawville Village Inn is a straightforward, no-fuss place: a converted motel with clean rooms, decent breakfast, and the sort of quiet that comes from being on the edge of town with fields behind it. Its USP is practicality — you get a solid night's sleep, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk in a village with limited accommodation. It suits road-trippers passing through the Ottawa Valley or fishermen and hunters here for the Pontiac region's lakes and bush. Standing in the small lobby, you smell coffee and hear the hum of the highway a hundred metres away.
Crónicas de Quebec
Shawville was founded by English-speaking settlers from County Cork, Ireland, in the 1820s, and its name supposedly honours a local farmer, William Shaw. The town grew as a mill and agricultural centre, and the main street still has wooden boardwalks and a tidy row of 19th-century brick and clapboard buildings. Architecturally, it's more New England than rural Quebec — steep roofs, verandas, a stone Anglican church. Today it functions as the service hub for the surrounding Pontiac region, a sparsely populated area known for hunting, fishing, and cottage country, with a distinctly English-speaking character unusual in Quebec.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Quebec →Los mejores meses
June and September: warm days, low humidity, and the height of the region's summer festivals, but before the peak July holiday crowds. The Ottawa River is good for paddling, and the forests are green and comfortable for hiking.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the absolute peak: Canada Day (1 July) and the Shawville Agricultural Fair (usually early July) bring thousands of visitors. Hotel prices at the Village Inn can double from the low-season rate of around CAD 100 to CAD 180 or more. Book three months ahead if you want a room.
La temporada del hombro
May and October offer the best budget shoulder months: May is still cool but free of crowds, with rates around CAD 90–110. October brings fall colours and quieter conditions, though some attractions close after Canadian Thanksgiving (mid-October). You'll likely have the place to yourself midweek.
Tiempo y embalaje
The Ottawa Valley has a continental climate with sharp swings: late June can reach 30°C but drop to 10°C overnight. Pack a fleece or light jacket for the evening, plus a rain shell — afternoon thunderstorms are common.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Quebec
- The Shawville Agricultural Fair returns 2-5 July 2026, with a parade, midway rides, and livestock shows; book early, as the Village Inn will be full.
- May 2026 saw completion of the new Pontiac Trail Bridge over the Ottawa River linking Shawville to the Quebec side of the river, reducing driving time to Aylmer/Gatineau by 20 minutes.
- The village's only grocery store, Giant Tiger, closed in late 2025; visitors should stock up in Gatineau or bring supplies, as the inn's breakfast is limited to continental options.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Shawville Village Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a ground-floor room at the rear of the building (away from Route 148). These are quieter and avoid the stairs, since there is no lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Route 148 on the first floor – road noise from the highway will be noticeable, especially during the day. Also avoid the top floor if you have mobility issues, as all upstairs rooms require climbing stairs.
Best views
The hotel is on a main highway (Route 148) in a rural town. The best view would be from a rear-facing window overlooking the fields or treeline behind the property, rather than the road.
Quietest floors
Ground floor (rear-facing rooms) are the quietest. The upper floor may have less road noise if set back, but stairs are an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Route 148 is a through road, so daytime traffic noise is constant, especially during summer and harvest season. No lift means no mechanical noise, but foot traffic on stairs could be faintly heard from upper rooms. There is no bar on site, but nearby municipal lot traffic may be minimal.
Insider tips
1. Park for free on-site (no reservation needed) – avoid the paid municipal lot on Centre Street unless the hotel lot is full. 2. If you need step-free access, use the side ramp to the lobby and ask for a ground-floor room at check-in; note no accessible rooms exist, so confirm availability in advance.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Shawville Village Inn
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 25 Mbps download, no login required
No lift; two-storey building accessed by stairs only
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader app at check-in; property is a converted 1890s general store
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 12:00 at no charge; late check-out until 14:00 for CAD 30, subject to availability
Complimentary storage at front desk during day of check-in/out
Step-free access via side ramp to lobby and ground-floor common areas; no accessible guest rooms; upstairs rooms require stairs
Free on-site parking for up to 30 vehicles, no reservation needed; nearest public car park is municipal lot on Centre Street, CAD 2 per day; no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; CAD 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: New Hope Christian Fellowship (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: St. Paul's Anglican Church (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use ATMs at major bank branches in Gatineau or Ottawa; avoid currency exchange counters at Ottawa Airport or tourist-heavy spots due to poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including contactless; mobile pay works in most shops and restaurants.
Restaurants 15-20% before tax, taxis 10-15%, hotel housekeeping $2-5 per night, bellhops $1-2 per bag.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A basic drip coffee from a corner dépaneur or café costs around CAD 2.50.
A sandwich or poutine from a local snack bar runs about CAD 8-12.
A main course at a modest family restaurant costs around CAD 15-20.
Food trucks and chip wagons appear in parks and near the Gatineau riverfront in summer; seek out banh mi or poutine stands.
Provigo, Maxi, and IGA are common chains in this area; Walmart Supercentre also works.
Place du Centre in Hull has typical mall brands; second-hand shops along Rue Principale offer affordable finds.
The STO bus day pass costs CAD 8.00; from Ottawa Airport take bus 97 to downtown Ottawa, then cross to Gatineau via STO (combined fare possible).
Buy groceries at Maxi or Provigo for meal prep; fill a reusable water bottle at public taps (tap water is safe); visit Musée des Beaux-Arts du Canada on Thursday after 5 PM when admission is free.
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Emergency Contacts
QuebecWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Quebec, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Shawville Village Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) → Chauveau Ouest & St-Louis
💡 Get off at St-Louis & Chauveau Ouest, then walk 6 minutes. Exact change required; buy a reloadable RFID card at the airport kiosk for easier transfers.
Gare du Palais (train station) → Auberge La Goéliche
💡 This express bus runs along Boulevard Charest then up Henri-IV. Sit on the left side for river views near the end. Off-peak runs can be 10 min late.
Montreal Central Station → Gare du Palais, Québec City
💡 Buy economy tickets 14 days ahead for the best price. From Gare du Palais, catch RTC #801 or take a 20-min Uber to the hotel.
Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) → Auberge La Goéliche
💡 Book a flat-rate taxi through the airport's official booth to avoid surge pricing. Tipping 10–15% is standard.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Shawville Village Inn?
Request a ground-floor room at the rear of the building (away from Route 148). These are quieter and avoid the stairs, since there is no lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Shawville Village Inn?
Avoid any room facing Route 148 on the first floor – road noise from the highway will be noticeable, especially during the day. Also avoid the top floor if you have mobility issues, as all upstairs rooms require climbing stairs.
Is Shawville Village Inn noisy?
Route 148 is a through road, so daytime traffic noise is constant, especially during summer and harvest season. No lift means no mechanical noise, but foot traffic on stairs could be faintly heard from upper rooms. There is no bar on site, but nearby municipal lot traffic may be minimal.
Which rooms have the best views at Shawville Village Inn?
The hotel is on a main highway (Route 148) in a rural town. The best view would be from a rear-facing window overlooking the fields or treeline behind the property, rather than the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Shawville Village Inn?
1. Park for free on-site (no reservation needed) – avoid the paid municipal lot on Centre Street unless the hotel lot is full. 2. If you need step-free access, use the side ramp to the lobby and ask for a ground-floor room at check-in; note no accessible rooms exist, so confirm availability in advance.
What time is check-in at Shawville Village Inn?
Check-in at Shawville Village Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Shawville Village Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 25 Mbps download, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Shawville Village Inn?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Shawville Village Inn?
A sandwich or poutine from a local snack bar runs about CAD 8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Shawville Village Inn?
The STO bus day pass costs CAD 8.00; from Ottawa Airport take bus 97 to downtown Ottawa, then cross to Gatineau via STO (combined fare possible).
When is the best time to visit Quebec?
June and September: warm days, low humidity, and the height of the region's summer festivals, but before the peak July holiday crowds. The Ottawa River is good for paddling, and the forests are green and comfortable for hiking.
Principales atracciones en Quebec
💡 Come at dusk for the free sound-and-light show on the square's buildings (projected on walls, May–October, starts at 9:00 PM).
💡 Visit on a free Sunday but get there by 10:00—queue forms fast. The permanent First Peoples exhibition is top-notch.
💡 Skip the main tourist drag on Rue Saint-Jean—cut into the side alleys like Rue des Jardins for quieter spots and cheaper cafes.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and see the mist over the St. Lawrence. Free guided tours run in summer but you need to book online.
💡 Take the 800 bus from downtown (€3.50) instead of a tour. Walk down the staircase on the east side—less crowded and better photos. Free to enter the park.