Your stay — Auberge Le Coureur des Bois
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The Property — Auberge Le Coureur des Bois
Auberge Le Coureur des Bois feels like a timbered lodge crossed with a ship's cabin: dark wood, a stone hearth in the lobby, and a smell of pine from the adjoining forest. The USP is its location on Île d'Orléans, a 15-minute drive from Quebec City's historic core – you get rural calm with the city in easy reach. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a quiet base with a pool and basic comforts, not polished design or nightlife. Standing in the lobby, you hear the crackle of a fire and the occasional clatter of billiard balls from a nearby bar, giving it the honest, slightly worn feel of a family-run inn on a working island.
Chronicles of Quebec
Quebec City, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, is the oldest European settlement in Canada north of Mexico, built atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the St Lawrence River. Its architecture shifts from 17th-century stone houses in Lower Town to the grand Château Frontenac and 19th-century Victorian rowhouses of the Upper Town. The city walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, still enclose the core, making it the only fortified city in North America. Today, its identity is proudly Francophone – casual street French, crêpe stalls, and buskers on Rue Saint-Jean – blended with a quiet, affluent tourism economy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quebec guide →Best months
June to August – warmest weather (highs 22-26°C), long daylight hours (9pm sunsets), and every festival running: Summer Festival, New France Festival. Crowds manageably thick, not unbearable.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak, driven by the Festival d'Été de Québec (early July) – a massive outdoor music event that fills all accommodation. Hotel prices on Île d'Orléans jump 30-50% from June; book 6 months ahead or face €300+/night rates.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early September offer discounts 20-30% off peak, with highs around 17-20°C, fewer tourists, and still good access to outdoor activities. Leaves begin turning in mid-September, adding free spectacle without the full autumn rush.
Weather & packing
Quebec summers can swing from 30°C humid heat to 10°C drizzle in the same day – locals call it 'four seasons in a week'. Pack a waterproof shell and a light fleece, plus comfortable walking shoes for cobblestones; leave your umbrella, the wind on the river will snap it.
Live City Briefing — Quebec
- The RTC (Quebec City transit) has rerouted bus 800 to Île d'Orléans until October 2026 due to Parc de la Chute-Montmorency construction – check the temporary stop at the bridge, not the usual terminal.
- The St Lawrence River is running 20cm below seasonal average this June, exposing more shoreline at the island's beaches – expect more mud than sand at Plage de l'Étang.
- Auberge Le Coureur des Bois is installing a new heat pump system in early July; construction noise limited to 9am–5pm weekdays, but ask for a room away from the pool area to avoid disruption.
Hotel Facilities — Auberge Le Coureur des Bois
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed sufficient for video calls and streaming (approx 25 Mbps down). Requires room number and surname login.
No lift — this is a 1757 building with three floors accessed only by stairs. Ground-floor rooms available on request.
Complimentary digital access to La Presse+ via tablet in the lobby; no physical newspapers. The building was originally a fur trader’s home and features original stone walls and exposed beams.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 11:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at half the nightly rate.
Free luggage storage at reception on arrival day or after check-out.
Step-free access via portable ramp at side entrance (request ahead); lift does not exist, so upper floors inaccessible to wheelchair users. Ground-floor room available on request.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parking du Vieux-Port (50, rue Dalhousie), about 10 min walk, CAD 30 per night. No EV charging at the hotel.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Quebec City tourist tax of CAD 3.50 per person per night (waived for minors under 18).
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment of first night required at booking; a CAD 100 hold placed on a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid currency exchange at airports or tourist bureaus which take a big cut.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless is common. Mobile pay works at most terminals. Some smaller shops and farmers' markets are cash-only.
15-20% in restaurants, $1-2 per bag for hotel porters, and 10-15% for taxis.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular drip coffee from a café or dépanneur is about $2-3 CAD.
A bowl of poutine or a sandwich from a boulangerie runs $10-13 CAD.
A main course at a casual bistro or pub is around $18-25 CAD.
Rue Saint-Jean and the Plains of Abraham area have food trucks and stands selling poutine, smoked-meat sandwiches, and local specialties.
Provigo, IGA, and Métro are the common supermarket chains; Maxi and Super C are discount options.
Laurier Québec and the Place Sainte-Foy shopping centres have mainstream high-street brands; Rue Saint-Jean has independent boutiques.
The RTC bus day pass is about $9 CAD; from the airport, take the RTC bus 76 or 78 for $4.25 CAD, or the $30 CAD shuttle van.
Eat lunch out, not dinner, for the same dishes at lower prices. Visit free spots like the Plains of Abraham and the Old Port. Buy groceries at Maxi or Super C for picnic supplies.
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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 Auberge Le Coureur des Bois
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Auberge Le Coureur des Bois?
Check-in at Auberge Le Coureur des Bois is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Auberge Le Coureur des Bois have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed sufficient for video calls and streaming (approx 25 Mbps down). Requires room number and surname login.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Auberge Le Coureur des Bois?
Quebec City tourist tax of CAD 3.50 per person per night (waived for minors under 18).
Where can I eat cheaply near Auberge Le Coureur des Bois?
A bowl of poutine or a sandwich from a boulangerie runs $10-13 CAD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Auberge Le Coureur des Bois?
The RTC bus day pass is about $9 CAD; from the airport, take the RTC bus 76 or 78 for $4.25 CAD, or the $30 CAD shuttle van.
When is the best time to visit Quebec?
June to August – warmest weather (highs 22-26°C), long daylight hours (9pm sunsets), and every festival running: Summer Festival, New France Festival. Crowds manageably thick, not unbearable.
Top Attractions in 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.