Your stay — Gîte Pousse Pioche
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use ATMs at major banks; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange counters for poor rates.
Visa, Mastercard, and Interac widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common. Some small spots cash-only.
Restaurants 15-20%; taxis round-up or 10-15%; hotel porters $2-5/bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a convenience store or café: ~$2-2.50 CAD.
Sandwich or soup at a deli or bistro-style spot: ~$12-16 CAD.
Poutine, pizza slice, or a main at a pub: ~$15-22 CAD.
Food truck scene along Rue Saint-Jean and near Plains of Abraham.
Provigo, Maxi, Metro; IGA for basics.
Place Ste-Foy (shopping centre) or boutiques on Rue Saint-Jean.
RTC bus day pass ~$9.50 CAD; from airport take bus 78 or 80 plus a connection (single fare ~$3.75 CAD).
Buy a multi-day museum pass if visiting several sites; eat lunch out rather than dinner for lower prices; fill water bottles at public fountains.
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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 Gîte Pousse Pioche
🕒 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.
About Quebec
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Quebec City (French: Ville de Québec) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459 and the Quebec City census metropolitan area (including surrounding communities) had a population of 839,311. It is the twelfth-largest city and the sev...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Gîte Pousse Pioche?
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Where can I eat cheaply near Gîte Pousse Pioche?
Sandwich or soup at a deli or bistro-style spot: ~$12-16 CAD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Gîte Pousse Pioche?
RTC bus day pass ~$9.50 CAD; from airport take bus 78 or 80 plus a connection (single fare ~$3.75 CAD).
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.