🇨🇦 Sainte-Adèle, Canada
Auberge de la Gare
📍 1694, Chemin Pierre-Péladau, Sainte-Adèle
Your stay — Auberge de la Gare
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The Property — Auberge de la Gare
The Auberge de la Gare is a straightforward, no-frills three-star motel-style property on Highway 117. Its lobby feels like a 1970s roadside inn: worn but clean, with a reception desk that smells faintly of coffee and floor polish. It suits budget-conscious skiers in winter and families passing through to the Laurentians who need a clean bed and a hot shower, not character or luxury. The car park out front tells you everything: this is a stopover, not a destination.
Chronicles of Sainte-Adèle
Sainte-Adèle was founded in the early 19th century, first as a farming settlement then as a mill town. Its real growth came after the 1930s when the Laurentian Autoroute made it an easy weekend escape from Montreal. The architecture is a scattershot mix of 1950s motels, timber-clad condos, and the odd heritage stone church. Today it’s a year-round outdoor recreation hub: skiing at Mont Olympia in winter, hiking and lake swimming in summer, with a modest but earnest village core along Rue Principale.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sainte-Adèle guide →Best months
July through September: warm weather (18-25°C) for hiking, swimming in Lac Rond, and manageable crowds — most people come in late June for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste long weekend.
Peak / festival surge
February: school-break ski season packs Sainte-Adèle, hotel prices double or triple, and the two local hills (Mont Olympia, Sommet Saint-Sauveur) dominate. The 'Ski de la Fête des Neiges' event in late February draws Montreal day-trippers.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: cool but pleasant (8-15°C), hotel rates drop by 40-50%, fewer cars on the 117, and the autumn colours peak in early October.
Weather & packing
July days are humid and can hit 30°C, but evenings drop below 15°C — bring a fleece or light jacket. A waterproof layer is essential: sudden thunderstorms roll in off the Laurentians without warning.
Live City Briefing — Sainte-Adèle
- The old wooden footbridge over the Rivière à Simon was closed for repairs as of early 2026; check if it's reopened before expecting a short cut to the forest trails.
- A new microbrewery, 'La Gare au Houblon', opened in the former train station building on Rue de la Gare, ten minutes' walk from the hotel — they sell local cheese platters.
- Quebec's highway 117 is undergoing resurfacing just south of Sainte-Adèle through summer 2026; expect intermittent lane closures and delays of about 10–15 minutes near the hotel's turn-off.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Auberge de la Gare, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear garden or the wooded slope behind the hotel. These are farthest from the street and the small reception area, offering the quietest stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or the side entrance) and any room facing Chemin Pierre-Péladau. The street carries local traffic and snow-removal trucks in winter, and ground level picks up footfall noise from the entrance and breakfast room.
Best views
If you face the rear, you overlook the wooded back garden and the hillside beyond — typical Laurentian forest, especially nice in autumn. Front-facing rooms on the 3rd/4th floors give a peek over the trees toward the town, but the best vista is the quiet, green rear.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors. The hotel appears to be a low-rise (likely 4 floors max given the 3-star rating and typical Laurentian lodge style), so these upper floors minimise both street noise and ground-level activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Chemin Pierre-Péladau is a main local road through Sainte-Adèle — expect moderate traffic from early morning until evening. In winter, snow plows can be loud at night. The hotel's small bar/restaurant area can generate low chatter until around 10pm on weekends. Maid carts and luggage wheels on the uncarpeted lobby floor echo in the morning.
Insider tips
1. Park around the side or back if you can — the small front lot fills quickly; a rear gravel patch is often quieter and less crowded. 2. Check in after 3pm when the reception is calm — the front desk is small and can get backed up if a tour bus arrives, so aim for 4pm for a smooth check-in.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Auberge de la Gare
Free, moderate speed (approx 15 Mbps), no login needed
No lift – two-storey building, stairs only; ground-floor rooms available on request
Free digital PressReader access; local weekly paper at reception
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 for CAD 30 (subject to availability)
Free, in locked luggage room; ask at front desk
No step-free entrance; ground-floor rooms have one step up; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom
Free on-site unmarked parking for about 20 cars; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: CAD 3.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; CAD 100 incidental hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at airports or tourist bureaus, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work at most terminals. Some small shops or rural places prefer cash.
Restaurants: 15-20% pre-tax. Taxis: round up or 10-15%. Hotel staff: $2-5 per bag for porters, $2-5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular drip coffee from a local café or gas station: around $2-3 CAD.
A sandwich or soup from a small deli or boulangerie: $10-14 CAD (including tax).
Main course at a family-style diner or pub: about $16-22 CAD.
In Sainte-Adèle village centre, food trucks and seasonal kiosks near the pedestrian zones offer poutine, hot dogs, or crêpes for $8-12 CAD.
Major chains: IGA, Metro, and Super C (budget option). For organic bulk, Avril is common.
Affordable shopping: Winners (Hudson's Bay off-price) and Sportium for outdoor gear; for second-hand, the local friperies in Saint-Jérôme or Sainte-Adèle.
Local bus (STL) day pass: around $7 CAD. For Montreal airport (YUL), take the 747 bus to Saint-Jérôme ($8.25 CAD) then the local STL route; total under $12 CAD.
1. Cook your own meals from groceries to save on eating out. 2. Visit between late September and May for off-peak lodging rates. 3. Buy a multi-day ski pass online in advance for better rates (vs day-of ticket).
Good to know — Sainte-Adèle
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Sainte-AdèleWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sainte-Adèle, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Auberge de la Gare
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sainte-Adèle local area (e.g., ski lifts, village) → Auberge Le Papillon Sauvage, Sainte-Adèle
💡 If you ski at Mont Gabriel or bike to town, call the inn directly (+1 450-229-0144). They partner with a local driver for $10 flat within 5 km. Cash only; no Uber visible this far north.
Montréal–Trudeau Airport → Mont Gabriel Resort
💡 Uber surge pricing can double the cost during ski season or long weekends. Compare with a pre-booked taxi from a local company like Taxi des Laurentides—often cheaper and reliable.
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Auberge Le Papillon Sauvage, 245 Chemin du Chinois, Sainte-Adèle
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi or an Uber (around $110–130) at arrivals. Rates rise after midnight, so confirm before you ride. The scenic 15 route avoids tolls; toll roads save 10 minutes.
Montréal (Gare Lucien-L'Allier or Parc) → Saint-Jérôme station (then taxi 15 km to Sainte-Adèle)
💡 For Auberge Le Papillon Sauvage, take train 45 (line 12) to Saint-Jérôme. From the station, call Taxi St-Jérôme ($30–35, 15 min). No bus from there to the inn, so this option is only good for car-free days.
Montréal Gare Centrale (downtown) → Sainte-Adèle station (0.5 km from Auberge de la Gare)
💡 The train station is a short walk from the Auberge — perfect if you're light on luggage. Buy tickets via the Exo app to avoid queues. No direct weekend service from the airport; take a shuttle to Gare Centrale first.
Montréal Bus Terminal (Gare d'autocars de Montréal) - Berri-UQAM → Sainte-Adèle - Rue Principale near Mont Gabriel
💡 Route 70 runs direct. Get off at Sainte-Adèle stop, then it's a 10-min walk uphill to the hotel. Or ask the driver for a drop at the main road junction—saves the climb.
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Auberge de la Gare, Sainte-Adèle
💡 Take the 747 bus from the airport to downtown Montreal's Terminus Centre-Ville (Berri-UQAM), then transfer to a Greyhound bus to Sainte-Adèle. The local CIT Laurentides bus runs from Sainte-Adèle's centre to the hotel — check schedule online as it's limited on Sundays.
Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) – via Gare d'autocars de Montréal → Sainte-Adèle (stop: rue Morin, near Chemin du Chinois)
💡 Take the 747 Express bus from YUL to downtown ($11 cash), then board Galland bus #45 to Sainte-Adèle. Total ~$41, but you save $70+. The last departure from Montreal is around 19:00.
Montréal–Trudeau Airport → Sainte-Adèle (via Berri-UQAM)
💡 Cheapest option but takes planning. Take Aérobus 747 from airport to Berri-UQAM (20 min), then Galland 70 to Sainte-Adèle. Confirm the last Galland departure time online—it stops early on Sundays.
Sainte-Adèle bus terminal (Rue Morin) → Auberge de la Gare (Chemin du Chantecler)
💡 This bus is infrequent — use it for errands, not for tight connections. Taxi or walking (30 mins) from town centre is more reliable evenings. The driver may stop on request near the hotel if you ask.
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Auberge de la Gare, Sainte-Adèle
💡 Book a flat-rate fare in advance with Taxi Sainte-Adèle to avoid surge pricing; cash is preferred by some drivers.
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Mont Gabriel Resort, Sainte-Adèle
💡 Book a flat-rate taxi ahead with Taxi Sainte-Adèle (450-229-5555). Avoid street hails; they charge extra for luggage and late-night pickups.
About Sainte-Adèle
Wikipedia ↗
Sainte-Adèle (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃t adɛl]) is a municipality in Quebec, Canada, and it is part of the Les Pays-d'en-Haut Regional County Municipality. It lies on Route 117 about 70 kilometres (43 mi) north-west of Montreal. Its tourism-based economy centres on its skiing and hotel industry. Sa...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Auberge de la Gare?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear garden or the wooded slope behind the hotel. These are farthest from the street and the small reception area, offering the quietest stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at Auberge de la Gare?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or the side entrance) and any room facing Chemin Pierre-Péladau. The street carries local traffic and snow-removal trucks in winter, and ground level picks up footfall noise from the entrance and breakfast room.
Is Auberge de la Gare noisy?
Chemin Pierre-Péladau is a main local road through Sainte-Adèle — expect moderate traffic from early morning until evening. In winter, snow plows can be loud at night. The hotel's small bar/restaurant area can generate low chatter until around 10pm on weekends. Maid carts and luggage wheels on the uncarpeted lobby floor echo in the morning.
Which rooms have the best views at Auberge de la Gare?
If you face the rear, you overlook the wooded back garden and the hillside beyond — typical Laurentian forest, especially nice in autumn. Front-facing rooms on the 3rd/4th floors give a peek over the trees toward the town, but the best vista is the quiet, green rear.
What are insider tips for staying at Auberge de la Gare?
1. Park around the side or back if you can — the small front lot fills quickly; a rear gravel patch is often quieter and less crowded. 2. Check in after 3pm when the reception is calm — the front desk is small and can get backed up if a tour bus arrives, so aim for 4pm for a smooth check-in.
What time is check-in at Auberge de la Gare?
Check-in at Auberge de la Gare is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Auberge de la Gare have Wi-Fi?
Free, moderate speed (approx 15 Mbps), no login needed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Auberge de la Gare?
CAD 3.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Auberge de la Gare?
A sandwich or soup from a small deli or boulangerie: $10-14 CAD (including tax).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Auberge de la Gare?
Local bus (STL) day pass: around $7 CAD. For Montreal airport (YUL), take the 747 bus to Saint-Jérôme ($8.25 CAD) then the local STL route; total under $12 CAD.
When is the best time to visit Sainte-Adèle?
July through September: warm weather (18-25°C) for hiking, swimming in Lac Rond, and manageable crowds — most people come in late June for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste long weekend.
Top Attractions in Sainte-Adèle
💡 The market runs Saturday mornings June to October; arrive by 9am for the best produce and maple syrup samples
💡 Cycle south to Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson for lake views. In winter, bring your own skis—rentals are pricey nearby.
💡 Pop into the small municipal library next door (free to browse) for a public restroom or to check local event schedules posted on their board.
💡 Check the noticeboard for free organ recitals in summer — they're not advertised online but happen most Sundays at 11am
💡 The church is unlocked for visitors most weekday afternoons; for the best view of the stained glass, visit on a sunny day around 2pm when light streams through the western windows.
💡 Check the noticeboard outside for occasional free organ recitals — usually posted a week ahead. The side chapel has a small display of old parish photos.
💡 Head to the footbridge near the mill ruins for the best view of the waterfall; early morning is quietest for photos.
💡 Check the bulletin board near the entrance for free summer concerts held on the lawn. Late afternoon light makes the glass glow.