Easier by bus!
For its 71st edition, the Québec Winter Carnival once again offers a panoply of festive activities for all tastes. Family entertainment, musical evenings and original competitions rub shoulders with flagship activities such as Bonhomme’s Ice Palace, the Sculpture Garden and the Ice Canoe Race.Enjoy the festivities with ease by opting for the bus.
For the complete Québec Winter Carnival program and venues, see the event’s website.
What should I do if I'm travelling by car?
Several park-and-ride lots and Parc-O-Bus lots let you leave your car close to the network, so you can hop on a bus to the various carnival sites. Find out more about parking options along the RTC's various routes on the page below.
Get to the Carnaval (Grande-Allée and Place de l'Assemblée nationale venues)
Route 11
Parc-O-Bus Pie-XII
Runs between Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy and the ferry terminal via Grande Allée
Nearest bus stops :
- H.-Mercier / R.-Lévesque Est facing Quebec Parlement (stop 1270 : Parlement
in both directions) - Grande Allée Est / Georges-V Ouest (stops 1855 : George-V Ouest and 1762 : H.-Mercier/1762 )
Note that this route might be diverted from February 7 to 16, 2025 as part of the Carnival's regular programming. Plan your travel to and from the event by checking the route notices.
Métrobus 800
Parc-O-Bus D’Estimauville
Parc-O-Bus Pie-Xll
Runs between Beauport and Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy via downtown
800 to Terminus Chute-Montmorency
Nearest bus stops :
Opposite the Hilton and the Marie-Guyart Building on boul. René-Lévesque Est (stops 1517 : C. Parlementaire
and 1560 : C. Parlementaire )
Métrobus 801
Parc-O-Bus 41e Rue/1re Avenue
Parc-O-Bus Pie-Xll
Runs between Charlesbourg and Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy via downtown
Nearest bus stops :
- Opposite the Hilton and the Marie-Guyart Building on boul. René-Lévesque Est (stops 1517 : C. Parlementaire and 1560 : C. Parlementaire )
Métrobus 807
Runs between Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy and Place D’Youville, mainly on chemin Sainte-Foy and rue Saint-Jean (D’Aiguillon towards Sainte-Foy)
Nearest bus stop :
5882 : H.-Mercier (Saint-Jean/H.-Mercier)
Enhanced service for the parades on February 8 and 15
Carnival parade in Limoilou on February 8
Main routes: 3 800 801 802
These routes will be redirected to accommodate the parade. Plan your travel to and from the event by checking the route notices.
Carnival parade on Grande Allée on February 15
Main routes: 11 25 800 801 807
These routes will be redirected to accommodate the parade. Plan your travel to and from the event by checking the route notices.
Free parking to take the bus to the Québec Winter Carnival
Bus fares
Family Privilege is valid at all times.
The bus is free for kids under 12 who accompany you!
Max 3 children per fare-paying adult.
Unlimited weekend
$5.83/day
Valid from 5:30 p.m. Friday until service ends on Sunday
5 consecutive days
$6.65/day
Valid on the day it is activated and the following four days
Paratransit
This event is served by Service de transport adapté de la Capitale (STAC – Québec City accessible transportation service).
For more information on the drop-off locations associated with this event or to book transportation, contact Customer Service.
Service de transport adapté de la Capitale (STAC)
- Information about our services: 418-687-2641, option 2
- Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.