For the complete Québec Winter Carnival program, see the event’s website.
Regular bus service to the Carnival
Runs between Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy and the ferry terminal via Grande Allée
Nearest bus stops:
To Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy :
1270 – H.- Mercier / R.-Lévesque East in front of the Parlement of Québec
To Gare fluviale :
1270 – H.- Mercier / R.-Lévesque East in front of the Parlement of Québec
- 1855 – Grande Allée Est / Georges-V Ouest
Please note that this route may vary due to the event.
Plan your trips in advance and consult the route notices.
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
to Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy : 1517 - C. Parlementaire (R.-Lévesque Est / J.-J.-Bertrand), in front of the Hilton
to Terminus Chute-Montmorency : 1560 - C. Parlementaire (R.-Lévesque Est / L.-A.-Taschereau), in front of the Marie-Guyart building
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
to Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy : 1517 - C. Parlementaire (R.-Lévesque Est / J.-J.-Bertrand), in front of the Hilton
to Terminus Chute-Montmorency : 1560 - C. Parlementaire (R.-Lévesque Est / L.-A.-Taschereau), in front of the Marie-Guyart building
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 stops:
To Place D'Youville : 5882 - H.-Mercier (Saint-Jean/H.-Mercier)
Enhanced service for the parades on February 3 and 10
Carnival parade in Limoilou on February 3
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 10
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
Parking: Parc-O-Bus 41e Rue/1re Avenue
Access to Métrobus 801 at stop 5852 (1re Avenue all-weather station) Find
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
$5.58/day
Valid from 5:30 p.m. Friday until service ends on Sunday
5 consecutive days
$6.50/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). Drop-off locations:
Parc de l’Assemblée nationale (Zone Loto-Québec, Palais de Bonhomme)
On Honoré-Mercier between René-Lévesque and la Fontaine de Tourny and the outer end of the fences Localiser
Place d’Youville
On the corner of St-Jean and des Glacis Find
Parc de la Francophonie (Camping de Bonhomme)
At the intersection of des Parlementaires and Jacques-Parizeau Find
Carnival Parade Limoilou (February 3rd)
320 Chemin de la Canardière, close to the Jean Coutu Pharmacy Find
Carnival Parade Haute-Ville (February 10th)
805 avenue Wilfred Laurier Find
For more information on the drop-off location 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.