Hotel Motel Le Chateauguay is in Beauport, on the eastern side of Québec City, with the city centre about 8 minutes away by car. RTC bus routes connect Terminus Beauport with downtown, Vieux Québec (Old Québec) and Montmorency Falls, so you can plan around driving or public transit depending on the day’s itinerary.
- Location: Beauport, Québec City.
- City centre: about 8 minutes by car from the hotel.
- Montmorency station: about 9 minutes by car from the hotel.
- Transit: RTC route 800 links Beauport with downtown and Terminus Chute-Montmorency.
Understanding the hotel’s Beauport location
Beauport puts you east of central Québec City, with driving times to downtown sights generally around 10 minutes from the hotel. The Québec City city centre is about 90 minutes on foot from the hotel, so driving or checking RTC connections is more practical for a day focused on central stops.
Several Old Port and Old Québec landmarks sit close together once you reach the central area. From the hotel, Agora du Vieux-Port, Espace 400e Bell, the Musée de la Civilisation de Québec, Place Royale and Parc Montmorency each take about 10 minutes by car; Place de Paris takes about 11 minutes.
For a compact walking day, you could group the historic district and waterfront rather than make separate drives to each landmark.
If you are planning a focused day in the historic district, this one-day Old Québec itinerary from Beauport covers that part of the trip.
How do you get from Beauport to Old Québec and the city centre?
Driving from the hotel to central Québec City takes about 8 minutes. The drive to Agora du Vieux-Port is about 10 minutes, and the Musée de la place Royale is also about 10 minutes away by car. Use these as separate destination times, rather than assuming every address in Old Québec has the same approach.
RTC’s Métrobus route 800 runs between Beauport and Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy via downtown. Its stops toward the central city include Gare-Palais, St-Dominique, de la Couronne and D’Youville. RTC identifies D’Youville stops 1190 and 2664 as near Place d’Youville in Old Québec, giving you a useful central point to check against your planned route.
At Terminus Beauport, route 54 serves Vieux-Québec, while route 250 serves Colline Parlementaire. These options can put you closer to different parts of the central city, so choose a route based on the specific address or neighbourhood you’re heading to.
How does Québec City public transit work from Beauport?
RTC buses connect Beauport with downtown and other parts of Québec City, but the closest stop and best connection depend on your address. The hotel’s exact address is not confirmed, so treat the Beauport stops and routes as area-level guidance rather than service at the entrance.
For a downtown trip, start by checking route 800 and the stop that best matches your destination. Terminus Beauport is also served by route 250, which connects with Colline Parlementaire and Terminus Chute-Montmorency. Route 800 serves both Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy and Terminus Chute-Montmorency, giving it more than one useful direction from Beauport.
Parc-O-Bus D’Estimauville is in Beauport at boulevard Sainte-Anne near avenue D’Estimauville. It has 196 spaces and serves routes 51–58, 250, 258, 350, 550, 650, 800, 802, 803 and 950. If you plan to use it, check how it fits your route rather than assuming it is the nearest stop.
RTC’s route and timetable tools are the place to confirm departure times, stop locations and transfers for your address. Before you go, check the official site for current service details; routes and schedules can change.
Reaching Montmorency Falls and the ferry
Montmorency Falls is accessible from Beauport by car or by RTC routes serving Terminus Chute-Montmorency. Québec (Chutes-Montmorency) station is about 9 minutes by car or 50 minutes on foot from the hotel.
RTC routes 250 and 800 serve Terminus Chute-Montmorency. For the falls’ upper parking lot, Visit Québec City describes route 800 toward Beauport to stop 3473, des Rapides; from there, the parking lot is a few minutes’ walk. Check the route and stop details before setting out, especially if you’re connecting from another part of Beauport.
Montmorency Falls is approximately 12 km from the Old Port. For more on the falls’ routes and visit planning, see how to reach Montmorency Falls from Beauport.
The Québec City–Lévis ferry operates seven days a week, 365 days a year. It is another way to cross the St. Lawrence River; check the operator’s information for current departure details when planning your crossing.
Parking, walking and seasonal checks
Walking from the hotel to the city centre takes about 90 minutes, while the walk to Québec (Chutes-Montmorency) station takes about 50 minutes. Those times help distinguish a Beauport outing from a longer walk into the central city.
For central destinations, the driving times from the hotel are about 10 minutes to the Musée de la Civilisation de Québec and Louis-Hébert, and about 41 minutes to Maison Alphonse-Desjardins. Check the exact destination and parking arrangements before driving, since these times refer to different places.
If you’re arriving by air, Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is about 47 minutes by car from the hotel. The guide to getting from YQB airport to Hotel Motel Le Chateauguay focuses on that transfer.
RTC schedules and route details are time-sensitive, so confirm your stop, departure and any transfer in the current tools before travelling. The same applies when planning a ferry crossing.
FAQs
Is Hotel Motel Le Chateauguay in Old Québec?
No. The hotel is in Beauport, east of the central city. Old Québec is reachable by car or by RTC routes serving the central area.
Which RTC route connects Beauport with downtown?
Route 800 runs between Beauport and Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy via downtown. RTC also has route 54 from Terminus Beauport to Vieux-Québec.
Can you reach Montmorency Falls by bus?
Yes. RTC routes 250 and 800 serve Terminus Chute-Montmorency. Route 800 toward Beauport also serves stop 3473, des Rapides, a few minutes’ walk from the falls’ upper parking lot.
Where can you check current bus times?
Use RTC’s route and timetable tools to confirm departures, stops and transfers for your specific trip.