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Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec

Rivière-du-Loup is a small city on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec. The city is the seat for the Rivière-du-Loup Regional County Municipality and the judicial district of Kamouraska.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Quebec, Canada.
  • Served by Rivière-du-Loup Airport (YRI).

History

Rivière-du-Loup is a small city on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec. The city is the seat for the Rivière-du-Loup Regional County Municipality and the judicial district of Kamouraska. It is one of the largest cities in Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Airports

Rivière-du-Loup Airport (YRI) 8.5 km to the centre
Rivière-du-Loup, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Charlevoix Airport (YML) 58 km to the centre
Charlevoix, QC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Grandes-Bergeronnes Airport 44 km to the centre
Grandes-Bergeronnes, QC, CA
Outdoor
Estcourt Airport 52 km to the centre
Estcourt, ME, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Traverse Rivière-du-loup Saint-Siméon
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre · Traverse Rivière-du-loup Saint-Siméon
Outdoor
La Traverse Rivière-du-Loup-Saint-Siméon
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Rivière-du-Loup - Saint-Siméon
Ferry route
Outdoor
Rivière-du-Loup-Saint-Siméon Ferry
Ferry route · Société des traversiers du Québec
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rivière-du-Loup Airport (YRI); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Traverse Rivière-du-loup Saint-Siméon, 2.9 km); routes include Rivière-du-Loup - Saint-Siméon, Rivière-du-Loup-Saint-Siméon Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach