Getting to the Convention Centre
Getting to Québec City
Jean Lesage International Airport is just 20 minutes away from the Convention Centre. Our section on Getting here explains how to travel to Québec City by car, train, plane, or bus.
Getting to the Québec City Convention Centre
The Québec City Convention Centre is completely central:
- Just 20 minutes by car from Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), which offers over 350 flights each week, many of them direct
- Just 10 minutes from the bus and train station (Gare du Palais)
- Within walking distance (5–20 minutes) of numerous natural, cultural, and historic sites and attractions (Old Québec, the Plains of Abraham, Parliament Hill, the Old Port, the Petit Champlain district, the gallery district, Saint-Roch, and Grande Allée)
- Just 30 minutes from the great outdoors and a wealth of outdoor activities in beautiful surroundings
Getting around – In Town
Public Transport
Get around safely and sustainably with Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), Québec City’s public transit system.
RTC offers passes for unlimited travel on weekends or for five consecutive days—very handy for getting around the city during a convention.
Free parking with Park-O-Bus
Enjoy the convenience of driving and taking public transit. Park your car in a free, designated parking and use public transit to easily get to the Québec City Convention Centre. Click here to plan your Park-O-Bus itinerary.
àVélo, e-bike-sharing service
The e-bike-sharing service, àVélo, offered by the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), Québec City’s public transit services, is now available in Québec. You can use electric bikes for short trips around the city from spring through fall. There are stations near the Québec City Convention Centre.
By foot or bike
Given the Convention Centre’s terrific location amidst major hotels and steps away from Old Québec, walking is always a great active transportation option.
Cyclists can use the bike racks located at the Convention Centre’s main entrance at 1000 René-Lévesque Est, as well as those located at the entrance to the Indigo parking lot at Place Québec (rue Saint-Joachim).
Rideshare
Drivers who plan a visit to the Québec City Convention Centre can offer a ride on Ridesharing.com to find passengers looking for transportation solution. Whether for it’s for short or long distances, ridesharing is a convenient, economic and environmentally friendly way of travelling.