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Quebec City Ferry

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Quebec City Ferry
4.5
#13 of 265 things to do in Quebec City
Ferries
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Monday
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
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Friday
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
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Sunday
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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One of Québec’s best-kept secrets and one of the most spectacular view of the Old Town. Located at the heart of Old Québec City, the ride (one-way) takes about 12 minutes. During summertime, discover the marked bike paths located on both sides of the shore: Corridor du Littoral (Quebec City) and Parcours des Anses (Lévis). In winter, the mouvement of the ice on the St. Lawrence River is truly impressing.
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  • Astrobeemer
    Vancouver, Canada638 contributions
    Winter: ferry and ice-breaker
    In the winter, the Quebec City ferry acts as an ice-breaker as well, clearing the way for other ships to go down the St Lawrence river and preventing the river from freezing solid. It is quite the experience to be outside and hear the ice crunch below you as the ferry makes its way across to Levis . The ride is is very quick but the views as spectacular during the day or night.
    Visited January 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 December 2022
  • Shirley K
    7 contributions
    Fun trip on the ferry to Levi
    We took the ferry across the St. Lawrence river and back. Fun to be on the river and to see Quebec City at night. We went at dusk so wasn't completely dark. Evidently schools do this for a fun trip because there were lots of students on there doing the same thing. Inexpensive way to get on the river.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 29 May 2023
  • mdgarbaciak
    Scottsdale, Arizona25 contributions
    A fun trip to the other side
    A fun way to see Quebec city from the water. It’s a 12 minute ride to the other side but unfortunately not much to offer unless you have transportation in Levis. There’s a beautiful home of one of the founders turns into a museum that is a must visit.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 23 June 2023
  • spud0018
    Mississauga, Canada806 contributions
    Short Ferry Ride over to Levis
    First time taking the ferry over to Levis. Short ride over. Never been on a ferry before where the cars drive on from the side of the ferry and you do a 180 on the ferry to your designated parking spot. Make sure you stop on the other side to get a view of Quebec City from the other side.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 July 2023
  • Judy S
    Melbourne, Australia24 contributions
    Ferry to Levis
    Easy to take a vehicle or walk on. Buy a ticket at the entry drive or walk on and travel. Tickets are reasonably priced. Well organised and stay in your car if you wish. Great view of Quebec from the shoreline as you dock.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 July 2023
  • carmen v
    Fountain Hills, Arizona2 contributions
    Amazing Quebec City Ferry Experience!
    Loved taking the ferry from Levis to Quebec City. I did this for the few days I stayed in the area. Every time was a different experience but always a positive one. Thankful for this great stay in this beautiful area.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 10 September 2023
  • hairybear007
    Tipton, United Kingdom4,160 contributions
    Very enjoyable.
    If you have the time, a great thing to do, the huge boat was very quiet ,so loads of space to move around,lots of history/information inside ,with an area for snacks. Easy to buy tickets and you have to disembark once you reach Levi. Spectacular views when onboard. Highly recommended. There are opportunities to explore Levi on foot/ bus ,walk along the promenade.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 September 2023
  • Foodange
    Manchester, United Kingdom2,777 contributions
    We Love a Ferry
    We love being on the water so couldn’t resist the short ferry across the river to Levis. Very efficient all round and strangely quiet on a sunny Sunday morning. Sat out on the deck for both crossings. Not a great deal new to see apart from the Quebec skyline and that lovely hotel …
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 October 2023
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Foodange
Manchester, UK2,777 contributions
We Love a Ferry
Aug 2023 • Couples
We love being on the water so couldn’t resist the short ferry across the river to Levis.
Very efficient all round and strangely quiet on a sunny Sunday morning.
Sat out on the deck for both crossings.
Not a great deal new to see apart from the Quebec skyline and that lovely hotel …
Written 11 October 2023
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hairybear007
Tipton, UK4,160 contributions
Very enjoyable.
Sep 2023 • Couples
If you have the time, a great thing to do, the huge boat was very quiet ,so loads of space to move around,lots of history/information inside ,with an area for snacks.
Easy to buy tickets and you have to disembark once you reach Levi.
Spectacular views when onboard.
Highly recommended.
There are opportunities to explore Levi on foot/ bus ,walk along the promenade.
Written 28 September 2023
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carmen v
Fountain Hills, AZ2 contributions
Amazing Quebec City Ferry Experience!
Sep 2023 • Solo
Loved taking the ferry from Levis to Quebec City. I did this for the few days I stayed in the area. Every time was a different experience but always a positive one. Thankful for this great stay in this beautiful area.
Written 10 September 2023
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Ashley P
Winnipeg, Canada514 contributions
An experience in itself
Aug 2023 • Business
Great way to see the city. The ferry ride itself is an experience. Easy to
Buy tickets on site. Very easy to board the ferry. A quick enjoyable ride across the river.
Written 17 August 2023
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Julie B
San Francisco, CA93 contributions
Get a view of Quebec City coastline
Jul 2023 • Solo
Gave me my chance to be on the St. Lawrence. The price was reasonable. The one way trip is about 15 min, 15 min for boarding.
Written 30 July 2023
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Judy S
Melbourne, Australia24 contributions
Ferry to Levis
Jul 2023 • Couples
Easy to take a vehicle or walk on. Buy a ticket at the entry drive or walk on and travel. Tickets are reasonably priced. Well organised and stay in your car if you wish. Great view of Quebec from the shoreline as you dock.
Written 27 July 2023
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Tod and Susan R
Michigan25 contributions
Great way to see the city!
Jul 2023
We stayed in Levis and used the ferry to travel into Quebec. It was great not having to figure out where to park our car. Great service
Written 24 July 2023
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spud0018
Mississauga, Canada806 contributions
Short Ferry Ride over to Levis
Jul 2023 • Family
First time taking the ferry over to Levis. Short ride over. Never been on a ferry before where the cars drive on from the side of the ferry and you do a 180 on the ferry to your designated parking spot. Make sure you stop on the other side to get a view of Quebec City from the other side.
Written 5 July 2023
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sunnywithachance
Elmvale, Ontario145 contributions
Hidden gem next time would do some research in advance.
Jun 2023 • Couples
We had a great experience taking the ferry over to Levis. Based on what I had read our original thought was that we would take the ferry for the views, spend a brief period hanging around at the dock, and then make the return trip.

We ended up grabbing a delicious snack at the cafe just across the street, and then, after talking to one of the local bus drivers, taking the 11A bus for $2 per person for an hour round trip around. It was fantastic. We saw so much of the area. We could of gotten off and visited local churches, shopped at a mall, or spent some time at a park with great views of the St. Lawrence. All in all a great tour for less $20.00 total for the 2 of us.

There does seem to be more happening arond the dock area now with a giant ferris wheel I had not read about.
Written 27 June 2023
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mdgarbaciak
Scottsdale, AZ25 contributions
A fun trip to the other side
Jun 2023
A fun way to see Quebec city from the water. It’s a 12 minute ride to the other side but unfortunately not much to offer unless you have transportation in Levis. There’s a beautiful home of one of the founders turns into a museum that is a must visit.
Written 23 June 2023
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QUEBEC CITY FERRY: Tickets, Tours & Things to Know (with Photos)

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Quebec City Ferry is open:
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