Travel
Arrival and Departure
We ask that you arrive in Trois-Pistoles on the first Sunday of the program (afternoon or evening) and depart on the final Saturday (before noon).
Getting to Trois-Pistoles
Located approximately 230km east of Quebec City, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, Trois-Pistoles can be reached by car, the Orleans Express Bus, or VIA Rail (limited service only).
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BY PLANE Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec City) is the closest airport to Trois-Pistoles. Upon arrival in Quebec City, you will need to take a taxi to the Orleans Express bus terminal in Sainte-Foy to complete your trip to Trois-Pistoles. We recommend purchasing your bus ticket prior to booking your flight in order to ensure the flight arrival time aligns with the bus departure time.
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BY BUS Orleans Express Bus – from Montreal or points east Please buy your ticket in advance. We will meet you at the bus station in Trois-Pistoles if you advise us of your date and time of arrival. We will also drive you to the station for your departure. |
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BY CAR Driving directions from Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec City) to the Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School, 455 Rue Jenkin, Trois-Pistoles, QC, Canada |
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BY TRAIN VIA Rail ** limited service only ** We do not recommend travelling by train as you will be arriving in the early hours of Monday morning (between 2:00am and 4:00am). It is important to note that train service to Trois-Pistoles typically runs late and that the train station is no longer open to the public. |
Please note: Accommodation with your host family prior to the arrival date and after the departure date cannot be guaranteed. Additional charges of will apply.