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Things to see in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier (Canada): 8 places and when to go
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is a town in Canada, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Wildlife (3), Food and drink (2). The best known are Mount Bélair, Tourbière-de-Shannon Ecological Reserve and Tantaré Ecological Reserve. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 46.9427, -71.474
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · Food and drink (2) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 240 km as the crow flies
What to see in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
The places in and around Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount BélairMountain in Quebec, Canada13 km
- Tourbière-de-Shannon Ecological ReserveEcological reserve in Quebec, Canada7.2 km
- Tantaré Ecological ReserveEcological reserve of Quebec15 km
- Réserve naturelle des Marais-du-NordProtected area6.7 km
- village vacance valcartierWith kids5 m
- Brasserie 46° NordBrewery15 km
- EXP Artisan BrasseurBrewery11 km
- Mont BrillantSki area4.4 km
When to go to Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
The best time to visit Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:43
- FebBest time10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:51
- JunBest time15:40
- JulBest time15:20
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. In May, 7 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 240 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Deschambault-Grondines6 places58 km
- Les Éboulements7 places102 km
- Trois-Rivières38 places105 km
- Shawinigan12 places106 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier?
The best known: Mount Bélair, Tourbière-de-Shannon Ecological Reserve, Tantaré Ecological Reserve, Réserve naturelle des Marais-du-Nord, village vacance valcartier. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20.
How do you get to Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 240 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Nature2528 places for nature in Canada, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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