Road Works and Access to the City Centre for Summer 2026

This summer, major infrastructure work will take place in several areas to improve mobility and modernize the transportation network.

To make the most of your stay, it is recommended to get around in an eco-responsible way and to go on foot, by bike or by public transport to Old Québec. If you must use your car, we recommend parking in a public parking lot around Old Québec.

What this means for your visit:

  • Construction sites will be present, with possible temporary detours in certain areas.
  • Tourist attractions, events, and businesses remain open and accessible.
  • Walking, cycling, and public transit are recommended for getting to and around Old Québec.
  • If you need to use your car, we recommend using a navigation app (such as Waze or Google Maps), which are regularly updated with current closures and detours, and parking in a public lot located around Old Québec.

Here are a few useful links to help you plan your trips to downtown this summer:

Road Works in Old Québec

  • During the works, all businesses and places of interest will remain accessible.
  • Pedestrian links are maintained and accessible to all, including people with reduced mobility.
  • In general, works are authorized from Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. as well as on Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, consult Info-Chantier (French only)

Tour Buses Access

From March 30 to November 30, 2026, bus traffic will be subject to special measures, particularly at the entrance to Old Québec via Porte Saint-Louis (Saint-Louis Street), where access will be restricted, except for certain exceptions.

Buses authorized to operate on Saint-Louis Street

  • Double-decker tour buses.
  • Buses operated by the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC).
  • Buses transporting guests of a hotel accessible only via Saint-Louis Street (with permit only).
  • Buses dedicated to guided tours for cruise passengers arriving from a cruise terminal at the Port of Québec (with permit only).

Obtaining a permit
Operators of buses authorized to use Saint-Louis Street must obtain a permit for each vehicle travelling on this route. Permits are issued free of charge. To obtain one, the responsible person must complete the permit application form and send it to autobusvieuxquebec@ville.quebec.qc.ca

plan des autobus interdits

Pedestrian Streets

Some commercial streets are closed to car traffic, mainly on weekends.

Here are the participating streets for the summer of 2026: 3e Avenue, rue Saint-Jean, rue Saint-Paul and rue du Parvis

The periods vary for each street and depending on the period, we invite you to consult the timetable (French only) to know when they are pedestrian.

Pedestrian Zone in Old Québec

2 pedestrian zones are implemented in Old Québec. These sectors will be closed to car traffic (French only) until August 31, 2026.

Should you wish to know more about access to the Old Québec or to inform on a situation, you may contact the City services by reaching 311.