Quebec City's sights and
hotels are packed into a
small area, so walking is
the best way to get around.
Motorcycles are banned from
Vieux-Quebec. For sights
further out, like the Musée
du Quebec, STCUQ local
buses are efficient and
run from around 6am to 1am
(certain routes run until
3am Fri & Sat). Fares
are a standard $1.75 per
journey by prepaid ticket,
available at newsstands,
grocery stores and
supermarkets across town, as
are one-day passes ($4.70);
the cash fare per journey is
$2.25, exact fare only. If
you need more than one bus
to complete your journey,
pick up a transfer ( une
correspondance ) from
the driver, which enables
you to take the second bus
for no extra charge. The
main bus stop in Vieux-Quebec
is on the west side at Place
d'Youville, near Porte
St-Jean. The main transfer
points for STCUQ buses are
here and at Place Jacques-Cartier,
reachable by buses #3, #5,
#7, #8 and #30. Even if it
means a longer walk, the
frequency of the STCUQ's Métrobus
services (#800, etc) makes
them the best option.
