Crossing The St. Lawrence

We were up early at 5:30 for our ferry crossing and surprised to see three vehicles already lined up. No reservations are necessary... first come, first served. Being Saturday we thought it better to get in line sooner than later. (They advise 90 minutes before sailing.) We left the campground at 7:30, were measured and moved to lane #2 for boarding.

The crossing distance from Saint Siméon to 

Rivière -du-Loup is 27.2 km;  average crossing time is

75 minutes. We were the first vehicle directed onto the ferry and to the very front of the loading deck.

The fare was $209.50 for Harvee Too and $42.70 for two seniors = $252.20.

Ramp in our faces

Leaving St, Siméon

First off once the ramp was down

We stopped for groceries at another Maxi in Rivière-du-Loup, ate lunch and took Rte 132, la Route des Navigateurs along the river. Traffic was very light.

To avoid setting up in the rain, we stopped early at 3:00 in Ste. Flavie  at Camping Capitaine Homard, full hook-ups looking out over the river. The rain started shortly after we arrived. It never got warmer than 10º as we motored  141 km plus the 27 km ferry crossing.

Kathy treated me to dinner out at Capitaine Homard's restaurant. Our meals were very good . The restaurant was quite busy.