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Pont-Rouge

Quebec, Canada · North America

About Pont-Rouge

Pont-Rouge sits on the route: 15 minutes from Donnacona, 44km from Montmorency Falls.

Pont-Rouge is a town located in Quebec, Canada. With a population of 8,723, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Pont-Rouge sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pont-Rouge to your route.

About Pont-Rouge

Pont-Rouge (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃ ʁuʒ], lit. 'Red Bridge') is a Canadian city along the Jacques-Cartier River in southern Quebec, Canada. In the 2021 Canadian census the population was 10,121 inhabitants. Transportation had considerable influence on the development of the parish, mainly the two bridges and the

Read more construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway bridge in 1874. The Royal Bridge (now called Pont Déry), was reconstructed several times because of the weakness of the centre of the bridge. This bridge served its purpose for the transportation of heavy loads and mail between Quebec and Montreal. The bridge was a toll bridge, and the money served the construction of a second bridge le pont Rouge, which was free. It united the western part to the eastern part of Dupont Street, named in honour of Father Charles-François Dupont, who was priest there from 1917 to 1933. A newer bridge has now replaced this bridge as of 2009.

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Pont-Rouge is located in Quebec, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 46.7547 latitude, -71.6957 longitude.

What is the population of Pont-Rouge?

Pont-Rouge has a population of approximately 8,723 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
8,723
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Quebec
Timezone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
46.7547, -71.6957

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Pont-Rouge

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Château Frontenac

Grand castle-like hotel dominating the Quebec City skyline, one of the most photographed hotels in the world.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Old Quebec City

The only walled city north of Mexico with UNESCO-listed cobblestone streets, the iconic Chateau Frontenac, and distinctly European French-Canadian charm.

38 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Montmorency Falls

An 83 m waterfall higher than Niagara, just off Autoroute 440 near Quebec City, with a suspension bridge and cable car.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pont-Rouge.

Donnacona

🇨🇦 Canada

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Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

🇨🇦 Canada

12 km awayPop. 5,021

Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly

🇨🇦 Canada

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Fossambault-sur-le-Lac

🇨🇦 Canada

15 km awayPop. 2,000

Portneuf

🇨🇦 Canada

16 km awayPop. 3,107

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures

🇨🇦 Canada

19 km awayPop. 17,281

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