Rimouski
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Introduction
Rimouski is a city in the east of Quebec, Canada, with around 42,000 inhabitants. It is located at the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River.
Neighbourhoods
The city is divided in 11 districts:
- District 1 - Sacré-Coeur
- District 2 - Nazareth
- District 3 - Saint-Germain
- District 4 - Rimouski-Est
- District 5 - Pointe-au-Père
- District 6 - Sainte-Odile
- District 7 - Saint-Robert
- District 8 - Terrasses Arthur-Buies
- District 9 - Saint-Pie-X
- District 10 - Sainte-Blandine/Mont-Lebel
- District 11 - Le Bic
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
ViaRail stops here en route between Quebec City and Halifax.
By Car
By Bus
Orléans Express offers bus connections throughout Quebec.
By Boat
From April to October, the CNM Evolution Ferry operates across the Saint Lawrence River between Rimouski and Forestville.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espace Globetrotter | 307 St- Germain est Québec | Hostel | 48 |
Budget
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Learn
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Postal service is provided by Canada Post, a crown corporation owned by the government but run as an independent business. The lettermail service allows the mailing of a letter. The basic rate is currently set at $0.52 for one standard letter (30 grams or less). The rates for lettermail are based or weight and size and determine whether the article falls into the aforementioned standard format, or in the oversize one. The rate is the same for a postcard. Mail sent internationally is known as letterpost. It can only contain paper documents. The rate for a standard letter is of $0.93 if sent to the United States, and $1.55 if sent to any other destination. Oversize or overweight letters may be charged a higher fee [1]. Larger parcels can be shipped via Canada post both domestically and internationally, the rate is dependent on the weight and destination. [2]. Federal Express or DHL also provide interntional shipping from Canada.
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