What the heck is this? It's the company, or societe, that runs the ferries across the Saint…read moreLawrence River, sometimes called the Saint Lawrence Seaway, in Quebec. Per the map on their website, the Levis-Quebec (City) run is actually one of the shortest crossings. The river gets a lot wider as it heads toward the Atlantic.
The short 10 minute crossing is very tranquil and scenic. It's even more so because both Levis and Quebec City have their ports at the base of hills, from which the views are excellent. Commuters obviously use these ferries, and they also accommodate cars, which queue to embark. They also have seating areas for passengers and decks from which to observe the crossing. I do not recall if there was a food concession, because the crossing is so brief. There was some type of food concession at the riverside terminal, or quai, on the Levis side. By the way, Levis is pronounced "Leh-vee."
While Quebec City will most likely be the focus of someone's tourist trek to the area, the waterfront footpath and bike path on the Levis side, along with some places to eat and charming neighborhoods, are worth checking out if you have time. The crossing is also reasonably priced.
