Le Caïman: two furnished apartments in Saint-Roch, about an 18-20 minute walk (or ~5 min by car) from the Québec City Convention Centre. 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and laundry — the space of an apartment, not a hotel room. Perfect for extending your convention into a leisure stay.
★ 4.86/5 (184 reviews) · CITQ 310961 · full apartment (2 bed, kitchen, laundry) · ~18-20 min walk to the Convention Centre · receipt for expenses
Last updated July 15, 2026.
A convention, a conference or a business trip to Quebec City often means 3, 4 or 5 days — and sometimes the urge to stay the weekend. Le Caïman is two full apartments to rent in Saint-Roch (Lower Town), about an 18 to 20 minute walk from the Québec City Convention Centre (1000 boulevard René-Lévesque Est, G1R 5T8) — with the space, kitchen and laundry a hotel doesn't have.
Let's be precise and honest: from Le Caïman (735 Boulevard Charest Est) to the Convention Centre, the walking route is about 1.1 km and climbs from Lower Town up to Parliament Hill, with stairs and slopes. Allow 18 to 20 minutes on foot, or ~5 minutes by car / taxi. A public elevator and stairs connect Lower Town to Upper Town to avoid part of the climb. Distance verified with a pedestrian routing calculation (OpenStreetMap / Valhalla) on 15 July 2026: 1.1 km, ~17 min — rounded up conservatively to 18-20 min to account for the climb.
Looking for the proximity and parking details instead? See our dedicated page: condo near the Quebec City Convention Centre.
For large conventions, downtown lodging often fills up 2 to 3 months ahead. Here are the events on the official calendar — book early for your dates (the "Book by" column shows a target of roughly 60 days before the event).
| Convention / event | Dates | Type | Book by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Familiprix Annual Congress 2026 | Sept. 10-12, 2026 | Corporate | Now |
| GéoQuébec 2026 (Canadian Geotechnical Society) | Sept. 14-16, 2026 | Professional | Now |
| FQM Congress 2026 (municipalities) | Sept. 24-26, 2026 | Congress | Jul. 26, 2026 |
| IMAT 2026 (ASM International) | Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2026 | International | Jul. 29, 2026 |
| HR Congress 2026 (Ordre des CRHA) | Oct. 6-7, 2026 | Professional | Aug. 7, 2026 |
| Quebec University Ophthalmology Days 2027 | Jan. 28-29, 2027 | Medical | Nov. 29, 2026 |
| Comiccon de Québec — Carnaval Edition 2027 | Feb. 13-14, 2027 | Public | Dec. 15, 2026 |
| Canada Games 2027 | Feb. 27-Mar. 15, 2027 | Major event | Dec. 29, 2026 |
| Notariat Professional Development Course 2027 | Apr. 15-16, 2027 | Professional | Feb. 14, 2027 |
| CHRA 59th Annual Conference | Apr. 28-29, 2027 | National | Feb. 27, 2027 |
| SMBE 2027 Annual Conference (molecular biology) | June 20-24, 2027 | International | Apr. 21, 2027 |
| SEDR CSQ Congress 2027 | June 28-30, 2027 | Union | Apr. 29, 2027 |
Sources: official calendar of the Québec City Convention Centre (convention.qc.ca) and congresrh.org — dates verified July 15, 2026. "Book by" = indicative marker (~60 days before the event); it is not an official deadline.
These nights also draw thousands of visitors and push up lodging demand across Quebec City — worth watching if your convention dates fall the same week.
| Event | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers (basketball) | Aug. 31, 2026 | Sport |
| Davis Cup (tennis) | Sept. 18-19, 2026 | Sport |
| Bring Me The Horizon | Sept. 30, 2026 | Concert |
| STYX | Oct. 24, 2026 | Concert |
| Bigflo & Oli | Jan. 22, 2027 | Concert |
| Les Trois Accords | Apr. 17, 2027 | Concert |
Source: official calendar of Centre Vidéotron (lecentrevideotron.ca) — verified July 15, 2026.
This is the real advantage of an apartment: after your sessions, you're not stuck in a room. With 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and laundry, it's easy to add a weekend, bring your partner or family, and turn the business trip into a mini-vacation — without doubling the hotel bill.
To plan the leisure part: Quebec City for first-time visitors · how walkable Saint-Roch is · best restaurants in Saint-Roch.
| Criterion | Le Caïman (apartment, Saint-Roch) | Hotel room |
|---|---|---|
| Space | 2 bedrooms + living room | One room |
| Kitchen | Full kitchen | None (or mini-fridge) |
| Laundry | Yes, in-unit | Paid service |
| Group / delegation | 2 units, 8-12 people in the same tower | Separate rooms |
| Distance to Convention Centre | ~18-20 min walk / ~5 min drive | On site or nearby |
| Receipt for expenses | Yes (direct booking) | Yes |
4th floor · 2 bedrooms · sleeps up to 6. Cinema-themed loft, perfect for a solo attendee or a couple. Indoor garage (max height 6 ft 6 in). ★ 4.88/5 (110 reviews) · Guest Favourite.
11th floor · 2 bedrooms · sleeps up to 6. Penthouse with a panoramic view, free heated underground parking and rooftop pool access. Great for a family or a team. ★ 4.84/5 (74 reviews).
Need more room? We can combine both apartments in the same tower for 8 to 12 people — handy for a delegation or a team at a convention. Details: corporate housing / team offsite in Saint-Roch.
Le Caïman rents two furnished apartments in Saint-Roch, ~18-20 min walk (5 min by car) from the Convention Centre (1000 boulevard René-Lévesque Est). A full apartment rather than a room: 2 bedrooms, kitchen, laundry. Unit #405 sleeps up to 6, #1104 too — combined, 8 to 12 for a delegation.
About 1.1 km, i.e. 18 to 20 minutes on foot (the route climbs to Upper Town). By car or taxi, ~5 minutes. More on the proximity.
2 bedrooms, kitchen and laundry: home-cooked meals between sessions, clean clothes for a multi-day stay, and room to extend into a weekend (bleisure) or bring the family. Book direct = receipt for expenses, ~15% less.
See the calendar above (Familiprix, GéoQuébec, FQM, IMAT, HR Congress, Comiccon Carnaval, Canada Games, SMBE, etc.), from the official Convention Centre calendar.
Yes. Book direct via the online engine or at 581-999-1555: ~15% less than the platforms and a receipt for expenses. Managed by Initial Location (CITQ 310961).
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#405 Cinema Loft or #1104 Matisse Penthouse — Saint-Roch, ~18-20 min walk to the Convention Centre, full apartment (2 bed, kitchen, laundry), receipt for expenses.
📞 581-999-1555 (best direct rate) · #405 direct · #1104 direct
Depending on why you're coming to Quebec City: near the Convention Centre · near Videotron Centre · corporate housing / team offsite · near the hospital.
Convention Centre lodging Quebec City · Le Caïman · 735 Boulevard Charest Est, Saint-Roch, Quebec City, QC G1K 3J7 · CITQ 310961 · managed by Initial Location · Version française