Where to Stay for a Université Laval Graduation in Quebec City

By Mathieu Villeneuve, owner — I host a lot of graduation families. My tip: the ceremony is in Sainte-Foy but the celebration dinner is downtown, so families arriving in two or three cars love that they park once in the free heated garage, walk to dinner in Saint-Roch, and only pull a single car out for the ceremony itself.

Last updated June 27, 2026.

A graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime weekend, and rarely a solo trip: the graduate's parents, grandparents and siblings often travel in from out of province or from the United States, all at once. Université Laval holds its convocation ceremonies on campus in Sainte-Foy, then the family wants a good dinner and a place to celebrate together. That is exactly where booking two condos in the same building makes the weekend easy.

Why Le Caïman works for a graduation family

• Free indoor heated parking (max 6 ft 6 in) — graduation families arrive in two or three cars; park them all once and walk everywhere
• About 15 min from the Sainte-Foy campus by car, with a direct bus along Boulevard Charest for the relatives who'd rather not drive on ceremony day
• Two units, up to 12 guests — #405 and #1104 in the same tower keep grandparents, parents, siblings and the graduate together but with their own space
• Walking distance from Old Quebec and Saint-Roch restaurants — the celebration dinner is a stroll away, not a taxi ride
• Full kitchen + dining table for 6 per unit — for a relaxed morning before the ceremony or a quiet family breakfast after the late-night celebration
• Rooftop pool and fibre Wi-Fi — to unwind, and to live-stream or share photos with relatives who couldn't make the trip

Our two condos — book them together

Booking both units gives the family up to 12 places in one building — see our dedicated two-apartments-for-a-group-of-12 page for how it works, including separate bedrooms for the grandparents and a shared base for the celebration.

Frequently asked questions

Where should families stay for a Université Laval graduation?

Le Caïman, in Saint-Roch, is a practical base: about 15 minutes by car from the Sainte-Foy campus, walking distance from Old Quebec for the celebration dinner, with free indoor parking. Units #405 and #1104 each host up to 6 guests — combine them for up to 12.

How far is Le Caïman from the Université Laval campus?

About 15 minutes by car from the campus in Sainte-Foy, where ceremonies are held. Saint-Roch also connects to campus by direct bus along Boulevard Charest, so part of the family can travel without a second car on ceremony day.

Can we book two condos together for the whole family?

Yes. #405 (4th floor) and #1104 (11th floor) are in the same building. Each has 2 bedrooms and hosts up to 6 guests, so booking both gives you up to 12 — ideal for parents, grandparents and siblings travelling for the graduate.

Is there parking for a graduation weekend?

Yes: free indoor heated parking (max height 6 ft 6 in). Families often arrive in two or three cars — park once, walk to restaurants and Old Quebec, and only take a car out for the ceremony in Sainte-Foy. No paid downtown garage or daily hotel parking fee.

When are Université Laval convocation ceremonies held?

Université Laval holds its ceremonies (collation des grades) on the Sainte-Foy campus, with sessions in spring/early summer and in the autumn depending on the faculty. Dates are confirmed by the university each year — book as soon as the graduate's date is known, since June and fall weekends fill quickly.

How do I book Le Caïman for a graduation?

Book #405 or #1104 — or both — by phone at 581-999-1555 (direct rate, ≈ 15% cheaper) or on Airbnb. Book early: the two-units-for-12 option goes fast on graduation weekends.

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