Table of contents
- Where to get a CO2 cylinder refill in Quebec City, area by area
- Choose the right cylinder before you go
- What a refill costs over a year in Quebec City
- No partner location on your usual route
- Your next CO2 cylinder refill in Quebec City
- FAQ
Has your sparkling water maker stopped making bubbles? A CO2 cylinder refill in Quebec City can be taken care of in a single stop, with no order to wait for. Indigo Soda, a Quebec company based in Saint-Eustache, has more than 200 partner retailers in Quebec City, elsewhere in the Capitale-Nationale region and in Lévis.
Grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores and convenience stores: bring in your empty cylinder, leave with a full 60-litre cylinder and pay only for the refill, starting at $12.50 plus tax.
Where to get a CO2 cylinder refill in Quebec City, area by area
The network covers all Quebec City boroughs as well as the South Shore. Here are examples of partner retailers, area by area.
| Area | Partner retailers |
|---|---|
| Sainte-Foy and Sillery | Avril Supermarché Santé (2600, boulevard Laurier), IGA Extra (999, avenue de Bourgogne), IGA (1580, chemin Saint-Louis) |
| Plateau and Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy | IGA (3700, rue du Campanile), Metro (3291, chemin Sainte-Foy), RONA+ (3131, rue Blaise-Pascal) |
| Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste | L'Épicerie du Petit Quartier (1191, avenue Cartier), Quincaillerie Saint-Jean-Baptiste (298, rue D'Aiguillon), Metro (77, avenue Cartier) |
| Saint-Roch and Saint-Sauveur | Les Marchés Tradition (272, rue Saint-Joseph Est), Metro Plus (860, boulevard Charest Est), Familiprix (707, boulevard Charest Ouest) |
| Limoilou | Familiprix (745, 3e Avenue), IGA (825, 4e Avenue), La Récolte (885, 3e Avenue) |
| Charlesbourg | Marché Richelieu (5003, 4e Avenue Ouest), IGA Extra (1233, boulevard Louis-XIV), IGA (4250, 1re Avenue) |
| Beauport | IGA (771, avenue Royale), RONA+ (225, avenue Joseph-Casavant), IGA Extra (969, rue Nordique) |
| Lebourgneuf and Neufchâtel | Avril Supermarché Santé (1033, rue des Rocailles), IGA Extra (5555, boulevard des Gradins), IGA Extra (561, rue Racine) |
| L'Ancienne-Lorette and Saint-Augustin | Metro Plus (1858, rue Notre-Dame), IGA (3373, rue de l'Hêtrière), Metro Plus (278, route 138) |
| Val-Bélair and Saint-Émile | IGA Extra (1819, avenue Industrielle), Metro Plus (1300, rue de la Faune), Familiprix (1013, boulevard Pie-XI Sud) |
| Lévis and Saint-Romuald | IGA Extra (1060, boulevard Guillaume-Couture), Avril Supermarché Santé (1218, rue de la Concorde), Metro (44, route du Président-Kennedy), RONA (1415, rue Métivier) |
| Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Jean-Chrysostome | IGA Extra (1855, route des Rivières), Metro Plus (1425, route des Rivières), Marché Richelieu (3448, avenue Saint-Augustin) |
This list is only a sample. See the exchange location map to view all our partners. Check the retailer’s opening hours before you go.
Choose the right cylinder before you go
Nothing is more frustrating than making a round trip for nothing. There are two systems on the market, and all you need to do is look at the back of your machine to tell which one you have.
A screw-in thread corresponds to the Classic Twist cylinder, using the TR21-4 standard. A locking clip corresponds to the Easy Connect cylinder, designed for machines with a Quick Connect system.
If you are unsure about a specific model, the guide which cylinder fits your machine covers the most common brands.
What a refill costs over a year in Quebec City
At about $12.50 for 60 litres, homemade sparkling water costs around $0.20 per litre. Bottled sparkling water is closer to $2 per litre in grocery stores across the region.
For a household that drinks one litre a day, the annual difference approaches $650. One 60-litre cylinder replaces an average of 170 cans, and the container stays in circulation.
Find the nearest exchange location or have your next refill delivered to your home.
No partner location on your usual route
Some parts of the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions have fewer partner retailers than central Quebec City. If the trip is not convenient, the Plan Bulle solves the issue: refills arrive at your home at the frequency you choose, and empty cylinders are picked up with the delivery.
Do you run a business in the region and see demand for this service? The become an exchange location program explains how to join the network.
Your next CO2 cylinder refill in Quebec City
A CO2 cylinder refill in Quebec City requires no ordering or waiting: bring in the empty cylinder and leave with a full one, starting at $12.50 plus tax. With more than 200 partners between Val-Bélair and Saint-Nicolas, there is very likely one on your route.
See the exchange location map to confirm the nearest address, or have your refills delivered to your home.
FAQ
How much does a CO2 cylinder refill cost in Quebec City?
A CO2 cylinder refill in Quebec City starts at $12.50 plus tax at partner retailers, in exchange for an empty cylinder and a full 60-litre one. You pay only for the refill, never the container, because it stays in circulation. A new cylinder costs $28.50 on the initial purchase, after which the cost is about $0.20 per litre.
Where can I find a CO2 cylinder exchange location in Quebec City?
More than 200 partner retailers serve the region, from Val-Bélair to Beauport through Sainte-Foy, Limoilou, Charlesbourg and Lebourgneuf, as well as Lévis and Saint-Nicolas on the South Shore. They include IGA and Metro grocery stores, Familiprix and Jean Coutu pharmacies, RONA hardware stores and many neighbourhood convenience stores. The interactive map shows the exact address and opening hours based on your postal code.
Can I exchange a cylinder from another brand in Quebec City?
Yes, in most cases. The service accepts empty cylinders from other brands, as long as the connection format matches one of the two models offered: the TR21-4 screw-in thread or a Quick Connect-style clip. Some machines, however, use proprietary connections. You can identify the format at a glance by checking how the cylinder connects at the back of the machine.
