Architecture firm website cost in Quebec City: local agencies vs Kolonell (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

In Quebec City, an architecture firm website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, 10 000 to 40 000 CAD (roughly 7 200 to 29 000 USD), depending on the number of projects shown, copywriting and language. Kolonell builds a site written in native French for a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, with an English version included on Premium and the domain in your name. Before signing, compare the 3-year total cost, the quality of the French and compliance with Law 25, which any serious quote should mention.

This version is written for the English-speaking partners of architecture practices in Quebec City, who work in a French-first market and want a direct comparison of local quotes.

What do Quebec City agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?

The ranges below are prudent ballparks, not official rates. They rest on public rate cards of agencies in the Capitale-Nationale region, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles of Quebec agencies, published hourly rates (often 85 to 150 CAD per hour, roughly 61 to 108 USD) and rates visible on Upwork or Malt. Quebec City agencies are generally a little cheaper than Montreal ones, with no systematic gap.

A Quebec City freelancer can cost less than our Starter tier: that is true, especially if your copy is ready. Kolonell brings copywriting, a project manager, a written scope and full handover of access. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), 4 to 5 hours ahead of Quebec City, with Google Meet calls set at your hours and a written update every week. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery. See our international website offer.

What does a practice website cost over 3 years?

The table compares a mid-range Quebec City agency with Kolonell Growth, for a French-language site. Maintenance after support is an identical assumption on both sides, since Kolonell quotes it on request.

These amounts structure the discussion; they do not predict your invoice. Ask every supplier to fill in the same lines.

What does each tier include for an architecture practice?

A client area for sharing drawings and approvals, or a tender tracking tool, is a custom application quoted on request. So is ongoing search work.

What does an architecture practice in Quebec City need?

Work in Quebec City blends three worlds. First, heritage: Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985, and the older neighbourhoods where every intervention requires approvals. Second, public and institutional work: schools, healthcare facilities, municipal buildings, projects published on SEAO, work related to the tramway. Third, residential: renovations in Montcalm or Limoilou, houses in Sillery, chalets towards Charlevoix and Lac-Beauport. The site has to serve all three audiences:

• Accurate project pages: the practice's role, partners, client, year, without claiming the work of an entire consortium.
• A heritage section explaining the restoration or infill approach.
• Flawless French, because a selection committee notices.
• An English version for clients outside Quebec or partners in the rest of Canada, if needed.

Compliance, factually. The architect title is reserved for members of the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ): present titles and registrations exactly. Law 25 on the protection of personal information requires, among other things, publishing a privacy policy and designating a person in charge of protecting personal information; technologies that can identify, locate or profile a visitor must be turned off by default, which affects analytics cookies and the form. The Charter of the French Language requires a business's commercial information to be available in French; an English version can be added. Under Canadian copyright law, the photographer often keeps the rights in commissioned photos: check the web licence. This is not legal advice.

Which red flags should you spot in a proposal?

• No mention of Law 25: cookie banner, privacy policy, designated person in charge.
• Machine translation offered as the French or English version.
• A domain registered in the agency's name.
• No copywriting planned for project pages.
• A mandatory maintenance contract with no way to leave with your access.

Mini case study

Illustrative example. Geneviève L., partner in a 7-person practice in Saint-Roch, splits her work between heritage renovation and institutional projects, with clients in Ontario. A Quebec City agency quotes 27 000 CAD, roughly 19 400 USD, English version included, in 14 weeks. Kolonell proposes Premium at 8 900 USD, bilingual, with a written 5-week schedule.

Build gap: 10 500 USD. With the same maintenance over 30 months (4 500 USD on each side, Premium including 6 months of support), the 3-year total goes from 23 900 USD to 13 400 USD. Geneviève picks Kolonell and hires a Quebec City photographer for two restored buildings.

FAQ

How much does an architecture firm website cost in Quebec City in 2026?

Expect a ballpark of 10 000 to 40 000 CAD with a local agency and 2 500 to 9 000 CAD with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.

Is the French written by native speakers?

Yes, native French copywriting is included in every tier. The bilingual FR/EN site is included on Premium at 8 900 USD.

Does Kolonell handle Law 25 compliance?

We build in a cookie banner with tracking off by default and the privacy policy page you approve. The legal content and the designation of the person in charge remain the practice's responsibility.

Can you photograph our buildings?

No. The practice supplies its images or books an architectural photographer in Quebec City, often 800 to 1 800 CAD for a half day based on published rates.

How is the project paid?

By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, which is two payments of 4 450 USD on Premium.

Let's scope your project. Send us your key projects, the language you need and the photos you have, and we come back with a fixed-price tier and a 3 to 4 week timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.