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Holidays to Quebec

Quebec is one of the thirteenth provinces and territories of Canada. It is the largest province in Canada in terms of land area and the second-largest province by population. Quebec is a beautiful province with a distinct French language and culture as its main identity. Quebec is home to two large cities of Montreal and Quebec City and much of the population stays in the urban areas along the beautiful Saint Lawrence River. Quebec City is the capital of Quebec while Montreal is the second largest city in Canada and a major centre of art, culture, trade, and commerce.

The province of Quebec lies on the eastern side of Canada and borders the province of Ontario in the west. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador lies on the northeast. Quebec shares a land border with the US States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York in the south, and New Brunswick province lies in the southeast. The province also shares a coastal border with Nunavut. The province is sandwiched between the Hudson Bay and the Labrador Sea in the north. Quebec is unique for its rich French-speaking heritage and Francophone culture, which is very well preserved, cherished and continues to thrive in the province, giving it a different look and feel from the rest of the English-speaking provinces in Canada. Another aspect of Quebec is its Europeanized look and feel with its rich history, culture, delicious food, a special art & culture scene, rich literature, and plenty of performance arts.

Quebec is also known for its vast wilderness of the taiga and tundra forests in the north, the raw coasts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Hudson Strait, and Hudson Bay. Quebec is also known for its beautiful nature parks, lakes, and water bodies. Quebec’s economy is based on aeronautics, hydroelectricity, mining, metals, logging, pharmaceuticals, and paper. The province is also famous for its maple syrup, and its rich sporting legacy in ice hockey, comedy shows, music, films, tv shows, festivals, folklore, cuisine, and literature.

Places to visit in Quebec

MontrealQuebec

Montreal is the second-most populous city in Canada and is an important city in Quebec. The city is an important economic and cultural hub of the province. Montreal is a charming city with a rich French culture and looks like a European city. This amazing city is blessed with rich architecture, historical and cultural treasures. The city is also known for its liberal arts scene and is home to many artists, writers, actors, comedians, musicians, and performers. It has a rich culinary scene with wonderful fusion cuisine of North American dishes with European influences and culinary flavours. Montreal is also a city of cultural events and festivals around the year.

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Quebec CityQuebec

Quebec City can trace its origin to 1608. The city lies on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River and is one of the oldest cities on the North American continent. It is the official capital of Quebec. The city used to be the capital of the New France region before the formation of the Canadian Federation. Today, this charming and historic city’s Old Town is listed under the UNESCO World Heritage list. Quebec City has an old-world charm and vibe with European-style architecture and cobbled streets. The Old Town is also known for several picturesque cafes, bistros, restaurants, markets, and boutique hotels. The city is also known for its hot-air balloon rides, and cruises on the Saint Lawrence River.

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Mont-TremblantQuebec

Mont-Tremblant is a small town in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Canada. This beautiful town lies 130 kilometres northwest of Montreal and 140 kilometres northeast of Ottawa, Ontario. Mont-Tremblant is famous for its ski resort Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, one of the fastest-growing winter ski destinations in the country. The small town of Mont-Tremblant is made up of three separate villages of the Pedestrian Village, the Old Village, and St-Jovite. Mont-Tremblant apart from being a ski resort, also offers plenty of activities like hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, golfing, go-carting, zipline rides and a lot more. This small town is also known for its stunning landscapes.

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When to visit Quebec

Quebec is a large province in Canada with a climate which is cold and humid weather with variations in the climate by latitude, maritime and altitude. Quebec is divided into four climatic zones – arctic, subarctic, humid continental, and eastern maritime climate. The best time to visit Quebec is the summer months when the region enjoys balmy weather with sunshine. The weather is perfect for exploring the region and taking hikes in its scenic nature parks and lakes and craggy coastlines.

Quebec City has four distinct seasons. The winter season is cold and snowy. It receives plenty of snowfall and temperatures drop to -18 degree Celsius. This is a low tourism season in the region and sees lower prices of hotels and flights. However, the ski resorts like Mont-Tremblant are in full swing and are crowded. The snow can last till the spring season with chilly temperatures. The spring season (April – May) tends to see a rise in average temperature but the weather is still significantly cold and is considered a low tourism season.

The summer (June to August) is a pleasant time with an average temperature ranging around 24 degrees Celsius. The summers are warm, humid with cooler nights. The summer season is the high tourism season with plenty of crowds filling the streets of Montreal and Quebec City. This is also the time for plenty of festivals and events and the prices of hotels and flights are high. The autumn season (September, October, & November) is also known as the Fall. The weather tends to again start getting cooler and the landscapes bathe in fall colours. This is again a shoulder season with cheap prices and low crowds.

Reasons to visit Quebec

Amazing CitiesQuebec

Quebec is home to two amazing cities – Montreal and Quebec City. Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America with rich European-style architecture, heritage buildings, and cobblestone streets. The city lies on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River and is famous for its fairy-tale-style architecture of the Chateau Frontenac. While Montreal is a stylish city with North American and European-style buildings and plenty of hotels, restaurants, cafes, sports clubs, and year-round events.

French Language and CultureQuebec

Quebec has a rich French culture, a legacy of the French colonialists, who set up the colony of New France which joined the Canadian Federation. Today, Quebec has a unique culture which is also influenced by Frist Nations, British Americans, and French-speaking Ontarians. Quebec looks like a small country within Canada with a distinct culture, a European look and feel, and a culture of liberal arts, music, comedy, writers, and performers.

Quebec Winter CarnivalQuebec

The winter months in Quebec are also famous for hosting the world’s biggest outdoor winter festival, the Quebec Winter Carnival. The festival starts from the last week of January till mid-February. This festival has a long history running still since the late 1800s. This festival is full of fireworks displays, outdoor dance parties, night parades, sleigh rides, skating, and plenty of food and warm beverages.

Interesting FestivalsQuebec

Quebec is one of the most happening provinces in Canada with plenty of year-round events and festivities. Quebec has a reputation for hosting over 500 festivals per year. Quebec City and Montreal host the maximum number of festivals including some of the high-profile events and festivals like the International Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs comedy fest, the Quebec City Summer Festival, Les FrancoFolies de Montreal, and Quebec City Film Festival.

Stunning LandscapesQuebec

Quebec is also known for its stunning landscapes which are known for stunning and raw wilderness. Check out the Gaspe Peninsula known for its pine forests and steep cliffs overlooking the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Check out the Mont Megantic National Park lies in the northern region of the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by rich forests with wildlife. Iles-de-la-Madeleine is a series of islands at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River and is home to several archaeological sites.

Delicious Food and DrinksQuebec

Quebec is also a destination for foodies. Quebec’s cuisine is the outcome of the refinement of the 16th-century French Cuisine that developed in New France. The cuisine of Quebec is also a result of influences from British, American and First Nation Cuisines. Quebec is also famous for its maple syrup and Quebec leads the world with close to 75% of the world’s maple syrup production. Quebec is also home to several microbreweries which are known for their high-quality beer, cider, and other beverages.

Frequently Asked Questions on Quebec Holidays

How do I travel to Quebec?
Quebec has two major international airports - Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (IATA Code – YUL) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (IATA Code – YQB). Both the airport has several flights from several Canadian, US and European destinations.

What are the travel requirements for Canada?
Citizens of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union are exempted from visas and can stay in the country for tourism for a period of 6 months. They are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if arriving in the country by air. Citizens of the United States of America are free to enter the country without a visa and must bring their passports or identity card.

What is the currency used in Canada?
Canadian Dollar (CAD) is the official currency. CAD exchange rates are hovering around 1 CAD for 1 USD, 1 CAD for 1 GBP, and 1 CAD for 1 Euro. The exchange rates can vary with +/- of 1 to 2 as per currency. There are plenty of currency exchange service providers in the city.  VISA and Mastercard are widely accepted in the country as well.

Do I need travel insurance in Canada?
Yes, to visit Canada, worldwide travel insurance is required that will cover loss, damage, theft of your belongings, covers medical, accidental, baggage loss, trip cancellation and delays, accidental damage, or injury.

What is the language spoken in Quebec?
English and French are the main languages spoken in Quebec. French is the most prevalent language and is spoken with a lot of pride. English is used in the travel and tourism sector as well.

How do I travel within Quebec?
Quebec is a vast province with a network of domestic airports and a network of road and rail lines. Quebec’s northern regions are far off and very remote. Air travel is the most convenient way to reach these areas. Quebec’s two international airports in Montreal and Quebec City are further connected with several small airports. VIA Rail Canada operates the only intercity passenger train and runs Montreal’s commuter trains in the suburbs. The bus network in the province is very well developed with a lot of connections between Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. Self-driving car rental companies are also available and driving in Quebec is also known for its scenic drives.

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