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Why visit quebec.

Quebec is the only French-speaking province of Canada, which, due to its unique history, has a fascinating culture distinct from the rest of the country. The capital, Quebec City , is the most vibrant centre of European influence and French culture in modern-day North America, while the province’s largest, and more cosmopolitan city, Montreal , has long been considered one of Canada’s leading destinations for those interested in art, music, and fine dining.

Orientation

Quebec’s main draws are its two big cities, both of which sit along the St. Lawerence River . Montreal is in the far south, about an hour from the U.S. border, located on an island connected to the mainland by bridges. Quebec City is about three hours northeast of Montreal. About an hour and a half northwest of Montreal is the city of  Mount-Tremblant nestled amid a mountain range known as the  Laurentians . They’re home to the province’s ski resorts — the largest in eastern Canada.

Language in Quebec

See also: language in Canada

Quebec is an overwhelmingly French-speaking province, and most public signage is in French. As it is government policy to treat French as the only language of the province, visitors may not even find English used in places where it’s commonly found in other non-English speaking countries, such as highway signs or public transportation. Montreal, however, is an extremely bilingual city with very high rates of English fluency. It is not considered controversial to assume restaurant servers, store attendants, etc. in Montreal can speak English. Outside of Montreal, however, rates of English fluency are much lower, and assuming people can speak English may be considered more rude or provocative.

Montreal skyline, as seen from the Old Port. Susanne Pommer/Shutterstock

Old Montreal

A cluster of old buildings, including the Place d'Armes , the Paul de Chomedey monument, Notre-Dame Basilica , and the New York Life and Aldred buildings in Old Montreal.

Montreal Tourism

Quebec’s biggest city.

Montreal sits on an island surrounded by the Prairie River  ( Rivière des Prairies ) to its north and the St. Lawrence River to its south, with the downtown core located on the island’s southern half. The eastern half of the city is home of the French majority, while the western half is more English, with the major thoroughfare of  St. Laurent Boulevard ( Boul. St-Laurent ) considered the historic dividing line.

So-called Old Montreal is located on the city’s southern coast and is the most popular area for tourists, thanks to its concentration of well-preserved Victorian-era architecture, many of which now house modern shops and restaurants. The massive Notre-Dame Basilica sits in the centre, with the equally imposing City Hall and Palace of Justice nearby. The parklike  Old Port  waterfront is popular with cyclists and joggers — and in winter, skaters, too.

East of Pius IX Boulevard  ( Boul. Pie-IX ) is a multi-block collection of interconnected parks that originally served as the competition grounds during Montreal’s stint hosting the 1976 Olympics . Along with the iconic Olympic Stadium , the area now contains multiple science-based museums (see below).

Connected to Montreal’s main island via the Jaques Cartier Bridge is  St. Helen’s Island ( Île Sainte-Hélène ) which is home to the massive Jean Drapeau Park as well as the  La Ronde theme park and the giant, spherical Biosphere  environmental museum.

Mount Royal , to the north of downtown, is a small mountain home to extravagantly-priced real estate as well as breathtaking views of the city below. On the peak is another one of Montreal’s most iconic religious sites,  Saint Joseph’s Oratory .

• Official Website, Tourism Montreal
• Top Ten Things to do in Montreal, TripAdvisor

The Biosphere environmental museum on St. Helen's Island. Originally created for the 1967 Montreal Expo , it's remained an iconic piece of the Montreal skyline ever since.

Museums and Galleries

The Pointe-à-Callière , also known as the   Montreal Archeology and History Complex , is the city’s premiere history museum, located in Old Montreal. It contains artifacts and exhibits on the long history of the city and province, as well as touring exhibitions from around the world.

The downtown Montreal   Museum of Fine Arts houses one of Canada’s largest collections of paintings and sculptures by both Canadian and European masters.

Montreal’s former Olympic park grounds (see above) are now home to a cluster of science based museums geared mainly towards young students: the Biodome , the  Insectarium , the Planetarium , and a Botanical Garden . All are jointly run by an organization called Space for Life   ( Espace Pour La Vie ) but charge separate admissions.

Apples for sale at Jean Talon Market, the second-biggest public market in Canada.

The main downtown shopping areas are found along  St. Catherine Street West , where all the big department stores are located, and Sherbrooke Street , which has the higher-end shops. The city’s biggest mall is  Eaton Centre , while a 32-kilometer sprawl of shops known as  RÉSO , or the  Underground City , sits beneath a significant portion of the downtown core with multiple street-level entrances.

Outside downtown, European-style public  markets (or marchés ) where shoppers can buy fresh produce, meat, baked goods, and more are popular with tourists and locals alike. The two biggest are Jean Talon Market, in the city’s  Little Italy  neighborhood to the north, and Atwater Market in the west end.

Montreal is said to have the best nightlife in Canada, with a wide variety of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues. As the birthplace of several internationally-renown bands and musicians, it’s particularly well-known for its live music scene.  St. Laurent Street ,  St. Denis Street  and  Crescent Street  are considered the main hubs of nightlife. The gay area is St. Catherine Street East .

Every year, two big international festivals put Montreal on the map: the Montreal International Jazz Festival ( Festival International de Jazz de Montréa l), which fills the city with hundreds of outdoor concerts for 11 days in late June early July, and the Just for Laughs  comedy festival in July, which brings the world’s top stand-up comics to town for 20 days of shows.

Spectator Sports

Montreal is home to perhaps the most iconic team in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens , who play at the Bell Centre . The city has a CFL team as well, the Montreal Alouettes who play on their own exclusive field known as  Percival Molson Stadium .

Mont Tremblant Ski Resort. Denis Pepin/Shutterstock

The laurentians.

The area of Quebec around the  Laurentian mountain range is a major magnet for tourists and offers a wide array of activities and attractions that take advantage of the local landscape. Along with providing ample opportunities for hiking, swimming, rafting, and dirt biking in the summer, in the winter, the Laurentians are second only to those found in British Columbia   for those looking to ski, snowboard, or otherwise enjoy alpine adventures.

The main resort town is  Mont-Tremblant , which contains the area’s preeminent ski slopes (located on a mountain also called  Mt. Tremblant ) as well as the enormous  Mont-Tremblant National Park  with a vast array of trails and campgrounds. Nearly equally popular is the slightly smaller city of St-Sauver-Des-Monts , home to Mt. Saint Sauver and four other peaks. Mont-Tremblant is located about an hour and a half north of Montreal and four hours south of Quebec City.

• Official Website, Laurentians Tourism

Quebec City streets with the Chateau Frontenac looming in the background.

Quebec City Tourism

Quebec second-biggest city.

Quebec City (often called simply “ Quebec ” by locals) is the best-preserved European-style big city in Canada, and there’s no shortage of unique buildings and monuments for those interested in old-world architecture. Most of this is concentrated in the clearly-named Old Town  ( Vieux Québec ) areas, which are split into Upper  ( Haute ) and Lower  ( Basse ) Old Town neighborhoods. Key sights in the Upper Old Town include hilltop  Citadel — the largest surviving fortress in North America — and the long  Fortification wall  which once protected the city. Both are open to tours. The Château Frontenac is the province’s most famous building, and the supposed “most photographed hotel on earth,” while the grand  Notre Dame Basilica is one of the oldest and most beautiful Catholic cathedrals on the continent. Multiple pedestrian trails and boardwalks including Samuel De Champlain Promenade ( La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain ),  Governors’ Terrace  ( Terrace des Gouverneurs ), and  Dufferin   Terrace  ( Terrasse Dufferin ) offer scenic views of the river and neighborhoods below.

The Upper Old Town connects to the Lower via a  Funicular , which is a sort of railway car that descends a steep hill, though the city’s various steep staircases are an equally iconic attraction. A large public square known as Place Royale is the centerpiece of the Old Town, along with another massive Catholic church, the Church of Our Lady of Victories  ( Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Victoires ). Lower Town marks the coast of the St. Lawrence River  with the  Old Port .

Outside “the city walls,” as they say, is one of the most famous sites in Canadian history: the Plains of Abraham where the English army defeated the French to secure control of Canada. Today, the sprawling area is known as Battlefields Park  ( Parc des Champs-de-Bataille ) and contains museums and exhibits on Quebec history, as well as plenty of green space for walks, sports, and picnics. An hour’s drive outside the city is  Montmorency Falls  ( Chute-Montmorency ), a 272-foot waterfall and another leading natural attraction of the greater Quebec City area.

• Official Website, Quebec City Tourism
• The Top 10 Things to do in Quebec City, TripAdvisor

Friendly Bonhomme greets young fans at the 2013 Carnaval. Though rarely seen outside Quebec City, he's become the informal mascot of the entire province.

Many of Quebec City’s historic landmarks, particularly the churches and fortifications, double as museum, with informative displays, exhibits, and tours to provide visitors with greater context for what they’re seeing. The city’s leading history museums are the Museum of French America ( Musée de l’Amérique francophone ), which documents the history of French colonists on the continent, and the nearby  Museum of Civilization   ( Musée de la civilisation or MCQ ), which is a more general history museum with both Canadian and international-themed exhibits. In the Upper Old Town, the  National Museum of Quebec Fine Arts ( Musée  national des beaux-arts du Quebec , or MNBAQ ) houses a collection of historic and modern art with a focus on Quebec painters.

Quebec’s most famous festival, the winter  Carnaval , has been held every year in Quebec City for over six decades. Spanning a 17 day period between late January and early February, the festival is a celebration of winter, with parades, snow sculptures, winter sports, and  Bonhomme , the lovable French-Canadian snowman mascot.

Though Quebec is not nearly as Catholic as it once was, the June 24 Feast Day of John the Baptist  ( Fête de la   Saint-Jean-Baptiste ), the patron saint of French-Canadians remains a provincial holiday (officially known as La Fête Nationale ), and the once hyper-religious Quebec City continues to celebrate hardest. It’s a deeply patriotic day of outdoor revelry with street parties, concerts, and fireworks.

Christmastime in Quebec City's Lower Old Town. Diego Grandi/Shutterstock

Quebec tourism resources.

• Official Website, Tourism Quebec
• Quebec, Lonely Planet
• Quebec Travel Guide, Fodor's

Quebec government offers staycation options in face of ongoing travel restrictions

Sepaq passes will be half off again this year, going on sale on june 1.

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The public health restrictions in Quebec are loosening up and while there will soon be a mad dash to gyms, restaurant terrasses and backyard barbecues, summer vacation options are slim pickings.

The U.S.-Canada border is still closed, and there's no telling when interprovincial crossings will open. Health Canada still says all non-essential travel should be avoided, so planning a staycation — or a "Quebecation," if you will— appears to be the only sure bet.

The Quebec government wants its residents to have a good time without heading abroad, so it's offering up discounts on provincial park passes as well as subsidized activities and vacation packages. Last year, the province made a similar push heading into the first summer into the pandemic. 

"The pandemic has had negative consequences for tourism businesses. These initiatives are a way for the government to revive the industry," said Quebec's Minister of Tourism Caroline Proulx.

"I honestly believe that we will have a better tourist summer, especially with the return of festivals."

SEPAQ passes half off starting June 1

For the second consecutive year, access to Quebec's 23 provincial parks, known as SEPAQS, will be half off for the first 140,000 customers.

At a mere $40.63 for the entire year, these half-price access cards sold out fast last year and the parks subsequently led to record-breaking attendance. The passes will be available through SEPAQ's website on June 1 at 9 a.m.

Last year, they were scooped up fast.

Along with being able to visit any park in the SEPAQ network, cardholders get a handful of discounts such as 25 per cent off parking at supervised beaches in Oka, Mont-Orford and Yamaska ​​national parks.

This discount is made possible by a $5-million investment by the Quebec government, according to the Minister of Tourism, Caroline Proulx, who said the investment then spills out into the surrounding communities.

"For each adult who sets foot in a SEPAQ park, $62 is generated for restaurants, shops, and local purchases," she said.

• Health-care staff expect much-needed breather this summer, with no restrictions on time off

Quebec-based vacation options available

But if you miss your chance to get a SEPAQ pass, there are hundreds of vacation packages available to people who want to explore the province. 

There's the Explore Québec program  that offers travel packages with participating travel agencies at a minimum of 25 per cent off. There are more package deals available on Quebec Getaways as well.

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Be it hiking and canoeing on the Batiscan River for a week or a three-day getaway in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, there are plenty of choices.

And then there's Bonjour Quebéc that offers 18 different itineraries for interesting road trips with hiking, urban exploration and overnight stay suggestions.

Montreal invests in attracting visitors back to city

Montreal is offering up a range of activities as well. Back in March, Mayor Valérie Plante said anyone thinking about visiting downtown this summer should come on down.

Plante's administration teamed up with the Montreal chamber of commerce, the Quartier des spectacles, Tourisme Montréal and other stakeholders to produce a $25-million plan to attract visitors.

The plan includes a campaign to promote downtown restaurants, money to support merchants in Chinatown, free parking on weekends until Labour Day, support for festivals and the circus arts, and organizing other events.

La Ronde, an amusement park located on Île Sainte-Hélène, in Montreal, reopens its doors on Saturday, but visitors and employees must comply with several health measures given the pandemic.

• Montreal wants you to visit the downtown area this summer

"This year, we are ready," Plante said in March. 

"We've been working for a year together, and we all have this strong will of making our downtown friendly and fun and exciting again."

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Quebec to invest $214 million to support tourism industry

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Locals in the Gaspe peninsula are among those more Quebecers are checking out for vacation as the province's tourism industry is seeing more and more local visitors. (Daniel J. Rowe/CTV News)

Quebec will invest an additional $214 million to support the growth of the tourism industry in 2023.

Minister of Tourism Caroline Proulx made the announcement in front of more than 600 delegates gathered at the Assises du tourisme, taking place Thursday at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal.

Of the sum, $210 million will be distributed over three years to continue the development of Quebec's various tourist attractions. This includes the renewal of the support program for developing tourist attractions (PADAT), where $60 million will be available annually in the form of loans and loan guarantees.

Over the past five years, 146 projects have been supported by this program to the tune of $290 million.

The Tourism Industry Recovery Program has been increased by $30 million, bringing its total envelope to nearly $270 million. On the eve of its second anniversary, this program has provided financial support to 91 projects.

In addition, the minister has allocated $4 million to extend the Explore Québec sur la route program, whose deadline has been extended to March 31, 2025.

The program's envelope thus reaches $17 million for this year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 4, 2023. 

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Action plan for responsible and sustainable tourism 2020-2025 by the Ministry of Tourism of Quebec .

Isto members from quebec welcomed the action plan "for a responsible and sustainable tourism 2020-2025", presented by the quebec ministry of tourism..

At the beginning of March, ISTO members from Quebec - such as the Conseil Québécois du Loisir (CQL) and Kéroul - welcomed the action plan "for a responsible and sustainable tourism 2020-2025" , presented by the Ministry of Tourism of Quebec.

This strategy identifies five structuring areas of intervention to accelerate the transition to "greener, more resilient tourism that is closer to people and communities", as outlined by the Conseil Québécois du Loisir.

Among the main axes are: the transition to a circular economy, sustainable means of transport, the development of nature and adventure tourism in an ecotourism approach, the promotion of tourism that is beneficial to individuals and respectful of communities, and the support of businesses in the adaptation and innovation regarding climate change.

Pierre-Paul Leduc, President of the CQL, said that: "Our social economy sector is becoming even more relevant in helping to achieve the ambitions of this plan. We offer to the Minister our collaboration in the implementation of this new action plan”.

While, Isabelle Ducharme - President of Kéroul - regarding the new maximum subsidy threshold for the Accessibility Program for tourism establishments, stated that: "We see that the program is reaching maturity and in this sense, we are delighted that the Ministry has heard and above all responded to our call to improve this program, which is dear to our community. "

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About Indigenous Quebec

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Indigenous Tourism Québec was founded in 1991 as the Société Touristique Innu and was afterward known as Québec Aboriginal Tourism Corporation (QATC) till 2010. ITQ is a sectoral tourism association recognized by Quebec’s Ministry of Tourism as the province’s official representative of the Indigenous tourism industry and by the Assembly of First Nations of Québec a Labrador as a representative of a place of exchange and services in the field of development and promotion of Indigenous tourism.

It should be noted that each year, Indigenous Québec creates more than 4,000 jobs and shares its culture with more than 1.2 million visitors while generating economic benefits of more than $169 million.

Our mission is to guide and propel the success of indigenous entrepreneurs in tourism markets through our strengths: human-centered relations, expertise, advice, networks and strategies.

Support sustainable Indigenous enterprises via tourism and foster intercultural rapport through exploring the tourism offer and cultural experience of the First Nations and Inuit.

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Reach out to us if you need additional information on Indigenous Nations or products in Quebec. We’ll be happy to send you photos, article suggestions or discuss arrangements for setting up media tours.

The Indigenous peoples of Quebec identify with eleven (11) Nations and live in fifty-five (55) communities , each very proud of its distinct culture and ancestral know-how. Quebec's colourful Indigenous offer includes ethnocultural , eco-tourism and adventure activities , which cater to sustainable experience seekers. Here—you can experience culture, traditions and authentic expeditions in majestic natural settings throughout Quebec. Talking about us? Let us know and we'll feature your article on our website.

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Heavy commercial vehicles will soon have digital technology activated to help moderate their speeds on B.C. highways, keeping roadways safer for all travellers.

The mandatory use of speed-limiter devices comes into effect on April 5, 2024, as announced by the Province in December 2023. Heavy commercial vehicles with a gross-vehicle-weight rating of more than 11,793 kilograms that were manufactured after 1994 will be required to have the devices installed in their vehicles to operate in the province. The devices must be programmed to a maximum speed of 105 km/h, which effectively prevents these vehicles from accelerating past that speed.

The legislative amendments made to the Motor Vehicle Act mean that any contraventions, including not being equipped with a speed limiter or not having it accurately programmed, will result in a fine, including a victim surcharge of $368.

Some vehicles are exempt from the legislation, including emergency vehicles and motorhomes, as well as in certain circumstances, such as during emergency response or if the vehicle is equipped with an electronic control module that is incapable of meeting the speed limiter requirements. Exemptions are made at the discretion of the director of Commercial Vehicle and Safety Enforcement.  

The change brings B.C. into alignment with other jurisdictions where these requirements have seen reductions in crashes. As heavy commercial vehicles regularly travel cross-country, speed limiters provide consistency for carriers and truckers who travel between B.C., Ontario and Quebec, where these requirements also exist.

To read more details of the regulations, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/cvse/bulletins-notices-circulars/ctpm/circulars/2023/cvse-bulletin-07-2023-over-height-regs-speed-limiters-in-cab-warning-systems.pdf

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Once-in-a-lifetime event: Total solar eclipse

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques, will participate in events in Montreal and Niagara Falls to highlight a rare celestial event, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Longueuil , Quebec, April 5, 2024   — The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne , Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Canadian Space Agency ( CSA ) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques , will participate in events in Montreal and Niagara Falls to highlight a rare celestial event, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 .

Many Canadians in eastern Canada will have the opportunity to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event. The eclipse's path of totality will pass through some cities and towns in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

People wishing to witness this rare event must take the appropriate safety measures to prevent eye damage.

Media who wish to interview a CSA expert about the solar eclipse are asked to contact the CSA 's Media Relations Office. Interview requests for Minister Champagne must be coordinated directly with his office.

CSA experts will participate in the following events:

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