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Holiday in Quebec   -   Tourist information Quebec.

Québec is divided into 20 tourist regions. From the Îles-de-la-Madeleine to the Far North, they cover an immense territory of exceptional natural beauty. Each has its predominant feature the St. Lawrence River, virgin forests, lakes and streams, mountains and each reflects a different aspect of Québec, whose history, culture and geography are unique in North America.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Eastern Townships, Centre-du-Québec, Charlevoix, Chaudière-Appalaches, Duplessis, Gaspésie, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Laval, Manicouagan, Mauricie, Montérégie, Montréal, Nord-du-Québec, Outaouais, Québec City and Area and Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean.

The name Quebec, which comes from the Mi'kmaq word Gepèèg meaning "strait," originally meant the narrowing of the St. Lawrence River off what is currently Quebec City.

French is primarily spoken in Quebec making up the bulk of the Francophone population in North America.

Capital City of Quebec : City of Quebec


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Camp sites Quebec & Caravanning

  Camping Quebec   -   Camping Guide
  Camp Canada
Wilderness campsites | Full facility campgrounds for RVs | Quiet scenic sites | Trailerparks with all amenities for families | Camping resorts | RV parks

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  Herbergement Quebec   -   lodging in Quebec



  Crystalski   -   Quebec City See & Ski,  Tremblant
Enjoy the culture of Canada's only walled city and explore the nearby ski areas. This is a ski holiday with a difference. Stay in romantic Quebec City and then choose to ski either Stoneham, Mont St. Anne or Le Massif, go to the ice palace or just hang out in the wonderful city.
  Frontier Travel
  Inghams   -   Ski Holidays in Mont St. Anne & Stoneham and Tremblant
Mont St. Anne: attractive, lively 'old Town' with a great choice of bars, restaurants and nightlife. Fantastic Winter Carnival with special events and night parades (end of Jan-mid Feb). Night skiing, snowrafting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dogsledding, horse riding, skating, horse drawn carriage rides.
  Thomson Snowboarding   -   Tremblant
Tremblant is Eastern Canada's premier ski resort. The traffic-free village has a unique culture of Quebec with a distinctive French influence and wealth of restaurants, bars and boutiques to enjoy. The ski area has a number of high speed lifts, an excellent snow record, extensive snow making and a world renowned reputation for the ski school. Added to this the convenience of a short non-stop trans-Atlantic flight and a short transfer to the resort on arrival.

  Sepaq   -   Société des établissements de plein air du Québec
Hiking, cycling, canoeing, nature interpretation ...the Sépaq network offers you a wide range of discovery and outdoor activities. Stay a little longer in this luxurious natural setting by making an online reservation for one of our 550 cabins or 8,000 campsites. The 22 national parks, 16 wildlife reserves, Sépaq Anticosti and 8 tourist resorts, such as Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and Station touristique Duchesnay invite you to come out and enjoy the pleasures of autumn!

Travel Guides Quebec / Destination Guide / Magazine

Montreal and Quebec City: City Guide
Regis St. Louis (Author), Simona Rabinovitch (Author)
Paperback: 296 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition edition (1 Mar 2010); ISBN-10: 1741791707; ISBN-13: 978-1741791709.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Montreal &Quebec City 
Gregory Gallagher (Author)
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Montreal & Quebec City will lead you straight to the best attractions that these cities have to offer. Whether you are looking for the places of culture and festivity such as the Basilique Notre-Dame or the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, or you want to find the best restaurants or historic sites, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 hotels for every budget to the Top 10 excursions out of Quebec City and to save you time and money, there is even a list of budget tips and the Top 10 things to avoid. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Montreal & Quebec City is packed with colour illustrations, providing the insider knowledge that every visitor needs on a trip to the cities. Explore every corner effortlessly using the FREE pull-out map, plus many smaller maps included within the guide. Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Montreal & Quebec City.
Paperback: 128 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 April 2010); ISBN-10: 1405350318; ISBN-13: 978-1405350310.

Quebec Tourist Guide (Michelin Green Guides)
Go whale watching in Grandes-Bergeronnes, admire marine life at Quebec City s Aquarium, or see the remains of Quebec Citadel. Green Guide Quebec can lead you to the best street cafés, architecture, and casinos of Montreal through the best walks in coastal Gaspésie, and even exploring the little-known Nunavik region. Our specialist writers have packed the guide with information on attractive accommodation, recommended restaurants, and top tourist attractions across Quebec, to make planning and enjoying your vacation simple. Features: - The Planning Your Trip section helps you organize your vacation, from transportation to and around Quebec through choosing where to stay - Address Books placed throughout the guide show the best restaurants and hotels - Descriptions and color photographs of the Canadian Shield, the St Lawrence Lowlands, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Beauce regions portray the beauty of Quebec s diverse landscape - A history of Quebec spans pre-Colonial North America through the founding of the Canadian Confederation through today - Features on architecture, art, literature, music, modern-day politics, and food and drink depict modern Quebec - Sights laid out alphabetically provide easy navigation to direct you through the province - Follow designated driving tours and local walking tours through Quebec to make the most of your time - 40 regional and town Michelin maps including a Montreal Metro map mean you can plot your journey and never lose your way - Take advantage of dozens of exciting excursions around sights including Baie-Saint-Paul, Île aux Coudres and Quebec City
Paperback: 448 pages; Publisher: Michelin Apa Publications Ltd; 7th edition (9 Jan 2009); ISBN-10: 190626144X; ISBN-13: 978-1906261443.

Transport / How do I travel to Quebec

  Airport of Montreal   -   see Airports of Montreal

  NAV Canada
Flight Operations [ Aviation Weather Web Site, Register to File a Flight Plan Over the Internet [PDF], NOTAM, Aeronautical Information Products, Operations Report, ANS Programs, Local Area Weather Manuals and more ]

 
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  British Airways   -   flight tickets to Montreal 
British Airways flights to Montreal land at Montreal-Trudeau Airport, (formerly Montreal-Dorval), located 12 miles west of central Montreal. Once your flight to Montreal touches down, travel by taxi into Montreal, taking in the striking views of the Saint Lawrence River along the way. Get ready for a great trip; Montreal is rich with great art, pulsating nightclubs and the boisterously welcoming French Canadian people.

  Viarail   -   Canadian Rail

  Greyhound   -   coach travel

  Transports Quebec  
Road information, Trucking, Road network, Transport modes and more


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  Bonjour Quebec   -   from a floral springtime to a snowy winter
Whatever the season, Québec always offers a feast for the senses! Each season has its moments of splendour and its moments of languor. Spring is a time of flowers, autumn of fiery colours; summer is a lush season of green, and winter a blanket of white.

  Government of Quebec

  Quebec City   -   capital city of Quebec
Québec City is centered in an area where the river narrows before opening into an estuary. The city's rocky high point, Cape Diamond, towers 103 meters above the river, adding to the unique flavor of the area. The plain is fed by a number of smaller rivers, including the Saint-Charles, which lazily winds its way down toward the St. Lawrence. The old city is divided into two parts, Upper and Lower Town..
Québec City is both the cradle of French civilization in North America and a major economic center.

  Montreal   -   Montreal Tourism

  Abitibi-Témiscamingue   -   Tourisme
Abitibi-Témiscamingue is best depicted by its astonishing azure sky by day and frolicking aurora borealis on certain nights, a splendid and charming natural landscape, a dry climate and fresh air, a network of over 3 720 kilometres or 2 325 miles of snowmobile trails, one of the most stunning in the province and a whole host of markedly exceptional outfitters.
Major Communities : Amos, Barraute, La Sarre, Macamic, Malartic, Rouyn-Noranda, Senneterre, Témiscaming, Val-d'Or and Ville-Marie.
  Bas-Saint-Laurent   -   Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourist Region  -   Le Quebec Maritime
From La Pocatière to Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer, through Kamouraska, Rivière-du-Loup, Trois-Pistoles and Rimouski , the magnificent St. Lawrence River and its maritime heritage is yours to discover. Further south, lighthouses and islands give way to the lovely rolling countryside and resort areas around lakes Témiscouata and Pohénégamook. The authentic Bas-Saint-Laurent … between land and sea, experience the best of both worlds.
Municipalities : Kamouraska, La Matapédia, La Mitis, Les Basques, Matane, Rimouski-Neigette, Rivière-du-Loup, Témiscouata.
  Eastern Townships   -   Cantons de l'Est Tourism
  Estrie  -  Estrie Region  -  Eastern Townships  -  Tourism Eastern Townships
The Eastern Townships has been a vacation destination for more than 150 years, and has a well-established reputation for hosting vacationers. The region's many hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts do their utmost to ensure your stay is comfortable. They offer country-style dining and the finest regional cuisine using locally sourced products that will make your stay here unforgettable.
Forming a triangle with the two largest cities in Quebec, the region is situated an hour southeast of Montreal, and an hour and a quarter southwest of Quebec City. The Eastern Townships is a four-season destination that immerses visitors into a picturesque landscape featuring all kinds of festivities. See also Southern Quebec.
  Centre-du-Québec
Situated on the south shore of the mighty St. Lawrence River and the Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve, the Centre-du-Québec is just a few hours from several of Quebec's largest cities.
The Centre-du-Québec offers agricultural tourism, a variety of events, culture and heritage, outdoor activities, golf, snowmobiling and quad riding, antiques, conferences, industrial tourism, and more. Or, why not take one of the region's theme-based scenic drives: Garden and Art Trail, Cheese, Cranberry and Gourmet Delight Drive and Antiques Roadways and Byways. See Southern Quebec.
  Charlevoix
  Chaudière-Appalaches   -   Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Located south of Quebec City, the Chaudière-Appalaches region runs along the St. Lawrence River for more than 200 km and extends as far south as the Maine border.
The Chaudière-Appalaches region offers bountiful nature where the river winds through fertile valleys, a paradise for cyclists and bird watchers. Further south, on the rounded peaks of the Appalachians, maple bushes are the talk of the region. Snowmobiling, quad riding, downhill and cross-country skiing, ice fishing and dogsledding provide the perfect opportunity to commune with the legendary Quebec winter. The Chaudière-Appalaches is a place of unspoiled nature that offers quiet walks through the forest and canoeing and kayaking on rivers, lakes and along the shores of the St. Lawrence. See Southern Quebec.
Major communities : Beauceville, Disraeli, Laurier-Station, Lévis, Montmagny, Saint-Georges, Saint-Joseph-de -Beauce, Sainte-Marie, Saint-Pamphile, Thetford Mines.
  Duplessis
  Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine   -   Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
Formed by Gaspé Peninsula and the Magdalen Islands and lying in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence at the eastern extreme of Québec.
Major communities : Bonaventure, Cap-Chat, Carleton-sur-Mer, Chandler, Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, New Richmond, Paspébiac, Percé and Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
  Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  Lanaudière  -  Lanaudière Region   -   northwest of Montreal
Part of central Québec and situated between the Saint Lawrence River and the Laurentian massif, between Mauricie and the Laurentides.
Major communities : Berthierville, Charlemagne, Joliette, L'Assomption, L'Épiphanie, Lavaltrie, Mascouche, Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Repentigny, Saint-Gabriel, Saint-Lin-Laurentides, Terrebonne
  Laurentides [ Laurentians  ]   -   Laurentides region
The Laurentides offer weekend escapes for Montrealers and tourists from New England to Ontario. The region includes only part of the Laurentian mountains.
Major communities : Blainville, Boisbriand, Bois-des-Filion, Brownsburg-Chatham, Deux-Montagnes, Lachute, Lorraine, Mirabel, Mont-Laurier, Mont-Tremblant, Prévost, Rosemère, Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Saint-Eustache, Saint-Jérôme, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Saint-Sauveur and Sainte-Thérèse.
  Laval   -   City of Laval  -   regional county municipality and a region in southwestern Quebec
Located on Île Jésus, across the Rivière des Prairies from Montreal. It also includes the Îles Laval in the Rivière des Prairies.
  Manicouagan
  Mauricie  -  Mauricie Region
La Mauricie National Park is contained within the region, making it a prime tourist location. Its largest cities are Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan. Major communities : La Tuque, Louiseville, Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Saint-Boniface, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Saint-Tite, Shawinigan, Trois-Rivières.
  Montérégie
  Montréal
  Nord-du-Québec   -   North of Quebec Region
There are no direct roads from the populated southern areas of Quebec to Northern Quebec. Access is limited to air travel, sea travel to coastal areas, or hiking great distances.
Major communities : Chapais, City of Chibougamau [ largest city ], Chisasibi, Inukjuak, Kuujjuaq, Lebel-sur -Quévillon, Matagami, Mistissini, Puvirnituq, Salluit, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji.
  North Shore in Quebec  -  North Shore Region  -  Tourism North Shore
The North Shore, bordered by the St. Lawrence River, extends from the Fjord of the Saguenay River to the borders of Newfoundland and Labrador. This region evokes the admiration of all with its grandeur, remarkable biodiversity and breathtaking panoramic views of the sea as well as the forests. In either case, the enormity of the territory defies the horizon and the imagination! The boreal forest, strewn with lakes and drained by mighty rivers, makes up three-quarters of this territory!
Major Communities : Baie-Comeau, Chute-aux-Outardes, Fermont, Forestville, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Les Escoumins, Pointe-aux-Outardes, Pointe-Lebel, Port-Cartier, Sacré-Coeur and Sept-Îles.
  Outaouais   -   Tourism Outaouais
Attention nature-lovers: the rustic side of the Outaouais is full of surprises for you! Comprised of four territories (le Pontiac, les Collines-de-l'Outaouais, la Vallée-de-la-Gatineau and la Lièvre et la Petite-Nation), the Outaouais' countryside will undoubtedly fulfill all of your expectations!
In summer, go cycling, hiking, horseback-riding or canoeing and explore the many trails that are found in the Outaouais. In winter, add some spice to your trip: put on your cross-country skis, grab your snowshoes or hop on your snowmobile to discover wonderful winter landscapes! In fall, admire the mountains' deep, rich hues and in spring, breathe in fresh fragrances and savour delicious maple syrup.
  Québec City and Area   -   Quebec Region
With its architecture, its pedestrian streets and its fortifications, unique in North America, the Québec region offers unequalled historical and cultural heritage. A visit to the Plains of Abraham and Old-Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage City, will help you discover almost 400 years of history. While its shows, theatres and festivals will put you in a very celebratory mood!
Just a few minutes from downtown, discover very different scenery! Surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and the majestic Saint Lawrence, there is no lack of activities in the Québec region. Regardless of the season, it is the ideal destination for anyone who loves the great outdoors.
  Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean   -   Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region

  Laurentian mountains   -   mountain range in southern Quebec
Located north of the St. Lawrence River and Ottawa River, rising to a highest point of 960.8 metres [ 3,150 feet ] at Mont Tremblant, a popular ski area. The Gatineau, L'Assomption, Lièvre, Montmorency, Nord and St. Maurice rise in lakes in this mountain range.

  Alma   -   City of Alma   -   located on the southeast coast of Lac Saint-Jean where
Here the lake flows into the Saguenay River in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec
  Amos
  Amos
  Anjou
  Aylmer
  Beauport
  Bromptonville
  Brossard
  Chateauguay
  City of Chibougamau   -   town in central Quebec, Canada, located on Lake Gilman
  Chicoutimi
  Dorval
  Drummondville
  Fleurimont
  Gaspe   -   City of Gaspe   -   Tourism Gaspe
At the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in eastern Quebec.
  Gatineau   -   Ville de Gatineau 
  Hull
  Joliette
  Jonquiere
  Lachine
  LaSalle
  Laurentides
  Laval   -   City of Laval   -   Greater Montreal Area
Former municipalities Laval : Auteuil, Chomedey, Duvernay, Fabreville, Îles-Laval,  Laval-des-Rapides, Laval -Ouest, Laval-sur-le-Lac, Pont-Viau, Sainte-Dorothée, Sainte-Rose, Saint-François, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul and Vimont.
  Lennoxville
  Levis
  Longueuil
  Marieville
  Montreal / Montréal
  Mount Royal
  Notre Dame du Nord
Located at a crossroad between Ontario, Témiscamingue and Abitibi
  Rouyn Noranda
  Sherbrooke
  Sorel
  St Leonard
  Verdun
  Victoriaville

  Fondation de la faune du Québec   -   How to get a hunting or fishing permit
  FPQ   -  The Federation of Quebec Outfitters
An outfitter establishment is an estate located in the middle of forest where you can find lodging and practice your preferred outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing, observation, trapping, snowmobiling. You can also rent cottages [ Outfitter, fishing, hunting outdoor activities in Quebec ].
  Quadnet2   -   la référence du Quad au Québec
  Route Verte   -   information on bicycle trails and routes across the province of Quebec
The Route verte website places the entire bikeway network within reach of your fingertips, region by region and route by route. The site includes information about tourist attractions and events, accommodations (you can even reserve on line), bicycle retailers and transportation options.

Cuisine  -  Canadian cooking

The first inhabitants of Québec - for the most part peasants - prepared hearty meals to help them face the harshness of everyday life. A style of home cooking, based on the French tradition, developed over the centuries and featured local fish, game, fruits and vegetables. Tourtière, cipaille (a layered meat pie), baked beans, roast pork, cretons (a kind of pork pâté), sugar pie and buckwheat cakes are just a few examples of these traditional dishes. Some remain everyday fare, while others are served on special occasions, such as Christmas and during the holiday season. In the spring, these rustic dishes are served with pleasure at Québec's sugar shacks.

  Cuisine_of_Quebec
  Saveurs du Monde   -   Cuisine du Québec

History of Quebec

  Quebec's History   -   Wikipedia
The first European explorer of what is now Quebec was Jacques Cartier, who planted a cross in the Gaspé in 1534 and sailed into the St. Lawrence River in 1535. Quebec City was founded near the site of Stadacona, a village populated by Iroquoians when Jacques Cartier explored Canada. However, the village was no longer there when Samuel de Champlain established the Habitation de Quebec in 1608...

Music, Arts & Culture Quebec, Events

  Wikipedia  -  Quebec Musicians

  Culture of Quebec

  Culture  -  Portal of the government of Québec
Québec's culture is the very symbol of its identity, joining its French roots together with the Amerindian heritage, while being influenced by its proximity to the United States and by the multi-ethnic population that shapes its demographic profile.

  Canadian Tulip Festival, Gatineau   -   see also Ville de Gatineau
  Just for Laughs, The Montreal International Comedy Festival, Montreal
Just for Laughs is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec. It is the largest festival of its kind in the world. Each day, street performers, "New Vaudevillians" and other acts both vocal and visual perform throughout the city, particularly in the "Latin Quarter" - an area known for its theaters, cafés and boutique shopping.
  Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France, Québec
Celebration in early August held in remembrance of the early French colonial times.
  Montreal International Jazz Festival, Montreal   -   largest jazz festival in the world
The festival is held annually iduring the summer season [ usually the beginning of July ] and gathers artists from around the world.
  Quebec Winter Carnival, Quebec City
The Quebec Carnival is the largest winter carnival in the world today, and is third on the Top list of Carnivals, following the famous carnivals in Rio and New Orleans.

  Festivals and events in Quebec 

Web Portal / Quebec Directories

Québec with its distinct French-Canadian or Quebecois culture and strong sense of history offers a wealth of diversity. Montréal is home to many excellent festivals and the Notre Dame Basilica. It is a city noted for its nightlife, food and museums When in Quebec City be sure to visit the historic battlements on the Plains of Abraham, and the beautiful Chateau Frontenac The Laurentian Mountains offer a variety of year-round adventures - especially for winter sports. The Saguenay Region is great for Whale Watching. Visit the spectacular Gaspe Peninsula in the South St Lawrence area.

  Quebec Federation of snowmobile clubs (FCMQ)
  Planete Quebec
  Toile de Quebec   -   La Toile du Québec   -   Le répertoire des sites Web québécois
  Quebec WorldWeb Travel Guide
This travel and tourism guide for Quebec, featuring hotels, maps, events, shopping, tours, attractions and more, will help you plan a successful visit to the province of Quebec, Canada.
  Info Basques


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