Quebec

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Québec is a province steeped in tradition and history. It is a former French colony that has managed to retain, and build upon, its strong links to French history, lifestyle and culture. Shop fronts and street signs declare French first and English second, giving the province a distinct European flavour uncommon to the rest of North America.

Quebec City is the capital and remains the only North American city still fortified by its original city walls. Visitors can't miss the Chateau Frontenac, a historic hotel that dominates the skyline. Montreal, a croissant-shaped island city in the middle of the St Lawrence, plays host to an assortment of international events and festivals as well as being world-renowned for its nightlife and literary scene.

Québec has much to offer visitors besides its two largest cities. Located in the forested and rugged region of the Laurentian Mountains and just a few hours’ drive from Montreal, Mont-Tremblant is a unique destination offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy year-round tours and activities including skiing, golfing, hiking, biking, fishing and countless others.

Both the Laurentian Mountains and the magnificent landscapes of the Saguenay Fjord, one of the longest in the world, offer a variety of outdoor adventures including hiking, whale watching, kayaking and golfing. Or visit the spectacular Gaspé Peninsula in the South St Lawrence area.

Our featured locations

Montreal

The city of Montreal is one of Canada's most unique and lively cities, offering a perfect blend of the old and new.

Mont Tremblant and surrounds

Extending from southern Quebec to the shores of the St. Lawrence River, the Laurentian Mountains are a majestic presence on the Quebec landscape.

St Alexis Des Monts

The scenic St Alexis Des Monts in the Laurentian mountains is best known as being the setting for Sacacomie.

Quebec City

The historic city, the second-oldest existing European settlement in Canada, is charming, traditional and very French.

La Malbaie

La Malbaie was one of the first holiday resorts in Canada, nearby parks and rivers offer hiking, kayaking, cycling and fishing opportunities.

La Baie

La Baie, a small community at the western/upper end of the Saguenay Fjord, close to the town of Saguenay, is where you'll find one of the region's finest properties.

Eastern Townships

A mere 70 kilometers (44 miles) south-east of Montreal, the Eastern Townships, which border New England, get their name from the British system of land division in colonial times.

Montebello

A delightful village located in the banks of the Ottaway River in the heart of a region known as the Outaouais

Gaspe

The Gaspe Peninsula (Gaspesie), is located on the eastern tip of the province of Quebec, north of New Brunswick.

Our recommendations

16 Days The East - Cities and Countryside

Scenery | Family Adventures | Self Drive & Motorhome

Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Québec and Niagara Falls not only lie within easy reach of each other but can be comfortably and conveniently linked either by road or by rail. On our suggested itinerary you travel by road in order to incorporate days between urban attractions in some deeply rural retreats in Ontario and Québec.

14 Day Best of the East Self Drive

Scenery | Food & Wine | Self Drive & Motorhome

Flavours of eastern Canada combining cosmopolitan and historic cities with fantastic countryside and opportunities along the way for a number of outdoor activities.

8 Days Eastern Canada with VIA Rail

Link Eastern Canada’s most visited cities of Montréal, Québec and Halifax by train. Travelling with VIA Rail takes the stress out of travel as you can sit back and watch the world go by whilst enjoying a delicious meal with drinks in your business class seat or on your overnight journey from Québec to Halifax which includes cosy overnight accommodation.

Trains in the East

Scenery | Rail Journeys

Here you'll find details of train journeys on Via Rail including Intercity Services between Toronto, Montreal and Quebec and The Ocean linking through to Nova Scotia as well as details of the new Le Massif Rail journey north of Quebec City linking to La Malbaie with a scenic journey along the river banks. A suggested itinerary shows how you can link these into a neat 11 night holiday.

7 day (or 11 day) Discover the History and Gastronomy of Quebec

Food & Wine

Throughout the years, the food of Quebec has been influenced by the Amerindian, British and French cuisines. This itinerary offers the opportunity to discover the different culinary and cultural traditions. You’ll spend time visiting the historical charms of the oldest district of Montreal before taking the train to Quebec where most of the original four hundred years old architecture and buildings have been lovingly preserved. You can extend your trip with time in the Mauricie and Eastern Township Region staying in romantic, cosy country inns whose interiors are graced with antiques, fireplaces and original artwork.