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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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Camping & Campgrounds

 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

Car Rentals Quebec

 Alamo - Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Lodgings in Quebec.

Rental Homes / Quebec Vacation Rentals / Apartments

 VacationsFRBO.com - Vacation rentals for rent by owner
Rental homes in Beaupre, Brossard, Calumet Island, Eastern Townships, Knowlton, Lac Perdu Territory, Laurentians, Magog, Mansfield, Mont Tremblant, Montreal, Ottawa Area, Quebec City, St Saveur, Ste-Adele, Tremblant, Val Dor.

Hostels / /B&Bs

 BBCanada.com - Bed and Breakfasts Accommodations
 Gîtes et Auberges du Passant - Inns and Bed & Breakfasts in Québec
 Hostelbookers.com - Great Hostels, Free booking, Fast & Easy to use
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
 Quebec
 Quebec, Magog/Orford
 Quebec, Montreal
 Quebec, Tadoussac

 Backpackers Hostels Canada - backpacker community in Canada
 YMCA -YWCA - Canadian Youth Hostels

Hotels in Quebec

 Expedia 
 Hotels.com
 Booking - Hotels in Canada - an easy way to select and book hotel rooms
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels. Booking is a dedicated hotel and accommodation reservation website.
 Herbergement Quebec - lodging in Quebec
 Ice Hotels [ Robert Broad Travel ] - Ice Hotel in Quebec
The Ice Hotel is located in the village of Ste. Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, on the shores of scenic Lake St Joseph, just a 25 minute drive from historic Quebec City. The surrounding snow-clad hills and forests of birch , aspen, maple and black spruce are home to a variety of birds and animals including beaver, otter and probably the most Canadian of all – moose. And, bordering a true wilderness area, this unspoilt country is just one big adventure playground for children of all ages [ 2005 ]
 ASE - Accommodation Search Engine

National Parks

 Parcs Canada - Forillon, La Mauricie and Mingan Archipelago Reserve
On behalf of the people of Canada, they protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

Tour Operators / Travel Agents

  OneTravel.com Homepage 
The OneTravel Family Of Companies : OneTravel, 11thHour, Discount Hotels, CheapSeats.com



 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 / Magazine / Related books

Travel Guides Quebec 

Books about Quebec

Trans Canadian Rail Guide 
Includes City Guides to Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vanvouver.

 RV Gazette - magazine devoted to the Canadian RV camping lifestyle

Transport / How do I get in Quebec

 Montreal Airport - 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 ]

 OneTravel.com Homepage  - Flight tickets Quebec
The OneTravel Family Of Companies : OneTravel, 11thHour, Discount Hotels, CheapSeats.com 

 Air Canada
 Tango
 Air North Airlines

 Greyhound - coach travel

 Viarail - Canadian Rail - a.o. Route Planner

 CAA Quebec - Canadian Automobile Association - see Maps and Directions /Travel Planner
 Transports Quebec - Road information, Trucking, Road network, Transport modes and more

 Weather Office Canada


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 Travel Insurance 

 Bonjour Quebec - Tourist information and reservations to help you plan your trip to Québec
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.

 Southern Quebec
Eastern Townships, Centre-du-Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches.

 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 - see Tourisme and Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
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.
 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
 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
 North of 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
 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 - Quebec foods / Recipes

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

 Quebecs 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...

 Heritage Canada Foundation - see heritage links
"...preserve and demonstrate and to encourage the preservation and demonstration of the nationally significant historic, architectural, natural and scenic heritage of Canada with a view to stimulating and promoting the interest of the people of Canada in that heritage."

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Wikipedia - Quebec Musicians

 Culture of Quebec - see Wikipedia 
Creative arts, Lifestyle, Food, Sports and hobbies, Events, Media, Cultural institutions, Prizes and awards, Regional cultures [ Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Gaspé (Gaspésie), Montreal ,Quebec City ], Aboriginal peoples and Foreign influences

 Public domain documents
Full text on-line collection of public domain documents from Canadian and American literatures, related to Québec, French Canada and Frenchs in the New World.

 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 Portals / Search Engines / 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

 Telephone Guide Canada
 Yellow Pages Canada / Canadian Yellow pages


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