Things to do in Quebec
French flavors in the great north
Most people know that Québec is Canada’s francophone province and home to the thrilling metropolis of Montreal, but fewer realize that the sprawling province is also filled with charming small towns, rugged national parks, and stunning natural wonders. Québec beautifully blends urban cosmopolitanism and boundless wilderness, Europe and America, and French and English (plus multiple other languages). It is also home to dozens of Indigenous communities who can offer yet more perspectives on the land they’ve long called home. From whale-watching in the Gulf of St. Lawrence to strolling through Old Town Québec, this is a place that offers endless adventure.
Top 15 attractions in Quebec
Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)
Mount Royal
Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec)
Montreal Olympic Park (Parc Olympique de Montréal)
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)
Montmorency Falls Park (Parc de la Chute-Montmorency)
Old Port of Montreal (Vieux Port de Montréal)
St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal (L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal)
Quebec Royal Square (Place-Royale)
Montreal Chinatown
Quebec City Old Port (Vieux-Port)
Petit Champlain District (Quartier Petit Champlain)
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
Montreal Place d'Armes
Dufferin Terrace (Terrasse Dufferin)
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When to visit
Québec has four very distinct seasons, so when to visit depends on personal preference—and your tolerance to bitterly cold weather. Summer is peak tourism season and is best for enjoying festivals and al fresco dining in the cities. Fall is perfect for long hikes backdropped by blazing foliage. Spring is great for wildlife spotting and enjoying maple syrup season, while winter is challenging but great for snow sports.
Getting around
Québec is huge (fun fact: the province is three times the size of France). For any substantial travel, you’ll need your own wheels—although isolated regions such as Nunavik are inaccessible by road. However, getting between the major cities is very much possible by bus and train. Within the cities, getting around by subway or bus is a breeze.
Traveler tips
When dining out in Québec, it is de rigueur to leave your server a tip of around 15 percent—an easy way to calculate it is to add the federal goods and services tax (GST) to the Québec sales tax (QST). The same goes for taxi drivers, while hotel housekeepers should get one or two dollars per day.