| Quebec Travel: Quebec Travel Guide and Essential Information
Quebec, the hub of French-speaking Canada is a province with a rich history and culture.
Quebec travel has it all; the city of Montréal, a large, forward-thinking centre; Vieux
Quebec (Old Quebec City), a romantic and historic locale sprinkled
with 17th and 18th century buildings; and a host of rural towns,
many of which have preserved the French traditions and ways of life.
Montreal is the largest Canadian city and blends English and French-speaking Canada as well as old and new traditions. Known for its unrivalled nightlife and smooth jazz scene, Montreal is city where the arts blend with sport and business. At the city’s centre is a 764-foot hill called Mont-Royal, the root from which the city derived its name. Higher than the city-centre hill and soaring over Montreal’s skyline are the Laurentian Mountains, noted as the oldest mountain range in the world.
Contrary to the new-world demeanour of Montreal is Quebec City.
Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the old city's beautifully
appointed collection of aged structures resemble a French provincial town. Being the only fortified city remaining in North America, UNESCO has designated Vieux-Quebec a World Heritage Site. Yet Quebec City has many nouvelle shops and restaurants to wow visitors with a modern vibe juxtaposed against classic backdrop. Visit in late January through mid-February and get a glimpse of the massive ice castle built during Carnaval, Quebec’s
enchanting winter festival.
Travel outside of the city limits and you’ll find a countryside
characterized by rolling hills and mountains. Standing between
farms, old road ways and antique churches are Canada’s famous maple trees. Accounting for about 80% of the world’s maple syrup production, Canada has the natural resources and age-old techniques to perfect this worldwide delicacy.
Travelling to Quebec is a unique experience allowing people to
partake in a completely different way of life –one which Canada is lucky to have as part of their storied past and bright future. It is this diversity which makes Canada the colourful, bright and inviting nation it is today.
Quick Quebec Facts
Provincial Capital: Quebec City
Time zone: Eastern. When it is 12:00 noon in New York City,
it is 12:00 noon in Quebec.
Area code: Montreal 514,
Suburban Montreal 450, Quebec City 418, Sherbrook and Trois-Rivieres
819.
Major Airport: Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YMX)
Language: French
and English
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