Canada Holidays to Quebec

We can offer the keen traveller to Canada a variety of flights to Canada, Quebec hotel accommodation and fun experiences in and around the city. Don't forget to take a look at our cheap flights to Canada and discover the vibrancy of Quebec.

Quebec, Canada

Hotels in Quebec often sit within easy reach of the St Lawrence River, where the city’s wonderful riverside location complements its gorgeous architecture and pretty setting. This small but perfectly formed city of 622,000 inhabitants is romantic, sophisticated and historic all in one, the perfect destination for a Canada holiday. It has a distinctly European ambience, and is rich in history. After years of being contested, Quebec fell to British rule in 1759. As a destination for a Canada holiday it makes a great choice, with its sea port that is bustling and also historically important. The capital of Quebec is a very cultural place; the arts and culture scene is alive and active, with museums, concert halls and festivals both summer and winter showing how Quebec embraces the arts with gusto. All this offers plenty of sights to explore on your Canada Holiday once you've alighted from your flight to Canada.

Exploring Quebec on Your Canada Holiday

Quebec has many public gardens and places of natural beauty and historical interest, which are fabulous sights to enjoy whilst on a Canada holiday in Quebec. Quebec has a history of wealthy residents who built estates along with gardens that are now public areas for everyone’s enjoyment. The Bois de Cologne has heritage buildings on site, as well as wooded areas and landscaped gardens in a European style. The Battlefield Parks host exhibitions about the various periods of Quebec’s history, and there are also historical guided tours available to satisfy the history enthusiast on a Canada holiday. The Parc Aquarium has hundreds of specimens of mammals, fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles within its grounds. The Place Royale is the birthplace of French civilization in North America, and also one of the oldest inhabited areas of the North American continent. Here the famous and renowned sights of Notre Dame and Finley market can be taken in. A Canada holiday to this place will enthral, Quebec is simply stunning in its own right and a stroll through its historic cobbled streets or along the river will always provide vistas to savour.

Canada Holidays Outside Quebec

Why not take a jaunt into the countryside surrounding Quebec for some pastoral experiences whilst taking a Canada holiday in Quebec? The regions of St Alexis Des Monts and St Paulin are within easy reach, providing adventures and relaxation in the wooded wilderness or open plains of the Quebecois landscape. Canada holiday visitors in Quebec can take a trip through the tree tops, enjoy a truly luxurious spa experience, or even look on in wonder with a spot of whale watching in Tadoussac. There is also a Wine route, and the famous Chemin Du Roy (Kings Road), a very old thoroughfare with many interesting villages and sights along its path.

Mont Orford National Park makes a breathtaking way to experience the expanses of Canada's wilderness whilst appreciating the Park philosophy of 'preserve, protect and discover'. Mountains, hills, lakes and forests abounding in flora and fauna create a perfect location for enjoying all kinds of activities in the great Canadian outdoors during your Canada holiday. Mont-Orford National Park in Quebec is a fabulous place to discover Canada.

Shopping in Quebec, Canada

There are many markets, gourmet and health food shops and sports, clothing and crafts outlets in Quebec, where mementoes for your Canada holiday can be purchased whilst taking in the streets and café culture.

Dining Out on Your Canada Holiday in Quebec

In Quebec itself there are thousands of restaurants representing all kinds of different cultural cuisines. The region’s gourmet delights are many and varied, and very well represented in the capital. Quebecois cuisine draws on influences from French cooking, and different cultural communities as well as aboriginal traditions; always incorporating the use of regional products. Whilst staying in one of the Quebec hotels, learn how food and drink are very important here; the inhabitants enjoy fine food and the social aspect of eating together with friends and family. Quebec has a cuisine unique in North America, with a fine representation of cheeses (often from the Charlevoix region), fresh produce, local beers and ciders, seafood (especially along the North Shore), fruit fresh from the orchards and maple products. Head into town to enjoy a bit of everything!

Nightlife for your Canada Holiday in Quebec

Coffee shops, cafes and pubs in and around the old city can provide a very civilised night out for the discerning Canada holiday visitor to Quebec, the Pub Saint-Alexandre being particularly popular; while there are bars and night clubs providing more active latter hours entertainment. The bustling Chez Maurice is named after the infamous Maurice Duplessis, and Chez Dagobert boasts a huge venue, both clubs buzzing into the early hours of the morning. Charisma and entertainment can be found to suit every taste, once your flight to Canada has landed.

Getting Around in Quebec, Canada

Quebec is well served by public transport; a one day pass can be purchased that allows unlimited travel around the city and a three day pass can also be purchased, which usually works best for the Canada holiday visitor in Quebec. This pass can be combined with entrance to attractions such as museums and gardens. For trips further a field, there are inter-city bus routes, and coaches can take you to see the whales!

Quebec Weather - What to Expect on Your Canada Holiday

Quebec has cold winters, though not by the standards of many Canada destinations, with temperatures dropping a little below freezing. Springs are mild, and summers warm, with temperatures similar to those typical of the UK climate in the height of summer.