Overview of Quebec

Overview

Quebec is the largest province in Canada. It is bordered by three other Canadian provinces—Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador—as well as four U.S. states (New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine). Its capital is the city of Quebec, while Montreal is its largest city.

Quebec is a unique tourist destination in North America due to its Francophone culture and history. Its European flair and the warm welcome of Quebecers make it a major international tourist destination.

Quebec’s economy shows strong growth, driven primarily by natural resources, manufacturing sectors, and public services, including tourism and information technology.

Key Facts

• Type of place: province.

• Location: in the east of Canada, between the Ontario and the Atlantic Provinces.

• Local time: Heure : 1131. Quebec is on "Eastern Time" except during Magdalen Islands, which follow Atlantic Time (Atlantic provinces of Canada) with one hour ahead.

• Capital: Quebec City.

• Official language: French is the sole official language of the province.

• Population: 8,263,600 inhabitants (2015).

• Area: 1,667,441 km².

• Density: 5 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point: Mont D'Iberville (1,652 m).

• Lowest point: sea level.

• Coastline:

• Driving: on the right.

Tourism

Quebec is a vast territory offering the chance to discover cities (primarily Montreal and Quebec City) and picturesque villages, remarkable national parks, and a multitude of festivals and activities for the whole family.

In numbers, Quebec is the second most visited province in the country. Each year, around 3 million foreign tourists visit (3.080 in 2015). As expected, Americans are the most numerous, followed by the French (444,000 in 2018—accounting for two-thirds of French travelers to Canada), Germans, Chinese, British, and Mexicans. Additionally, Quebec welcomes around 3 million fellow Canadians from other provinces each year.

Travel Essentials

• Destination: for beginner travelers.

• By air:

-- Paris-Montreal round trip for 420 €/900.

-- Brussels-Montreal round trip for 450 €/900.

-- Geneva-Montreal round trip for 500 €/1,000.

• Backpacker daily budget: 70 € per person.

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around: car or, alternatively, bus/train.

• Risks: very low health risks and relatively low security risks.

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices: May-June and September-October.

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★★★; Adventure ★★★★; Culture ★★; Relaxation/Holidays ★.

• Website: https://www.quebecoriginal.com