Quebec

Quebec is a large province that occupies the eastern part of Canada, it coasts on the North Atlantic, Hudson and James Bays, and the Lawrence Seaway. The major cities of Quebec and Montreal are both located in the more populated south on the St Lawrence. Quebec has a wide variety of landscapes, climatic regions and vegetation and also different and distinct tourist attractions, routes and getaways to offer.

In the north, the wilderness prevails covered by thick forests and clear lakes. This gives way to the snowy mountains of the Laurentains, popular resort country while down south is the urban sprawl of Canada’s French-speaking cities and rolling pastures of the farmlands.

Quebec is the largest one in size and second to Ontario in population. The French-speaking, Quebec is located in the east of Canada and is situated on east of Ontario to the west of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, and to the south of the territory of Nunavut. Quebec city is the capital of Quebec, and Montreal is its largest city.

“La route verte” comprises 3,600 km of bikeways linking the various regions of Quebec. There are 22 provincial parks, also known as National Parks in Quebec. They all vary from smallish, easily accessible preserves to massive tracts of remote near-wilderness. The small cafes, cozy restaurants, charming boutiques, lively terraces, elegant squares, theatres and museums, all contribute to the charm and ambience of the historic Old Quebec, which is the cradle of French civilization in North America.

Quebec City is perched on the top of Cap Diamant, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Just few kilometers away from the city, enjoy numerous outdoor activities and recreation, like horseback riding, hiking, canoeing and skiing.