Travel to Quebec

Québec in Canada must be experienced in Winter!

Did you ever wonder what Montréal and Québec in Canada could be like – quintessentially French cities transplanted into the middle of North America? One of the best times to travel to Quebec would be to go there in time for the Québec Winter Carnival that runs through a whole two weeks from the last week of January to sometime in February. What started out years ago as a carnival before Lent meant for new immigrants, has developed into a full-fledged season of merrymaking, and it’s something no one traveling to this part of Canada should miss.

Quebec Canada in February! You Must Experience the Winter Carnival

The Winter Carnival is a great family event. Everywhere you turn up in the charming little winding streets of Québec, you’ll see everyone hustling along wearing brightly colored caps and gloves, and see impossibly cute children bobbing along behind their parents slipping up in the snow.

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The main ambassador of the Winter Carnival is Bonhomme, the smiling Giant Snowman. It could be in the spirit of things to start off your tour of the Winter Carnival where the snowman is – at what is considered his home, the wonderful Place du Palais, opposite the parliament. The palace itself is a remarkable piece of architecture – being built out of ice as it is. Each year, they build the palace to a different theme – sometimes modern, sometimes traditional. Get there in time for the opening ceremony, and you’ll be in for a great treat in witnessing the fireworks display that dwarfs anything you’ve ever seen. Your travel to Quebec should be made worthwhile by the fireworks display alone.

Your first stop enjoying the Winter Carnival should probably be Place Desjardins on the Plains of Abraham. It’s a wonderful place filled with skiing, sleigh-rides (horse drawn and otherwise) and all kinds of snow games. You’ll see the best snow sculptures you’ve ever set eyes on, and there are shows and cafés to enjoy all over the place. Incidentally, snow sculpting happens to be an important part of the Winter Carnival. They even have an International Snow Sculpture event that master sculpters come from all over the world to participate in. The appropriately-named Carnival Street has lots of traditional French eateries and pastry shops lined up for you, and impossibly well-sculpted ice sculptures outside each one of them lend a surreal air to the proceedings. Québec started out as a city for the fur trappers of the region. Their favorite drink for the Winter Carnival was traditionally something made out of the blood of Caribou and whiskey. Drinks called for Caribou are still the signature drink of the Winter Carnival, though it’s made of less disturbing stuff these days.

The Province Of Quebec – Canada
Your business hotel in Quebec

Quebec is a Province with unique scenic wilderness and modern cities with old world charm. Quebec is divided into 20 tourist regions all full of interesting attractions and history, heritage, monuments, lighthouses, covered bridges and more. Each region covers an immense area of exceptional natural beauty and each has as its predominant features the St. Lawrence River, virgin forests, lakes, streams and mountains. Each region reflects a different aspect of Quebec unique in North America.

Here are some of the wonderful places to visit in Quebec.

Iles-de-la-Madeleine

This beautiful island offers some unique tourist attractions as well as museums, parks, plays, golf course, horseback riding, bird watching, hunting, fishing, sea cruises, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Gaspesie (Gaspe)

The Gaspe region is well-known for its “Rocher Perce”, this region offers magnificent beautiful landscapes, fine sand beaches ideal for swimming, unique ancestral houses, the smell of the sea, and a wide variety of bird species.

Quebec City- A taste of Old Europe

Quebec City is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in North America. Palace Royale is the site of the original settlement of the city of Quebec, set inside the old walled city. Traditional stone buildings line the river and cobblestone streets are lined with artists displaying their work. The famous Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is situated in the heart of historic Old Quebec City, set high on a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River, close to boutique shopping and quaint restaurants. From the moment you arrive you will see that life around the Frontenac is reflective of this vibrant city.

A city sightseeing tour should include a journey through the old walled city to the Place d’Armes and the Citadel, the official residence of the governor-general in French Canada, and the largest fort on the continent. Everything you want to do or see is within easy walking distance. The charm of the streets and buildings in the Petit Champlain is reason enough to visit, and the shops offer items that are unique to Quebec. Horse drawn carriages, sidewalk cafes, street entertainers, brightly covered building, flowers and a warm welcome, all add to the enjoyment of this wonderful city.

Charlevoix

Breathtaking views at every turn Charlevoix is a beautiful region with magnificent scenery that attracts painters, poets, writers and visitors. If you leave the highways and travel along the secondary roads of the towns and villages you will witness the way of life that ensures the livelihood of local residents. These secondary roads offer irresistible breathtaking scenery.

Montreal

Montreal is a modern Cosmopolitan City and the second French-speaking city in the world. This dynamic and modern region has preserved its architectural heritage. A bustling cosmopolitan city with life at the foot of its mountain, while its history is rooted in the old quarters near the river. With its year-round party atmosphere, Montreal beats to the rhythm of its festivals: jazz, comedy, cinema, fireworks and more!

A visit to the Province of Quebec will leave a lasting impression a part of Canada you won’t ever forget.

Avril Betts CHA – I am an owner of A-Z Tours and Action Travel with my partner Khaled Azzam. We are travel and tour specialists. I have been in the travel business for over 30 years and specialize in custom tours to any destination and Khaled is an Egyptologist specializing in Egypt tours.

A-Z Tours is our online agency offering personalized one on one travel and tour services around the world. Action Travel is our retail agency in Richmond, BC, Canada offering Corporate and Leisure travel to any destination

All over, you’ll see advertised, sporting events that could only come to you in Canada – dog sled competitions, canoe races on the icy Lawrence River for instance. Travel to Québec in time for the Winter Carnival, and you’ll see a part of Canadian culture that you never knew existed.

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