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Camping sauvage, hydravion et canot, Lanaudière, Jean-Guy Lavoie © Tourisme Québec
Québec is a well-known international tourist destination. Its 22 regions offer visitors a wide range of attractions and experiences that make the most of Québec's four distinct seasons.

Essentially, visitors flock to Québec, whatever the season! They come to discover its rich heritage and history, fall under the spell of its bustling urban centres and be charmed by the beauty of its vast, wild territories. The arts, museums, churches and heritage sites, casinos, gardens, parks and reserves are among Québec's many attractions. Its wealth of local farm produce and the abundance of its fish and seafood give its culinary creations a singular, unmistakable flavour, offering visitors exquisite dishes of exceptional quality.

Urban holiday
Montréal, panorama centre-ville / Philippe Renault © Ministère du Tourisme
Montréal, Québec City and Gatineau are the main drivers of Québec's offer in terms of urban holidays. Québec City, the provincial capital, is known for its historical cachet and resort vocation. Cosmopolitan Montréal offers visitors an urban, festive ambiance. Gatineau, the urban centre of the Outaouais, combines the hustle and bustle of the city with the tranquility of nature.

Popular destinations year-round, these three locales have something for everyone. They offer a wide variety of cultural and sporting events, exciting nightlife, outstanding cuisine and endless opportunities for shopping. The urban holiday: a great choice.


Montréal Québec City Gatineau
Restaurants 156 136 60
Hotels 197 154 119
Festivals 14 6 4
Area 499 km2 / 193 sq. mi. 455 km2 / 175 sq. mi. 339 km2 / 130 sq. mi.
Population 1.8 million 502,000 247,000

Source: Tourism Montréal, Québec City Tourim, Outaouais Tourism

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