Frequently asked questions
This section contains the questions most commonly put to our experts. Can’t find the answer you need? Don’t hesitate to call or write! Our experts are at your service, seven days a week.
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Are there bed and breakfasts or farm stays? |
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An extensive B&B network, both urban and rural (farm stays), covers Québec’s various regions. To obtain the contact information for these establishments, simply conduct a search by selecting this category in Bonjour Québec.com’s accommodations directory. Certain establishments offer an online reservation service.
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Is it possible to spend the night in a lighthouse? |
Yes. Several lighthouses offer visitor accommodations, as do certain former lighthouse keepers’ dwellings.
Bas-Saint-Laurent:
Duplessis (Île d'Anticosti):
Manicouagan:
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I'd like to sleep in an igloo. Where can I do this? |
Just a few decades ago, the Inuit of Nunavik spent their winter nights in igloos made from hand-cut blocks of snow or ice. These days, you can enjoy this unique experience in various regions of Québec in an igloo variant known as the “queenzy.” Basically, a queenzy is a man-made mound of snow with the inside hollowed out. The queenzy was originally made by Aboriginal peoples such as the Wendat and the Montagnais.
Below are some of the sites where you can spend a winter night in a shelter made of snow and enjoy a full slate of outdoor activities—an experience open to young and old alike:
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Where can I find out more about spending the night in a tepee? |
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Is it possible to rent a room at Québec City's Château Frontenac? |
Yes. In fact, the Château Frontenac is not a “château,” and never was: it has been a large, luxury hotel from the time it was built. A well-known symbol of Québec City, the hotel has welcomed famous folk for over a century, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles de Gaulle and Alfred Hitchcock. To really soak up the hotel's historical atmosphere, take a tour led by costumed guides.
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What is the difference between the suns and the stars in Québec's hotel classification? |
The suns are used exclusively to classify bed and breakfast establishments, while the stars are used for hotels, tourist accommodations (houses, cottages and furnished apartments), vacation resorts, youth hostels and educational institutional residences. Hotel classification is the responsibility of the Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ), which rates Québec's visitor accommodations based on strict criteria.
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Is the accommodation tax refundable? |
This tax is levied on visitor accommodations in certain regions and is $2 or $3 or 3% per night. It is not refundable. The tax is used exclusively to support tourism development in these areas. The GST and QST apply over and above this tax, which does not apply to campgrounds.
For more information on the accommodation tax:
http://www.revenu.gouv.qc.ca/eng/entreprise/taxes/hebergement/index.asp
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I plan to spend three to six months in Québec; how do I go about renting an apartment? |
Apartments may be rented for short-term stays. You’ll find a list of houses, apartments and cottages for rent on Bonjour Québec.com (tourist accommodations). This type of accommodation can be rented for periods of one week to several months, and prices include heating, hot water and electricity.
For longer-term rentals, you can find furnished apartments to rent or sublet in the classified ads of local Web sites like hour.ca, Hébergement Montréal or moremontreal.com.
If you’re here to study, your education establishment is almost certain to have a student housing and accommodation network; all you need to do is ask.
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