Since the 1500s when Jacques Cartier landed, Québec has been Canada’s French enclave. Today, the province maintains French as its official language. It features a classically French focus on cuisine, art and grand architecture. Visit Québec’s two main cities for a sense of Paris within the Canadian woods.

Tour Québec City, the province’s capital, for the purest experience of old Québec. Today the city feels more like a European capital than a frontier port town. Browse the cobblestone alleys of the Old Town. The Château Frontenac is one of the city’s main monuments, a castle-like grand hotel towering over the port, while the 1886 Hôtel du Parlement is equally as grand. At the heart of Québec City is La Citadelle, a geometric fort that has guarded the city for centuries. In the nearby city of Baie-Saint-Paul, the theatrical group Cirque du Soleil got its start in the 1980s.

If Québec City is the historic political capital of Québec, Montréal is the contemporary cultural capital. This bohemian city of university students and artists features some of the province’s liveliest neighborhoods, museums, cuisine and parties. Eat French-Canadian specialties such as maple syrup-glazed salmon or poutine, made of potato, cheese and gravy. Gather around young artists in colorful neighborhoods like the Plateau-Mont-Royal or the Quartier Latin. Listen to the rock band Arcade Fire in their hometown. In summer, head to the Quartier des Spectacles or the St. Lawrence River islands to participate in one of hundreds of annual festivals, including the Montréal Jazz Festival.

Québec’s vast northern region extends to the Hudson Strait. Visit the far-north region of Nunavik, where a large Inuit population lives on the tundra. The regional highlight is Pingualuit National Park, centered on a 2.1-mile (3.4-kilometer) meteorite crater filled with the water of a brilliant blue lake.

Arrive in Québec via international airports in Québec City or Montréal. During winter, the province’s heavy snow can make travel difficult, so arrive from June to mid-September for the best weather.

Q: Should I book a car while on vacation in Quebec?

A: Many travelers choose to use public transportation or ride-sharing services when they're staying in Montreal or Quebec. It's a fantastic way of avoiding expensive parking fees and having to navigate through dense city traffic. But if you plan to head off and experience the region of Quebec or elsewhere, you may want to think about booking a rental car. Get your scenic road trip off to a good start by browsing our guide to Cheap Car Hire in Quebec.

Q: Which airports can I fly in to for a vacation to Quebec?

A: Get set to start your amazing adventure in Quebec from one of these major international airports:

• Montreal, QC (YUL-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.): 4,446 international flights per month.
• Quebec, QC (YQB-Jean Lesage Intl.): 265 international flights per month.
• Cap-aux-Meules, QC (YGR-Iles-de-la-Madeleine): 1 international flights per month.

Q: What are the most popular types of hotels for a vacation to Quebec?

A: Grab your suitcase and stay at one of the terrific hotels. They're one of the most frequently booked options. Apartments, bed & breakfasts and motels are also popular in Quebec.

Q: What does a Quebec vacation booking with Expedia include?

A: You can choose to organize every detail of your vacation or let Expedia give you a helping hand with a wonderful Quebec vacation package. Hotels, flights and cars — we have them covered. All you have to do is decide what experiences and activities you'd like to try.

Q: What is the best way to save money on my vacation to Quebec?

A: We'll let you in on a little secret — it's all about bundling your vacation. By locking in your Flights, Hotels and Experiences via Expedia, you'll walk away with a deal that'll make your wallet happy. It's as simple as that. Not quite ready to organize that hotel room or car just yet? No problem. You'll be able to add them to your existing booking at any time and still enjoy access to great discounts. How does up to 42% off selected hotels sound?

Q: What are the best things to do in Quebec?

A: Saint Joseph's Oratory should be very close to the top of your to-do list if you're staying in Montreal.

Allow time to head to Place Royale if Quebec is one of the places you're visiting during your upcoming vacation.

If you have a list of things to do in Gatineau but limited time, we can help you narrow it down. Camp Fortune is one fabulous attraction that tourists rave about.

*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2020, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.