Quebec
Québec blends French flair with Canadian wilderness, offering a rich mix of culture, cuisine and natural beauty. In Québec City, cobbled streets wind through one of North America’s oldest settlements, where 17th-century architecture and stone churches sit within the original fortified walls. Montréal, by contrast, hums with creativity — from lively markets and music festivals to its globally influenced food scene. Outside the cities, you’ll find a slower pace: charming villages, maple forests, and scenic drives that follow the St Lawrence River as it curves northeast towards the Atlantic.
The province’s French heritage is unmistakable — not only in its language, but in its food, music and daily rhythms. Québec was once the heart of New France, and its legacy is felt in everything from the fleur-de-lis flags to the preserved battlements of Old Québec, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The story is layered further by its Indigenous cultures, British influences, and a strong Québécois identity that has fuelled everything from political movements to art and literature.
A holiday here might include kayaking with beluga whales in the Saguenay Fjord, whale watching in Tadoussac, or hiking in the Laurentians. In winter, Québec transforms into a snowy playground, with world-class skiing, tobogganing and the famous Ice Hotel just outside Québec City. Whether you’re sampling poutine at a roadside casse-croûte, catching a performance during Montréal’s Jazz Festival, or simply soaking in the views from Mont Tremblant, Québec offers something distinctively different from the rest of Canada.
Highlights of Quebec
Suggested Itineraries
Quebec’s Whales, Wine and Wilderness Self Drive
14 day holiday
Montreal, Charlevoix, Quebec City
This itinerary begins in vibrant Montréal, where you’ll have time to explore the city’s blend of French, British and Canadian influences, including a guided walking tour of Old Montréal and a visit to the ornate Notre-Dame Basilica. You’ll then collect a hire car and head into the scenic Mauricie region, staying in a forest spa retreat before continuing north to the Lac Saint-Jean area. Stops include a wildlife park showcasing native animals, a scenic drive along Highway 55, and a visit to a historic village. Your journey then follows the majestic Saguenay Fjord to Tadoussac for whale watching and a taste of local produce, before heading into Charlevoix for wine tasting, spa relaxation, and exploration of national parks.
From Charlevoix, you’ll drive to Québec City to explore its historic streets, visit Montmorency Falls, and enjoy a food-themed walking tour. The trip concludes in the Eastern Townships around Magog, where you can unwind by the lakes, hike through national parks, and enjoy local delicacies including cheese from a monastery and fresh ice cream. There’s ample time to explore charming towns like North Hatley and Knowlton, with opportunities to shop for local artisan goods before returning to Montréal for your flight home.
Canada’s Eastern Cities by Train
11 day holiday
Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal
Your journey begins in Toronto, where you’ll have time to settle into your downtown hotel and explore the city at your own pace. Toronto offers an eclectic mix of museums, restaurants, harbourfront walks and architectural highlights like Casa Loma and the bustling King Street West. After a few days soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, you’ll travel by train to Ottawa. Here, Canada’s capital offers impressive landmarks such as Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal, alongside insightful museums like the Museum of History. A short visit gives you a taste of its cultural depth and political heart.
Next, you’ll head east by train to Québec City, with its cobbled streets and fortified walls offering a European flair. A guided walking tour introduces you to the city’s history and charm, leaving you time to explore hidden corners and sample local cuisine. The journey then continues to Montréal, where a small-group cycling tour gives you a unique perspective of the city’s artistic flair, parks and lively districts. With a blend of old and new, French and English influences, Montréal rounds off this varied trip before your flight home.
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