Quebec City Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Quebec City
Where is it located?: Quebec City is in Quebec, on the St. Lawrence River.
Why do people go there?: The tourist office boasts that Quebec City is the most “European city on the continent”, which is very well may be…the fact it’s French speaking certainly doesn’t hurt.
How do travelers get there?: You can get there practically any way you want to, but most head over from Montreal via bus or train.
Currency: Canadian Dollar
City Code: 418
Population: 700,000
Languages: French
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Haute-Ville, Vieux-Quebec, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Basse-Ville, Vieux-Port, Quartier Petit-Champlain, Saint-Roch
Attractions: French!, Old Québec, St. Lawrence River, Île d’Orléans
Accommodations: Quebec City Hostels
Tourist Office: http://www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/en/accueil/index.shtml
Off-the-beaten-path: Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum and Boutique, Montmorency Falls, Ile d’Orleans
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Shoulder seasons and summer have the nicest weather usually.
Common Phrases: Bonjour=Hello, Good day; Parlez vous anglais?=Do you speak English?; Je ne comprends pas=I don’t understand; Oui=Yes; Non=no; Comment ça va?=How are you?; Trés bien, merci=Fine, thank you
City Specific Events: Quebec City Festival of Sacred Music, Quebec Winter Carnival,
How to get around?: There are city tours, buses, and of course, your own feet to get you around.
Good to know: Quebec City is considered as one of the oldest metropolis in North America.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Quebec City is the Jean Lesage International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Quebec City travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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