Places such as Quebec City, Montreal, Estrie, and Gaspé have a rich European style mixed with American culture. Reflecting this on its museums, art galleries and of course, much of its traditions.
At a part of the thirteen provinces of Canada, and known as the large province of the country. Quebec is one of the magic treasures that Canada has to offer to the world. Being well known as the La Vieille Capitale, because it’s being visited by millions of tourists around the world.
Walking for the promontory, visiting the galleries or eating the local foods. It’s a great place for tourists, who love to discover the secrets floating around each Quebec Township.
Things To Do
Quebec is divided into 17 townships, every township has its highlights that express the essence of the place. Here are some of the places you can visit:
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Located in Quebec City. A collection of Quebec art, this museum contains more than 38,000 pieces of work. This displays the history of Quebec from the seventeenth century.
The museum has four pavilions each with its own specific theme The Pierre Lassonde pavilion has all of the contemporary art. The Charles Baillairgé pavilion expresses the former Quebec City jail, with modern art. The Gérard Morisset pavilion highlights historical art. Finally, the central pavilion is the home of the Family Gallery.
The museum includes international exhibitions and incredible cultural activities. Also, i a caters a restaurants, café and a boutique.
Capitole de Québec
One natural history site in Quebec City is the Capitole de Québec. It is located in what they call The Old Quebec in Place d’Youville. The theatre has been around for more than a century as was built in 1903. It’s considered a historic monument and it’s very popular in Autumn or Winter.
It opens its door all year round. This is not purely due to the theatre. But in addition, it has an amazing restaurant called The Il Theater. A number of tourists will tend to come here to enjoy the cuisine.
To find out more information about shows and reservations, you can visit its official page: http://www.lecapitole.com/en/
Notre-Dame Basilica
Montreal is a historic city considerate the second most popular in Canada, after Toronto. The Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal is a representative place of the Gothic Revival architecture.
The church is full of religious sculptures and biblical scenes painted and structured around. Tourists prefer this place when visiting Montreal. Over 11 million people visit the Notre-Dame Basilica every year. It makes it one of the most popular places in Quebec.
Museum: l’Arme et du Bronze
This museum collection is purely based on a variety of firearms. It has an amazing personalized tour which I recommend to get when exploring. The tour guides are really passionate, not just about the firearms in the collection. But also the context, its heritage, its historical value. It takes approximately an hour and a half to see the
whole museum.
Granby Zoo
Granby Zoo is considered the largest zoo in Canada. It has almost 1.800 animals inside with 220 exotic species. Also the specimens include 90 underwater species too.
The zoo offers activities and presentations all year. If your interested in visiting and want to see what they have programmed each month check out the official website: https://www.zoodegranby.com/
Domaine Du Ridge
This place allows you to discover wines produced by the local winemakers. The decor and the vineyards give you a great insight into how Quebec oenology took place in the past and how it is produced now. You will get the opportunity to do some winemaking yourself though crushing some grapes by doing grape stomping. In addition, you can do some wine tasting from the local produce. We recommend
taking back a couple of souvenirs with you as they have a great selection.
Musee De La Nature Et Des Sciences
The Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum is a natural history and science. Its exhibitions are mainly based on plant and animal life. A lot of the exhibitions are have great multimedia and multisensory activities. Some of the sensory exhibitions features the experiences the feeling of how the temperature soars, or when a tornado is created. Finally, try to visit The Cycle of the Seasons. It is a exhibition that shows the finest plant and animal specimens in the south of Quebec.
How To Get There
The closest airport to Quebec City is Jean-Lesage International Airport (YQB). I recommend you take Canada Air but most major airlines fly to Jean-Lesage International Airport. It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from New York . Chicago takes 2 hours and 15 minutes of flight. Washington DC taking 1 hour and 45 minutes
of flight or from London, UK: taking a flight of 6 hours 45 minutes.
If you are in Canada, you can transport yourself to Quebec from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Vancouver, St. John, NF. Air Canada works all year from those cities, depending on the time for the distance of each place.
If your plans consist of renting a car to see the other townships, there are a number of rental options at the airport.
If you’re looking for more information regarding this please see the following link:
https://www.aeroportdequebec.com/en/airport-access/car-rental-and-limousine-services
Taxis and Public Transportation is available at the Jean-Lesage International Airport.
When To Go
June through September is the best time to visit Québec. It’s summertime at this months and the social calendar books some festivals that tourists are interested in.
December through to February is perfect for everyone who love the winter scenery. There a number of activities to do during this period also.
How long
As there are a number of township to visit, it all depends on what you want to see and do. Time spent throughout you whole trip can range from a few days to a week.
Opening and Closing Hours
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec opens its door every day from 10:00 until 18:00.
The Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal opens every day from 08:00 to 16:30.
The Granby Zoo is open every day from 10:00 to 17:00.
The Domaine Du Ridge opens its doors every day from 10:00 to 18:00.
The Musee De La Nature Et Des Sciences opens its doors from Tuesday until Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00.
Savonnerie des Diligences opens its doors from 09:00 to 18:00.
Planning
Quebec is famous for its winter festival in February, for this several people go into the city to enjoy it. The reservations into the best hotels are cheaper if you do it before that time. For the reservations before that time to hotels and the museums or other places weeks before of it.
Check the websites and call the office if you want reservations at hotels or theater.
History
Quebec is a province in eastern Canada where French is predominantly spoken language. It has two large cities in the south which are connected by the Chemin du Roy road along the St. Lawrence River.
Montreal receives its name from Mount Royal, the hill with three peaks. The city of Quebec dates from 1608 and retains its old colonial core, the Place Royale, and the historic port, Vieux Port, now known for its nightlife.
In 1796, after the American Revolution, Quebec was divided into 17 townships.
Websites
● http://www.lecapitole.com/en/
● https://www.zoodegranby.com/
Other Nearby Attractions
Promontory of Quebec
The place invites tourists to visit and take a walk in The Promontory of Quebec. It is surrounded by American and British influences on the architecture of the structures.
Also, people can enjoy the view of the old terraces with Latin influences. There is a number of places to visit where you can enjoy a variety of foods. Once you visit the terraces It’s quite popular to visit the theater afterward.
Saint Joseph’s Oratory
Saint Joseph’s Oratory is the largest church in the country, representing Italian renaissance. Also on its roof, it claims to have the largest dome in the world. This is one of the features which makes this place famous.
Quebec Nature and Parks
The most impressive part of this city is how good it connected with nature. Quebec has almost 500’000 lakes, and about 4000 rivers approximately. It largest natural lake is Lake Mistassini. Additionally, it has the largest river in North America called The Saint Lawrence.
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