How to Find Hotels In Quebec, Canada

Once part of New France, Quebec lies between Ontario to the west and Newfoundland to the east. Not only is French the official language of Quebec; there's a fierce French-Canadian pride in the heart of most of its citizens. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Telephone with international dialing for making reservations
• Computer with internet connection for making reservations
• Valid passport

Find and Book Lodging in Quebec, Canada

1. Book accommodations in Quebec, Canada by calling Québec City Tourism at 418-641-6654. You can also book your stay through its Web site (see Resources below).

2. Enjoy the history and importance of Quebec City, the capital of the province. Average accommodations can run from $90 to $120 U.S. a night, depending on the season.

3. Find French-style accommodations in the city of Gatineau. Located across the river from Ottawa, Ontario this city is most well-known for the Canadian Museum of Civilization housed on the Ottawa River.

4. Ski the slopes or spend a day on the green when you stay in Mont-Tremblant. You can find year-round, resort-style accommodations in this small village in the Laurentian mountain range.

5. Stroll through the streets of the vieux-ville of Trois-Rivières, one of Quebec's oldest cities. Make a day of enjoying the quaint architecture and laid-back lifestyle of this quiet village and find reasonably-priced accommodations for the night.

6. Begin your trek through one of Quebec's national parks after spending the night in Rouyn-Noranda. This small city, once two separate villages Rouyn and Noranda, boasts proximity to two official and one unofficial nature preserves.

7. Stay in Montreal, the province's most well-known city. Rooms can range from a $19 U.S. a night stay in a hostel to truly stellar digs in one of the city's five star hotels.

Arrange Transportation

8. Fly into Montreal's international airport. Most major carriers provide service there. You'll find flights scheduled frequently between Quebec and both the United States and Europe.

9. Take the scenic route when you take the train into Quebec. Expect to spend the night on the train, unless you're traveling from New England.

Plan Your Travel in Quebec, Canada

10. Discover the various regions of Quebec, Canada. In the north, you'll find Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Montreal to the southwest, and the Bas-Saint-Laurent region to the southeast.

11. Enjoy over 20 provincial or National parks in Quebec. You'll find everything from small nature preserves to wilderness on a massive scale.

Tips & Warnings

• Expect to speak French while in Quebec! You'll find that it differs from Parisian French in many ways, including the Québecois' preferred use of the informal pronoun "tu" (you) rather than the more formal "vous" (you).