The major tourist destinations of this area are Quebec City, Mingan National Park, Saguenay, Rocher Perce, Manicouagan, Parc du Mont Tremblant, Tadoussac, Gaspe Peninsula, Mont Tremblant, Iles aux Grues, Lac Brome, Riviere du loup, MontrealDuplessis, Val - David and Parc de la Gaspesie.One of the major attractions of Quebec is the St. Lawrence River. Discover four cities along the route: Québec City, Charlevoix, Bas-Saint-Laurent and Chaudière-Appalaches. The Québec region is of great historical and cultural heritage interest. The architecture, pedestrian streets and fortifications here are unique in North America. A must visit is the Plains of Abraham and Vieux-Québec (Old Québec), a UNESCO World Heritage travel destination. No visit to this region can be complete without visiting the Old Quebec city. The main areas of tourist interest are in Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec), which is divided between Haute-Ville (Upper Town) within the city walls and Basse-Ville (Lower Town) at the foot of the cliff on which Upper Town stands. Explore the attractions of the Upper Town which include many museums bring to life the rich history of this region. A must visit is the Musée des Augustines de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec; the museum recounts the history of the nuns who founded the first hospital north of Mexico.In the Lower Town, you will encounter the charming Quartier Petit Champlain-a cobblestone street filled with restaurants and boutiques. It is supplemented by history museums and the renowned Musée de la Civilization, which hosts excellent archaeological and anthropological exhibitions. You can also stroll through the nearby Vieux-Port (Old Port), which has a promenade bordering the St Lawrence River.

Famous Quebec Landmarks
Take a self-drive holiday Canada’s largest province, Quebec, and explore its breathtaking beauty. Known as ‘La Belle Province’, this French-dominated region of Canada, is steeped in culture, style and diversity. Discover the magical attractions of Montreal, the “Paris of North America”. Captivating, historic Quebec City, is Canada’s most European flavoured destination and a listed city on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Quebec’s countless small towns and villages have retained their self-preserving culture. Travel through picturesque villages, many of which are perched on cliff tops. Some of these villages conceal magnificent stone homes built from the 7th to 9th centuries, a legacy of the French Regime. Among the municipalities known for their architectural heritage, are Deschambault, Cap-Santé and Neuville, all members of the Most Beautiful Villages of Québec network.

Feel your spirits lifting as you soak in the leisurely pace and “joie de vivre” of Quebec!

Beaupré Coast & Island of Orleans
To travel through rural Quebec feels like you are travelling back in time. Quebec city is surrounded by some of the prettiest and most interesting natural and built attractions in Canada.

No trip to the area is complete without seeing the Montmorency Falls, Ile d'Orleans and the Cote de Beaupre. Montmorency Falls (one-and-a-half times higher than Niagara Falls) is the largest of a number of significant waterfalls along the Beaupre Coast. The falls are impressive, in their 272 feet drop from the top of the ridge into a deep bowl-shaped basin at river level.

Ile d'Orleans is a shining jewel in Quebec's crown. The island boasts the oldest golf course and the oldest chapel in Canada. Relax along a leisurely 40 kilometres of scenic splendour and old charm, through picturesque villages brushed with the history of French Canada, on your way to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré and its world-famous Shrine.