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1 Le présent fichier est une publication en ligne reçue en dépôt légal, convertie en format PDF et archivée par Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec. L information contenue dans le fichier peut donc être périmée et certains liens externes peuvent être inactifs. Version visionnée sur le site Internet d origine le 25 janvier Section du dépôt légal

2 Tourisme Québec Newsletter Winter Web Version>>> Bonjour! Abundant snows glistening under a bright winter sun, Québec is calling you to enjoy your favourite winter sports! Tourist Regions To do and see Travel experiences Lodging Restaurants Brochures Winter in Québec: activities galore! In a mantle of white, Québec is a vast playground where sports enthusiasts can engage in boardsports, skiing, skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling or dog sledding to their heart s content. >>> Québec: adopted by UNESCO! Discover the Québec sites preserved and recognized by UNESCO as world heritage properties or biosphere reserves. >>> Note: Prices are per person (based on double occupancy) and subject

3 to change without prior notice. More packages >>> The great outdoors In the heart of winter, go ice fishing with family and friends. See if the tomcod are biting. You'll love it! >>> <table width="373" style="border-top:1px solid #CCCCCC; border-bottom:1px solid #CCCCCC; borderleft:1px solid #CCCCCC; border-right:1px solid #CCCCCC;" cellspacing="0" cel Winter pleasures in the Mauricie region Astride a snowmobile or standing on the runners of a dog sled, travel a region famous for its exceptional snowfall and the beauty of its vast woodlands. >>> Celebration is in the air The snow-dusted landscapes bring out the fun-loving spirit. Join in the fun at festivals held during a season with so much to offer! >>> Images of Québec Our slideshow gives you a glimpse of the most beautiful sites and picturesque scenes awaiting you in Québec. >>>

4 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > To do and see > Seasonal getaways > Winter Outdoor activities Attractions Winter An avalanche of fun! Country routes Seasonal getaways Summer Autumn Winter Spring Festivals & Events Snow reports Check out the latest snow conditions and maximize your fun by choosing winter activities! DID YOU KNOW? The Village on Ice rises each winter between January and March around a skating rink and hiking trail with a circumference of one kilometer installed on the frozen surface of Lac Saint-Jean in Roberval. Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! From November to March, Québec moves to the beat of a season whose bracing nature replenishes the province s vim and vigour. The snow won t last forever, so you might as well take advantage of it whilst it falls! Frosty or frozen, fluffy flakes or dazzling sun it s all just an excuse to have fun and to celebrate. Come and see how the Québécois have tamed Old Man Winter through a host of invigorating and imaginative activities! Wonderland of snow To experience winter near the slopes is to combine exhilaration with relaxation! With nearly 90 ski hills, night skiing and snowboarding that are unique in North America and a thick white coat of pristine snow, Québec has every ingredient to optimize your sliding pleasure. If you d rather discover your surroundings at a faster pace, jump on a snowmobile and skim over frozen lakes into the heart of the boreal forest. The province s 33,000-km (20,000-mi.) network of trails will take you straight into winter s loveliest landscapes, in full comfort and safety. Be sure to book a few moments of well-earned R&R at one of Québec s many vacancessante0.html spas, where you ll enjoy massages, Nordic baths and personalized treatments amidst idyllic surroundings. And if you re a true coldweather buff, spend a night at the Ice Hotel, whose dazzling architecture rises anew each year! Experience the excitement of winter! For many, winter is the perfect time to try something new: dogsledding in the forest, ATVing or snowmobiling on snowy trails, snowshoeing or crosscountry skiing through the valleys, ice climbing Yearning for a back-to-nature experience? Try some of the rustic accommodation options, from yurts to prospector tents to log shelters and even igloos! Whether you opt for the vastness of the taiga, the legendary Great White North or the summits of the Chic-Chocs, winter in Québec smacks of adventure like never before! A flurry of urban activities Winter in the city, perhaps a touch more sedate, still holds out incomparable attractions. Enjoy twirling on an outdoor skating rink or flying down a dizzying toboggan run. Take in a hockey game or, if you re

5 in Montréal, stay toasty warm as you shop in the underground city. In Québec City, join the thousands who, come February, flock to the famous Carnival, the largest of its kind in the world, whose activities include a night parade, fireworks, canoe racing on the icy St. Lawrence and snow sculpture competitions. Winter is a long slow river Join the anglers parked in their fishing huts on the thick ice of the great river or some of its many tributaries. When it comes to ice fishing, the ambiance is always warm, while the fish couldn t be fresher! The St. Lawrence graciously responds to winter s call by putting its ice floes at the disposal of wildlife enthusiasts who want to observe the seals around the Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Québec s snow: manna from heaven! LEARN MORE ABOUT Resorts Great outdoors Cities St. Lawrence River Snow conditions USEFUL LINKS Sépaq (Québec s largest wilderness and outdoor network) FCMQ (federation of Québec snowmobile clubs) Spas Relais santé (province-wide spa network) BOOK ONLINE Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism

6 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > To do and see > Attractions > Unesco sites Outdoor activities Attractions Casinos Boat Tours & Cruises Natural wonders Gardens Museums Theme parks Churches & Religious Sites Heritage sites Unesco sites Country routes Seasonal getaways Festivals & Events Questions about Québec? Call or

7 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > To do and see > Outdoor activities > Hunting & Fishing > Ice fishing Outdoor activities Camping Hunting & Fishing Golf Snowmobiling Wildlife observation Adventure courses National parks Water fun ATVing Hiking & Trekking Skiing & Boarding Dogsledding Cycling Attractions Country routes Seasonal getaways Festivals & Events ICE FISHING CONDITIONS The winter fishing season will soon be in full swing. Consult our special section to find out where to go angling for fish! Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! Hunting and fishing Nature s bounty For Québecers, beneficiaries of an abundant wildlife, hunting and fishing are more than just sports. They provide a unique opportunity to get back to basics and to rediscover the essential elements of their natural heritage. In the forests, lakes and rivers that make up this immense territory that is Québec, outfitters offer hunting and fishing enthusiasts lodging, equipment, guides and other logistical support in a word, all the amenities needed to facilitate encounters with big caribou, moose and deer, black bears, and battling fish! Caribou Deer Moose Black bear Wildfowl Salmon fishing Ice fishing Ice fishing Ice fishing is a tradition handed down by the First Nations and currently practised just about everywhere in Québec. As soon as the ice is thick enough, colourful little wooden shacks are dragged out onto lakes and rivers. The shacks, which are usually rented, provide varying degrees of comfort. Basically, they offer much-appreciated shelter from the wind and allow ice-fishers to extend their time outdoors. Off-season, the shacks are stored along the shoreline. Some of the most popular ice fishing spots include Saint-Pierre, Deux Montagnes, Saint- Louis and Champlain lakes, as well as the Saguenay Fjord. Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, near Trois-Rivières (Mauricie), is renowned for its tomcod. Every winter, from Christmas to early February, a veritable village of shacks is erected on the Rivière Sainte-Anne, attracting thousands of sport fishers and curious on-lookers, often in families and groups. An ice fishing trip in Québec will net you mainly walleye, yellow perch and pike. Redfish, cod and turbot are common in the Saguenay, and you're likely to catch rainbow and speckled trout up in the Laurentians. Outfitters offer packages (including shack and equipment rental, hole-cutting and bait) guaranteed to hook you for life! Accommodations Chalet, condo and tourist residence (171) Hotel (108) Outfitter (86) Bed and breakfast (28) Others Ice fishing Activities and attractions Adventure / outdoor tourist agent (25) Ice fishing centre (24) Trail (10) Municipal and regional park / nature interpretation centre (6) Others Tourist services Equipment and recreational vehicle rental (10) Watersports club / marina (1) LEARN MORE ABOUT USEFUL LINKS BOOK ONLINE

8 Winter getaways Mauricie Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean First Nations Play Outside (E-Magazine) Sport fishing in Québec - Ressources naturelles et Faune Québec (ministry of natural resources and wildlife) Sépaq (Québec largest wilderness and outdoor network) Québec Outfitters Federation Centre thématique sur le poulamon (ice fishing museum) Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism

9 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > Tourist regions > Mauricie Abitibi- Témiscamingue Baie-James and Eeyou Istchee Bas-Saint-Laurent Centre-du-Québec Charlevoix Chaudière-Appalaches Duplessis Eastern Townships Gaspésie Îles-de-la-Madeleine Lanaudière Laurentides Laval Manicouagan Mauricie Montérégie Montréal Nunavik Outaouais Québec City & Area Saguenay Lac-Saint- Jean Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! DID YOU KNOW? Mauricie A wealth of natural and cultural heritage From the banks of the St. Lawrence, the Mauricie extends into the heart of the boreal forest, covering 40,000 km2 (15,440 sq. mi.). The King s Road (Chemin du Roy), Canada s first carriageway, runs alongside the river as it travels through Trois-Rivières, midway between Montréal and Québec City. The backcountry, a vast forested domain punctuated with lakes and rivers, is a veritable outdoor paradise. Long the realm of the lumberjack and the log driver, the Mauricie has also developed a successful hydroelectric industry. With its colourful antecedents and immense natural beauty, the region today offers no shortage of contrasting getaways! Spotlight on history The heritage tour in Old Trois-Rivières highlights the secular past of this city that was founded in 1634 at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and the St. Lawrence rivers. Another important site, the Forges du Saint-Maurice, preserves the remains of Canada s first ironworks. The region s industrial heritage is remarkably displayed in the Cité de l'énergie (city of energy) theme park, located alongside the Chutes de Shawinigan (Shawinigan falls). Religious traditions, in turn, are alive and well and very well represented at the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap, an important 17thcentury shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. And, since the Mauricie loves a party, the Saint-Tite Western Festival and Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières are events you won t want to miss! Fresh air to spare! Along with the endless expanse of nature, the Mauricie s 75 outfitters are sure to please hunting and fishing enthusiasts of every stripe. The quality of the local outfitters has, in the past, attracted such eminent outdoorsmen as Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill! Snowmobile and quad buffs, in turn, can enjoy thousands of kilometres of signposted trails. At La Mauricie National Park of Canada, whose terrain covers over 530 km2 (205 sq. mi.), visitors can enjoy some of the region s most spectacular panoramas, along with an appetizing array of outdoor activities that include hiking, canoeing and kayaking. A number of other parks and two major nature reserves namely, Mastigouche and Saint-Maurice form the backdrop to some of the Mauricie s most breathtaking rivers. Come winter, given the ideal snow conditions offered up by the region, you ll want to add ice fishing, cross-country skiing and skating to your activity menu and maybe even see what it s like to drive a dogsled! The Mauricie: Québec s true nature! Mauricie Accommodations Hotel (85) Bed and breakfast (67) Chalet, condo and tourist residence (58) Outfitter (56) Others Activities and attractions Museum / interpretation centre / historic site (18) Golf course (14) Trail (11) Industrial tour (11) Others Events Festival / special event (19) Sports event (5) Trade show and fair (1) Tourist services Equipment and recreational vehicle rental (7) Regional and local tourism association and organization (6) Auditorium / theatre (5) Tourist information station (5) Others

10 To appreciate the magnificence of the Rivière Saint-Maurice, whose source is the immense Gouin reservoir, take the splendid road that hugs the shoreline for some 100 kilometres (60 miles) between Grandes- Piles and La Tuque. LEARN MORE ABOUT St. Lawrence River Great outdoors Hunting & fishing Snowmobiling Rivers' Road Experience Québec (E-Magazine) USEFUL LINKS Tourisme Mauricie (Regional tourism association) Tourism association of Trois-Rivières BOOK ONLINE Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism

11 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > To do and see > Festivals & Events Outdoor activities Attractions Country routes Seasonal getaways Festivals & Events Festivals and festivities Party on! Québecers are known for their festive spirit. Major sports and cultural events, lively urban festivals and quaint village fairs; simply put, anything is an excuse to celebrate and share good times! All Québec regions Categories From Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! To Advanced Search Festivals From jazz to cinema, from comedy to fireworks not to mention folklore and hot air balloons Québecers have plenty of opportunities to party. What's more, they express their love of celebrating most enthusiastically through words, music and art. Find a festival >>> Major exhibitions Art, history, science, society... Québec s largest museums display their bold and imaginative sides to offer exhibits that will make your stay even more memorable. List of major exhibitions >>> Sports events Every year, in every season, high-level international sports events take place in Québec. The most popular include car races, skiing and mountain biking world cups, tennis championships On your marks! List of sporting events >>> Shows and fairs In cities and outlying areas alike, numerous shows held in large exhibition halls attract people eager to see something new. Fairs are also colourful and entertaining events, featuring all sorts of surprises. List of fairs and trade shows >>>

12 LEARN MORE ABOUT Cities Resorts Outdoor activities Join the Party (E-Magazine) First Nations USEFUL LINKS Festival et événements Québec Current major exhibitions Événements internationaux (Ministère de la Culture et des Communications) DOWNLOADABLE BROCHURE Events and Festivals Flash format Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism

13 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > Québec > Our best shots > Photos Geography History & Heritage Québec now Our best shots Photos Québec in colour! This slide show will give you an overview of the prettiest sites and most picturesque scenes that await you on your Québec vacation. Photos Video clips Wallpaper Postcards Québec souvenirs Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now!

14 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > Tourist regions Abitibi- Témiscamingue Baie-James and Eeyou Istchee Bas-Saint-Laurent Centre-du-Québec Charlevoix Chaudière-Appalaches Duplessis Eastern Townships Gaspésie Îles-de-la-Madeleine Lanaudière Laurentides Laval Manicouagan Mauricie Montérégie

15 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > To do and see Outdoor activities Attractions Country routes Seasonal getaways Festivals & Events Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! Activities and attractions What to see? What to do? Québec has what it takes to satisfy those who enjoy outdoor action, sports and recreation, whether they wish to head out on the open road, visit the nicest cultural and natural sites or simply celebrate! Outdoor activities Camping Hunting & Fishing Golf Snowmobiling Wildlife observation Attractions Casinos Boat Tours & Cruises Natural wonders Adventure courses National parks Water fun ATVing Hiking & Trekking Gardens Museums Theme parks Skiing & Boarding Dogsledding Cycling Churches & Religious Sites Heritage sites UNESCO sites Country routes King s Road New France Route Whale Route Navigators Route Wine Route Seasonal getaways Summer Autumn Winter Spring St. Lawrence Route Border Route Agricultural Tour Fjord Route Townships Trail Mountain Road Summit Drive Rivers Road Festivals & Events Each year, Québec hosts a stream of festivals, with nearly 400 events: colourful carnivals, huge cultural celebrations, international sports competitions Sample our legendary joie de vivre and party on! Find out more... Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada

16 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Québec Travel experiences Tourist regions To do and see Tailor-made holidays E-Magazine Home > Explore > Travel experiences Cities St. Lawrence River Resorts Great outdoors Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! Québec's four-beat rhythm Excitement and emotions Spend your holidays in Québec and enjoy an emotion-filled experience in a unique North American destination. Get to know Québecers genuine, down-to-earth people with hearts as big as the land s wide, open spaces! To help you firm up your vacation plans, Québec is available in four distinct formats, whatever the season: Intensely Urban Historic, yet resolutely modern, vibrant, festive and confident, the cities of Montréal, Québec and Gatineau will show you a contrasting facet of urban Québec with their rich architectural heritage, dynamic cultural melting pot and splendid surroundings that respect nature. Passionately St. Lawrence One of the largest rivers in the world, the historic St. Lawrence is an access route to the heart of the continent. Its 1,800-km (1,118-mi.) length is home to old coastal villages, islands, bird sanctuaries, marine mammals and lighthouses, and it s bound by rural and rugged coastline A world to explore from the shore or while riding the waves! Sublimely Resortful Québec has invented its own art of vacationing by combining comfort, relaxation and a personalized welcome in exceptional natural sites. Savour life in harmony with nature amidst lakes, glens and forests, and add outdoor pleasures and culinary delights to the mix.

17 Infinitely Nature Since the days of the fur traders, Québec has been pushing the boundaries of adventure. In this vast territory, bears, deer and caribou are often the only inhabitants. Explore the province s length and breadth by canoe, snowmobile or seaplane, with nature as your travel companion. Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism

18 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Lodging Getting there Restaurants Useful tips Brochures Disabled travellers Home > Plan > Lodging Lodging A handy guide for planning your stay Québec boasts a comprehensive and varied range of accommodation formats. In all cases, the utmost attention is paid to comfort and hospitality. All establishments are classified according to strict criteria so as to guarantee visitors quality services and to help them choose their accommodations. Québec has over 5,800 accommodation establishments that hold official classification certificates issued by the Corporation de l industrie touristique du Québec, as well as 800 campgrounds classified by the Conseil du développement du camping au Québec. Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! Accommodations search Hotels Bed & Breakfast Tourist home A hotel offers lodging in one or several adjacent buildings that make up a single establishment (0 to 5 stars). A private home operated as an accommodation establishment. It may have up to five rooms, and the price includes breakfast served on site (0 to 5 suns). This term covers furnished cottages, houses or apartments equipped with a kitchenette and one or more bedrooms (0 to 5 stars). Green hotels Many hotels and hotel chains have taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of the constant stream of clients. The Association des hôteliers du Québec, for instance, offers its members RéserVert, a recognition program in sustainable development. Wilderness lodge Resort Youth hostel An outfitter establishment offering accommodations, dining, activities and services in a forest setting (0 to 5 stars). An establishment offering lodging, meals or cooking facilities, as well as recreational activities and equipment (0 to 5 stars). An establishment offering accommodations in dormitories or private rooms, as well as meals or cooking facilities (0 to 5 stars). Educational institution Hospitality village Campground An establishment offering visitors the use of rooms, from May to September, in residences normally occupied by students (0 to 5 stars). An establishment where families offer lodging in their homes for up to six guests, along with breakfast, lunch or dinner and group activities (0 to 5 stars). Campgrounds welcome day campers who spend the night in a tent, a trailer, a tent-trailer or a motor home. (0 to 5 stars). Outfitting operation

19 Outfitting operations rent cabins or rooms and offer outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing, as well as meals or cooking facilities (0 to 5 stars). LEARN MORE ABOUT Resorts Spas Disabled travellers Camping FAQ - Accommodations USEFUL LINKS CITQ (accommodation establishments' classification) Québec Resorts and Country Inns Gîtes et Auberges du Passant certifiés (Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns) Sépaq (Québec largest wilderness and outdoor network) RéserVert (Association des hôteliers du Québec) Green Key (Hotel Association of Canada) BOOK ONLINE Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism

20 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Lodging Getting there Restaurants Useful tips Brochures Disabled travellers Home > Plan > Restaurants Restaurants Culinary arts and pleasures Québecers are wild about culinary pleasures and take great delight in enjoying a good restaurant meal among family or friends. The choice and type of cuisine is vast: local or ethnic, self-serve health food or gourmet establishment, fast food or family restaurant there s something for every taste and every budget. But one thing all Québec eateries have in common is the warmth of their welcome! Québec restaurants Québec has thousands of food service establishments that hold permits and are subject to sanitary controls under the law. The range of cuisine is particularly broad in large urban areas that are home to sizeable cultural communities. In the regions, menus tend to feature local specialties, promising tasty surprises to curious palates! Professional hotel and cooking schools are training a new breed of chef, one that skilfully adapts the secrets of Québec s culinary tradition and blends with it foods that reflect the major trends in today s fine cuisine. Sugar shacks are family dining establishments that serve maple products and meals made from these products in the spring, and sometimes year-round. A selection of fine restaurants Restaurant Cooking style Contemporary Québec (30) French (21) Speciality (10) Italian (8) Mediterranean (5) Traditional Québec (4) Aboriginal Québec (3) Fusion (2) World cuisine (2) Far Eastern (1) Vegeterian (1) Features Terrace (39) Brunch (10) Bring your own wine (3) Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! Several restaurants retrieved by the search engine belong to one of the following three categories: - Award-winning restaurants from the past two years at the regional and national Grands Prix du tourisme québécois competitions. - Restaurants that have earned a Four Diamond or Five Diamond rating from the CAA (Canada) and AAA (United States) automobile associations. - Restaurants classified as Grands Chefs by the international Relais et Châteaux chain. LEARN MORE ABOUT Gourmet delights Sugar shacks Agritourism USEFUL LINKS CAA Québec Tables et Relais du terroir (Terroir cuisine) The Grands chefs (Relais & Chateaux) BONJOUR QUÉBEC NEWSLETTER TO OUR

21 Made in Québec (E-Magazine) Chefs (Cuisine du Québec) NEWSLETTER Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism

22 Official tourist site of the Government of Québec Home Site map Your place of origin: Québec (en) EXPLORE PLAN BOOK Lodging Getting there Restaurants Useful tips Brochures Disabled travellers Home > Plan > Brochures Brochures Our new e-brochures: a feast for your eyes and ears! We re now offering you a selection of brochures in Flash format. They include videos and a soundtrack, all designed to plunge you into the ambiance of a holiday in Québec! These virtual brochures open onscreen and are as pleasant to leaf through as their paper counterparts. What s more, they offer interactivity with the bonjourquebec.com site. You can also download the brochures in PDF format. These brochures, which are designed primarily to help foreign tourists get the most out of their stay in Québec, can also be useful for planning your own Québec vacation! Questions about Québec? Call or chat with us now! Passionately St. Lawrence Can't wait for vacation time! Irresistibly CULTURAL and FESTIVE For the ultimate in relaxation, cruises are the perfect way to glimpse otherwise inaccessible landscapes while enjoying state-of-the-art facilities. Set sail and discover the majestic St. Lawrence River, a trip of a lifetime! Flash format Whether you wish to wander about its friendly cities or kick back in a cozy, rural setting, to cast off your moorings and explore its vast waterways or follow the footsteps of a long-ago coureur de bois, or woodsman, Québec is eager to welcome you with open arms. Flash format Québec is a festive destination where surprise after surprise awaits you: year-round picturesque festivals, major exhibitions and city streets taken over each summer by musicians and other performers. At every turn, you'll find fireworks, enchanting gardens and gambolling dancers that are the stuff of dreams! Summer and winter, great shows and world-class sport events abound. Flash format Intensely urban Sublimely Resortful Passionately St. Lawrence

23 Bold and creative, passionate yet peaceful, Québec s cities entice with their seamless blend of North American drive and European sophistication. Dynamic and welcoming, Montréal, Québec City and Gatineau embody Quebecers love affair with fun, their contagious joie de vivre. Surrender to this unique urban dance, discover its spellbinding contrasts and bewitching charm each moment, intensely urban! Flash format PDF format (1.72 Mb) Right next to its cities, Québec shelters spectacular edens. These oases of leisure and recreation invite you to recharge your batteries and revel in the peacefulness of gentle adventures. Day and night, Québec s hotels, inns, B&Bs, resorts and outfitters offer unparalleled comfort, leaving no detail unattended and every guest enchanted in a land that is sublimely resortful! Flash format PDF format (2.00 Mb) Set sail and discover the majestic St. Lawrence River, a trip of a lifetime! This journey through time retraces the route taken by Québec s indigenous people and coureurs-desbois, as fresh water gradually gives way to ocean brine, creating a magnificent gulf. In every season and any weather, Québec is passionately St. Lawrence! Flash format PDF format (1.60 Mb) Exuberantly Wild Québec - Providing emotions since 1534 Québec - A family playground Quebecers unique passion and spirit are fuelled by the wildlife roaming their land and the Native and Inuit legends whispering in the forests. Laid-back excursions, hard-core expeditions or long-distance treks, today s explorers adore Québec every adventure exuberantly wild! Flash format PDF format (2.37 Mb) Québec keeps time to four unique experiences, shaped by four breath taking seasons and four distinct rhythms, moving across land, water and sky: Intensely Urban, Sublimely Resortful, Passionately St. Lawrence, Exuberantly Wild. Choose, discover, explore, savor...québec! Flash format PDF format (0,6 Mb) A great tool for planning a family vacation! This attractive guide tells you everything you need to know about the outstanding attractions that make Québec an ideal family destination. It's packed with things to see and do, celebrations, festivals and activities for the young and young at heart. Flash format PDF format-part 1 (1.5 Kb) PDF format-part 2 (3.5 Kb)

24 Intensely motivating Totally responsible With its enticing blend of world-class hospitality and leading-edge technology, wide-open spaces and vibrant historic cities, unrivalled entertainment and unforgettable adventure, Québec inspires heartfelt emotions that are always a treasure to explore. PDF format (3.9 Mb) Whether you choose to explore Québec's bustling big cities or the wide variety of its vacation resorts, admire the majesty of the St. Lawrence River or venture into the great outdoors, you can help preserve its natural treasures and resources. PDF format (0.27 Mb) Notes: Downloading a 2-Mb file at a speed of 56 kbps can take 10 to 15 minutes. The information provided in our brochures is updated whenever there is a new publication or a reprint. Reading the brochures on-screen will be easier if you select the Full Screen option. Tourisme Québec Media Meeting Planners Qualité tourisme Bonjour Québec is brought to you by Tourisme Québec and Bell Canada Contact us FAQ Disclaimer Policy on privacy Copyright Photos credits Responsible tourism