Quebec FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Quebec.

When is the best time to visit Quebec?

The best time to visit Quebec is May to September with the warmest weather, the most sunshine, a range of cultural events and whale-watching season.

What is the official language of Quebec?

The main languages spoken in Quebec are French and English.

How do I manage my travel money in Quebec?

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Cash, credit, and debit cards are widely accepted, and cash machines are easy to access.

What places combine well with Quebec?

Quebec combines well with Atlantic Canada to the east, or Ontario to the west. Quebec can also be combined with New England in the USA to the south.

What are the main cultural events in Quebec?

Quebec’s cities have an extraordinary range of festivals. In winter, Montreal hosts a Snow Festival (January-February) and Montreal en Lumière, a light show (February-March), while Quebec City hosts the world’s biggest winter carnival in February.

Summer is the busiest time for events in Quebec. Montreal has several big music festivals as well as a circus festival and fireworks festival in July. Quebec City has a summer music festival, a balloon festival and beer festival. Other summer highlights around the province include Le Festif de Baie-Saint-Paul (music and circus arts festival) in the birthplace of the famous Cirque du Soleil, and First Nations Great Summer Gathering in Mashteuiatsh beside Lake Saint Jean.

Autumn brings a range of food festivals such as Le Grande Gourmandaise in Mont Tremblant, Les Delices d’automne in Mauricie and Charlevoix Apple Festival.