Québec Holiday & Travel Guide

Quebec is a delightful blend of the old and the new, whose citizens are fiercely proud of their French-Canadian heritage and work passionately to preserve it. French is the dominant and official language of the province, but English is understood in the more populous areas. With such a mix of European and North American culture, the province is a wonderful blend of art, literature and theatre and hosts many festivals to celebrate its vitality.

Take a look at the following travel guides, detailing the activities you can get involved with on your holiday:

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Canada Holiday & Travel Guide 

Canada is the perfect holiday destination all year round! As the second largest country in the world, there will always be some event, landmark or activity to entertain you. St John’s, Newfoundland is geographically closer to London in the United Kingdom than to Vancouver, so you will never be bored because of the vast opportunities! Canada is as famous for its metropolitan, lively and cultural cities, as it is for the abundance of outdoor activities you can participate in. When you holiday in Canada, you do nothing by half - from skiing or hiking in some of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes on the planet, to exploring the rich cultural heritage of the country in its celebrated cities or joining in with popular and exciting festivals.

Take a look at our guide full of useful factual information you need to know before you book your holdiay to Canada!

Introduction to the Canadian provinces

Québec

Quebec is renowned for being a unique province in North America. The area was originally settled by the French as part of their ‘New France’ across the Atlantic Ocean. Quebec has retained its French-Canadian culture, and the dominant language remains French. Quebec is famous for being the biggest producer of maple syrup and the dinner staple of ‘poutine’ (French fries, cheese and gravy!). There is an abundance of outdoor activities in Quebec to try, from cross country skiing across the snowy terrain to cycling amongst grand lakes and remote mountainous landscapes.  The cities in Quebec are a real highlight, with Montreal’s buzzing atmosphere and the people’s pride of their culture and Quebec City’s exquisite architecture and preserved history. Take a look at our 'Québec Holiday & Travel Guide' for more detailed information about the province.

The Maritime and Atlantic Provinces:

-          New Brunswick

-          Nova Scotia

-          Prince Edward Island

These three provinces combine with Newfoundland and Labrador to form the Atlantic Provinces. These provinces are famous as the origin of Acadian culture, as the lands claimed by ‘New France’ in northern America. The Maritime Provinces are home to the Maliseet, Passamquoddy and Mi’kmaq people, with a history of British and French settlement that predates the formation of Canada. The area has a unique blend of accents because of its history. If it is a breathtaking view you are after on your holiday, look no further than the outstanding natural beauty of the coastal areas, as well as the historic charm of the city of Halifax.

Ontario:

With the largest population of any province in Canada, there are countless ways to be entertained. The provincial capital is Toronto, which as the largest city in Canada has endless events, landmarks, museums, shops and shows to enjoy. Or head to the national bi-lingual capital, Ottowa, to visit Parliament Hill or travel down to the Great Lakes and Niagara Falls to take in the stunning sights. The opportunities don’t stop here, for Ontario also has a vast wilderness to explore.

British Columbia:

A stay in British Columbia can provide a wide array of holiday activities. Whether you want to enjoy the city life of Vancouver, one of the most liberal and culturally diverse cities in North America, or Victoria, the capital city where you can spend the morning admiring the artwork in the downtown galleries and end up whale watching in the afternoon! Equally worth a visit is the Okanagan Valley, the warmest region in Canada where one can enjoy activities such as golf, wine tasting and skiing.

The North:

-          Nunavut

-          Yukon

-          Northwest Territories

The northern Canadian provinces are some of the most remote lands in the world. Therefore, there is an abundance of remarkable wildlife and wilderness to take in. Don’t forget you can learn all about the distinct Inuit and First Nations culture on your trip to the north. Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories are the home to some of the world’s best fishing, they host exhilarating outdoor adventures, give you the opportunity to take in the Northern Lights and much more.

The Prairies:

-          Saskatchewan

-          Manitoba

-          Alberta

The Prairies region is rich in geographical diversity, from rocky terrain, flat farmland dotted with bright yellow canola fields and rolling hills to vast lakes and snowy ski resorts, not forgetting the magnificent Rocky Mountains. The city of Calgary is famous for their traditional Calgary Stampede, so put your cowboy hat on for this must-do event!

Canada is the perfect holiday destination all year round! As the second largest country in the world, there will always be some event, landmark or activity to entertain you. St John’s, Newfoundland is geographically closer to London in the United Kingdom than to Vancouver, so you will never be bored because of the vast opportunities! Canada is as famous for its metropolitan, lively and cultural cities, as it is for the abundance of outdoor activities you can participate in. When you holiday in Canada, you do nothing by half - from skiing or hiking in some of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes on the planet, to exploring the rich cultural heritage of the country in its celebrated cities or joining in with popular and exciting festivals.

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