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Quebec City is one of the most beautiful cities in North America. You'll find 400-year old cobblestone streets, historic stone buildings, and plenty of European charm. The most famous part of Quebec City is Vieux Quebec, aka 'Old Quebec City'. It is often described as a link between Europe and the Americas. No matter what season you visit in, Quebec City is sure to leave you with great memories. Beyond the city, you'll find many attractions and near-endless outdoor activities.
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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN/NEAR QUEBEC CITY IN *WINTER*
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Here are my selections for the top 10 things to do in or near Quebec City in winter.
✮ Explore the historic area of Quebec City on foot (aka 'Vieux Quebec' or 'Old Quebec City'), including Place Royale and the Terrasse Dufferin
✮ Take a drive to see the ice-covered Montmorency Falls - 20 minutes northeast of downtown Quebec City
✮ Ride a toboggan on the Au 1884 slide on the Terrasse Dufferin in Old Quebec City
✮ Go snow-tubing/sliding at Village Vacances Valcartier - 40 minutes northwest of downtown Quebec City
✮ Try dog-sledding with one of several operators in the region
✮ Hit the slopes at Mont-Sainte-Anne, the top ski resort in the area - 50 minutes northeast of downtown Quebec City
✮ Tour the Hotel de Glace (aka the 'Ice Hotel') at Village Vacances Valcartier - 40 minutes northwest of downtown Quebec City
✮ Go ice-skating on the outdoor track of Plains of Abraham and/or the outdoor rink at Place d'Youville in Old Quebec City
✮ Shop on the charming Rue Petit Champlain and/or Rue Saint-Jean in Old Quebec City
✮ Ride a fat bike at Empire 47 - 30 minutes northwest of downtown Quebec City
If you have three full days visit Quebec City in winter, you could consider this itinerary:
✮ DAY #1: Explore Old Quebec on foot, making sure to visit Place Royale, Rue du Petit Champlain, Rue Saint-Jean, and the Terrasse Dufferin.
✮ DAY #2: Go skiing at one of the five ski areas in the region. I recommend Mont-Sainte-Anne, stopping to see Montmorency Falls along the drive there.
✮ DAY #3: Go snow-tubing at the winter wonderland park of Village Vacances Valcartier.
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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN/NEAR QUEBEC CITY IN *SPRING/SUMMER/FALL*
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Here are my selections for the top 10 things to do in the Quebec City area in spring/summer/fall.
✮ Explore the historic area of Quebec City on foot (aka 'Vieux Quebec' or 'Old Quebec City'), including Place Royale and the Terrasse Dufferin
✮ Take a drive to see Montmorency Falls, and consider zip-lining and/or via ferrata while there - 20 minutes northeast of downtown Quebec City
✮ Visit the indoor and/or outdoor water parks at Village Vacances Valcartier - 40 minutes northwest of downtown Quebec City
✮ Shop on Rue du Petit Champlain and/or Rue Saint-Jean in Old Quebec City
✮ Take a hike in
nearby Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier - 50 minutes north of downtown Quebec City
✮ Go cycling on some of Quebec City's awesome paved bike paths
✮ Go mountain biking at Empire 47 - 30 minutes northwest of downtown Quebec City
✮ Take a guided tour of the military fort La Citadelle de Québec and time it right so that you can watch the changing of the guard
✮ Road trip around the nearby island of Île d'Orléans - 15 minutes northeast of downtown Quebec City
✮ Enjoy one of Quebec City's two best museums: Musée de la Civilisation (history/cultural) or Musée National des Beaux-arts du Québec (art)
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5-STAR QUEBEC CITY AREA ATTRACTIONS
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Here is my opinionated list of 5-star attractions in Quebec City and the surrounding region:
Downtown Quebec City (including 'Vieux Quebec' aka 'Old Quebec')
✮ Cycling the paved bike paths - there are miles of excellent, paved bike paths in and around the city; several companies offer bike rentals
✮ Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps) - a steep staircase offering a great view of the historic tourist/shopping zone of Rue du Petit Champlain
✮ Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - stop to photograph this majestic hotel; located next to the Terrasse Dufferin boardwalk
✮ Fresque du Petit-Champlain - one of several large, beautiful murals in Old Quebec; located at the southern end of Rue du Petit Champlain
✮ Fresque du Quebecois - one of several large, beautiful murals in Old Quebec; located between Côte de la Montagne and Rue Notre-Dame
✮ Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec - an old funicular cableway that rises steeply from Rue du Petit Champlain to the Terrasse Dufferin boardwalk
✮ Musée de la Civilisation - an excellent cultural and history museum near the "Old Port" section of Old Quebec
✮ Musée National des Beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) - an excellent arts museum located in the Plains of Abraham park near Old Quebec
✮ Observatoire de la Capitale - a 31st floor observatory that offers 360-degree views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River
✮ Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons Terrace - a public park that offers beautiful elevated views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River
✮ Place d'Youville - a park on Rue Saint-Jean that offers a small but picturesque outdoor ice skating rink (rentals are available)
✮ Place Royale - a beautiful cobblestone square with stone buildings, a 17th century church (Notre-Dame), cafés, and tourist shops
✮ Plains of Abraham - a public park with walking paths, museums, and X-C skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, and snow tubing/sliding in winter
✮ Rue du Petit Champlain - a lively and beautiful 0.2-mile long shopping/tourist area; also known as the 'Quartier du Petit Champlain'
✮ Toboggan Slide Au 1884 - a 43mph, family-friendly tobaggon ride in front of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac on the Terrasse Dufferin
✮ Terrasse Dufferin - a wooden walkway/boardwalk with elevated scenic views of the St. Lawrence River; the Toboggan Slide Au 1884 is here too
Nearby Attractions
✮ Aquarium du Quebec - a good, medium-sized aquarium located about 20 minutes west of Old Quebec
✮ Dog-sledding with La Reine et le Millionnaire - this is one of several highly-rated dog-sledding operators in the region
✮ Dog-sledding with Secrets Nordiques - this is one of several highly-rated dog-sledding operators in the region
✮ Empire 47 - features 28 miles of mountain biking trails ranging from beginner to expert; outstanding fat biking trails in winter
✮ Île d'Orléans - an island 15 minutes from Old Quebec that offers scenic driving, local produce shops/stands, and several restaurants
✮ La Citadelle de Québec - a military fort and museum that offers guided tours
✮ La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain - a cycling and walking path along the St. Lawrence River
✮ Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale - a small, mall-based, indoor amusement park with ice-skating, arcade, mini golf, a carousel, and more
✮ Montmorency Falls/Parc de la Chute-Montmorency - one of Canada's very best waterfalls; it's taller than Niagara Falls and very accessible
✮ Parc Linéaire de la Riviére Saint Charles - a 19-mile walking trail along the St. Charles River
✮ Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier - one of Quebec's most beautiful nature parks; offers excellent hiking/snowshoeing
✮ Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré - a beautiful Catholic Church; one of the eight national shrines of Canada
✮ Siberia Spa - offers excellent outdoor, Scandinavian-inspired hot tubs, plus sauna and massage services
✮ Skiing at Le Massif de Charlevoix - the second best ski area within a reasonable driving distance of Quebec City
✮ Skiing at Mont-Sainte-Anne - my favorite ski area within a reasonable driving distance of Quebec City
✮ Sledding/luge run at Le Massif de Charlevoix - take a wild 4.6-mile long luge/sled run on a ski mountain
✮ Vallée Bras-du-Nord - a nature preserve with hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking; lodging available (yurts, cabins, etc.)
✮ Village Vacances Valcartier: Bora Parc - features an indoor and outdoor water park with more than 35 slides; all water is heated
✮ Village Vacances Valcartier: Hotel de Glace - this is the famous ice hotel of Quebec; reserve tours in advance ($fee) if you don't stay the night
✮ Village Vacances Valcartier: Ice Skating Path - a 0.6-mile long outdoor ice skating path
✮ Village Vacances Valcartier: Snow Tubing - this is arguably the biggest and best snow-tubing park in North America
✮ Wendake - an excellent Native American history/cultural museum
Guided walking tours are also popular in Quebec City, and they are offered in both French and English. Several companies offer this service.
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WHAT IS THE QUEBEC CITY AREA FAMOUS FOR?
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Here are some things that the Quebec City area is famous or well-known for:
✮ bike paths
✮ cold winters
✮ dog-sledding
✮ European culture/feel
✮ French-speaking population
✮ ice canoeing
✮ ice hotel
✮ ice skating
✮ maple syrup/maple candy - e.g. maple taffy on a stick
✮ military forts/walled city
✮ mountain biking/fat biking
✮ poutine - french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy
✮ skiing/snowboarding areas
✮ snow-tubing
✮ stone buildings/architecture
✮ toboggan/luge runs
✮ via ferrata climbing
✮ waterfalls - e.g. Montmorency Falls
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There are five ski areas/resorts within a reasonable driving distance of Quebec City:
✮ Centre De Ski Le Relais - 33 trails; 735ft vertical drop; 1,407ft summit
✮ Le Massif de Charlevoix - 53 trails; 2,526ft vertical drop; 2,644ft summit
✮ Massif du Sud - 35 trails; 1,316ft vertical drop; 1,686ft summit
✮ Mont-Sainte-Anne - 71 trails; 2,050ft vertical drop; 2,625ft summit
✮ Stoneham Mountain Resort - 43 trails; 1,132 vertical drop; 1,946ft summit
I believe that most would agree that Mont-Sainte-Anne is the finest ski area near Quebec City. Beginners will love the base area and they can also work up to riding on the the classic, 2.8 mile-long La Familiale ski trail. Le Massif de Charlevoix is arguably the second best ski area near Quebec City.
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SNOW-TUBING IN/NEAR QUEBEC CITY
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Snow-tubing is a big deal all over Quebec, and there are several places where you can do it near Quebec City:
✮ Centre de glisse Myrand - 10 minutes west of Old Quebec
✮ Les Glissades Tewkesbury - 35 minutes north of Old Quebec
✮ Plains of Abraham - within walking distance of the western edge of Old Quebec
✮ Site des sports d’hiver de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres - 10 minutes northwest of Old Quebec
✮ Village Vacances Valcartier - 35 minutes northwest of Old Quebec
Village Vacances Valcartier is the premier snow tubing park in the Quebec City area, and quite possibly the largest and best in North America. It has 35 runs, all of which are rated for their intensity (green circle, blue square, black diamond, or double black diamond). On some of their runs, you can hit upwards of 50mph! Tow ropes help you reach the top of the runs, although you can also hike up the hills if you prefer. As of 2023, you don't need reservations to visit this park, but take note that weekends can get pretty busy, especially on Saturdays. There are also other winter attractions here as well, including the Hotel de Glace, (the only ice hotel in North America. There is also an indoor water park and outdoor ice skating path.
There is also an amazing, 4.5-mile long, luge sledding run at the Le Massif ski area. The "Piste de luge" run travels down most of the mountain. There are day and night trips offered, and both require either a cat ride or a snowshoe hike to reach the starting point. Due to its intense nature, this is only for those aged 10+. For more information on this unique experience, visit Le Massif.
Old Quebec City also has a fun toboggan run called the Toboggan Slide Au 1884, which is found on the Terrasse Dufferin boardwalk in front of the famous Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac hotel. This run is family-friendly even though it travels more than 40mph. The views of the famous hotel and the St. Lawrence River from Terrasse Dufferin boardwalk are very good as well. This attraction is close to many of the best historic streets that you'll find in Old Quebec.
Tip: if you go snow-tubing, definitely bring some ski goggles or some other sort of protective glasses!
It's pretty much impossible to see as you travel at fast speeds without them.
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DOGSLEDDING NEAR QUEBEC CITY
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Dog-sledding is quite popular in Canada, and there are several operators in the Quebec City region. Some of these operators will allow you to actually drive the sled. I highly recommend that you make reservations months in advance as they often sell out.
✮ Aventure Inukshuk - 35 minutes northwest of Old Quebec
✮ Chenil La Poursuite - 30 minutes southwest of Old Quebec
✮ La Reine et la Millionnaire - 75 minutes northeast of Old Quebec
✮ Pourvoirie du Lac Beauport - 25 minutes north of Old Quebec
✮ Randonnée Mïcklà - 75 minutes southwest of Old Quebec
✮ Secrets Nordiques - 30 minutes northeast of Old Quebec near the Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area
The highest rated dog-sledding operators as of 2023 per Google reviews are Randonnee Mickla, Secrets Nordiques, and
La Reine et la Millionnaire.
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ICE SKATING IN/NEAR QUEBEC CITY
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There are many indoor and outdoor places where you can go ice skating in or near Quebec City, including:
Outdoor
✮ Lac-Beauport - a large lake that gets plowed for ice skating about 20 minutes north of Old Quebec; NO rentals available
✮ Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron - an outdoor ice skating path through the forest; located about 35 minutes west of Old Quebec
✮ Place d'Youville - a small but free and attractive outdoor skating rink on Rue Saint-Jean in Old Quebec; rentals are available
✮ Plains of Abraham - an outdoor ice skating ring/path near the western edge of Old Quebec; rentals are available
✮ Chalet des Sports, Shannon - an outdoor ice skating path through the forest; located about 35 minutes northwest of Old Quebec
✮ Village Vacances Valcartier - a 0.6 mile-long outdoor ice skating path/skateway; rentals are available; this resort also offers great snow-tubing
Indoor
✮ Centre de glaces Intact Assurance - an indoor Olympic oval ice skating rink with time-slots available for use by the general public
✮ Méga Parc des Galeries de la Capitale's Ice Track - a 750-foot indoor ice skating path within a large mall (which also has other attractions)
If weather conditions are good/cold enough, I highly recommend trying one of the forested ice skating paths mentioned above. I don't think the United States offers any ice skating trails like that, and so it would be a unique experience for you.
Here is a great link with more information about ice skating in the area.
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There are several good shopping areas in or near Quebec City, including:
✮ Avenue Cartier - a lively outdoor shopping district/street in the Arts District of Quebec City (located west of Old Quebec)
✮ Galeries de la Capitale - a large indoor shopping mall with 250+ stores, 30+ restaurants, and a small amusement park
✮ Laurier Quebec - a large indoor shopping mall with about 300 stores and restaurants
✮ Place de la Cité - a medium-sized indoor shopping mall with about 100 stores and restaurants
✮ Place Ste-Foy - a medium-sized indoor shopping mall with about 130 stores and restaurants
✮ Promenades Beauport - a medium-sized indoor shopping mall with about 140 stores and restaurants
✮ Rue du Petit Champlain (aka "Quartier Petit Champlain") - a lively outdoor shopping district/street in Old Quebec
✮ Rue Saint-Jean - a lively outdoor shopping district/street in Old Quebec
If you are looking for the main outdoor shopping districts in Old Quebec, start with Rue du Petit Champlain and Rue Saint-Jean. The cobblestoned Rue du Petit Champlain is believed to be the oldest shopping district in North America. It is about 0.2 mile long and very attractive/photogenic, especially from atop the "Breakneck Stairs" at the northern end. You can also try maple taffy sticks at the sugar shack at the southern end of the street. Avenue Cartier in the Art District of Montcalm and Rue St-Joseph are other good shopping options. All shops that we have visited have accepted credit card.
Benjo on Boulevard Charest E in the Saint-Roch neighborhood of Quebec City is a notable and beloved toy store.
I haven't visited the shops along Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre in the 'Old Port' section of Quebec City yet, but I hope to on my next visit.
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MUSEUMS IN/NEAR QUEBEC CITY
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There are several great museums in or near Quebec City, including:
✮ La Citadelle de Québec - a military museum
✮ Musée de la Civilisation - a history/cultural museum
✮ Musée National des Beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) - an art museum
✮ Wendake - a living history/cultural museum
There is also a small but interesting chocolate museum within a store called Erico in downtown Quebec City.
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FOODS TO TRY IN/NEAR QUEBEC CITY
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There are some local food specialties you should try while visiting Quebec City. Many of these can be widely found at local restaurants (especially poutine, which seems to be just about everywhere, including McDonald's).
✮ Crepes - very thin pancakes served with a wide variety of sweet and savory fillings and toppings
✮ Fèves au lard - baked beans that are typically mixed with bacon and either molasses or maple syrup
✮ Mr. Puffs - delicious fried dough balls offered with a variety of toppings (e.g. sugar, cinnamon, strawberry, apple cinnamon, etc.)
✮ Pouding chomeur - poor man's maple pudding
✮ Poutine - french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy; some places offer additional toppings (Poutineville even has filet mignon)
✮ Quebec-style popcorn at Mary's Popcorn - a mixture of maple syrup, white cheddar, and yellow cheddar popcorn
✮ Smoked meat sandwich - a deli meat made of beef brisket that is essentially a hybrid of corned beef and pastrami
✮ Sugar pie - a traditional French Canadian pie with a smooth, rich, and creamy filling
✮ Tire sur la neige - maple taffy served on a stick; some places allow you to make them, whereas others don't
✮ Tourtiere - a meat pie with pie crust and minced meat and spices
I've tried a few local beers in Quebec, and so far the 'Blanche de Chambly' from the Unibroue brewery has been my favorite.
Some good gluten-friendly restaurants in Quebec City include: Chez Biceps BBQ (most food is naturally gluten free), Cochon Dingue (has a gluten-free menu), Sapristi (has gluten-free pizza), and Veravin 2.0 (the entire restaurant is gluten-free)
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TIPS FOR VISITING THE QUEBEC CITY REGION
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Here are a few tips for visiting the Quebec City region:
LENGTH OF STAY - If you are visiting the Quebec City region for the first time, I always recommend staying for at least 4 nights. Quebec is a major city and there is just so much to see and do. Staying in the historic Old Quebec district (Vieux Quebec) is very desirable, but also very expensive.
MAP - Click here to view or download an awesome PDF map of Quebec City, including the Vieux-Quebec section (aka "Old Quebec").
PARKING - There are several places to park in Old Quebec. Use Google Maps to search for "public parking".
WINTER CARNIVAL - You should consider visiting Quebec City during their Winter Carnival event, which is typically held in early February. It's one of the best winter celebrations anywhere.
CURRENCY - It is fairly easy to visit Quebec without having to convert any U.S. currency to Canadian currency. The vast majority of places accept U.S. credit and debit cards. The only instances where Canadian dollars might be helpful is for: (a) tipping (housekeeping, valet, etc.), (b) food stands/food shacks, and (c) small purchases at merchants where you are below the stated credit card minimum (e.g. $5 or $10 at some places) and (d) the Funiculaire railway if you decide to ride that.
CELL PHONE - Contact your cell phone company and add an international travel plan so that you can have unlimited calls, text, and data. Most charge $5 or $10/day for this service, but it's absolutely worth it. The fees can be extremely high if you don't do this (potentially even hundreds of dollars!).
I have found Verizon and XFinity cell phone service to be excellent in and around Quebec City. I'm not sure about AT&T or T-Mobile/Sprint.
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CLASSIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN/NEAR QUEBEC CITY
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Quebec City and the surrounding region offer many outstanding outdoor adventures, including:
✮ Au 1884 toboggan slide in Old Quebec along the Dufferin Terrace
✮ Canyoneering/rappelling at Jean-Larose Falls near Mont-Sainte-Anne
✮ Canyoneering/rappelling at Vallee Bras-du-Nord
✮ Cross-country skiing at Mont-Sainte-Anne
✮ Cross-country skiing at Plains of Abraham
✮ Cycling the Corridor des Cheminots
✮ Cycling the Corridor du Littoral
✮ Cycling the Velopiste Jacques-Cartier Portneuf
✮ Dog-sledding with one of several operators in the region
✮ Fat tire biking at Empire 47 in winter
✮ Hiking or snowshoeing in Parc National des Grands-Jardins
✮ Ice canoeing with Ice Canoeing Experience on the St. Lawrence River
✮ Ice climbing at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
✮ Kayaking on the Rivière du Gouffre
✮ Mountain biking at Empire 47
✮ Mountain biking at Le Massif de Charlevoix
✮ Mountain biking at Mont-Sainte-Anne
✮ Mountain biking at Sentiers du Moulin
✮ Mountain biking at Vallèe Bras-du-Nord
✮ Night skiing at Mont-Sainte-Anne
✮ Sea-kayaking on the St Lawrence Estuary
✮ Snow tubing at Village Vacances Valcartier (some runs are rated as a "double black diamond" and travel up to 50mph!)
✮ Via ferrata at La Charlevoix / Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu with Projet Vertical (open in summer and winter; 1hr 45min northeast of the city)
✮ Via ferrata at Palissades Charlevoix (minimum age is 10 or 14 depending upon route)
✮ Via ferrata at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency (minimum age is 8, 12, or 14 depending upon route, and maximum weight is 220lbs)
✮ Whitewater rafting on the Jacques-Cartier River with New Wave Expeditions
✮ Zip-lining at Arbraska Chauveau
✮ Zip-lining at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
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Here are the average monthly temperatures for Quebec City by month:
✮ January - high 20°F, low 6°F
✮ February - high 24°F, low 8°F
✮ March - high 33°F, low 18°F
✮ April - high 47°F, low 32°F
✮ May - high 60°F, low 44°F
✮ June - high 71°F, low 53°F
✮ July - high 77°F, low 59°F
✮ August - high 76°F, low 58°F
✮ September - high 67°F, low 50°F
✮ October - high 53°F, low 39°F
✮ November - high 41°F, low 29°F
✮ December - high 26°F, low 14°F
Take note that arctic winds can significantly drop the temperatures in winter. Overnight temperatures of -10°F (or colder) typically occur a few days per winter.
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HELPFUL FRENCH WORDS AND PHRASES
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See below for a list of French words and phrases that I think are particularly helpful to travelers:
The Basics
✮ Au revoir - goodbye
✮ Bonjour - hello / good morning
✮ Bonsoir - good evening
✮ Chaud - hot
✮ Excusez-moi - excuse me (you can also say "pardon")
✮ Femme - woman
✮ Froid - cold
✮ Homme - man
✮ Heures - hours
✮ Heures D'Ouverture - opening hours
✮ Merci - thank you
✮ Merci beaucoup - thank you very much
✮ Non - no
✮ Qui - yes
✮ S'il vous plait - please
Key Phrases
✮ Je ne parle pas français - I don't speak French
✮ Je suis allergique à - I'm allergic to ________.
✮ Je suis désolé - I'm sorry
✮ Je suis désolé, parlez-vous anglais? - I'm sorry, do you speak English?
✮ Où est? - Where is _________.
✮ Parlez-vous anglais? - do you speak English?
Driving
✮ Arrêt - stop
✮ Autoroute - highway
✮ Circulation fluide - flowing freely (meaning there are no accidents or delays on the road)
✮ Est - east
✮ Garage de stationnement - parking garage
✮ Ici - here
✮ Nord - north
✮ Ouest - west
✮ Sortie - exit
✮ Station-essence - gas station
✮ Sud - south
Meal Types
✮ Dejeuner - lunch
✮ Desserts - dessert
✮ Diner - dinner
✮ Entrée - appetizer
✮ Petit Dejeuner - breakfast
Food & Allergies
✮ Amandes - almonds
✮ Bière - beer
✮ Beurre - butter
✮ Blé - wheat/gluten
✮ Café - coffee
✮ Cacahuètes - peanuts
✮ Crème - cream
✮ Doigts de poulet - chicken fingers
✮ Eau / l'eau - water
✮ Frites - french fries
✮ Fromage - cheese
✮ Glace - ice cream
✮ Hamburger - hamburger (the same spelling as English)
✮ Lait / laitiers - milk
✮ Légumes - vegetables
✮ Naturel - plain (e.g. no toppings; you can also try saying "pas de garnitures", which means no toppings)
✮ Noisettes - nuts
✮ Noix - tree nuts (e.g. "noix de cajous" means cashews)
✮ Pain - bread
✮ Pizza - pizza (the same spelling as English)
✮ Poisson - fish
✮ Porc - pork
✮ Poulet - chicken
✮ Sans gluten - gluten free
✮ Soja - soy / soybeans
✮ Soupe - soup
✮ Sucre - sugar
✮ Thé - tea
✮ Viande - meat
✮ Vin - wine
To state that you are allergic to something, you would start with "Je suis allergique à_______."
Numbers
✮ Zéro (zay-RO) - 0
✮ Un (uh) - 1
✮ Deux (duh) - 2
✮ Trois (twah) - 3
✮ Quatre (KAT-ruh) - 4
✮ Cinq (sank) - 5
✮ Six (sees) - 6
✮ Sept (set) - 7
✮ Huit (wheet) - 8
✮ Neuf (nuhf) - 9
✮ Dix (dees) - 10
✮ Onze (onz) - 11
✮ Douze (dooz) - 12
✮ Treize (trez) - 13
✮ Quatorze (kah-TOHR-z) - 14
✮ Quinze (cans) - 15
✮ Seize (sez) - 16
✮ Dix-sept (dees set) - 17
✮ Dix-huit (dees wheet) - 18
✮ Dix-neuf (dees nuhf) - 19
✮ Vingt (van) - 20
Basic colors
✮ Blanc - white
✮ Bleu - blue
✮ Jaune - yellow
✮ Noir - black
✮ Rouge - red
✮ Vert - green
Days of the week
✮ Lundi (lun or lu) - Monday
✮ Mardi (mar or ma) - Tuesday
✮ Mercredi (mer or me) - Wednesday
✮ Jeudi (jeu or je) - Thursday
✮ Vendredi (ven or ve) - Friday
✮ Samedi (sam or sa) - Saturday
✮ Dimanche (dim or di) - Sunday
Other
✮ Arrêt de bus - bus stop
✮ Avion - plane
✮ Billet - ticket
✮ Carte - map
✮ Carte de crédit - credit card
✮ Carte de débit - debit card
✮ Carte de sentiers - trail map
✮ Faire un location - rental station
✮ Guichet - ticket window
✮ L’addition - the bill (e.g. restaurant bill)
✮ L'auberge - hostel
✮ L'aéroport - airport
✮ L’hôpital - hospital
✮ L'hôtel - hotel
✮ Métro - subway
✮ Musée - museum
✮ Parc - park
✮ Parc national - national park
✮ Patinage sur glace - ice-skating
✮ Plage - beach
✮ Pourboire - tip
✮ Rue - street / avenue
✮ Sentier de randonnée - hiking trail
✮ Toilettes - toilets
✮ Train - train
✮ Voiture - car
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beautiful stone architecture in Old Quebec near Place Royale
shops at Place Royale in Old Quebec
mural in Old Quebec
view of the Quartier Petit Champlain shopping area from the Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps)
The Au 1884 toboggan slide on the Terrasse Dufferin boardwalk
the magnificent Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Old Quebec
a maple taffy stick from the 'La Petite Cabane a Sucre' store on Rue du Champlain in Old Quebec
the 'La Petite Cabane a Sucre' store on Rue du Champlain in Old Quebec
snow-tubing at the Village Vacances Valcartier (40 minutes northwest of Old Quebec)
skiing at Mont-Sainte-Anne
Montmorency Falls, Quebec
making maple taffy sticks at Mont-Sainte-Anne
artistic toilet sign in Old Quebec
beautiful stone architecture in Old Quebec
Rue Saint-Jean in Old Quebec
snow-tubing at the Village Vacances Valcartier
a double-black diamond snow-tubing run at the Village Vacances Valcartier
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