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Quebec Information Population: 671,889 Elevation: 300 feet (91 meters) above sea level Land Area: 1957.1 square miles (3,149.7 square kilometers) Location: Located in the southern section of Canada, close to the border of the United States Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon in Quebec City, it's 9am in Vancouver). Quebec City observes Daylight Savings Time from Late April - Late October Climate: Québec has three distinct climates: the humid continental climate in the region covered by boreal forest (south of the 50th parallel), the sub arctic climate in the taiga region (between the 50th-58th parallels), and the arctic climate of Nunavik, the tundra region above the 58th parallel, home of the Inuit. Québec's southernmost climate is marked by seasonal extremes of temperature. A rigorous snowy winter, with an average annual snowfall of over 3 metres (10 feet), gives way to an exhilarating spring and a pleasantly warm summer, followed by a crisp and colorful autumn. Through all the thermometer's ups and downs, the hospitality and conviviality of the people of Quebec is legendary. Local Seasons: The crowds are at their most bustling throughout summer (June through August), particularly over the last two weeks of July when Canadian factory workers and other heavy-industry personnel traditionally lay down their tools and take a "long lunch". Another peak period is the week in mid-March when elementary and high-school students are released from school for the annual family holiday, which in Québec City often means a pilgrimage to nearby Île d'Orléans. How to Get There: By Plane Aeroporte de Quebec 500, Rue Principale Sainte-Foy (Quebec) Canada G2G279 418-640-2700 The airport is located 12 miles (19.3 kilometers) northwest of the city and is served by many of the national and international carriers as well as a variety of local, regional and charter services. Mirabel International Airport 12600 Aérogare A-1 Street 800-465-1213 Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport 975 Roméo-Vachon Blvd North 514-394-7377 Ground Transportation Car rental, taxi, shuttle service and limousine service is available at all of the airports as well as throughout the city. By Car From the U.S.: Québec City is slightly more than 805km (500 miles) from New York, and less than 644km (400 miles) from Boston. Coming from New York and points farther south, pick up Interstate 91 at New Haven, and follow it right up to the Canadian border. From Boston, take I-93 out of the city and link up with I-91 at St. Johnsbury, Vermont. After crossing the border, I-91 becomes Québec Autoroute 55, to Sherbrooke and Drummondville. From Sherbrooke, there is a choice. To make the trip quickly, take Autoroute 55 to Autoroute 20. But Route 116, which heads northeast from Richmond, midway between Sherbrooke and Drummondville, is more scenic, if a bit slower. From Montreal & Vice Versa When driving to Québec City from Montréal, Autoroute 40, which runs along the north shore of the St. Lawrence, is faster than Autoroute 20, on the south shore. The trip takes less than 3 hours without stops. By Bus Gare Centrale d`autobus Terminus Sainte-Foy By Train Gare du Palais Gare de Sainte-Foy How to Get Around: Quebec City Bus (RTC) 418-627-2511 Taxi Québec Taxi Co-op 418-525-5191
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418-653-7777 Gare Du Palais 450, de la Gare du Palais Quebec 418-692-3940 Immigration and customs formalities Visitors from any country except the United States must carry a valid passport. American citizens need only proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate and an identity card that includes a photo. Personal luggage not subject to any specific restrictions is tax exempt, but must be declared to Canadian customs. There are restrictions on imports of food products, plants, pets and firearms, For additional information, call 506-636-5067. National Holidays: New Year's (January 1 and 2) Good Friday Easter Monday Patriotes' Day (second-last Monday in May) Québec National Holiday (June 24) Canada Day (July 1) Labour Day (first Monday in September) Thanksgiving (second Monday in October) Christmas (December 25 and 26) |