Questions tagged [quebec]
Large, predominantly French-speaking province in eastern Canada, whose capital is Quebec City and largest city Montreal.
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What's unique to Saguenay Fjord that doesn't exist in Cape Breton Highlands and Whistler (Highway 99)? [closed]
Suppose that a tourist already visited visits to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the Sea-to-Sky Highway 99, and Whistler, BC.
Is there anything relevant to them (barring e.g. Québec French), ...
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How do Quebec city bus tickets work?
I'm in Quebec city for a while and want to use the bus for trips that involve a transfer each way, so from point A to B I need to catch 2 buses. Obviously I'll need to catch 2 again to return home.
I ...
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Can a 15-passenger van use the bus lane in Montreal?
In Quebec, a 15-passenger van requires a mini-bus licence. https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/modes-transportation/in-a-fifteen-passenger-van/what-the-law-says/
So I'm wondering if 15-passenger ...
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Any faster travelling method between Mingan National Park and Gaspésie?
Focussed on (free, only for 2017) National Parks, my grandparents wish to travel to Mingan National Park directly from Gaspé. Is there any method more direct and faster than:
Air Canada's flight YGP-...
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Are there any hiking challenges around Quebec City? [closed]
I will be visiting Quebec City later this summer and want to spend some time hiking. In NY (where I live) there are various hiking challenges one can complete. For example: hiking the 12 mountains ...
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I'm studying as an exchange student from the US to Quebec (Canada) for 4 months, but want to stay longer [closed]
So, I will be on exchange to Quebec (Montreal) from January to April 2018. That is, the trimester will last January through April. I have verified that I don't need a study permit, as I will not be ...
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Is there enough to do in Montreal for a week-long stay? [closed]
I'm looking to visit MTL during POP Montreal, which is from September 21- 25. All in all I'll be in the city for a week. I understand that POP is a more leisurely festival than other events such as ...
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Quebec, responding to French in English: faux pas? [duplicate]
I'm currently visiting Montreal. In almost every store or restaurant I go to, I'm greeted with "bonjour!" I know just a little French and I could probably get by with a simple transaction, but then I ...
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Reservation cancellation in Quebec
I'm wondering if anyone knows what the statute for cancelling a reservation free of charge is in Québec. Every hotel I've ever been to allows for a free cancellation as long as you cancel more than 48 ...
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Road conditions on Eastern USA/Canada roads in Winter
I am thinking of driving between Montreal and Boston this winter. I have no idea what the weather will be like, so I prefer to keep options for this trip.
I read these two existing questions on this ...
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GSM coverage in Gaspésie, Canada
I am thinking of going hiking in Gaspésie, QC, Canada. While I do not expect to rely on good/any GSM coverage, I will take my phone in case of emergency and I am trying to figure if some provider is ...
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Is there a list of hiking shelters in Quebec?
I am looking for possible multi-days hikes in Quebec (Canada) (and beyond but that would be too broad). I keep discovering new places to stay overnight, as there does not seem to be a central list of ...
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Road Conditions on drive from Washington, DC to Quebec City over Christmas
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We are planning a road trip from Washington DC to Quebec City around the 3rd week of December, following the route prescribed by Google Maps (broadly, Interstate 95 to NJ ...
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How useful/important is French in Montreal?
I'm going to be in Montreal for several weeks-months for work this fall. I don't speak a word of French. It's my understanding that Montreal is the primary anglophone enclave for Quebec and that ...
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Is there a bus pass for Eastern Canada?
A couple years ago, Greyhound discontinued the Discovery Pass that offered bus rides for a limited period on their North American network.
I also found about some RoutPass, a pass for riding on ...
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