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Large, predominantly French-speaking province in eastern Canada, whose capital is Quebec City and largest city Montreal.

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Quebec (French: Québec) is a large, predominantly French-speaking province in eastern Canada . Its capital is Quebec City while the largest city is Montreal . Quebec is Canada's largest province by area (and second-largest administrative division after the territory of Nunavut), as well as the second most populous (after Ontario).

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Where is this tower?

I came across this photo from some family trip apparently in 1988. When I first saw it immediately reminded me of northern California / bay area. But the date doesn't correspond at all to any trip we took there. I'm not even sure if this is in the…
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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 English is widely spoken. I've also been told that…
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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 vans are allowed to use the bus lanes in Montreal,…
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Quebec, responding to French in English: faux pas?

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 would be lost if anything more nuanced was…
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Hiking in the area around Quebec City

I've decided to go spend 2 weeks in Quebec with my wife this summer. Our plan for now is to spend a few days in Montreal (where our plane lands, coming from France) spend a few days in Quebec City rent a car and spend a week exploring Quebec's…
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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 shelters of the whole province. By shelter I mean…
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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 bought an 'Occasionelle' ticket loaded with '12…
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How to travel from Montreal to Quebec City without a car?

This is related to Hiking around Quebec City As I'll spend a few days in Montreal, then a few days in Quebec, I'd like to avoid renting a car just to go from one town to the other one. What's the most convenient (travelling with my wife and big…
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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 Quebec and Ontario buses for 7/14/21 days but…
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Most scenic route between Hartford, CT and Montreal

I'm going to be driving from Hartford to Montreal in June. According to Google Maps there are two possible routes: the 87 via Albany, NY or the 91/89 through Vermont. Both routes take about the same amount of time. What scenery can I expect along…
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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 hours in advance. But we booked an inn…
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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 area: Most scenic route between Hartford, CT and…
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Which days in Sept-Oct ought I book, to see fall foliage in Charlevoix?

Flights ought be bought now for lower prices, but how to forecast the best days? The quotes beneath contradict: the 1st 2 recommend mid to late September, but the last one the 1st week of Oct. National Post dated Sep 8 2015: Tourism Quebec’s…
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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-YQB-YZV (Sept-Îles) = 90 m (check-in deadline) +…
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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 better for the coverage of the area. I checked the…
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