Other ways to arrive
If you don’t fly into Québec City, the fastest and most convenient way to get there from Montréal is to take the train, with several departures daily.
The journey takes from just over three hours; one-way fares start at around C$34. Quebec City’s Gare du Palais train station is a ten- minute walk from the Old Town; there is a taxi rank outside.
Here’s the Plan …
Essential Info:
Population: 490,000
Language: Officially French/English bilingual, though French is more commonly spoken
Timezone: GMT-5 (Mar-Nov GMT-4)
International dialling code: +1
Highest viewpoint: The best views are from the grassy banks above Avenue Saint-Denis, from where you can see the Château Frontenac and the St Lawrence River.
Health issues: None, but you will need to wrap up warm in winter as it can get very cold.
Climate: Summers can be hot and humid (25°C and higher) while winters are cold and snowy (averaging around -5°C). Spring and autumn are more mild, though fairly short in comparison.
