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ITINERARY
FOR QUEBEC, CANADA
Featured Hotels
Throughout the province of Quebec, Fairmont has five
properties. Two hotels are located in the largest cities,
Montreal and Quebec City, while the other three are
situated in spectacular resort areas. The locations
in Quebec include:
- Montebello – Fairmont Chateau Montebello – Three
main buildings hand constructed from 10,000 cedar
logs make up this resort. The central chateau houses
all of the guest rooms and has a main atrium consisting
of a giant six-sided fireplace.
- Mont Tremblant – Fairmont Tremblant – Sitting at
the foot of the majestic Laurentian mountains and
overlooking breathtaking Lac Tremblant is the Fairmont
. This is a ski-in/ski-out resort that features a
full service spa and fabulous restaurants.
- Montreal – Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth – Offering
1,039 rooms, this is Montreal 's largest hotel. It
is conveniently located above the famous underground
city and boasts a business center, health club and
three restaurants.
- Quebec City – Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac – This
hotel is considered by many locals to be the heart
of Old Quebec. The Fairmont has sat majestically on
a bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River since opening
in 1893 and offers 618 deluxe guest rooms.
- La Malbaie – Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu – This
hotel has been a tranquil destination in the Charlevoix
region of Quebec since 1899. A 405 room resort offering
a full service AmeriSpa, championship golf course,
3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants.
Dorval International Airport services Montreal and
has direct flights on eighteen world carriers and six
regional carriers. Air Canada , Continental and Northwest
Airlines offer direct service to Quebec City while others
offer connection service through Montreal. The resorts
in Montebello and Mont-Tremblant can also be reached
via Ottawa International Airport.
Activities and Attractions
Over the years, Montreal has become the cultural hub
of the province. The city plays host to such festivals
as the annual Jazz Festival, Comedy Festival and many
more. In addition to major museums and decadent eateries,
Montreal is also home to the Montreal Casino and fabulous
shopping on Sainte-Catherine Street.
Quebec City is thought to be the most European city
and has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage City. Part
of the charm lies within the endless cobblestone streets
and quaint restaurants the line them.
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts are located throughout
Quebec and boast spectacular backdrops. Endless adventure
awaits you on our world-class golf courses while relaxation
is inevitable during luxurious spa treatments. In addition
to these amenities, enjoy hiking, horseback riding and
whale watching in the warmer months, while exciting
downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and
dog sledding await you in the winter.
Driving Directions
Train service between Montreal and Quebec City is offered
by VIA Rail and busses run from downtown Montreal or
Dorval to Mont-Tremblant. Each Fairmont property can
easily be reached by car as driving times are quite
short between destinations.
Montreal to Montebello – 75 mi/120 km (1.5 hours)
Montreal to Mont Tremblant – 80 mi/130 km (1.5 hours)
Montebello to Mont Tremblant – 62 mi/100 km (1 hour)
Montreal to Quebec City – 156 mi/251 km (2.75 hours)
Quebec City to La Malbaie – 90 mi/149 km (1.5 hours)
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