Tourism
Tourism is one of the most important industries in Québec. Close to 330,000 employees work diligently to provide the best possible experience for visitors to Québec. These workers operate more than 34,000 businesses in the sector of Québec tourism. It is estimated that, on average, 27.5 million tourists visit the province each year. In 2003, 76 % of the visitors were from Québec, 13 % from Canada, 8 % from the United States and 3 % from other countries. These tourists spend approximately 6.7 billion dollars annually, participating in the various activities in the tourist industry.
Sources : Tourism Québec and Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en tourisme
Touristic Regions
Sandra Fabris
Copyright 2004Québec is now known as an international tourist destination. Visitors, arriving from all over the world to discover Québec's rich heritage and history, are charmed by Québec’s bustling urban centers and enchanted by the vast, wild territories teeming with natural wonders.
In the province, 21 different regions offer a wide variety of activities. The many workers in the industry have learned to make the most of Mother Nature, offering numerous activities which change with the seasons, making Québec a year-round tourist destination. The arts, museums, casinos, churches and heritage sites, parks and natural reserves, not to mention gardens of all kinds, await the eager visitors. Québec's reputation for excellent gastronomy is legendary. A wealth of local farm produce, the abundance of seafood and other specialized food products all contribute to the culinary delights prepared by Québec's famous chefs. Finally, the more than 400 special events held yearly all over Québec make it a joyous place of festivity.
Did you know that Québec is listed among the top 20 best tourist destinations in the world? The only fortified city in North America north of Mexico, the city of Québec has been included in the prestigious list of World Heritage Sites since 1985, a title given by UNESCO. Old Québec was the first urban centre in North America to receive such a title.
Québec will capture the imagination of visitors of all ages. From east to west and north to south, a whirlwind of activities awaits you.
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