Quebec Tourism

• Quebec rolls out short-term rental law with hefty fines for uncertified listings

  Rental platforms had until Sept. 1 to start verifying the validity of those registration numbers, which the government issues in the form of PDF certificates.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
  
• Quebec, Airbnb deadlocked on illegal rentals as Montreal begins its own crackdown

  Bogus registration numbers such as "123456'' are still visible in multiple Quebec listings as Airbnb and the province debate how best to verify rental operators' licenses.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
  
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• North America’s first hydrogen-powered train tested on Quebec rails

  It’s been in commercial service in Germany since 2018, but this is its North American debut, and the company says the train is the first of its kind on the continent.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2023
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• Quebec’s tourism minister meets with Airbnb officials after Old Montreal fire

  Tourism minister Caroline Proulx says she's unequivocal. Airbnb will have to comply with new regulation she's planning to introduce to clamp down on illegal rentals.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
• Quebec to offer $500 round-trip flights to remote regions starting Wednesday

  The general public will be limited to a maximum of three round trips, or six one-way tickets, and must start or end their flights at airports in Quebec City or the Montreal region.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
• Quebec announces round-trip flights to province’s regions capped at $500

  The discount will be applied at the time of purchase, and airlines will be required to claim the difference in price from the government.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2022
• Visitors to Quebec City in summer 2021 exceed tourism expectations

  The two weeks of Quebec's construction holiday and a long weekend in Ontario has meant good news for Quebec City tourism operators.

  Health

  Aug 2, 2021
• Meet a Quebec family who traded in ‘dream’ home for life in revamped school bus

  Vicky Ringuette and Alexandre Lessard had settled into a comfortable life with their four young sons in the suburbs outside of Montreal when they knew something had to change.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021
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• COVID-19: Quebec lays out ground rules for summer festivals, other cultural happenings

  While spectators will be able to enjoy outdoor shows as early as this Friday, people shouldn't expect business as usual.

  Health

  May 19, 2021
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• Renowned Montreal chef lands top job at historic inn

  Danny Smiles has been named the new Executive Chef and Manager at the iconic 200-year-old Willow Inn in Hudson, Que.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021