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From the Laurentians to the Gaspésie, the Eastern Townships to the St. Lawrence —166communities with stories worth the drive.

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Some of Quebec's most visited small towns on our platform

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Charlevoix

Baie-Saint-Paul

Artistic town known as the birthplace of Cirque du Soleil, filled with galleries, murals, and St. Lawrence views.

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Outaouais

Chelsea

Gatineau Park gateway with hiking trails, Nordik Spa, and a village feel just minutes from Ottawa.

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Eastern Townships

Frelighsburg

Tiny Eastern Townships village with cider orchards, covered bridges, and some of Quebec's best artisan producers.

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Gaspé Peninsula

Gaspe

Where Jacques Cartier planted a cross in 1534 — the tip of the Gaspésie with rivers, salmon, and Atlantic coastline.

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Gaspé Peninsula

Carleton-sur-Mer

Warm Baie des Chaleurs beach town on the Gaspé coast, with Mont Saint-Joseph rising behind.

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Côte-Nord

Tadoussac

Where the Saguenay meets the St. Lawrence — one of the best whale-watching spots on the planet.

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Laurentians

Saint-Sauveur

Laurentian ski village an hour from Montreal, with a main street made for après-ski and summer shopping.

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Les Laurentides

Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort

Quebec’s premier mountain resort, known for its vibrant pedestrian village, world-class skiing, and year-round outdoor experiences in the Laurentians.

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The Laurentians & Gatineau Hills

Ski hills, lakeside villages, and mountain roads that feel a world away — whether you're heading north from Montreal into the Laurentians or east from Ottawa into the Gatineau Hills.

Les Laurentides

Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort

Quebec’s premier mountain resort, known for its vibrant pedestrian village, world-class skiing, and year-round outdoor experiences in the Laurentians.

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Outaouais

Chelsea

Gatineau Park gateway with hiking trails, Nordik Spa, and a village feel just minutes from Ottawa.

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Laurentians

Saint-Sauveur

Laurentian ski village an hour from Montreal, with a main street made for après-ski and summer shopping.

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Laurentians

La Conception

A peaceful village near Mont-Tremblant, known for river adventures, forested landscapes, and easy access to outdoor activities in the Laurentians.

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Laurentians

Labelle

A relaxed Laurentian village known for its scenic cycling trail, river landscapes, and easy access to outdoor adventure in the surrounding forests.

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Eastern Townships

Rolling hills, vineyards, covered bridges, and villages with English and French roots woven together. The Townships are Quebec's gentler side.

Eastern Townships

Bromont

Four-season mountain town in the Eastern Townships — skiing, cycling, and one of Quebec's best waterparks.

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Eastern Townships

Frelighsburg

Tiny Eastern Townships village with cider orchards, covered bridges, and some of Quebec's best artisan producers.

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Eastern Townships

Ayer's Cliff

A charming lakeside village on Lake Massawippi, known for its classic fair, peaceful waterfront, and authentic small-town Quebec atmosphere.

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Eastern Townships

Cowansville

A welcoming town known as a gateway to vineyards, cycling routes, and the scenic countryside of Brome-Missisquoi.

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Gaspésie & the Coast

The road wraps around the tip of Quebec where the St. Lawrence becomes the Atlantic. Fishing villages, sea cliffs, and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in eastern Canada.

Gaspé Peninsula

Gaspe

Where Jacques Cartier planted a cross in 1534 — the tip of the Gaspésie with rivers, salmon, and Atlantic coastline.

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Gaspé Peninsula

Carleton-sur-Mer

Warm Baie des Chaleurs beach town on the Gaspé coast, with Mont Saint-Joseph rising behind.

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Gaspé Peninsula

Bonaventure

A peaceful coastal town known for one of the clearest rivers in the world, rich wildlife, and a strong Acadian heritage along the Gaspé coast.

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Gaspé Peninsula

Chandler

A laid-back coastal town on the Gaspé Peninsula, known for its sandy beaches, harbour views, and strong maritime heritage.

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Gaspé Peninsula

Cap-Chat

Where the river meets the wind — home of one of the world's tallest vertical-axis wind turbines.

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Bas-Saint-Laurent

Amqui

Matapédia Valley crossroads where the rivers meet — covered bridges, salmon fishing, and the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula.

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Charlevoix, Saguenay & the St. Lawrence

The river widens, the mountains drop to the shore, and beluga whales swim past villages that have been here since New France. From Charlevoix to the Saguenay fjord, this is where Quebec feels most like itself.

Charlevoix

Baie-Saint-Paul

Artistic town known as the birthplace of Cirque du Soleil, filled with galleries, murals, and St. Lawrence views.

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Côte-Nord

Tadoussac

Where the Saguenay meets the St. Lawrence — one of the best whale-watching spots on the planet.

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Bas-Saint-Laurent

Rivière-du-Loup

A lively riverside town known for its dramatic sunsets over the St. Lawrence, waterfalls in the heart of town, and as a key stop along eastern Quebec routes.

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Saguenay Fjord

L’Anse-Saint-Jean

Saguenay fjord village, covered bridge, and one of Quebec's most photographed communities.

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Notable Canadians with roots in Quebec's small communities

📍 La Sarre, Quebec

Gilles Ste-Croix | Cirque du Soleil Co-creator

Co-founded Cirque du Soleil in Baie-Saint-Paul — and walked 90 km to Quebec City on stilts to make it happen.

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📍 Verchères, Quebec

Calixa Lavallée | O Canada Author

Born into a family of musicians in Verchères, composed the music for "O Canada" in 1880 — the national anthem every Canadian knows by heart.

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📍 Charlemagne, Quebec

Celine Dion | Singer

Youngest of 14 from Charlemagne — became the best-selling Canadian recording artist of all time.

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Travel guides

Guides featuring Quebec towns

Curated guides, hidden gems, and stories from the towns that make this country extraordinary

🌷 Spring 2026 picks

Fall Summer

Top 10 Picturesque Towns in Quebec

Cobblestone streets, church steeples, and river views — 10 Quebec towns that look like they belong on a postcard from another century.

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All-season

Top 3 Bakeries In Quebec for the Best French Pastries

Flaky croissants, buttery tarts, and pastry worth the detour — three Quebec bakeries that rival anything in Paris.

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Summer

Top 10 U-Pick Farms

Strawberry fields, apple orchards, and pumpkin patches — 10 small-town farms where you pick it yourself and take the country road home.

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Small Towns of Quebec

Where to start

Some of Quebec's most visited small towns on our platform

🏔

The Laurentians & Gatineau Hills

Ski hills, lakeside villages, and mountain roads that feel a world away — whether you're heading north from Montreal into the Laurentians or east from Ottawa into the Gatineau Hills.

🍷

Eastern Townships

Rolling hills, vineyards, covered bridges, and villages with English and French roots woven together. The Townships are Quebec's gentler side.

🎣

Gaspésie & the Coast

The road wraps around the tip of Quebec where the St. Lawrence becomes the Atlantic. Fishing villages, sea cliffs, and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in eastern Canada.

🐋

Charlevoix, Saguenay & the St. Lawrence

The river widens, the mountains drop to the shore, and beluga whales swim past villages that have been here since New France. From Charlevoix to the Saguenay fjord, this is where Quebec feels most like itself.

Planning a trip to Quebec? Find stays →

You know their names

Notable Canadians with roots in Quebec's small communities

Guides featuring Quebec towns

Curated guides, hidden gems, and stories from the towns that make this country extraordinary

Canada's coast-to-coast small-town tourism platform

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Explore Quebec

Small Towns of Quebec

Where to start

Some of Quebec's most visited small towns on our platform

🏔 The Laurentians & Gatineau Hills

Ski hills, lakeside villages, and mountain roads that feel a world away — whether you're heading north from Montreal into the Laurentians or east from Ottawa into the Gatineau Hills.

🍷Eastern Townships

Rolling hills, vineyards, covered bridges, and villages with English and French roots woven together. The Townships are Quebec's gentler side.

🎣 Gaspésie & the Coast

The road wraps around the tip of Quebec where the St. Lawrence becomes the Atlantic. Fishing villages, sea cliffs, and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in eastern Canada.

🐋Charlevoix, Saguenay & the St. Lawrence

The river widens, the mountains drop to the shore, and beluga whales swim past villages that have been here since New France. From Charlevoix to the Saguenay fjord, this is where Quebec feels most like itself.

Planning a trip to Quebec? Find stays →

You know their names

Notable Canadians with roots in Quebec's small communities

Guides featuring Quebec towns

Curated guides, hidden gems, and stories from the towns that make this country extraordinary

Canada's coast-to-coast small-town tourism platform

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The Laurentians & Gatineau Hills

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Eastern Townships

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Gaspésie & the Coast

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Charlevoix, Saguenay & the St. Lawrence