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u nique ly inspiringa land of captivating contrasts québec is uniquely inspiring from its seductive european charm to its exhilarating north american drive from its grandeur to its simplicity friendly and safe urban centers to its vast and breathtaking vistas here a smiling bonjour is followed by a friendly hello adrenaline-pumping action by rejuvenating relaxation sophisticated dining and entertainment by québec s distinctive joie de vivre oases of leisure and recreation stretch out alongside bustling cities centuries-old cobblestone streets lead to chic spas and the newest lavastone pampering upscale executive retreats give way to exclusive mountainside resorts where culinary masters dream up delicious memories dogsledders explore untamed forests while snowmobilers lope beside one of the world s most majestic rivers 2
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i ntense ly r e wa rding it s an enchanting world of luxury log cabins and fairy-tale chateaus the surprising warmth of an ice hotel and the refreshing taste of québec s famous ice cider world-class championship golfing clears the mind while whale-watching and sea-kayaking on the spectacular gulf of st lawrence makes hearts soar born of nature and culture québec beckons with its wide-ranging and enticing incentive possibilities showering you with its legendary welcome bathing you in its irresistible sense of adventure and fun québec keeps its promises bold and sassy passionate and sophisticated outdoorsy yet cultured simply unforgettable always intensely rewarding 3
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old-world charm from its power spots to its hotspots québec mixes first-class business and world-class pleasure like no other place stylish and welcoming effervescent and animated highly efficient and accessible by day or night québec ranks among the new generation of meeting destinations rooted in european elegance and fuelled by north american know-how québec is much more than the sum of its parts historic buildings abut on modern skyscrapers urban jewels crown natural treasures cities are open progressive and bursting with things to see and do montréal exhilarates québec city seduces and gatineau delights all vibrant and culturally refined while stunning mont-tremblant with its fabulous four-season resort offers the perfect balance between work and play 4
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n e w worlds av v y everywhere state-of-the-art convention facilities and hotels greet you with a smile and impeccable service their tables laden with gastronomic delights a whirlwind of festivals celebrating everything from dance to song jazz to comedy film to fireworks collide with an exuberant nightlife hot-air ballooning and whitewater rafting haute-couture shopping and luxury cruising ensure hearts pound and laughter abounds from business hours to after hours québec is an experienced and gracious host leaving no detail unattended every expectation fulfilled each participant enchanted unbeatable uncommon and unblushing québec loves to cater to your every need big or small every step of the way 5
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h i g h ly accommod at i n g major convention centers québec rolls out the red carpet welcoming conventioneers and exhibitors in ultra-modern meeting and trade show facilities by day treating them to first-rate accommodations by night visit www.bonjourquebec.com/meetings for links to more information on meeting spaces and activities in each location or www.bonjourquebec.com/contacts to get in touch with a representative of the ministère du tourisme du québec quick palais des congrÈs de montrÉal facts accommodations total hotel rooms over 25,000 prestigious hotel rooms near the convention center 6,775 hotel rooms linked to the convention center 1,616 average temperature meeting rooms up to 65 total exhibit area 198,820 sq ft 18,470 m2 largest room theater 12,143 persons largest room banquet 6,820 persons in april 1oc 11oc 34of 52of in july 15oc 26oc 59of 79of in october 4oc 13oc 39of 55of in january -14oc -5oc 7of 23of quick quÉbec city convention center facts accommodations tot
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i nfinite ly accessible international and canadian connections nearly 50 airlines serve the international airports in montréal yul québec city yqb mont-tremblant yfj and ottawa yow which is next door to gatineau québec is also linked to the rest of canada and to the united states by rail and bus from chicago frankfurt los angeles london mexico city new york city paris toronto tokyo vancouver washington to montréal airport 2 hours 25 minutes 8 hours 5 hours 10 minutes 7 hours 15 minutes 5 hours 1 hour 30 minutes 7 hours 40 minutes 1 hour 10 minutes 15 hours 4 hours 30 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes canada québec qu bec united states pacific ocean mexico atlantic ocean all flight times are based on direct flights to montréal with 90-minute stopover in toronto getting around in québec a vast network of regional airports links all parts of québec montréal to québec city or to gatineau is only a 45-minute flight you can also travel by train or charter a rail car with via rail buses take you
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with its enticing blend of world-class hospitality and leading-edge technology wide-open spaces and vibrant historic cities unrivalled entertainment and unforgettable adventure québec inspires heartfelt emotions that are always a treasure to explore printed in québec canada to find out more about meetings conventions and incentive travel in québec visit www.bonjourquebec.com/meetings.
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published by the direction de la promotion touristique of the ministère du tourisme du québec product manager hélène fortier writing monica callon coordination nathalie bérubé research ministère du tourisme du québec graphic design quatuor communication illustration korem printing les impressions intramedia photos © ministère du tourisme du québec cover 1 c parent p lambert inside pages in order of appearance s majeau l turgeon s majeau c bélanger s majeau l turgeon j p huard m renaud v castonguay © le parquet sitq centre cdp capital olivier samsonarcand © société des casinos du québec © ministère du tourisme du québec v castonguay s majeau l turgeon © palais des congrès janvier 2002 christian degrandmaison © sccq claudel huot © ville de gatineau © centre des congrès tremblant f loubert © grand prix du canada-paul strak © ministère du tourisme du québec s majeau l turgeon c parent p hurteau © www.aventurejoncas.com cover 4 © ministère du tourisme du québec v castonguay © ministère
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