The majority of the population lives in the south of the province, where all the large cities offer an extensive choice of hotel accommodation. Some of the best hotels in the country are in Montréal and Québec City. Outside the cities, accommodation takes on a more rural flavour; lakeside lodges and cabins are very popular. Accommodation is often possible in private homes. All accommodation establishments are required to have a classification certificate from the Minister of Regional Development & Tourism. All accommodation is awarded 1 to 6 stars according to their facilities and level of comfort, while bed & breakfast establishments (gîtes) are awarded 1 to 6 suns for their atmosphere, architecture and welcome. The precise definition of the star allocation system varies according to the type of accommodation.

There are numerous organisations in Québec that provide information regarding bed & breakfast accommodation, including Réseau des Gîtes Classifiés (see Accommodation Information, below).

Northern Québec is a vast area of forest and lakes and one of the best areas for wilderness camping in Canada. A number of companies can arrange motor camper rentals with a range of fully-equipped vehicles.

Réseau des Gîtes Classifiés
10 Rue de la Chapelle, La Malbaie G5A 3A3, Canada
Tel: (418) 665 2323.
Website: www.gites-classifies.qc.ca

Fédération des Agricotours du Québec (Information on Bed & Breakfast)
4545 avenue Pierre de Coubertin, PO Box 1000, Succ. M, Montréal H1V 3R2, Canada
Tel: (514) 252 3138.
Website: www.agricotours.qc.ca

Fédération Québécoise de Camping et de Caravaning
4545 avenue Pierre de Coubertin, PO Box 1000, Succ. M. Montréal H1V 3R2, Canada
Tel: (514) 252 3003.
Website: www.campingquebec.com