Best Time To Visit

While summer is the most popular time to visit Québec, the weather can be surprisingly hot and humid and the lodging prices soar. For those who enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and sightseeing, the best time of year for a pet friendly getaway is during the shoulder seasons of May, June, September, and October. Maple syrup shacks are Québec’s main attraction in early spring when horse-drawn sleigh rides glide over the remaining snow. Fall is the province's quietest season when visitors can admire the brilliant autumn colors, watch the migrating snow geese, pick apples, and take advantage of some of Québec’s most affordable lodging rates. Brave winter visitors can enjoy the ski resorts in Charlevoix and Mont-Tremblant as well as Québec City’s world-famous winter carnival.

Things Not To Miss

The best way to discover Old Québec City is on foot. Explore the Québec Fortifications, a site that recalls the time when Québec played a deciding role in the defense of the colony. From there, visit historical Plains of Abraham Park in the heart of the city. For a more strenuous walk, check out the spectacular Montmorency Falls in Parc De La Chute-Montmorency.

Discover the vast mountainous plateau cut by one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Québec at Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier.

Visit Montreal's Angrignon Park, nestled on more than 200 acres in a quiet part of town with pet friendly walking trails, picnic tables, and plenty of nature and wildlife.

Try Montreal's Le Doggy Café, a vegetarian restaurant where your dog can join you inside. Or choose from a lovely variety of baked goods and produce at Marche de Eclusiers, an indoor/outdoor market where dogs are welcome indoors and out. Grab a bite to eat and watch the boats go by from the upper terrace.