Quebec Tourism Information

Why visit quebec.

Quebec is the only French-speaking province of Canada, which, due to its unique history, has a fascinating culture distinct from the rest of the country. The capital, Quebec City , is the most vibrant centre of European influence and French culture in modern-day North America, while the province’s largest, and more cosmopolitan city, Montreal , has long been considered one of Canada’s leading destinations for those interested in art, music, and fine dining.

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Quebec’s main draws are its two big cities, both of which sit along the St. Lawerence River . Montreal is in the far south, about an hour from the U.S. border, located on an island connected to the mainland by bridges. Quebec City is about three hours northeast of Montreal. About an hour and a half northwest of Montreal is the city of  Mount-Tremblant nestled amid a mountain range known as the  Laurentians . They’re home to the province’s ski resorts — the largest in eastern Canada.

Language in Quebec

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Quebec is an overwhelmingly French-speaking province, and most public signage is in French. As it is government policy to treat French as the only language of the province, visitors may not even find English used in places where it’s commonly found in other non-English speaking countries, such as highway signs or public transportation. Montreal, however, is an extremely bilingual city with very high rates of English fluency. It is not considered controversial to assume restaurant servers, store attendants, etc. in Montreal can speak English. Outside of Montreal, however, rates of English fluency are much lower, and assuming people can speak English may be considered more rude or provocative.

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Montreal skyline, as seen from the Old Port. Susanne Pommer/Shutterstock

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Old Montreal

A cluster of old buildings, including the Place d'Armes , the Paul de Chomedey monument, Notre-Dame Basilica , and the New York Life and Aldred buildings in Old Montreal.

Montreal Tourism

Quebec’s biggest city.

Montreal sits on an island surrounded by the Prairie River  ( Rivière des Prairies ) to its north and the St. Lawrence River to its south, with the downtown core located on the island’s southern half. The eastern half of the city is home of the French majority, while the western half is more English, with the major thoroughfare of  St. Laurent Boulevard ( Boul. St-Laurent ) considered the historic dividing line.

So-called Old Montreal is located on the city’s southern coast and is the most popular area for tourists, thanks to its concentration of well-preserved Victorian-era architecture, many of which now house modern shops and restaurants. The massive Notre-Dame Basilica sits in the centre, with the equally imposing City Hall and Palace of Justice nearby. The parklike  Old Port  waterfront is popular with cyclists and joggers — and in winter, skaters, too.

East of Pius IX Boulevard  ( Boul. Pie-IX ) is a multi-block collection of interconnected parks that originally served as the competition grounds during Montreal’s stint hosting the 1976 Olympics . Along with the iconic Olympic Stadium , the area now contains multiple science-based museums (see below).

Connected to Montreal’s main island via the Jaques Cartier Bridge is  St. Helen’s Island ( Île Sainte-Hélène ) which is home to the massive Jean Drapeau Park as well as the  La Ronde theme park and the giant, spherical Biosphere  environmental museum.

Mount Royal , to the north of downtown, is a small mountain home to extravagantly-priced real estate as well as breathtaking views of the city below. On the peak is another one of Montreal’s most iconic religious sites,  Saint Joseph’s Oratory .

  • Official Website, Tourism Montreal
  • Top Ten Things to do in Montreal, TripAdvisor

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The Biosphere environmental museum on St. Helen's Island. Originally created for the 1967 Montreal Expo , it's remained an iconic piece of the Montreal skyline ever since.

Museums and Galleries

The Pointe-à-Callière , also known as the   Montreal Archeology and History Complex , is the city’s premiere history museum, located in Old Montreal. It contains artifacts and exhibits on the long history of the city and province, as well as touring exhibitions from around the world.

The downtown Montreal   Museum of Fine Arts houses one of Canada’s largest collections of paintings and sculptures by both Canadian and European masters.

Montreal’s former Olympic park grounds (see above) are now home to a cluster of science based museums geared mainly towards young students: the Biodome , the  Insectarium , the Planetarium , and a Botanical Garden . All are jointly run by an organization called Space for Life   ( Espace Pour La Vie ) but charge separate admissions.

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Apples for sale at Jean Talon Market, the second-biggest public market in Canada.

The main downtown shopping areas are found along  St. Catherine Street West , where all the big department stores are located, and Sherbrooke Street , which has the higher-end shops. The city’s biggest mall is  Eaton Centre , while a 32-kilometer sprawl of shops known as  RÉSO , or the  Underground City , sits beneath a significant portion of the downtown core with multiple street-level entrances.

Outside downtown, European-style public  markets (or marchés ) where shoppers can buy fresh produce, meat, baked goods, and more are popular with tourists and locals alike. The two biggest are Jean Talon Market, in the city’s  Little Italy  neighborhood to the north, and Atwater Market in the west end.

Montreal is said to have the best nightlife in Canada, with a wide variety of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues. As the birthplace of several internationally-renown bands and musicians, it’s particularly well-known for its live music scene.  St. Laurent Street ,  St. Denis Street  and  Crescent Street  are considered the main hubs of nightlife. The gay area is St. Catherine Street East .

Every year, two big international festivals put Montreal on the map: the Montreal International Jazz Festival ( Festival International de Jazz de Montréa l), which fills the city with hundreds of outdoor concerts for 11 days in late June early July, and the Just for Laughs  comedy festival in July, which brings the world’s top stand-up comics to town for 20 days of shows.

Spectator Sports

Montreal is home to perhaps the most iconic team in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens , who play at the Bell Centre . The city has a CFL team as well, the Montreal Alouettes who play on their own exclusive field known as  Percival Molson Stadium .

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Mont Tremblant Ski Resort. Denis Pepin/Shutterstock

The laurentians.

The area of Quebec around the  Laurentian mountain range is a major magnet for tourists and offers a wide array of activities and attractions that take advantage of the local landscape. Along with providing ample opportunities for hiking, swimming, rafting, and dirt biking in the summer, in the winter, the Laurentians are second only to those found in British Columbia   for those looking to ski, snowboard, or otherwise enjoy alpine adventures.

The main resort town is  Mont-Tremblant , which contains the area’s preeminent ski slopes (located on a mountain also called  Mt. Tremblant ) as well as the enormous  Mont-Tremblant National Park  with a vast array of trails and campgrounds. Nearly equally popular is the slightly smaller city of St-Sauver-Des-Monts , home to Mt. Saint Sauver and four other peaks. Mont-Tremblant is located about an hour and a half north of Montreal and four hours south of Quebec City.

  • Official Website, Laurentians Tourism

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Quebec City streets with the Chateau Frontenac looming in the background.

Quebec City Tourism

Quebec second-biggest city.

Quebec City (often called simply “ Quebec ” by locals) is the best-preserved European-style big city in Canada, and there’s no shortage of unique buildings and monuments for those interested in old-world architecture. Most of this is concentrated in the clearly-named Old Town  ( Vieux Québec ) areas, which are split into Upper  ( Haute ) and Lower  ( Basse ) Old Town neighborhoods. Key sights in the Upper Old Town include hilltop  Citadel — the largest surviving fortress in North America — and the long  Fortification wall  which once protected the city. Both are open to tours. The Château Frontenac is the province’s most famous building, and the supposed “most photographed hotel on earth,” while the grand  Notre Dame Basilica is one of the oldest and most beautiful Catholic cathedrals on the continent. Multiple pedestrian trails and boardwalks including Samuel De Champlain Promenade ( La Promenade Samuel-De Champlain ),  Governors’ Terrace  ( Terrace des Gouverneurs ), and  Dufferin   Terrace  ( Terrasse Dufferin ) offer scenic views of the river and neighborhoods below.

The Upper Old Town connects to the Lower via a  Funicular , which is a sort of railway car that descends a steep hill, though the city’s various steep staircases are an equally iconic attraction. A large public square known as Place Royale is the centerpiece of the Old Town, along with another massive Catholic church, the Church of Our Lady of Victories  ( Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Victoires ). Lower Town marks the coast of the St. Lawrence River  with the  Old Port .

Outside “the city walls,” as they say, is one of the most famous sites in Canadian history: the Plains of Abraham where the English army defeated the French to secure control of Canada. Today, the sprawling area is known as Battlefields Park  ( Parc des Champs-de-Bataille ) and contains museums and exhibits on Quebec history, as well as plenty of green space for walks, sports, and picnics. An hour’s drive outside the city is  Montmorency Falls  ( Chute-Montmorency ), a 272-foot waterfall and another leading natural attraction of the greater Quebec City area.

  • Official Website, Quebec City Tourism
  • The Top 10 Things to do in Quebec City, TripAdvisor

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Friendly Bonhomme greets young fans at the 2013 Carnaval. Though rarely seen outside Quebec City, he's become the informal mascot of the entire province.

Many of Quebec City’s historic landmarks, particularly the churches and fortifications, double as museum, with informative displays, exhibits, and tours to provide visitors with greater context for what they’re seeing. The city’s leading history museums are the Museum of French America ( Musée de l’Amérique francophone ), which documents the history of French colonists on the continent, and the nearby  Museum of Civilization   ( Musée de la civilisation or MCQ ), which is a more general history museum with both Canadian and international-themed exhibits. In the Upper Old Town, the  National Museum of Quebec Fine Arts ( Musée  national des beaux-arts du Quebec , or MNBAQ ) houses a collection of historic and modern art with a focus on Quebec painters.

Quebec’s most famous festival, the winter  Carnaval , has been held every year in Quebec City for over six decades. Spanning a 17 day period between late January and early February, the festival is a celebration of winter, with parades, snow sculptures, winter sports, and  Bonhomme , the lovable French-Canadian snowman mascot.

Though Quebec is not nearly as Catholic as it once was, the June 24 Feast Day of John the Baptist  ( Fête de la   Saint-Jean-Baptiste ), the patron saint of French-Canadians remains a provincial holiday (officially known as La Fête Nationale ), and the once hyper-religious Quebec City continues to celebrate hardest. It’s a deeply patriotic day of outdoor revelry with street parties, concerts, and fireworks.

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Christmastime in Quebec City's Lower Old Town. Diego Grandi/Shutterstock

Quebec tourism resources.

  • Official Website, Tourism Quebec
  • Quebec, Lonely Planet
  • Quebec Travel Guide, Fodor's

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Bask in the European charm of this UNESCO World Heritage treasure as you stroll and take in over 400 years of history in the birthplace of French North America.

Slip on some comfortable shoes and follow your own path through the only fortified city north of Mexico. Take a walking tour to discover its rich history. Expect an awe‑inspiring journey through a collection of architectural treasures unlike anything outside Europe. Get ready to travel back in time.

Where Is Old Québec

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What Is Old Québec

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Old Québec is the most intact fortified town north of Mexico, retaining its colonial architecture for over 400 years. It is the historic and cultural heart of Québec City, and the birthplace of French North America.

Wander through Petit-Champlain, one of the oldest shopping streets in North America, and discover the historic gems found inside the walls, including the fortified walls and ramparts. Explore the shops and marina of Old Port, and soak in the atmosphere of the Plains of Abraham and Parliament Hill.

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Dominated by the Parliament Building, the Parliament Hill gives access to Grande Allée. Explore this area that exudes style and elegance.

Saint-Jean Gate illuminated in the early evening, with the Hotel Palace Royal in the background.

Discover the top things to do inside Québec City's walls, the fortified area where the famous Château Frontenac and the Citadelle are located.

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Discover the top things to do in Petit-Champlain, a fairytale area known for its cobblestone streets, European architecture, and great shopping.

Vue sur la marina du Vieux-Port de Québec

Discover the best spots to enjoy a perfect day of antique stores, art galleries, and restaurants in the streets that surround Québec City's Old Port.

Old Québec Must-See Attractions

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10 Best Things to Do in Old Québec City

Discover the 10 best things to do and see in Old Québec. A stay is not complete without visiting these must-see attractions.

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Croisières AML

Excursions Maritimes Québec - Excursion on the river in front of Château Frontenac

Excursions Maritimes Québec

Strøm Spa Nordique - River view basin

Strøm Spa Nordique

Ascent and descent of the Old Québec funicular in the Petit-Champlain district.

Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec

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Aria Rituels du bien-être

Ghost tours of Québec - costumed guides

Ghost Tours of Québec

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Café-boulangerie Paillard

Musée naval de Québec - Naval Museum of Québec Exterior

Musée naval de Québec

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L'Oasis du Port de Québec - swimming

L'Oasis du Port de Québec

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Fromagerie Ferme Audet - Quartier Petit Champlain

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Le Sam, Bistro évolutif - Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Canopy

Le Sam, Bistro évolutif - Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Charbon Steakhouse - outdoor terrace

Charbon Steakhouse

Le Cochon Dingue - Champlain - Frontage and terrasse

Le Cochon Dingue - Champlain

Va Bene bar antipasto - Antipasto to share

Va Bene bar antipasto

La Maison Smith - Saint-Jean - Dining room and counter

La Maison Smith - Saint-Jean

Tanière³ - dining room vault

BŌ Cuisine d'Asie

Le Saint-Amour - Facade

Le Saint-Amour

Bistro Hortus - Fou du bio

Bistro hortus

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Au Petit Hôtel - Front

Au Petit Hôtel

Le Monastère des Augustines - a heritage haven of culture and well-being

Le Monastère des Augustines

Hôtel Château Bellevue - fireplace in the lobby

Hôtel Château Bellevue

Hôtel Manoir Vieux-Québec - facade sign

Hôtel Manoir Vieux-Québec

Hôtel Champlain - room with 2 beds

Hôtel Champlain

Hôtel Château Laurier Québec - Exterior at night

Hôtel Château Laurier Québec

Les Immeubles Charlevoix Courtier - Condo

Les Immeubles Charlevoix Courtier

L'Hôtel du Capitole - Penthouse

Le Capitole Hôtel

Marriott Québec Centre-Ville - Place D'Youville

Hôtel Marriott Québec Centre-Ville

What to buy in old québec.

Lambert & Co. - Sheep

Lambert & Co.

La belle galerie - Pedestrians in front of window

La Belle Galerie

Boutiques métiers d'art du Québec - exterior

Boutiques métiers d'art du Québec

Boutique Artisans Canada - facade

Boutique Artisans Canada

Galerie Zen - Interior

Galerie Zen

Galerie d'art Inuit Brousseau et Brousseau - facade

Galerie d'art Inuit Brousseau et Brousseau

La Boutique de Noël de Québec - view from the mezzanine

La Boutique de Noël de Québec

Bar à lunettes - a man and a woman

Bar à lunettes

Galerie Le Chien d'Or - artist at work

Galerie Le Chien d'Or

Events in old québec.

Planète bleue

Planète bleue

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Generations

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St. Patrick’s Day festivities

Lutte. Le Québec dans l’arène

Wrestling. Quebec in the Ring

William Prince

William Prince

Kid Francescoli

Kid Francescoli

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Québec City St-Patrick's Day Parade

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Statues de la Fontaine de Tourny

9 Monuments and Statues in Old Québec

View of the Tourny Fountain illuminated in the evening and the Parliament Building in the background.

4 Lovely Fountains Within Old Québec

Musical performance at the Citadelle of Québec.

15 Sites Witness to our British and Irish Heritage

A couple raise their glasses and eat on the terrace of a restaurant on rue Saint-Jean, in summer.

3 Romantic Activities in Old Québec

View of avenue Saint-Denis and its heritage houses with the Château Frontenac in the background.

The 15 Prettiest Streets in Old Québec

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7 Surprising Facts About the Parliament Building

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

A Fairytale Experience in North America’s Most Historic Castle

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A Hotel and Museum Steeped in Québec City History

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Discover Quebec City

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  • 9 January 2021 18 January 2021

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The capital of the Province of Quebec,Quebec Cityis a well-established hub of world-class cuisine, North America’s first Renaissance festival, a leading medical research center and more. It is also a vibrant and exciting city with a leading economic, commercial and educational sector. Quebeckers know how to make things happen, and are renowned for their tireless work ethic and positive outlook.

My journey began at the Olympic Park in the west end of Montreal, at the Place d’Armes and at Province House in the east end of the city. I visited both locations on separate days with a companion. We arrived at the Province House early in the afternoon on March 26, familar with the typical scene of one of Montreal’s 10 statues dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the arrival of immigrants, mostly from the Western provinces.

We went up to the Capitol of Quebec, sat down and waited for the speeches to be given. Then we walked down to the front entrance of the building on rue de Rivière and got a very good view of one of Quebec’s most impressive buildings: the magnificent Basilica of Notre Dame, the patron saint of the Province. Quebec has a Historically founded, Roman Catholic, Province and today over 33,000 churches reflect the multi-faith nature of the Province.

The evening closed off nicely, we had a chance to explore a little more of the interesting areas around the Capitol, including a temporary remodeling of the Place d’Armes bridge, going up to Chapelle Montreal, Montreal’s most famous square. By 8:30 pm it was time to head back and catch our 45 minute bus back to place du Canada, where we were going to spend the rest of the night.

This time we had a private double-bedroom and a private washroom in a private washroom on the top floor, with a beautiful balcony overlooking kilometer number 4 (the 4th of July, the Equinox) and the majestic St. Lawrence River. We were going to extraordinary depths, literally… We were going to cruise the St. Lawrence River, above the highest part of Montreal.

Having cruised the river so many times before, I was going to enjoy another cruise. atmosphere but I was no more interested in a formal cruise as long as we didn’t have to cruise around the actual city. The organizer of this particular cruise wanted it to be a family outing. Indeed, a double-decker bus with 2 double beds was used to ferry 150 passengers from the downtown area to the sandy beach and there did not seem to be any passengers who had any difficulties with motion sickness. I thought the double-bedroom must have accommodations for my grandchildren, at least half of whom were unable to sleep, everyone was very comfortable and no one was in pain. When cruising the river I saw that the organizers had installed speakers so that people who were a little sick or a little more irritable than others might be able to communicate so that they could locate the comfortable resting places in the charter bus.

When we deplaned and the bus started its unloading, I was amazed that the bus did not tip over like most of them do, it was as solid as a rock. One of the bus drivers told us that they had been preparing for this hour long trip and admitted that they had not had a full tank of gas. All the buses that empties on the trip are replaced by diesel-electric ones, a cheaper and more energy-efficient way to travel.

Unlike other charter bus companies, Equinox actually offers seats that are equipped with associated items such as pillows, blankets and leg-pans. The comfort items serve these passengers so well that after a long day of riding they do not feel the need to ask their fellow passengers for directions. On a trip to Quebec City I noticed that there were a half dozen charter buses taking passengers to the Eastern, Heritage and Champlain parts of the city. Also on the list were several shuttles that were used to get from Toronto to Montreal. It seems that this company has plenty of experience in the bus field and they know exactly what to do to ensure that their customers have a great riding experience.

The price of a charter bus is considerably lower than that of a typical city bus, anywhere between $60 and $250 pesos including all fees. Although I was going to get rid of my bus pass before leaving I was not going to sell my bus card. Instead I was going to create another way of puckocking my existing bus pass. I got a good deal on my bus ticket one day and I was going to use it to pick up my new bus. Before leaving I wanted to ensure that I had put the yellow Rhodesia publishing mark down on my bus ticket. I had noticed that with my back to the board there is a big Queen street C and there were two Cs crossing the road, one on each side.

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Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Premier of Quebec, François Legault.

The Prime Minister and the Premier discussed asylum seekers, temporary immigration, health care funding, and strategic investments for Quebec’s economy.

The two leaders agreed that Quebec has done more than its share in welcoming asylum seekers. They also recognized the importance of continuing to work together so that current global migration flows have as little impact on Quebec as possible. Prime Minister Trudeau indicated that the Government of Canada will continue to ensure that the arrival of asylum seekers in Quebec is managed well and appropriately funded. He also highlighted measures that the federal government has put in place in this regard, such as a cap on the number of international students arriving in Canada and the partial reinstatement of visa requirements for Mexican nationals, which has already reduced the number of asylum seekers arriving in Quebec.

The Prime Minister and the Premier discussed immigration and the high volume of temporary residents in Quebec, including the need to reduce it to a reasonable level while ensuring the labour needs of the province and of Quebec businesses continue to be met. Prime Minister Trudeau also indicated his willingness to add French language requirements for certain categories of temporary immigration under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada.

The leaders underlined their shared priorities on health care. They noted they were confident that, by March 31, their governments would reach agreements that respect Quebec’s jurisdiction and the priorities of Quebecers.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Legault also agreed on the importance of continuing to pursue strategic investments that encourage economic growth and job creation in Quebec. They agreed to continue working together to ensure that projects of importance for both governments could move forward.

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Minister Ferrada to participate at Ottawa Tourism’s Shine On Awards

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

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The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, will celebrate Ottawa’s visitor economy and recognize the service offerings of front line hospitality workers at Ottawa Tourism’s Shine On Awards.

March 19, 2024 – Gatineau, Quebec

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Time: 7:30 pm (ET)

Location: Canadian Museum of History 100 Laurier Street Gatineau, Quebec

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Canada's Ultimate Challenge is heading back to CBC on April 28

Season two is filled with unpredictable twists and turns as teams travel across canada.

All five players are dressed in their team colours wearing helmets and climbing harnesses. The are standing on a dock by the water.

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Canada's original reality TV series is back for Season 2 on Sunday, April 28 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem. 

What is Canada's Ultimate Challenge?

Canada's Ultimate Challenge is a seven-episode original reality competition series that turns Canada into a giant obstacle course. 

In the second season, 20 players divided into five teams of four compete in spectacular challenges across Canada that put their physical and mental skills to the test. Plenty of unpredictable twists and turns stun the players and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. 

Watch | The official Season 2 trailer for Canada's Ultimate Challenge

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The epic showdown is back. Canada’s Ultimate Challenge returns to CBC

The winning team receives a trip to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 to cheer on Team Canada. 

Season 1 of Canada's Ultimate Challenge , produced by CBC, Insight Productions and The Gurin Company, has been nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards including Best Reality/Competition Series.

Who are the players this season?

All players are standing on the beach wearing their team colours.

Angel Anderson (she/her), 42, a scaffolder and former competitive boxer from Winnipeg, MB 

Daniel Ginnane (he/him), 27, a stunt performer and former MMA fighter from Vancouver, BC

Harvin Sangha (he/him), 27, a correctional officer and professional Kabaddi player from Brampton, ON

Whitney Beers (she/her), 29, a personal trainer, nutritionist and entrepreneur from Saint John, NB

Darko Boskovic (he/him), 38, a fitness model and coach from Calgary, AB

Ninko Pangilinan (he/him), 36, a writer, blogger and personal trainer from Innisfil, ON

Sandra Wendland (she/her), 41, a real estate agent and fitness trainer from Toronto, ON

Shasily Matowe (she/her), 31, a fitness trainer and dancer from Edmonton, AB

Team Orange

Dominic Kehoe (he/him), 43, a pipeliner from Valleyview, AB

Jacqueline Le (she/her), 32, a wellness coach from Vancouver, BC

Jenny Laviolette (she/her), 29, a communications advisor and cheerleading coach from Ottawa, ON 

Sandrick Brisard-Cadet (he/him), 30, a fitness trainer, model and construction worker from Laval, QC

Adam Pike (he/him), 31, a digital creator and former Big Brother Canada Houseguest from St. John's, NL

Ayoleka "Leka" Sodade (she/her), 25, a sales executive and former college basketball player from Windsor, ON 

Brandon Rodwell (he/him), 35, a construction worker and amateur motocross rider from Woodstock, ON

Courtney Copoc-Hopkins (she/her), 32, a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Education Counsellor and former competitive gymnast from Vancouver, B.C.

Team Yellow 

Chassidy Sule (she/her), 23, an office administrator and competitive bodybuilder from Dartmouth, NS

Paul Kobilke (he/him), 29, a transit worker from Vancouver, BC

Quinton Maclean (he/him), 29, a Twitch streamer from Oakville, ON 

Shannon Torgerson (she/her), 37, a sheep farmer from Warburg, AB  

Who is the host this season?

Brandon is sitting on a log wearing black jeans and a tan puffy jacket.

Popular broadcaster Brandon Gonez guides viewers through the competition, drama, and eliminations as the players sweat it out across the country. "This is the job of a lifetime — I get to travel across this country that I love and see the transformation of iconic locations into epic challenges that will test the limits of this new crop of players," said Gonez. 

Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, Gonez was a video journalist for CFTK-News in northwest B.C. before returning home to join the CP24 and Your Morning team as a reporter and anchor.

He is now the founder and CEO of Gonez Media, one of Canada's fastest-growing online and news entertainment companies. The Brandon Gonez Show , a weekly online talk show is now available on YouTube.

Many Toronto viewers remember his live weather report in 2019 when he famously referred to an approaching winter storm as a "dutty" (Jamaican Patois for 'dirty'). The video's down-to-earth nod to Toronto's diverse communities caused it to go viral across several social media platforms.

What locations will the series visit this season?

Beginning in St. John's, NL and stopping in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC, Ottawa, ON, Hamilton, ON, Canmore, AB, Revelstoke, BC and Comox, BC, each episode takes place at an awe-inspiring location that showcases the beauty and grandeur of Canada. 

Where can I watch Season 2?

Audiences will be able to watch Season 2 on CBC and CBC Gem starting Sunday, April 28 at 8 pm. 

CBC Gem is available for free as an App for iOS , tvOS, Fire TV, Android TV, Android phones and tablets, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Roku, and Xbox One/S/X and online at gem.cbc.ca .

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