Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province in Canada. Perhaps most famous for the Chateau Frontenac, which is an enormous hotel, filling the iconic Quebec skyline, the city also has plenty of fascinating places to visit, allowing those who explore the streets and galleries a glimpse into the history of Canada, as well as its art and culture. Renting a car in Quebec City makes the city that much easier to navigate, bypassing public transport and giving you a different view of the city, as well as allowing you to explore the wider province of Quebec.
One highlight of any trip to Quebec City is the Musee National des Beaux-Arts du Quebec, or the National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec in its English translation. The National Museum is one of huge importance, with over 37,000 different pieces on display, and a history of exhibitions which dates back to the 1800s. The gallery is regarded as one of the finest in the whole of the country, and should definitely be visited. By hiring a car in Quebec City, you'll find that the gallery is just a short drive away, placed on the edge of town by the coast.
Driving out of Quebec City, the largest city in the province of Quebec, Montreal, is a perfect place for visitors to Quebec City to head for a day trip. Take the Trans-Canada highway for two and a half hours to get to the centre. Montreal has a whole host of things to see and do, and is known widely as Canada's Cultural Capital. For those who want to see a great deal of different things in a short space of time, the Place des Arts is the perfect place to start, with its huge variety of theatres and concert halls, the Place des Arts has everything you might need to begin your cultural experience of the city.
