In Quebec they use the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and at foreign currency exchange offices either at the Airport or at other locations throughout the city. Here is the current exchange rate to the US Dollar. 

Bank debit or credit cards are the most convenient means of getting cash at the many Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs). ATMs are spread throughout the city and accept cards with the Interac, Plus, and Cirrus networks. Most are in operation 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Most businesses accept U.S. currency and traveler’s cheque, as well as major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).

There is a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) in effect in Canada and a Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of 9.975% in the Province of Québec, for a combined tax rate of 14.975%. These taxes are applicable to most items and are not refundable. An additional 3.5% is also applicable on hotel accommodation. 

Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens.

We recommend flying into Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). It is about 25 minutes from the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Taxis fare from the airport to the city centre is a flat $35 CAD. All of these services accept major credit cards.

We kindly request that you arrange your own transportation between the airport and hotel. Transportation will be provided for all on-site group activities. 

The electrical current is the same as in the United States: 110 volts AC at 60Hz. Adapters are required for electrical devices from other countries.

Québec City is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (EST) (UTC-05:00). Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDST) is in effect from March to November.

All major car rental companies have offices both at the Jean-Lesage Airport and in the downtown area (Avis/Budget, Discount, Entreprise, Hertz). All hotels will help you if you need to rent a car.

French and English are Canada's two official languages. French is the predominant language in Québec City. However, most, if not all, banks, hotels, airline offices, shops, and key visitor attractions have multilingual staff.

Here are some common French phrases:

• Bonjour (bon-zhoor) Hello (literal translation: “Good day”)
• Bonsoir (bon-swahr) Good evening.
• Merci (mair-see) Thanks!
• De rien (duh ree-en) You're welcome (literal translation: “of nothing”)
• S'il vous plaît (seel voo play) Please.

The average temperatures in Québec City during the month of June are generally low 70s°F (day) and low 50s°F (night).

To enter Canada you will need to go through customs before entering the country. Here is what you can expect the process to entail, Entering Canada.