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quebec city restaurants

Quebec's restaurant scene just earned some major bragging rights! The province dominated a recent ranking of the best fine dining spots in Canada for 2024, snagging four spots in the top 10.

This comes from Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards, which highlight the best of the best in the industry. The prestigious "Best of the Best" title is awarded to restaurants that receive "a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period," according to the hospitality ratings site.

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The province of Quebec has no shortage of fine dining and must-try restaurants, with a handful of the best in Montreal and Quebec City.

Forbes released its list of winners of the Travel Guide Star Awards and when it comes to the best in the world, three Quebec restaurants managed to make the cut.

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A Quebec restaurant just scooped second place in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada for 2024. While Montreal got its fair share of recognition in the national food fight, great eats in the province aren't limited to the big city. In fact, half a dozen other Quebec restaurants placed in the ranking.

Yelp's data science team compiled finalists based on popularity and ratings. Then, community managers and a trend expert weighed in, refining the list to ensure it highlighted both well- and lesser-known spots.

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When it comes to some of the best cities in the world for food, Montreal instantly comes to mind. The 514 is a foodie haven with countless must-try restaurants from any and every cuisine you could possibly think of. Yet Montreal's exceptional culinary scene still wasn't enough to be crowned as the best foodie city in the world.

Condé Nast Traveler released the winners of its annual Reader's Choice Awards, highlighting the best of the best in travel and hospitality, and while Montreal failed to gain recognition, two other Canadian cities managed to make the list, including one spot in Quebec.

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Tourist traps can be a real bummer during your vacation. Quebec has many popular attractions that come with long waiting lines and pricey entrance fees, sometimes resulting in a not-so-great experience.

We asked ChatGPT what tourist traps you should avoid in Quebec, and the answers might make you want to reconsider your trip itinerary.

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Canada has an impressive roster of must-try hotels with the very best being right here in Quebec. Condé Nast Traveler recently announced the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards and Quebec City's very own Auberge Saint-Antoine has been recognized as the number one hotel in the country.

The Readers' Choice Awards are the "longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry," Condé Nast said in a press release shared with MTL Blog.

More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted their top travel stays and experiences across the globe and Auberge Saint-Antoine was a clear Canadian winner. This idyllic spot located right in the heart of Quebec City's Old Port is a historic, museum-inspired hotel that just so happens to be a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association.

“It is truly an honour to be voted Best Hotel in Canada by the readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine,” said Alex Kassatly, general manager of Auberge Saint-Antoine.

The family-owned hotel boasts 95 individually designed rooms and suites decorated to reflect the allure and magic of Quebec City. Guests can inhabit all of Quebec City's best moments and historic sights minutes from the hotel. Oh, and not to mention Auberge Saint-Antoine is also home to the esteemed four-diamond restaurant, Chez Muffy where you can truly immerse yourself in a farm-to-table culinary experience.

Montreal's very own Le Place d'Armes Hotel & Suites managed to snag the second spot, proving Quebec to be a must-visit destination for your next romantic getaway.

The full list of this year's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards can be found here

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When it comes to Canada's culinary hot spots, there are certainly a handful of delish Canadian restaurants worth eating at.

Whether you're venturing through Montreal's best restaurants, or taking your palette on a trip to Toronto, there are loads of decadent locations that your stomach will certainly thank you for.

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