Quebec Tourism Statistics

Published 9 Sept 2026

Published 9 Sept 2026

Quebec stands as a culturally vibrant province in eastern Canada, celebrated for its deep French heritage, historic architecture and breathtaking natural landscapes. Its capital, Quebec City, boasts UNESCO-listed Old Quebec, while Montreal offers a vibrant arts and culinary scene.

How many tourists visit Quebec each year?

Quebec received over 20 million overnight visitors in recent years, while before the pandemic Quebec had over 30 million overnight visitors.

  • Quebec welcomed 27.7 million overnight visitors in 2024, a 14.9% increase from the previous year.
  • Approximately 35.9 million overnight visitors visited Quebec before the pandemic in 2019.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused a decline to 13.2 million and 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
  • The number of tourists further increased to 22.1 million overnight visitors in 2022, indicating strong recovery from the pandemic.
  • Quebec recorded 24.1 million overnight visitors in 2023, marking a 9% increase from the previous year1.
Vertical bar chart of annual tourist arrivals in Quebec by year from 2018 to 2024, with total visitors in millions on the y-axis; bars are high in 2018 and 2019, drop sharply in 2020, then climb steadily each year through 2024 without fully returning to the earlier peak.
Annual tourist arrivals in Quebec by year

How many tourists visited Quebec in 2024?

  • 27.7 million overnight tourists visited Quebec in 2024, representing a 14.9% increase from the previous year.
  • However, the figure remained below pre-pandemic levels of 2019.

How many tourists visited Quebec in 2023?

  • Quebec recorded 24.1 million overnight visitors in 2023, reflecting a 9% increase from the previous year but still well below the pre-pandemic levels.

International vs. Domestic Visitors

  • Before the pandemic (2019), 76% of overnight tourists were from within Canada, while 24% were international visitors.
  • By 2024, international visitors comprised 15.9% of total tourists, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
Pie chart splitting Quebec tourists into two slices, Domestic and International, with the Domestic slice making up the large majority and International a small minority.
Domestic versus international share of Quebec tourists

How much do visitors spend in Quebec each year?

Quebec records more than CAD 15 billion in visitor spending in normal years.

  • Tourist spending hit a record CAD 17.9 billion in 2024, representing 7.2% growth from the previous year.
  • Total tourist spending in 2019 was CAD 15.7 billion.
  • The spending dropped by 63% to CAD 5.8 billion in 2020.
  • Recovery began in 2021, with spending reaching CAD 7.0 billion.
  • Visitor spending more than doubled to CAD 14.5 billion in 2022.
  • Total spending further increased to CAD 16.7 billion in 2023, marking a 15% increase from 2022.
Vertical bar chart of annual tourist spending in Quebec by year from 2019 to 2024, with total spending in billions of Canadian dollars on the y-axis; spending is high in 2019, falls steeply in 2020, then rises each year to exceed the 2019 level by 2024.
Annual tourist spending in Quebec by year

Who Visits Quebec the Most?

  • The United States leads as Quebec's primary source of tourists, bringing in 2.56 million visitors in 2025. The province also attracts significant numbers from various European regions2.
  1. USA: 2,561,902 visitors
  2. Western Europe: 679,039 visitors
  3. Northern Europe: 114,485 visitors
  4. Southern Europe: 93,521 visitors
  5. Northern Africa: 85,978 visitors
Horizontal bar chart ranking source regions of visitors to Quebec, with total tourists in thousands on the x-axis and region on the y-axis; the USA bar dominates far above all others, Western Europe is a distant second, and the remaining regions taper down to short bars.
Top source regions of visitors to Quebec, ranked

When do tourists visit Quebec?

  • July and August were the busiest months in 2025 with a higher number of non-resident visitor arrivals.
  1. July: 534,766 visitors
  2. August: 497,283 visitors
  3. June: 423,978 visitors
  4. December: 358,115 visitors
  5. September: 356,635 visitors
Vertical bar chart of monthly non-resident visitor arrivals to Quebec across the twelve months of 2025, with total visitors in thousands on the y-axis; arrivals rise from a winter low through spring to a summer peak in July and August, then decline through the autumn.
Monthly non-resident visitor arrivals to Quebec

How popular is Quebec as a tourist destination?

  • For five straight years until 2020, Quebec City earned the title of Canada's best tourist destination according to Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Awards."
  • Based on Numbeo's safety measurements, Quebec City ranked as the 4th safest city worldwide in 2021.
  • Quebec City claimed the 2nd position globally for family-friendliness and welcoming environment in 20203.

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What are the main tourist attractions in Quebec?

  • Old Québec & Fortifications: The historic walled city of Québec and its fortifications draw millions annually. The Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site welcomed 2.01 million visitors in 2023/24.
  • Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica: This iconic basilica in Old Montreal is one of Canada’s most visited religious sites. It receives over one million visitors each year4.
  • Montmorency Falls: Montmorency Falls is a stunning 83-meter-high waterfall near Quebec City, known for its scenic views and suspension bridge. The site sees about 900,000 visitors annually.
  • Mont-Tremblant Resort: Mont-Tremblant Resort is a premier four-season destination in Quebec, renowned for its skiing, hiking, and vibrant pedestrian village. Mont-Tremblant National Park had about 700,000 visitors in 20195.
  • Plains of Abraham: The Plains of Abraham is a historic urban park in Quebec City, famous as the site of the 1759 battle between the French and British.

Economic Impact of Tourism in Quebec, 2024

  • 417,949 jobs in tourism-related sectors
  • 23,845 tourism-related businesses
  • 912 projects supported in the sector.

References

  1. Gouvernement du Québec — Tourisme publications and annual management reports · quebec.ca ↑
  2. Statistics Canada — Non-resident visitors entering Canada, monthly (2025) · www150.statcan.gc.ca ↑
  3. Québec International — Awards for the Québec City region · quebecinternational.ca ↑
  4. Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal — Notre-Dame undergoes $50 million restoration · basiliquenotredame.ca ↑
  5. Gouvernement du Québec — Parc de la Chute-Montmorency pricing change (news) · quebec.ca ↑
  6. Statistics Canada — Non-resident visitors entering Canada, monthly (2024) · www150.statcan.gc.ca
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