Quebec City Tourism director Andre Roy
travelled to New York City to receive top honors on behalf of Quebec City as
Travel + Leisure readers' choice of best city in Canada 2016. This year Quebec
City and area edged out Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal, and Toronto, which are
all in the top five. According to Travel + Leisure, "Quebec City has a
Parisian feel, with its narrow, cobblestone streets and European-influenced
architecture. It's been on the World's Best Cities list for more than a decade,
thanks in part to its friendly locals who don't laugh at tourists' attempts to
resurrect their high school French." "It's a real honor to receive
this distinction in New York City," said Andre Roy. "Although we've
often been in the top 10 on this prestigious list, being named the best
destination in Canada is really gratifying. I wanted to come in person to
congratulate the other winners and meet people in the industry from around the
world. Travel + Leisure has an outstanding reputation internationally. Everyone
involved in Quebec City and area's tourism industry should be proud of this
distinction. The warm welcome Quebecers offer tourists is one of our great
strengths as a destination." With an estimated 5 million readers, Travel +
Leisure is a leading publication for travelers and tourism industry professionals
around the world.