Be Safe in Quebec City

Quebec City is a small and stable city, and shouldn’t present any problems to your safety or health. However, along with city’s popularity as a tourist destination, petty crime comes with the territory. By taking a few simple precautions, you can remove most of the potential for being a victim of crime.

Safety

Interestingly, despite being much more French-minded than Montreal, there isn’t as much anti-Anglo animosity as in the bigger city. You’re sure to encounter a fair bit of snobbery and general disregard for your existence from the locals, but it’s unlikely it will escalate into anything that could be regarded as intimidating.

That being said, Quebec City has its share of danger, and a few precautions should be taken during your visit. The usual petty crimes occur, such as muggings and theft, and tourists are often on the receiving end of this bad fortune. Be particularly careful around the tourist attractions and at transport terminals.

To avoid being mugged, don’t walk by yourself and stay out of dark and isolated parts of the city. Theft from cars is another potential problem in Quebec City. If you are driving or renting a car, don’t keep anything of value in it and always park your vehicle in your hotel parking lot, not on the street.   
    
Police: 911

Health

There are no serious health risks in Quebec City that should be of concern to travellers. The quality of the tap water is good and it is safe to drink, but it’s advisable to stick to bottled water, as your stomach will not be used to the difference in microbes. The food in Quebec City’s restaurants is also up to the highest of international standards.

If anything does happen during your visit, there are excellent medical facilities right in Quebec City. Many of the staff and doctors speak English and can assist with any problems. If you need minor medical assistance, you can walk into the Centre Hospitalier Jeffery Hale, the city’s only English-speaking hospital, which is open 24 hours. Visitors from other countries should get some travel insurance to cover any unexpected hospital costs. The price of travel insurance is very small compared to a Canadian medical bill.

Ambulance: 911
Centre Hospitalier Jeffery Hale: +1 418 684 2252