Win a sumptumous week's holiday in Qubec

At less than seven hours from the UK, the province of Qubec is closer than you think! With great shopping, fabulous cuisine and passion for life, Montral and Qubec City are gateways to Qubec's Great Outdoors.

This Eastern Canadian Province of surprising contrasts is a perfect blend of French and British cultures - and now the Independent is offering one lucky reader a pair of tickets to see for themselves.

The winner will receive a pair of air tickets courtesy of British Airways, as well as three nights each in the best hotels in Montral and Qubec City and train tickets between the two.

Montral and 400-year-old Qubec City’s beautifully restored buildings house interactive museums, hotels, glitzy department stores and vibrant boutiques. The French influence ensures affordable fantastic food and the pavement cafs are perfect for soaking up the atmosphere.

Qubec, a four-season destination, is unspoilt and inviting – from the Laurentians to the Charlevoix, a UNESCO World Biosphere. Take a leisurely drive through the picturesque villages of the Eastern Townships and stay in lakeside country inns, visit vineyards and orchards, and browse the many antique shops. Enjoy whale watching on the mighty St Lawrence River, cruise the Saguenay Fjord in a catamaran or visit Lac-St-Jean. Go east for the Qubec Maritimes, its stunning coastline and islands are home to charming fishing villages and is a must for seafood lovers. Qubec, a real ‘get away from it all’ holiday.

To enter, all you have to do is answer the following question:

At the center of Montral's downtown sits the city's grandest and most gracious hotel – Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Located above the train station, and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafs, the hotel is within walking distance of Old Montreal, museums, sports and other major attractions.

Fairmont Le Chteau Frontenac, meanwhile, has stood for more than a century as the primary reference in and the architectural signature of Qubec City. A United Nations World Heritage site, Qubec City is one of the most European and fascinating cities in North America.

Travelling between the Province of Qubec’s two largest cities doesn’t have to be stressful. Book travel aboard the Montral-Qubec City train for safe, convenient travel and relax and enjoy the view, chat with your fellow companions, play a game of cards or read a good book.

The relaxing ambience and attentive service of Business Class offers the added convenience of priority boarding, a delicious meal, beverages and access to our in station Panorama Lounges.

British Airways flies daily to Montreal from the state of the art Terminal 5 at London Heathrow.

This competition closes on XXXX.

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