16 Signs You've Visited Quebec Too Many Times

There's a lot of attention around Quebec right now thanks to a provincial election set for Monday, April 7. Over the last few months, talks about a referendum and the possibility of Quebec separating from the country have had some wondering what would happen to Canadian tourism if the province seceded. More importantly, where would locals and visitors go for authentic poutine?

When it comes to Quebec, there's nothing in Canada that can hold a candle to it's culture, cuisine and character. The province has what the French might call a certain je ne sais quoi. Quebec is special, but it's tough to pin down a single reason why and that's part of what keeps tourists coming back.

As with any frequently visited tourist destination, the more you come back, the more likely you'll pick up on certain quirks and quarks. They're the small details that one-time visitors wouldn't notice and the fun facts only veteran tourists can point out, like these 16 signs:

You Scoff At Anyone Who's Surprised Montreal's An Island

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Wisdom Has Taught You To Leave These At Home

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You won't need them anyway, you're in a province with a winning hockey team.

You Know No Matter How Old Your Bridges Are, They're Still More Structurally-Sound Than The Ones In Montreal

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Sure, it looks pretty but Champlain Bridge is falling apart. "Shoddy construction, neglected upkeep and jurisdictional squabble," have created a bridge that's slowly crumbling away according to the Globe and Mail.

The Fact That The Province Has MINIMUM Speed Limits No Longer Shocks You

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Yup, no matter what happens, you must drive at least 60 km/h.

You Can Go From English To French When It Comes To Fast Food Chains

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PFK = KFC FTW

You're Well Aware That A Trip To A Cabane À Sucre Is Like Dying And Going To Maple Heaven.

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There are a number of sugar shacks across Quebec, like Au Pieds de Cochon sugar shack in St-Benoit-de-Mirabel, Que. Not only do they serve some great maple syrup but unique dishes like a lobster and smoked meat omelet.

You Know There's A Certain Etiquette When Ordering Schwartz's Smoked Meat

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If you cut in line, be prepared to deal with some serious cuteye. Doesn't matter if it's a beautiful summer's day or -30 C on Christmas, you always respect the line.

Because Let's Face It, The Food Is Worth It