Autoroute
A controlled-access highway. Road signs and route information are primarily in French.
Bonjour
A standard daytime greeting and a useful way to begin an interaction in French.
Cabane a sucre
A sugar shack associated with maple-sap season and traditional meals or activities.
Centre-ville
Downtown or city centre.
Chaussee glissante
Slippery roadway.
Deviation
Detour.
Ferme
Closed.
Halte routiere
Roadside rest area.
Ile
Island.
Issue
Exit, including an emergency exit depending on context.
Nord-du-Quebec
The large northern administrative region that includes Eeyou Istchee Baie-James and Nunavik.
NIV
French abbreviation for vehicle identification number; VIN in English.
Parc national
In Quebec provincial usage, a protected national park managed under Quebec law; verify the specific park authority.
Pourvoirie
An outfitter operation, often providing lodging and access to outdoor activities.
Rang
A rural road or historic land-division route common in parts of Quebec.
Route des Baleines
An official tourism route associated with whale-viewing regions along the north shore.
Sepaq
The provincial organization managing Quebec national parks and other outdoor establishments.
Sortie
Highway exit.
Stationnement
Parking.
Traversier
Ferry.
Verglas
Freezing rain or glaze ice.
Village-relais
A recognized community offering traveller services along certain routes.