Quebec City · AI Receptionist

Quebec City Deserves a Receptionist Who Speaks — French First, English Always

Bilingual AI answering built for the capital — not bolted on as an afterthought.

In Quebec City, French is not an option — it is the default language of commerce, reinforced by law and by the expectations of every client from Limoilou to Sainte-Foy. Aria answers your calls naturally in both languages, around the clock, without the overhead of a full-time receptionist.

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24/7
Aria answers calls day and night, weekends and holidays — so a client calling your Quebec City business at 9 p.m. on a Friday never reaches voicemail.
01 · The reality

Quebec City Businesses Face a Unique Communication Challenge

Bill 96 Requires French-Language Service
Under Quebec's Charter of the French Language, commercial communications must be available in French. An English-only or awkwardly translated answering service puts your business out of compliance and signals to local clients that you do not truly belong here.
A Bilingual Receptionist Costs More Here
Hiring a fully bilingual receptionist in Quebec City commands a premium. Between salary, benefits, sick days, and vacation coverage, you are looking at well over two thousand dollars a month — and that still leaves evenings and weekends unanswered.
Tourists and Anglophone Clients Cannot Be Ignored
Vieux-Québec draws visitors from across North America and beyond. A bed-and-breakfast in the Old City, a tour operator on the Plains, or a professional firm in Sainte-Foy all need to serve English-speaking clients without making them feel like an inconvenience.
Translated French Sounds Foreign to Locals
Generic answering services that bolt on a French translation use Europe-French phrasing that jars with Quebec callers. "Courriel" not "e-mail," "vous" not "tu" in professional contexts — getting this wrong erodes trust before the conversation even begins.
02 · How Aria helps

What Aria Does for Quebec City Businesses

Detects Language Instantly
Aria identifies whether your caller is speaking French or English within the first few words and responds in kind — no menu prompts, no awkward pauses. Quebec City callers get a natural experience from the very first syllable.
One Price, Both Languages
There is no premium tier for bilingual service. From $59 per month, Aria handles French and English calls without surcharges, add-ons, or per-language billing — straightforward pricing for small businesses watching every dollar.
Natural Quebec French, Not a Translation
Aria uses formal Quebec French — the vous, the courriel, the register your clients expect from a professional local business. Not European French, not machine-translated awkwardness: the real language of Quebec commerce.
Beyond French and English
With tourism a cornerstone of the Quebec City economy, Aria's ability to handle conversations in over thirty languages means a Spanish-speaking visitor or a Mandarin-speaking client is never turned away at the first ring.
Aria Responds Naturally To Questions Like These
“Bonjour, j'aimerais prendre un rendez-vous pour la semaine prochaine.”“Hi, do you have any availability this Saturday afternoon?”“Est-ce que vous acceptez de nouveaux clients?”“I'm calling from out of town — can you tell me your hours?”“Je voudrais savoir si vous offrez des consultations gratuites.”
EN · FR
Built for French-First Commerce
Aria does not translate Quebec — it speaks it. Every response uses the formal register, the vocabulary, and the courtesies your clients in Quebec City expect from a local professional business.
See it live

Watch Aria book a real appointment

This is the real Aria chat widget on a business site — answering questions and booking the appointment automatically. No staff. No missed calls.

  • Answers instantly, 24/7
  • Trained on your prices, hours & policies
  • Books the appointment for you
Real product · recorded live
03 · Built for Canada

Designed for the Quebec Market

Aria is built for Canadian small businesses and understands the legal and cultural reality of operating in Quebec, where French-language service is both a legal obligation and a mark of respect.

“We run a small notary office in Sainte-Foy and we were losing calls every evening. Aria picks up in proper Quebec French, books the appointment, and emails us the details. Our clients have no idea it is AI.”
— Marie-Claire T., Quebec City Notarial Services, Beta User
04 · The math

The ROI Is Clear

A bilingual receptionist in Quebec City costs $2,000 to $3,000 per month or more once you factor in salary, benefits, and coverage gaps. Aria starts at $59 per month, answers every call, and never takes a sick day.

$2,500/mo
Average bilingual receptionist cost in Quebec City
Aria from $59/mo
05 · How fast

Get Started in Minutes

01
Sign Up
Create your account in under two minutes. No setup fee, no long-term contract required to get started.
02
Configure Aria
Tell Aria about your business, your hours, and your booking rules. French and English are enabled by default — nothing extra to activate.
03
Forward Your Number
Point your existing business line to Aria. Calls are answered immediately, appointments are booked, and you receive a summary by email after every interaction.
06 · Common questions

Real questions, real answers.

Yes — and it goes beyond courtesy. Under Quebec's Charter of the French Language (Bill 96), businesses operating in Quebec must be able to serve clients in French. At the same time, Quebec City's tourism industry and its Anglophone professional community mean English capability is a genuine competitive advantage. Aria handles both without any extra configuration or cost.
A full-time bilingual receptionist in Quebec City typically earns between $40,000 and $55,000 per year in salary alone, before you account for employer payroll taxes, benefits, vacation, and sick leave. That adds up to well over $2,000 per month for coverage that still ends at 5 p.m. Aria starts at $59 per month and answers every call, day and night.
It is Quebec French — the formal, professional register your clients expect. Aria uses "vous" in business contexts, "courriel" for email, and the vocabulary that sounds natural to someone in Limoilou or Sainte-Foy. Generic AI tools often default to European French, which sounds immediately foreign to local callers and can undermine trust in your business.
Most businesses are live within minutes of signing up. You create your account, configure your business details and booking rules, and forward your phone number to Aria. There is no hardware to install, no technician to schedule, and no setup fee. French and English answering are active by default from the moment you go live.
Aria is a strong fit for any client-facing small business: notaries, accountants, and legal professionals in Sainte-Foy; hospitality and tourism operators in Vieux-Québec; healthcare clinics, physiotherapy practices, and wellness studios across the city; and tradespeople and contractors serving the greater Quebec City area. If your phone is your front door, Aria keeps it open around the clock.

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