Ticks in Québec

Common tick species, seasonality notes, disease risks, and official Québec resources

Québec tick overview

Last updated: January 24, 2026

This page is an educational overview of tick exposure and resources in Québec. For the most current local risk areas, maps, and recommendations, use the official Québec links below.

Key takeaways

  • Blacklegged ticks matter most: Québec Lyme disease risk is associated with the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis).
  • Risk is location-specific: established tick populations and risk areas vary by region.
  • Use official Québec guidance: surveillance and maps are updated by public health.
Cite this section

All About Ticks. Ticks in Québec. Updated 2026-01-24. Sources: INSPQ Lyme disease portal and Québec government health information.

Primary sources: INSPQ - Lyme disease, Québec.ca - Lyme disease, INSPQ - Tick identification guide (Québec)

Common tick species (Québec)

  • Blacklegged tick / deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) — key species associated with Lyme disease risk in Québec.

Source: INSPQ - Lyme disease

Seasonality (practical guidance)

Tick exposure risk varies across Québec by region and habitat. When you’re spending time outdoors in grassy, brushy, wooded, or edge habitats, use prevention layers and do tick checks.

Official Québec resources

Next best actions

Remove a tick safely

Step-by-step technique and what to avoid.

Tick removal guide
Prevent future bites

Repellents, clothing, tick checks, yard changes.

Tick prevention guide
Know symptoms & timing

When symptoms can start and what to watch for.

Symptoms in humans

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Important: This page is educational and not medical advice. If you develop symptoms after tick exposure, contact a healthcare professional or local public health resource.
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