Many Quebecers outside the construction industry also take their holidays during these two weeks .
It is the busiest time of year for the province 's tourism industry , with a surge of up to 40 % in activity at some sites .
Many Quebecers outside the construction industry also take their holidays during these two weeks , and it is the busiest time of year for the province 's tourism industry , with a surge of up to 40 % in activity at some sites .