Quebec takes dubious honour of having North America’s worst roads

Quebec has the worst roads in North America, according to voters in a month-long campaign from Nokian Tyres.

Quebec is reported to have the continent’s worst potholes, beating Colorado in the finals of a competition sponsored by tire manufacturer Nokian.

Montreal won the first version of the contest in 2021. In addition to winning a collection of daily polls on Nokian Tyres’ social media channels, Quebec received several entries at the company’s website, where drivers were invited to make their case.

A 2021 study by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) claimed that Quebec drivers spent an average of $258 per year on maintenance costs caused by poor roads, the most in Canada and more than double the national average.

“We appreciate the response we received from drivers in Quebec and across the continent during our Worst Roads campaign,” said Nokian Tyres senior communications manager Wes Boling.

“It’s clear that drivers in North America crave tires that keep them safe, especially when unpredictable weather conditions create potholes and other road issues.”

Meanwhile, CAA in Ontario is polling drivers to find the worst road in the province in 2023. Drivers are invited to vote here.