Montreal city and region
Where the traditional meets the innovative. Montreal is an invigorating mix of culture, language, and cuisine that brings experiences unlike anywhere else in North America. Stylish and certainly romantic, Montreal is where every photograph tells a story, and every story is beautiful. All over the city, you can go biking, jogging, rollerblading or ice skating, kayaking and even surfing. You can also shop, taste local delicacies, visit museums, or relax at the water’s edge. 

Mont Royal is Montréal’s very own Central Park. This impressive forest in the middle of downtown is a treasured green oasis. And the view from the top will take your breath away! The Kondiaronk lookout is the ideal spot to take a photo: the entire city is at your feet, with the St. Lawrence River gently flowing before your eyes.

Old Montreal boasts French, British and Indigenous heritage. La Grande Roue, the skating rink and MTL Zipline have injected the area with youthful energy. These new venues blend in with the art galleries, artisans’ workshops, shops, restaurants and coffeeshops along the cobblestone streets dating back to New France. The area has retained its historic charm while firmly rooting itself in the 21st century.

Quartier des spectacles, a one-square-kilometre, pedestrianized area is home to Place des Arts, the Musée d’art contemporain and the Opéra de Montréal. It’s also the go-to destination for events, shows, art installations and a host of other activities year-round. It is also a gathering place for the Montréal en Lumière festival.

Quebec City and Area
With cobblestone streets that hold 400 years of history you can feel the old-world romance and European charm. While only minutes away you can kayak on the St. Lawrence or walk a suspension bridge over a 270 ft waterfall. Quebec City truly is a unique mix of old-world charm and stunning outdoor playground. Its history, friendly vibe, and myriad attractions make it a stand out travel destination throughout the year. 

The only fortified city north of Mexico, Old Québec is best discovered by strolling through its inviting cobblestone streets. You’ll find yourself in an area that’s centuries old yet wired for the future. Shopping and dining experiences await as part of the wintry magic and summer rhythms. The mix of French, British, Indigenous and North American influences can be felt all around at Place-Royale, where the city was founded.

At 83 m (272 ft.) in height, the impressive Montmorency Falls are a full 30 m (98 ft.) higher than Niagara Falls. Whether by car or public transit, this outing will be the high point of your day.

L' Hotel de Glace, ice hotel is built out of 2,300 blocks of ice and 15,000 tonnes of snow. You can make a lot of snowmen with that! Even if you don’t spend the night, you can visit the main lobby, chapel, slide and rooms. The Hotel de Glace is only twenty minutes from downtown by car and each winter, the architects are inspired by a new theme for the spectacular decors. You won’t want to leave without sipping on a boreal cocktail served in an ice glass!

A trip to Ile d’Orléans - 67 km (42 mi.) by car or on bike - is a trip back in time, located in the St. Lawrence River across from Montmorency Falls. Vineyard, chocolate maker, vegetable farms, strawberry fields, large orchards, maple groves... the attractions of this agritourism paradise are equalled only by the hospitality of the local producers and artisans.