QUEBEC CITY is the provincial capital of Quebec and is a gorgeous old city, deservedly listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. It is also the most European of cities in North America. The old town ~ Vieux Quebec ~ is the only walled city in North America, and is in two parts, Haute Ville and Basse-Ville, which are overflowing with lively cobbled streets, 17th and 18th century stone houses, churches, pretty parks and squares.

The ramparts provide an excellent vantage point of the narrow street and the 17th and 18th century buildings of the old quarter. A maze of bistros, restaurants and art and craft boutiques bring to life in the Place Royale and Petit Champlain quarters both by day and by night. The Grande Allee has lively cafes, bars and trendy nightlife whilst the Vieux-Port de Quebec, has been sympathetically renovated with a marina, restaurants and sheltered walkways. A highlight of Quebec is white water rafting.

MONTREAL was founded over 350 years ago by French settlers. It is now the second largest French speaking city in the world, and the locals maintain a certain amount of unique French character.  The city is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, fashionable cafe society and its 'joie de vivre'.   

Montreal is filled with chic shops and fascinating museums. Stroll along the cobbled streets of the Rue Saint Paul, drop by the Place Ville Marie, Place d'Armes and the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica.  The Olympic Games were held in Montreal in 1966. The Underground City also offers 26 kms of climate-controlled walkways linking the shops, hotels, restaurants, cinemas and theatres.  Brilliant shopping is available at the Complexe des Jardins and Le Faubourg Sainte-Catherine. The Boulevard St Denis is Montreal's Latin Quarter ~ housing shops, cafes and bistros.

• Observatoire de la Capitale ~ A 727 ft observation tower that offers stunning views of Québec City and the surrounding area, including the mighty St. Lawrence River and historic Old Québec.
• Tsawenhohi House ~ Built for Grand Chief Nicolas Vincent in 1820, Tsawenhohi House is an important cultural institution dedicated to the preservation and teaching of traditional Huron-Wendat crafts.  Tsawenhohi means "He who sees clearly, the hawk".  Things to see include the craft demonstrations, handicraft gallery, exhibit of archeological artefacts found onsite and garden where the "Three Sisters" (corn, beans and squash) and healing plants grow, as well as an informative multimedia show.
• Parc Aquarium du Québec ~ An expedition from the boreal zone to the Arctic.  Discover more than 3,500 specimens representing 300 species: mammals, fish, invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles.  In the outdoor park, see our marine mammals including white polar bears, walrus and several seal species.
• Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec ~  A direct link between Dufferin Terrace and Quartier Petit-Champlain, Place-Royale and the Old Port. See the St. Lawrence River and Lower Town from an interesting vantage point as you travel up or down the cliff face at a 45-degree angle.
• Domaine Maizerets ~ Located on one of New-France's first concessions, this is both a historic site and a vast landscape garden. The site belongs to the City of Québec and offers various activities for family: cultural and educational exhibitions, concerts at the château Maizerets, visits to the floral gardens and the arboretum, outdoor and nature interpretation activities, and pedestrian trails to explore the park and marsh.
• Glissades de la Terrasse ~ Located on the Dufferin Terrace behind Château Frontenac, you can zoom down a slide standing 82 m / 270 feet high in a specially built toboggan, reaching speeds of up to 90 km/h / 60 mph before coming to a stop at the bottom, 152 m / 630 feet away.  Also an onsite skating rink.

• Montréal Science Centre ~ Situated in the Old Port, discover new exploration halls, cultural and educational activities with a scientific and technological flavour, multimedia challenges, unusual games, along with special interactive areas, an interactive movie game and an IMAX® TelusTheatre.
• Montreal Botanical Gardens ~ May 15 to October 31:  Founded in 1931 and considered one of the world's best, see 10 exhibition greenhouses and over 30 gardens abounding with the colours and fragrances of the world and boasting more than 22,000 species and varieties of plants.
• Old Montréal Ghost Tours ~ Discover the hidden side of Old Montréal during four different visits. Three ghost hunts are offered: Montréal Historical Crime Scenes, New France Ghost Hunt and the Old Port Ghost Hunt. With maps, lanterns and flags in hand, your team will walk through the streets of Old Montréal in search of clues and ghosts of heroes and villains of the city's past, with a storyteller taking you to the sites of famous events: fires, political assemblies, crimes, hangings, heroic acts and mysteries will be recounted. Services are in English and French.  Special programmes available for Hallowe'en.
• The Old Port ~ A 2.5-km-long recreational and tourist park offering a variety of outdoor activities for every taste, including cruises, excursions, exhibitions, events and entertainment.
• Jet Boating ~ Powerful jet boats give you a fresh new take on the St. Lawrence River. Hop aboard for a wild ride on a high-speed boat capable of spinning 360 degrees out on the frothy waters.  Group packages for 10 or more people.
• Olympic Stadium ~ Built for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, the park is impressive in size and shape, and topped by the tallest inclined tower in the world.  A funicular-type elevator brings visitors to the top three observation floors, where they have a superb view of Montréal and its surroundings. Guided tours are available. The sports centre, at the foot of the Tower, has six aquatic pools as well as a multi-sport facility.