The Eastern Townships, south-east of Montreal is a great place to take a short holiday. In the winter the area is known for ski hills and is a short distance from Vermont. In the summer months a network of cycling routes can take you to numerous vineyards and small towns with a great Quebec flare.
This 2.3 km2 estate near Ottawa belonged to William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada’s 10th prime minister. He gave his estate to all Canadians in his will. It is now part of Gatineau Park in Quebec.
The National Capital Commission is an agency made up of people from across Canada who are in charge of common lands around the Nation's Capital. In Gatineau Park the NCC hosts "Fall Rhapsody" celebrating the coming of fall and leaves changing colour.
Parc Safari is located near Hemmingford, Quebec, just South of Montreal. The park is unique in that visitors can drive through the area and observe and feed the animals. The park also boasts a traditional zoo with lions and tigers as well as rides and water slides.
In the shadow of Montreal's Olympic stadium, built for the 1976 event, is the biodome. This indoor zoo and garden holds a diverse habitat with many different animals and plant species from around the world.
Quebec City is the birth place of a nation. As Canada's first "city", Quebec boasts a fantastic old quarter nestled on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. It was on the plains of Abraham, above Old Quebec where the British army defeated the French in 1759.
The Saguenay Region of Quebec is located on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River where it begins to widen out to the Atlantic Ocean. Often called "The Fjord", the beautiful Saguenay River is an unlikely home for Beluga Whales.
The Appellation Mountains extend across the Gaspé region of Quebec, making the peninsula perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. The region's most famous landmark is no doubt the stunning Roché Percé.