Quebec

Canada’s largest province is located at the North East tip of North America. French culture is everywhere from the language to pavement cafes, cobbled streets and fabulous food. Beautiful scenery that blazes with colour during autumn is decorated with tiny villages to discover and superb accommodation.

The majestic St Lawrence River snakes through vast forests that provide vibrant ‘fall’ colours that rival any that New England can offer. French culture thrives in this region through cobbled streets, in patisseries and quaint cafés. Steeped in history Québec City rightly deserves the UNESCO World Heritage Site honour given in 1985. Chateau Frontenac‘s castle-like building dominates the only walled city in North America.

Montréal is more modern, although it does have an old town. The stunning Basilica of Notre Dame dates back to 1824 and horsedrawn carriages line the cobbled streets. This is a lively and cosmopolitan city which boasts a varied nightlife and fantastic shopping in underground shopping malls.

In the Appalachian foothills lie the picturesque Eastern Townships. Picture postcard villages with Victorian architecture set in amazing scenery. With art galleries, antique shops and a wine route to follow this charming region is truly memorable.

The Laurentians, north of Montréal, is home to Mont Tremblant, the number one ski resort that is also an activity playground in the summer. Visit a sugar shack and sample the delicious maple syrup of the region.

Charlevoix is the coastal region between Québec and the Saguenay River. This UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve boasts acres of wildfl owers and cosy villages nestled in enchanting scenery.

The southern bank of the St Lawrence sweeping into the Atlantic is the Gaspé Peninsula. Balancing a jagged coastline with fabulous forests this area is interspersed with gorgeous small towns and pretty villages.