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]]>Vancouver
One of the most beautiful cities in Canada is Vancouver, located on the West Coast. The city boasts stunning views of the mountains and the ocean and is home to Stanley Park, a 1000-acre park filled with gardens, beaches, and forests. The city is also known for its food scene, with a wide range of restaurants serving up delicious cuisine from all over the world.
Quebec City
Another beautiful destination is Quebec City, located in the French-speaking province of Quebec. The city’s historic old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is filled with stunning architecture, including the iconic Chateau Frontenac. The city also offers a wide range of cultural attractions, including museums, art galleries, and theaters.
Toronto
Toronto, Canada’s largest city, is also a must-visit. The city is home to the iconic CN Tower, which offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding area. Toronto also boasts a vibrant food scene, with a wide range of restaurants serving up everything from international cuisine to classic Canadian dishes.
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The best times to visit are June through September and December through February. Summer’s the most popular time to visit due to the festivals. June through September has lows of 45 F and highs of 77 F. During the spring and fall shoulder seasons, the rates are lower and there are perks like maple syrup and beautiful fall foliage.
How to Get Around
The best way to get around the city is by foot as most things are within walking distance. Other options include biking, the city’s Métrobus shuttles, and funicular which is a steeply sloping railway. If you’re staying in Québec City you don’t need a car.
Where to Stay
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, a 5-star hotel, has amazing views of the St. Lawrence River and the architecture from the Old fortified city. The location of this hotel can’t be beaten as it’s super close to the city’s top attractions. There’s also a spa and fitness center and four dining options.
Auberge Saint-Antoine
This 4.5-star hotel is in Québec City’s Old Port and part of its charm is its elegant decor which features hundreds-year-old artifacts as well as modern accents. The hotel has a private movie screening room, a fitness center, a private spa, and three dining options.
Hotel 71
Hotel 71 is a 4.5-star hotel that’s housed in a centuries-old neoclassical building that was once the headquarters for the National Bank of Canada. The stylish accommodations include hardwood floors, high ceilings, and red decorative accents. One of the highlights of the hotel is its proximity to the city’s main attractions. The hotel also has wine and spirit dispensers, a gym, a salon, an espresso lounge, and a restaurant.
What to Do
Old Québec
Old Québec is known for its narrow, winding streets and stone buildings. The historic neighborhood is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it’s home to the city’s best tourist attractions including Citadel, the Quartier Petit-Champlain, and the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Battlefields Park (Parc des Champs-de-Bataille)
Battlefields Park is rich with colonial history and the 267-acre strip of land is where the Battle of Québec happened. You’ll find historical elements like cannons and perfectly manicured gardens.
Montmorency Falls Park (Parc de la Chute-Montmorency)
Along the St. Lawrence River, you’ll find Montmorency Falls Park which has a 272-foot waterfall. The waterfall is one and a half times taller than Niagra Falls. Enjoy the hiking trails, playground, bike paths, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and double zip line at the park.
What to Eat
Meat Pies (Tourtière)
Meat pies, known as Tourtière, are filled with seasoned minced pork, veal, or beef and potatoes, and they’re a staple in the city. They’re also a traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve meal.
Crepes
This traditional French food is super popular in the city and there are both sweet and savory options. Make sure you try both while visiting!
Poutine
Probably the most famous cuisine in Canada is poutine, which combines French fries with gravy and cheese curds. It’s a must-eat while in Québec City.
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]]>Québec is a thriving metropolis that brings the charm and beauty of the past with a modern feel. Even though it’s relatively close to the U.S. and English-speaking Canadian provinces, there is so much French flying around that you really feel like you’re in France! So if you want to be transported to a totally different world, visit Québec City.
What to Do
If you’re into history, you will love Québec City. It’s actually the only city in North America, besides Mexico City, to have a walled city that is still intact. You can experience this for yourself in the Upper City, also called Old Québec City. This area is actually a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason, so check it out!
If you’re in the mood for shopping, there is no better place to go than the Quartier Petit-Champlain neighborhood. This area has gorgeous small shops and boutiques where you’re sure to find something unique, and even if you just want to walk around and window shop, it’s so quaint with small streets and cobblestones you’ll love the atmosphere.
Some people might be scared to visit Québec City in the winter because of the low temperatures. However, if there’s one good reason to visit in the winter it is to go to the Carnaval de Quebec. This is festival has been going on for the longest time out of all of Canada’s winter festivals, and it lasts a week so you have plenty of time to go and celebrate with locals!
(@carnavaldequebec)Another reason to visit in the winter is for the famous Toboggan Slide Au 1884. This attraction happens every year and basically, the city puts up a giant toboggan slide right through the center for all of winter. The toboggans can get up to 40 miles per hour and you can enjoy it with 3 other friends, so it’s definitely a must-do!
If you want to get more into the history and culture of Quebec, the best place to do it is at the Musée de la Civilisation. This museum is one of the most popular and most visited throughout Canada, and it is wonderfully curated to give visitors a real experience of Quebec.
What to Eat
Eating is just as important as learning about the culture, and Québec City offers so many incredible food experiences. Probably the most famous dish is poutine, which is basically french fries covered in gravy and cheese curds. There are tons of places to get this treat, but one of the best and well-prepared is a restaurant called Bistro Le Sam.
Since Québec City can get a little chilly, there’s nothing better than warming up with a bowl of soup. One type in particular that they are famous for is a kind of pea soup that’s made with yellow split peas. The soup doesn’t get blended but it’s so flavorful and comforting, you have to try a bowl whenever you see it on a menu.
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]]>The immersive exhibition showcases Van Gogh’s works and images in the form of projections on the walls and floor of the gallery. It provides the opportunity for art lovers to fully immerse themselves in the world of Van Gough.
“The Centre des congrès de Québec will host a spectacular immersive exhibition devoted to the work of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, which will take the viewer on a journey to the heart of the artist’s canvases,” reads the exhibition press release. “This announcement comes on the heels of the immense success of the exhibition currently on display in Montréal […] which will have attracted more than 200,000 people.”
The projects are accompanied by the music of Eric Satie, Mozart, Bach, and other timeless classical composers.
The exhibition will be displayed at the Quebec City Convention Center from June 26, 2020. For now, you can enjoy the experience at Montreal’s Arsenal Art Contemporain until April 5.
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]]>The Hôtel de Glace is a hotel that is made completely out of a very unique construction material: ice.
Owing to the hotel’s composition, the Hôtel de Glace is only open in winter. If you have the opportunity to visit Quebec during the coldest months of the year, however, staying in this ice hotel will be one of the most surreal experiences you’ll ever have.
Not only is the hotel’s building constructed out of ice, but what makes this hotel truly one-of-a-kind is the fact that nearly everything that composes the hotel is made of ice.
That’s right: the furniture, the beds, and even the champagne flutes and cocktail glasses in the hotel’s bar are made of ice. It’s so cold there in the winter that they stay completely frozen.
Guests have to sleep in a warm sleeping bag on top of their ice beds so that they don’t freeze, but not to worry: the deluxe suites in the hotel come with their own fireplace, so you’ll stay warm.
@joelandjustynaThe Hôtel de Glace even has its own wedding chapel where guests can get married in what would be a very unique setting to tie the knot. It might be chilly, but you’ll never forget your experience at this one-of-a-kind hotel.
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