DK Travel : Montréal and Québec City

Situated on the mighty St Lawrence River, the sights of these two cities captivate visitors with their history, culture and festivity. Not only were they both major players in the foundation of Canada but their portside locations have kept them at the heart of international commerce, resulting in a harmonious blend of heritage architecture and exciting modern venues that charm all those who come to Canada’s “belle province.”

Les Laurentides

This mountain range has long been the favorite year-round playground for weekenders and vacationers with its pristine lakes, hiking trails and ski slopes (see Les Laurentides).
Les Promenades de la Cathédrale

A remarkable underground shopping concourse of 75 stores, built beneath the Christ Church Cathedral (1859).
Les Promenades du Vieux-Québec

This tiny shopping cluster features the Québec Experience movie on the second floor (see Québec Experience) and the charming Au Royaume de Père Noël, where you can buy unusual Christmas decorations throughout the year.
Les Trois Brasseurs

A lively location that opens onto rue St-Denis on two sides with a superb terrace overlooking the flow of festivities. Serves wholesome cuisine and home-brewed beer.
Little Italy

Italian Canadians provide another spice of life to Montréal’s ethnic blend and make up the largest immigrant community, tracing their presence in the city back to the early 19th century. Boulevard Saint-Laurent provides the Italian version of café society in a stream of cafés and restaurants, but Little Italy proper is defined by the borders of rue Jean-Talon, rue Saint-Zotique, rue Marconi and avenue Drolet. Here you can indulge in the most authentic pasta, pizza and strong espresso coffee.
Loews le Concorde, Québec City

With over 400 rooms, the hotel is capped by the L’Astral restaurant with a 360-degree revolving view.
Loew’s Hôtel Vogue, Montréal

Larger than most boutique hotels with 142 rooms, the Vogue provides guests with a wonderfully central location from which to explore all the sights and the nightlife of the city. It is also the new permanent home for a legend among Montréal’s restaurants, Chez George’s.
L’Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Benedictine monks founded this monastery overlooking Lac Memphrémagog in 1913. Their Gregorian chants take place daily at 5pm.
L’Amour sorcier

A lovely café/bar located in the Faubourg Saint-Jean-Baptiste area. The clientele is predominantly lesbian and gay and the unpretentious atmosphere is underlined by simple food such as tacos . Great music, terrace and theme evenings.
L’Astral

Treat yourself to the finest view of the city, countryside and river as well as French cuisine. Sunday brunches are the best value.

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