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.”

Rue du Petit-Champlain

A marvelous pedestrianized shopping concourse features fashion boutiques, souvenir shops, restaurants, art galleries, theaters and a park. Don’t miss a ride on the Funiculaire (see Quartier Petit-Champlain).
Rue Saint-Denis

Architectural treasures, street poets, clothing stores and a plethora of restaurants and cafés are the main attractions on this street. From Old Montréal’s Carré Viger north to Carré Saint-Louis, the Victorian architecture seems to blend effortlessly with the designer stores, hip-hop music culture and the buzzing youthful vitality that is the essence of this area.
Saguenay and Lac Saint-Jean

The only fjord in North America, leading inland to Lac Saint-Jean, is a designated protected area because it is frequented by beluga whales, dolphins, black bear, moose, and many other varieties of wildlife. Granite walls over 300 m (985 ft) high cast a mysterious and powerful aura over the maritime environment and give rise to the fables and legends associated with the movement of its ocean tides.
Salon de Thé Coeur Soleil

A delightful Victorian home, art gallery, cultural center and tearoom. Sit in the beautiful garden while enjoying a break from life’s bustle. Don’t miss the remarkable antiques collection.
Samuel de Champlain

French settlement began in 1608 when Samuel de Champlain (1567–1635) arrived in the region. The position of Québec City, protected atop Cap Diamant, became the driving force of the settlement, together with newly found riches of the fur trade.
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur

Stained-glass windows and marble plaques testifying to favors received through prayer are highlights of this Neo-Gothic jewel, built in 1910.
Savannah

In this Southern-fusion kitchen try jambalaya with jumbo shrimp and great cornbread.
Séminaire St-Sulpice

Erected between 1684 and 1687 as the home of the Sulpician religious order, the St Sulpice Seminary is the oldest surviving building in Montréal. This remarkable historic edifice remains an icon of the institutional architecture that was employed in Nouvelle-France. The Sulpicians’ exterior clock above the main doorway is the oldest of its kind in North America, dating from 1701 (see Séminaire St-Sulpice).
Sherbrooke

The Rivière Saint-François bisects this commercial center of Cantons de l’Est. Despite its history of British settlement, today it is predominantly a French-speaking town.
Simons

Fashions for the whole family can be purchased here, accompanied by impeccable service from the staff.

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