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.”

Café du Monde

Step inside this bistro, with its waterside location and great food, and you could imagine yourself in Paris itself. Try black pudding with apple compote.
Café Ferreira

Fabulous seafood risotto, and sardines grilled in the finest Portuguese tradition.
Café Krieghoff

If you wish to venture into the heart of Québec City’s artistic community, there is no better place than a seat at this convivial café. Light meals and strong coffee. B&B accommodations too.
Café Massawippi

The food and service are the stuff of dreams in this welcoming house. Try mignon of pork with caramelized endive, compote of pear, goat’s cheese and tarragon.
Café Rico

Stéphane Tamar Kordahi opened Café Rico as a politically conscious place serving fair-trade coffee. It has succeeded in creating a relaxed, musical ambiance with the constant aroma of roasting beans.
Café Saigon

Popular with the university crowd, this Asian café is famous for its shrimp soup and spring rolls.
Camtec Photo

This is the place for all your photography needs. They have their own laboratory on the premises for both 35-mm film and digital equipment and a staff that understands the importance of those once-in-a-lifetime pictures.
Canadian Centre for Architecture

This award-winning center opened in 1979 to build public awareness about architecture within society; it promotes scholarly research in the field and stimulates innovation in design practice. Its collections, housed in two buildings, one of which is the restored 1874 Shaughnessy House, include models, drawings and photographs of some of the world’s most important buildings. Do not miss the gardens across the street.
Cantons de l’Est

This natural wonderland is bounded by the Richelieu and St Lawrence rivers and the US states of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The personality of the region owes its profile to the Appalachian Mountains, with top-notch hiking trails at Owl’s Head, Mont Sutton, Mont Bromont and Mont Orford. The peaceful villages throughout this vast district, such as Knowlton, are a historic remnant of 19th-century British settlement, their Victorian buildings now home to antiques shops and cafés (see Attractions in Cantons de l'Est, Restaurants in Cantons de l’Est).
Cap Saint-Jacques Maison de la Ferme Ecologique

Visit the organic farm, tour the stables then relax on the terrace enjoying a burger, pasta, soups and salads. A store sells organic produce.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with a glass of house wine, and all unavoidable extra charges including tax.
- under $20
- $20–$40
- $40–$55
- $55–$80
- over $80