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NOT TO BE MISSED cloves that Quebecers enjoy on toast with their breakfast. Tourtière (a meat pie), pea soup, and pancakes doused with Quebec Maple Syrup are also local favourites. QUEBEC CITY The only walled city in North America (outside of Mexico), Quebec City is a beacon for Canadian history lovers. The old town has quaint cobble- stone streets and museums aplenty. The Plains of Abraham, where the British defeated the French in 1759, deserve a visit, and touring the Citadel is a must. The Château Frontenac is said to be the most photographed hotel in the world and is also a Na- tional Historic Site of Canada. MONTREAL Possibly the most cosmopolitan city in Canada, Montreal is a thriving metropolis with a blend of North American charm and European sophisti- cation. Traditional advice will steer you towards places like Old Montreal (the historic district), the
DID YOU KNOW? • Quebec is the world’s largest producer of maple syrup. Its 48 million taps make 72% of the global share, which in 2016 amounted to 148,200,000 pounds of syrup. • In 2012, a portion of Quebec’s reserved store of syrup (worth $18 million) was stolen. Three of the men involved in the so-called Maple Syrup Heist were ultimately apprehended and convicted. • The name “Quebec” is derived from the Algonquin word “Kebec,” which means where the river narrows. • At 1.5 million km 2 , or roughly three times the size of France, Quebec is Canada’s largest province. • The following were invented in Quebec: peanut butter (1884), the Ski-Doo (1959) and Trivial Pursuit (1979). • Quebec is home to Canada’s oldest brewery. The Molson Coors Brewing Company (formerly Molson Brewery) was founded in 1786 in Montreal, where it proudly stands to this day. • Quebec is the largest producer of electricity in Canada, with more than 95% of this power being hydroelectric. The province’s 61 dams have a capacity of 38,400 megawatts. • Approximately 95% of Québécois speak French. Montreal is the world’s second- largest French speaking city.
No matter where you are in Quebec, French in- fluence is dominant and makes travelling in this province a unique adventure. A rich history, stun- ning landscapes and vibrant culture are all part of the joys of visiting La Belle Province. FESTIVALS Quebec is well known for its joie de vivre and hosts some of the oldest, biggest and best festivals in the country. Among the most famous are the Just for Laughs comedy festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Quebec City Winter Carnival, the Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu Hot Air Balloon Festival, and the International Fireworks Competition near Montmorency Falls. FRENCH-CANADIAN CUISINE Poutine (french fries topped with cheese curds and fresh gravy) may be the dish most people pledge to sample when they visit Quebec, but there are others to be tasted. Cretons is a traditional pork spread seasoned with cinnamon, savory and
Botanical Gardens (one of the world’s largest and most splendid) and the top of Mount Royal for a view of the Montreal skyline. However, if you want to do it like the locals, consider sipping drinks on a terrasse (patio) in the Plateau district, shopping in the Mile End, and taking in a show downtown (comedy, music, theatre, etc.). BREATHTAKING VIEWS Quebec has many scenic vistas and beautiful land- scapes to explore. The Gaspé Peninsula, where sea cliffs hug the shore of the St. Lawrence River, lures many visitors every year, with the quintes- sential selfie including Percé Rock. Saguenay Fjord National Park is another spot of incredible beauty with acres of forests, rugged mountains and, of course, the fjord itself, to enjoy. For white sandy beaches, head to the Magdalen Islands, a Quebec archipelago specked with red cliffs and alluring coves in the Maritimes.
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