La belle province has so much to offer and so many secrets to share.

www.bonjourquebec.com

QUEBEC CITY

GETTING THERE:

WestJet Several daily flights fromCalgary to Quebec City with connections,
www.westjet.com

Air Canada Several daily direct flights to Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal from which connections can be made,
www.aircanada.com

GETTING AROUND:

Ecolobus Ride the eco-friendly, electric, Ecolobus for free, along a limited route in Old Quebec City,
www.rtcquebec.ca/francais/ services/nosservices_ecolobus.html

WHAT TO DO (Ile d'Orleans):

Economusées Network of artisans throughout Quebec and Atlantic Canada,
www.economusees.com

Cassis Monna et Filles Charming black currant farm and shop with eatery;
721 chemin royal, Saint-Pierre,
www.cassismonna.com

Domaine Steinbach Sample mustard, cider and other products at this organic farm;
2205 chemin royal, Saint-Pierre,
www.domainesteinbach.com

Isle de Bacchus Wines made in the microclimate of ile d'Orleans; 1071 chemin royal, Saint-Pierre,
www.isledebacchus.com

WHERE TO EAT:

Utopie Superb wine and food pairings at this fine dining establishment; 1/2-226 rue Saint-Joseph Est,
restaurant-utopie.com

Laurie Raphael Beautiful presentations, stylish decor and most of all great food at this Daniel Vezina owned restaurant; 117 rue dalhousie,
www.laurieraphael.com

Boudoir Lounge Urban, hip and also delicious, enjoy an entire recreations room on the lower level, patio on street level; RESTO CLUB 441 rue du Parvis ,
www.boudoirlounge.com

WHERE TO STAY:

Hotel Le Germain Dominion Chic and comfortable, a hotel with personality; 126 rue Saint-Pierre,
www. hoteldominion.com

Hotel Le Priori Exposed stone walls and flowers decorate this centuries old building, penthouse has spectacular views; 15 rue du Sault-au-Matelot,
www.hotellepriori.com

TOURISM OFFICE:

Québec City Tourism Listings, maps and a calendar of events, a good resource for planning your trip,
www.quebecregion.com/e

MONTREAL

GETTING THERE:

VIA Rail The daily route between Montréal- Québec City lasts approximately 3.5 hours,
www.viarail.ca

WestJet Several daily flights from Calgary with connection and direct,
www.westjet.com

Air Canada Several daily direct flights,
www.aircanada.com

WHERE TO STAY:

Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites Modern decor at this historical buildingturned hotel designed by Ernest Cormier, 10 stories, 80 studios and 80 suites (1 and 2 bedrooms with fully equipped kitchen), Junior Suite from $197; 1193 Place Phillips,
www.squarephillips.com

WHAT TO DO:

Montréal Fashion & Design Week on McGill College Ave. Held each year in June, the Fesitval celbrates local designers with a boutique, catwalk, music and parties,
www.festivalmodedesign.com

Casino de Montréal In addition to gaming, there is a 500-seat theatre home to cabaret performance, dinner or snacks available; 1 avenue du Casino;
www.casinosduquebec.com/montreal

Envers Clothing designer Yves-Jean Lacasse’s boutique; 4935 rue Sherbrooke Ouest,
www.yvesjeanlacasse.com

And Then There Was Light - Basilique Notre-Dame Sound and light show Tuesday through Saturday, Adults $10; 116 Notre-Dame Street West,
www.basiliquenddm.org

WHERE TO EAT:

Le Saint Gabriel Wonderful Quebec menu in this historic restaurant (it was the first inn in North America); 426 rue St. gabriel,
www.lesaint-gabriel.com

Suite 701 Choose from three restaurants: Terrasse, a rooftop patio; Aix, which uses local products and Suite 701 lounge for avant garde fare 701 Côte de la Place d’Armes,
www.suite701.com

Boulangerie Premiere Moisson The baguettes are baked fresh, also enjoy pastries, coffee and savoury bites; ATWATER MARKET 138 Atwater avenue,
www.premieremoisson.com

TOURISM OFFICE:

Tourism Montreal Blogs, video and RSS feeds,
www.tourisme-montreal.org

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS

WHAT TO DO:

Domaine Pinnacle Ice cider orchard with tasting room; 150 chemin Richford, Frelighsburg,
www.icecider.com

Lake Brome Duck Shop sells duck products including pâté, and frozen peking duck
40, chemin Centre, Knowlton,
www.canardsdulacbrome.com

Abbaye de Saint Benoit-du-Lac Makes a selection of delicious cheeses and cider on site, a definite stop when in the Eastern Townships; Saint-Benoît-du-Lac,
www.st-benoit-du-lac.com

WHERE TO STAY:

Auberge Quilliams Faunal reserve in the back of property, canoes available, dining at restaurant; 572 Chemin Lakeside, Lac Brome,
www.aubergequilliams.com

TOURISM OFFICE:

Tourism Eastern Townships Information, on the route des vins (wine route), postcards and online tourist guide,
www.easterntownships. org

MONTEREGIE

WHAT TO DO:

National Historical site of Fort Chambly Near the Richlieu river and Chambly rapids, French fortifications designed by Vauban,
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/fortchambly.index_e.asp

Vignoble Les Petits Cailloux Winery with tasting room, charcuterie platter available; 625 rang de la Montagne, Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford,
www.lespetitscailloux.com

Vignoble De Lavoie Packages available at this family run winery, pick up a bottle of the the ice pear (you will not regret it); 100 rang de la Montagne, Rougement,
www.de-lavoie.com

WHERE TO STAY:

Auberge Handfield Serene inn right on the river, dining available at restaurant, great escape; 555 rue Richelieu, Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu,
www.aubergehandfield.com

WHERE TO EAT:

La Cabosse D'or Chocolate shop boasting a mini-golf course, cakes and ice cream are also available; 973, chemin Ozias-Leduc Otterburn Park,
www.lacabossedor.com

Fourquet Fourchette Quebec inspired menu, local beers on tap; 1887 avenue Bourgogne, Chambly,
www.fourquet-fourchette.com

TOURISM OFFICE:

Tourism Montérégie, Photo gallery, and recipe for the Montérégien cocktail
www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca

MORE QUEBEC:

City Style and Living Fall 2009, click here.