What else can you do in the region?:
Take a drive to Montreal. Just 90 minutes away, Olympic city Montreal combines the modernism of a North American city with the European charm of it's French roots. For the sports fan, Montreal boasts a major league baseball team, probably the most famous NHL ice hockey team and until 2009 annually hosted the Canadian F1 Grand Prix. For those seeking something a little more cultural, Montreal has one of the greatest collections of art galleries and museums, is home to the Montreal symphony orchestra and the Cirque de Soleil and has a true festival culture, including the world renowned Jazz Festival and the Just for Laughs comedy festival. With some 4500 restaurants and vibrant nightlife, anything from a quiet dinner to dancing until dawn is possible. Or you can always shop - Montreal's amazing underground city makes shopping all year round a memorable experience and is now rivalling New York as the shopping capital of the world.
Dive into Quebec's French heritage:
Around a 4 hour drive will bring you to the charming provincial capital of Quebec city. Dominating the St.Lawrence river from it's position atop the Cap Diamante, this is North America's only fortified city. Stroll the narrow cobbled streets with their 17th & 18th-century buildings, pavement cafes, shops and inns and relax in the vast parks that skirt the city. Take in the city's attractions which as a world heritage site include fine art galleries, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle fortress as well as playing host to numerous festivals (including the biggest winter festival in the world!). Quebec city is also the seat of government and there are guided tours through the imposing parliament buildings. For that unmissable experience of a lifetime, why not take a trip up the St.Lawrence river for a breathtaking view of whales in their natural environment. There are so many other wilderness experiences to be had in this awesome region - a lifetime of holidays could never be enough.
Feeling brave? Mont-tremblant national parc opened the largest 'Via Ferrata' in North America in July 2008 A network of ladders, cables and bridges that provides a safe and controlled climbing route for all ages (7+yrs) up the Vache Noire rock face, greeting all who try with intoxicating viewpoints only previously accessible by expert rock climbers.
What else is on?
Quebec celebrates it's 400th anniversary through 2008 with a series of special festivals, concerts and exhibits climaxing on October 19th with the Cirque du Soleil.
Ottawa (only c2 hours away!) hosts the International Jazz Festival June, Canada's Biggest Blues Festival in July and world famous 'SuperEx' in August marking the end of summer with thrills and non stop entertainment
Montreal hosts both the annual Canadian Grand Prix and the International Jazz Festival in June / July and Mont Tremblant gets moody and starey eyed with it's annual Blues Festival in July
Other Activities:
Dog sledding, sleigh rides, snow-shoeing, ice skating, X country skiing, tubing, ice / rock climbing, snow-mobiles, white water rafting, kayaking.
