Vacation Planning with Chris for travel tips to Quebec
 
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The Chris Robinson
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Saturday June 25, 2011 
10:00 am – 11:00 am EST

Quebec gourmet cuisine

 


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The Landscapes and Cities of Québec

Quebec's vibrant citiesQuébec has spectacular landscapes stretching from the St. Lawrence River to the tundra of the far North. And from the picturesque Eastern Townships to the magnificent Gaspé peninsula and the Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean region.

It also has the vibrant, sophisticated cities of Québec, Montréal and Gatineau. The historical walled city of Québec has great resort hotels. Cosmopolitan Montréal offers an urban, festive ambiance. And Gatineau in the Outaouais Region, combines city bustle with natural tranquility.

Quebec's delightful resortsBeyond the cities, relaxing resorts await you amongst lakes and forests. Discover the Laurentians, renowned four seasons’ destination north of Montréal. And savour the fruits of the land on gourmet tours that explore fine cheeses, maple syrup treats and local ciders, wines and beers.  Québec is justly renowned for the quality of its restaurants, café’s and the local fare available at its country inns.

Quebec fruits of the landYou can enjoy the Wine Route in the Eastern Townships for red, white, rosé, aperitifs and ice wine. And there is also the Cider Trail, the Cheese Trail and the Flavours Trail to keep your mouth watering.

The mighty St. Lawrence has coastal villages, rugged coastline and rich marine life. Get outdoors on the Route Verte – running Province-wide, it is one of the world's best bicycle networks. Or enjoy wilderness adventures via canoe or sea plane and discover Québec's vast national parks and wildlife reserves.
Outdoors in Quebec

Outdoor activities are many and varied. There is something for everybody here, with over three hundred golf courses to choose from, plus fishing, hiking, biking and so much more in summer. And Québec embraces winter like nowhere else with skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, skating, snowshoeing, ice climbing… the list goes on and on!

Listen to the show this Saturday for your chance to win a trip for two to Québec City with VIA rail, three nights at the Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City museum cards and a city tour.

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