Quebec General Interest

The best wines in the world seem to come from temperate, warm places like France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South America and California. It sometimes comes as a surprise to people, then, that Canada—often associated with cold, harsh weather patterns—has a booming wine industry that has been producing world-class vintages for decades. Canadian wine has garnered the country international recognition as a producer of fine, award-winning vino.

When locals and visitors describe the largest city in La Belle Province some of the adjectives that pop up again and again include romantic, lively, vibrant, sophisticated and friendly. Nowhere are these descriptions more apparent than when discussing Montreal’s nightlife. With romantic lounges, lively bars, vibrant nightclubs, sophisticated dinner clubs and friendly pubs, the city’s nightlife has become one of its biggest tourist draws.

In the early 17th century, a group of French colonists ventured from France to the northern coastal regions of North America. In 1604, the group established the first permanent French settlement in North America at Port-Royal, in present-day Nova Scotia. The area eventually became known as Acadia, and the people and their decedents known as Acadians.

Upon thinking of Canada, one cannot suppress images of open space, diverse landscapes and striking hospitality spread among urban centres and rural communities. With a total area of 9,984,670 sq km (3,855,103 sq mi), plus natural attractions such as...

Montreal is a rich and vibrant city that boasts a uniqueness born partly from it being the largest French-speaking city in North America. Activities abound in Québec's cultural hub, from diverse festivals and numerous museums to the city's thriving bi-cultural music and art scene.

Although Quebec City exudes a strong European personality, it also offers its own vibrant French Canadian culture. With little boutiques, cafes, cobbled streets and magnificent architecture, Quebec City boasts over 400 years of rich history worth taking a tour of. Luckily for tourists,

The coolest season in the world is a Canadian winter—and not just because it gets so darned cold here. Simply put, Canada is a big place with unlimited wintertime possibilities. The country spans from Newfoundland and the Atlantic Ocean to Vancouver Island and the Pacific, with borders that reach from

Canada is a hotbed for heart-thumping, adrenaline-pumping action. Geographically, it is the second largest country in the world and accordingly, it offers one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. Canada is known internationally as a world-class skiing and snowboarding destination due to long northern winters, heavy snowfall and a wild assortment of mountains and peaks that span the nation. But the country also offers many other activities that cater to hardcore thrill-seeking individuals. From the tides of the Pacific to the flatlands of the Western Canadian prairies, this enormous country has the right fix for any adrenaline junkie.

In the past few decades, Canada has started to shed its image as a frigid land of vast wilderness in favour of a sophisticated, urban persona. Canada's major cities are now being seen for what they are—vibrant, modern hubs of activity. The country's urban centres boast many attractions, one of the most significant being their world-class shopping facilities.

Employing the skills of thousands of artisans over the course of months, if not years, architecture is far and away society’s most complex form of artistic expression. From complex pedestrian walkway systems to elegant Victorian hotel resorts, the following WorldWeb.com travel guide will point out ten of Canada’s greatest architectural wonders.

Exhibiting the flora of Canada's vast landscapes and often exotic species from afar, the country's public gardens foster an appreciation of the planet's diverse, precious and vital plant life, and offer brightly coloured, sweet-scented and lovingly tended natural sanctuaries for anyone to enjoy. The Great White North's publicly accessible gardens bloom among the world's best and here are WorldWeb.com's Top 10 picks.

Although widely regarded as a hotbed for Winter sports, regardless of the time of year Canada hosts a large array of top-notch sporting events. Spanning sports as diverse as ice-hockey and equestrian show jumping, to golf and Formula One racing, no sport is ill-represented in this country of 33 million inhabitants.

Perhaps the most relaxing way to experience Canada's natural wonders during the chilly months is the old fashioned way—by train. Passengers can sit back, stretch their legs and stay warm and cozy while watching the magical scenes of a Canadian winter unfold outside their window...

Canada has the reputation of the frozen north, but to Martin Luther King and thousands of other black Americans, Canada was a sort of North Star—a gleaming beacon of hope that they followed and fought their way to. From 1840 to 1860, Canada emblemized freedom from oppression, and it was there that many brave enslaved people risked their lives to enter. This struggle was known as the Underground Railroad.

Canadians welcome, celebrate and appreciate summertime in a way that only residents of a country which receives six months of cold and snowy winters can. For many, one of the most anticipated and exciting aspects of summer, along with the long days and hot weather, are the many music festivals that take place in the country between June and September.

An ailing man in his 80s, once physically strong but still strong in spirit, stands silently, listening to his own breath that inhales the air of freedom as he stands on Canadian soil remembering the land that he fought for. With courage, he remembers friends, family and allies whose breaths were taken away by war.

Walking through the streets of Montreal contains views of Gothic and Romanesque structures rising into the sky, adorned with stained-glass windows that fill peaceful spaces with light and colours. Steeples mark the way for pilgrims and bell towers chime in rhythm to the sounds in the city. Millions flock to Montreal annually to visit the rich collection of historic monuments that has helped form the landscape of this vibrant city. Century-old churches and cathedrals co-exist with modern architecture creating a very European flavour in a Canadian city.

Perched along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Montreal is one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations. With a history dating back to the middle of the 17th century, the metropolis has developed into a lively, sophisticated and fun locale offering a mind-boggling variety of things to do. One reason why many flock to the city is for the hours of excitement on offer at its restaurants, lounges and music clubs.