Both Montréal and Québec City have centrally located university areas filled with students, and both cities cater to the young adult crowd.
Always carry a university or similar ID card to obtain the many available discounts, especially at museums, theaters, and other attractions.
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC) (www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to get an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which qualifies students for substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, entrance fees, and more. It also provides students with basic health and life insurance and a 24-hour helpline. The card is valid for a maximum of 18 months. You can apply for the card online or in person at STA Travel (tel. 800/781-4040 in North America; www.statravel.com), the biggest student travel agency in the world; check out the website to locate STA Travel offices worldwide.
If you're no longer a student but are still under 26, you can get an International Youth Travel Card (IYTC), which entitles you to some discounts. Travel CUTS (tel. 800/592-2887; www.travelcuts.com) offers similar services for both Canadians and U.S. residents. Irish students may prefer to turn to USIT (tel. 01/602-1904; www.usit.ie), an Ireland-based specialist in student, youth, and independent travel.
The Massachusetts-based tour company MTL Vacations (tel. 800/666-8732; www.yescanada.com) sells package trips to students and young adults. Trips originate in New York; Boston; Springfield, Mass.; and Hartford, Conn.
