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History in Montreal
First ImmigrantsThe first settlers of the region were the Iroquois, who spent time in what’s now called Québec long before the Europeans arrived. The Vikings landed in Canada more than…
Food & Drink in Montreal
“Classic” Montréal and Québec City cuisine is a spin on French foodthat highlights local ingredients long available in New France such as root vegetables, maple syrup, and game such as…
Walking Tour 2 in Montreal
Downtown Start: Bonaventure Métro station Finish: Musée des Beaux-Arts and the lively rue Crescent Time: 2 hours Best Times: Weekdays in the morning or after 2pm, when the streets hum…
Walking Tour 1 in Montreal
Vieux-Montréal Getting there: If you’re coming from outside Vieux-Montréal, take the Métro to the Place d’Armes station, which lets off next to the Palais des Congrès, the convention…
Especially for Kids in Sault Ste. Marie
Families have various options for keeping the kids entertained. The Spruce Haven Wildlife Zoo, 2016 Third Line W. (tel. 705/779-2424; www3.sympatico.ca/sprucehaven/), is home to more…
Museums in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie's 4Culture partnership allows visitors to get the most cultural value by purchasing one ticket for four separate museum and historic spots within close proximity to…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Indiana
Hoosier State historians should head to Vincennes, settled by the French and the former capitol of the territory prior to statehood. The William Henry Harrison Mansion Museum, 3 W.…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Minnesota
With over 1 million acres (yes, you read that correctly) to explore and 1,200 miles of canoe routes to paddle through, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (www.bwcaw.org) in…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Tenerife
Climb to the summit of Mount Teide: Trek from Las Cañadas del Teide crater through petrified lava flows to the summit of Spain's highest mountain (3718m) and the third largest volcano…
Ski Resorts in Central Andes and Central Valley
Ski Resorts in the Central Andean RegionIt's no longer just a summer getaway for skiing fanatics in search of the endless winter. In 2006, North American guests came close to ranking…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Victoria
Best Authentic ExperiencesWandering among the floating houses at Fisherman’s Wharf: One of the best ways to explore Victoria’s lively Inner Harbour is via the Victoria Harbour…
Parks & Gardens in Victoria
With the mildest climate in Canada, Victoria's gardens are in bloom year-round. In addition to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens the Abkhazi Garden, and the gardens at Hatley Park…
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Victoria
ChinatownVictoria’s Chinatown may be small—only 2 blocks—but it is historically huge. A National Historic Site of Canada since 1995, it is the oldest Chinatown in Canada, and second…
Architectural Highlights in Victoria
First a trading post, and then a gold-rush town, a naval base, and a sleepy provincial capital, Victoria bears architectural witness to all these eras. What Vancouver mostly…
Nearby Attractions in Victoria
A Provincial Park, a Native Village & a Few Wineries A short drive north from Victoria along the Island Highway takes you to the spots discussed below. The drive -- along the…
The Performing Arts in Victoria
The Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St.) and the McPherson Playhouse (3 Centennial Sq.) share a common box office (tel. 888/717-6121 or 250/386-6121; www.rmts.bc.ca). The Royal -- built…
Art & Architecture in Victoria
Francis Rattenbury: Famous Architect & Murder Victim Born in Leeds, England, Francis Mawson Rattenbury moved to the new Canadian province of British Columbia in 1891, where he won…
Today in Victoria
For years, Victoria marketed itself quite successfully as a little bit of England on the North American continent. While the Empire Englishness still remains, the place that once only…
The Lay of the Land in Victoria
Way Back When Thousands of years ago, a giant glacier sliced along the foot of today's North Shore mountains, carving out a deep trench and piling up a gigantic moraine of rock and…
History in Victoria
Though Vancouver today has all the trappings of a sexy, showy, metrosexual metropolis, it began life as a hardscrabble pioneer town. Victoria, on the other hand, has never shaken its…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Victoria
Books The following is a list of some titles that will give you a deeper insight into the multicultural richness of Vancouver and Victoria:The Black Canoe: Bill Reid and the Spirit…
Food & Drink in Victoria
In the past 2 decades, Vancouver has become one of the top dining destinations in the world, bursting with an incredible variety of cuisines and making an international name for itself…
Walking Tour 1 in Victoria
Walking Tour 1: The Inner Harbour Start & Finish: The Visitor Centre (812 Wharf St.) on the Inner Harbour. Time: 2 hours, not including shopping, museum, and pub breaks. Best Time:…
In One Day in Victoria
Victoria lies at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, and the scenic trip by ferry or plane is just part of the adventure. Victoria is much smaller and more relaxed than Vancouver,…
Today in Quebec City
The centuries-old walls that protected Québec City over the centuries are still in place today, and the streets and lanes within their embrace have changed little, preserving for…