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Guide Article / In Depth in Quebec City

Art & Architecture in Quebec City

Classic European art and architectural influences meet with an urbane, design-heavy aesthetic in Montréal and Québec City. Here are some art highlights. Frederick Law Olmsted &…

Guide Article / In Depth in Quebec City

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Quebec City

Books & Theater The late Jewish Anglophone Mordecai Richler (1931-2001) inveighed against the excesses of Québec's separatists and language zealots in a barrage of books and…

Guide Article / In Depth in Quebec City

Food & Drink in Quebec City

A generation ago, most Montréal and Québec City restaurants served only French food. A few temples de cuisine delivered haute standards of gastronomy, while numerous accomplished…

Guide Article / In Depth in Quebec City

History in Quebec City

First Immigrants The 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…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Quebec City

Walking Tour 2 in Quebec City

Lower Town (Vieux-Québec: Basse-Ville & Vieux-Port) Start: Either in Upper Town at Terrasse Dufferin, the boardwalk in front of Château Frontenac, or if you’re already in Lower…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Quebec City

In Three Days in Quebec City

While the romance of the capital is largely contained within Vieux-Québec's Lower and Upper towns, there is much to experience outside the Old City. On your third day, try to make time…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Quebec City

In One Day in Quebec City

With an ancient wall surrounding the oldest part of the city, Québec City sustains the look of a provincial European village that keeps watch over the powerful St. Lawrence River. For…

Guide Article / In Depth in Yucatan Peninsula

History in Yucatan Peninsula

Pre-Hispanic Civilizations The earliest "Mexicans" might have been Stone Age hunter-gatherers from the north, descendants of a race that crossed the Bering Strait and reached North…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sudbury

Especially for Kids in Sudbury

Without a doubt, Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Rd.(tel.800/461-4898; 705/522-3701; www.sciencenorth.ca) is the best place to take kids in Sudbury. It's the most popular tourism…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sudbury

Parks in Sudbury

There is no shortage of parks and preserved areas of nature in the Greater Sudbury area. Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, South Bay Rd., Sudbury. (tel. 705]674-5249;…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sudbury

Golf in Sudbury

Swinging into SudburyThere are fourteen golf courses within a 25-minute drive of the city center. Lively Golf and Country Club, 305 Sixth Ave., Lively (tel.705/692-5502) one of the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sudbury

In-Town Attractions in Sudbury

Inside the Downtown/West EndThe Downtown/West End contains some of the oldest buildings in the city and gives visitors a glimpse into its history and its earliest European…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sudbury

Nearby Attractions in Sudbury

Those nineteen and older who want to try their luck have many opportunities to do so, with horse racing and slots at Sudbury Downs and Slots at Sudbury Downs, 400 Bonin Rd.,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Best for Families

Ontario Science Centre: You don’t have to be a tyke to appreciate the impressive interactive displays here, which take in the realm of science disciplines, from biology to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

The Best Luxury Hotels in Toronto

The Ritz-Carlton: It's Toronto's first Ritz, and the brand's reputation for elegance and five-star service does not disappoint. From the moment you enter the dramatic lobby, the…

Guide Article / Hotels in Toronto

Neighborhoods in Toronto

Downtown West This area encompasses a handful of neighborhoods, most of the city's more interesting hotels, and many top attractions, such as the CN Tower, AGO, and Air Canada…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Especially for Kids in Toronto

Toronto is a town with plenty of great family attractions, from the idiosyncratic Ontario Science Centre to Paramount Canada’s Wonderland theme park to the Toronto Zoo, one of the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

Museums in Toronto

A Tiny Gem of a Gallery: The Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), located steps away from the AGO, has its own gallery. Called the OCAD Professional Gallery, it was launched in…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Toronto

The Performing Arts in Toronto

Toronto's arts scene offers something for every taste year-round. The city's arts institutions are widely renowned, and top-notch international performers regularly pass through…

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Shopping A-Z in Toronto

Antiques Roadshow Seven times each year, more than 70 antiques dealers from Ontario and Québec descend on Centrepoint Mall for the Heritage Antique Market. The goods up for grabs…

Guide Article / In Depth in Toronto

Food and Drink in Toronto

Toronto is a good place to eat. In keeping with the city's overall character -- generally agreeable, occasionally inventive, sometimes brilliant -- you can expect to find plenty of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Toronto

History in Toronto

Early Settlement in "Muddy York" Over the past 15 millennia, the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River have farmed,…

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Famous People in Toronto

Torontonians show up in films, television, music, and literature that’s famous the world over, and their scientific, architectural, and political accomplishments have had a global…

Guide Article / In Depth in Toronto

Architecture in Toronto

In the rush to grow up, the city demolished much of its past in the name of progress. Today Toronto is reinventing itself with bold new initiatives. As the city attempts to build up,…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Toronto

Walking Tour 5 in Toronto

Walking Tour: The Financial District Start: The CN Tower, near the corner of John and Front streets. Finish: University Avenue and Queen Street. Time: 2 to 4 hours. Best Time: Weekdays…