Top 10 Montreal & Quebec City

670 Pages·2017·46 MB·English

by  DK Travel

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Montreal and Quebec City
Exploring Montreal and Quebec City
Top 10 Montreal and Quebec City
Highlights
Parc du Mont-Royal
Basilique Notre-Dame
Parc Olympique
Musée Pointe-à-Callière
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
La Citadelle, Quebec City
Musée de la Civilisation de Québec
Basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Île d’Orléans
Les Laurentides
The Top 10 of Everything
Moments in History
Cultural Québécois
Historic Sites
Parks and Waterways
Outdoor Activities
Children’s Attractions
Performing Arts Venues
Montreal and Quebec City for Free
Festivals and Events
Montreal and Quebec City Area by
Area
Vieux-Montréal and Vieux-Port
Downtown and Quartier Latin
Mont-Royal to Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Excursions from Montreal
Quebec City
Excursions from Quebec City
Streetsmart
Getting To and Around Montreal and
Quebec City
Practical Information
Places to Stay
Maps
Phrase Book
Copyright

Clockwise from top: Stade Olympique, Montreal; Oratoire St-Joseph, Montreal; Marché Bonsecours,
Montreal; Parc National du Mont-Tremblant; James McGill; Vieux-Port, Montreal; Ice-skaters, Quebec
WELCOME TO MONTREAL AND
QUEBEC CITY
Montreal is often called the cultural capital of Canada. Spend a few
days here and it soon becomes evident why, from its charming
cobblestone streets to innovative museums. Quebec City dates back to
the early 17th century and is similarly rich in art and history. With
Eyewitness Top 10 Montreal & Quebec City, it’s yours to explore.
Montreal’s Francophone roots have seeped into all aspects of life, from French-
inflected cuisine to the creative theater scene. But Montreal is equally influenced
by its North American heritage: in one day, you can gaze up at mirrored
skyscrapers, clip-clop through Vieux-Montréal on a horse carriage, sip espresso
at a buzzy café, and then top off the night at a rooftop club. But you haven’t truly
experienced Quebec until you’ve visited Quebec City, which is North America’s
oldest surviving walled city. Walk the ancient turrets of Vieux-Québec, snap
photos of the Château Frontenac, catch a show by the homegrown Cirque du
Soleil, and sample fresh produce at Île d’Orleans, known as the “Garden of
Quebec.”
Both cities explode with year-round festivals, from Just For Laughs to the
Quebec Winter Carnival. Local museums rival the festivals, including
Montreal’s Musée des Beaux-Arts and Quebec City’s Musée de la Civilisation
de Québec.
Whether you’re coming for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide is designed
to bring together the best of everything these two cities have to offer. The guide
gives you insider tips throughout, from free events and activities to the lowdown
on hotels, plus easy-to-follow itineraries that tie together a slew of sights in a
short space of time. Add inspiring photography and detailed maps, and you’ve
got the essential pocket-sized travel companion. Enjoy the guide, and enjoy
Montreal and Quebec City.
EXPLORING MONTREAL AND
QUEBEC CITY
Montreal and Quebec City abound in cultural riches, from art-packed
museums, historic cathedrals, and theater to festivals, parks and
waterfronts. Whether here for a weekend or a week, these two-and
four-day itineraries will maximize your time.

Two Days in Montreal
DAY 1
Morning
Explore at your own pace the fascinating Musée Pointe-à-Callière, which
brings the history of Montreal to life. Afterwards, saunter along Montreal’s
Vieux-Port and breezy waterfront, taking in views of the St Lawrence River
along the way.
Afternoon
Stroll the cobblestone streets of Vieux-Montréal to the Basilique Notre-Dame,
a Gothic Revival masterpiece that is now the symbol of the city. Time your visit
with one of the choral concerts that take place in the early evening.
DAY 2
Morning
Peruse the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal, the oldest museum in the
country, which traces the artistic timeline of Canada, from antiquities to
contemporary works.
Afternoon
Head to the Parc Olympique and explore the complex, and then visit the
fragrant Jardin Botanique. Afterwards, tour Montreal’s geographic gem: the
forested slopes of Parc du Mont-Royal. Walk a mountain trail leading to
scenic lookouts, and watch the sun set over the skyline, with the river glinting
in the distance.