MONTREAL QUEBEC

Set on an island in the St. Lawrence River, Montreal is Quebec’s 2^nd largest city.  It has everything you could want…beauty, history, French culture, art, a creative vibe.  The cobblestone streets of Old Montreal will make you feel you have been transported to a European village.  Not only charming, it is also home to the impressive Notre Dame Basilica. High above the city you’ll find Mont Royal Park, the jewel of Montreal’s city parks.  Cool, green, serene, it is a respite from the bustle of the city.  There is life after the Olympics.  A visit to the Olympic Stadium will show you how the city has re-invented this facility to serve its residents.  You don’t have to be a garden lover to appreciate the scope and beauty of the Montreal Botanical Garden.  Its 160 acres showcase more than 20,000 species of plants along with themed-gardens and greenhouses.  It is a marvel to behold.

Just an hour's drive from Montreal you will find a different world, the Laurentian Mountains.  Popular as a "get-away" from Montreal, this area boasts unique small towns, with beautiful lakes, beaches, outdoor activities, boutiques and restaurants.