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Look Up! The Best Architecture in Montréal
Habitat 67 by architect Moshe Safdie. Photo © bobistraveling, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Old Montréal’s historic buildings and areas from Expo 67 and the 1976 Olympics stand out as some of the best architecture in the city, but there are a number of other buildings worth a look.
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Ballet, Opera, and the Symphony in Montréal's Centre-Ville Est
Photo © Matt Trudeau, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Montréal’s Centre-Ville Est is home to one of the most boundary-pushing ballet companies in North America, an outstanding opera house, and one of the biggest and most respected orchestras in Canada.
Les Grands Ballets Canadien
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Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Montréal's Mile End and Petite Italie
Photo © Rob Bertholf, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Mile End and Petite ItalieLooking for a vegan or vegetarian-friendly bite to eat in Montréal? Here are a few inexpensive places to try in the Mile End and Petite Italie neighborhoods.
Le Cagibi
Situated on the corner of St-Laurent a
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Guided City Tours of Montréal
A great way to discover Montréal is through a mix of social and historical contexts. Photo ©|vv@ldzen|, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
A great way to discover the city is through a mix of social and historical contexts. L’Autre Montréal (3680 Jeanne-Mance #331, 514/521-7802, ext. 226, $15-
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Boutique Shopping in Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Saint-Roch
Along rue St-Joseph E. in Quartier Saint-Roch. Photo © abdallahh, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The revivial of rue St-Joseph in Saint-Roch has been one of the most important developments of the past few years. The area was abandoned by businesses that opted for the malls of the late
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BYOB Montréal: Be Your Own Sommelier
Photo © Robert S. Donovan, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Unique to Montréal are BYOBs, otherwise known as Bring Your Own Bottle restaurants, where diners are invited to bring their own wine instead of choosing from the restaurant’s wine list. These restaurants are popular with groups
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Best Frenemies: Québec City vs. Montréal
Montréal in 1852 from the McCord Archives at the T. C. Doane Museum, courtesy of Phillipe Du Berger, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Québec City and Montréal have a long, friendly rivalry. Québec was the site of the first European settlement in the province, and for centuries the two cities
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History of Architecture in Montréal & Québec City
External spiral stairs helped save on heating and space. Photo © Terja, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
When settlers first arrived in Québec their main concern was with security; with that in mind all of the first towns started out as fortified enclosures. These were made of wood or s
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Shopping in Québec City: What to Expect
Exploring the streets of Québec on foot. Photo © lovinkat, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Québec has a long history with commerce. As the site of the first settlement in New France, its entire founding was based on trade with the Amerindians, and as the colony grew, trade became vital
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Arts and Culture in Vieux-Québec’s Upper Town
Catch a movie screening or concert at Le Capitole. Photo © Pierre Phaneuf, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Québec City is the center for Francophone arts in the country, and the latest in theater and performing arts can be found here, as well as a strong visual arts community. Check ou
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From Dosas to Dumplings: My Eight Favorite Toronto Restaurants
With Toronto’s thousands of restaurants, from modest noodle shops to wildly experimental bistros, choosing where to eat can be more complicated than naming your first child.
Here, then, is not a top 10 list, a best-buy list, or a top-spots-to-eat-pig-ears list. Instead, it’s a short selection of d
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Explore Ontario: In-depth answers to trip FAQs
1. What is the best time of year and the best way to visit Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls is spectacular any time of year, but it’s especially beautiful in the fall, when the surrounding foliage turns brilliantly gold, yellow, and red.
To see the Falls, start by simply standing on the sidewalk above
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Plan a Romantic Weekend Getaway in Niagara Falls
Experience the romantic mystique of Niagara Falls in a quick weekend getaway. Photo © Nicholas Schooley, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Niagara Falls calls itself the Honeymoon Capital of the World. This itinerary will help you appreciate the romantic mystique of the falls in a quick week
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A Wine Country Day Trip from Niagara Falls
Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photo © Wang Shein, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
There are several ways to enjoy a tour of wine country if you’re staying in Niagara Falls: You can drive yourself, let someone else drive for you, or take a bike tour.
Many transport
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Waves of Fun in Niagara: Boating, Fishing, and Swimming
Whirlpool Jet Boats offer an unforgettable ride in the Niagara region. Photo © William Klos, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The Niagara region is a great destination for water lovers. Here are some trip ideas to get you ready to enjoy the water, whether that’s on a leisurely cru
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Events and Festivals in Niagara Falls, Ontario
Horseshoe Falls illuminated at night. Photo © macfromlondon/123rf.
The most popular nighttime activity in Niagara is watching the illumination of the falls. Every night, 21 powerful lights illuminate all three of Niagara’s waterfalls, starting just after dusk. From January through April, the
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Niagara Parkway Sights: The White Water Walk
Along the White Water Walk on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Photo © Jiuguang Wang, licensed Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike.
Following the Niagara Parkway north, you’ll find the White Water Walk (4330 Niagara Pkwy., 877/642-7275, 10am-4:30pm daily Apr.-mid-June and Sept.-mid-Oc
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The 10-Day Georgian Bay Circle Tour
The best time for this tour, which takes in the striking natural scenery around Georgian Bay, is late summer or early fall. The autumn is especially lovely, as the leaves put on their vibrant color show. Just wrap up the trip before Canadian Thanksgiving (the second weekend in October), when the f
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Discover Ontario
Buzzing urban centers with hip nightspots and eclectic shops. Creative chefs, international eateries, and plenty of local food. Historic sites and modern museums. A relaxing getaway with outdoor adventures and activities for the kids. And all at a good value, too? That’s Ontario.
Ontario has laid-
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The Underground Railroad in Ontario
Several Oscar-winning films—Lincoln, Django Unchained, and 12 Years a Slave—focus on the period surrounding the U.S. Civil War, when thousands of enslaved African Americans fled north toward Canada. These refugees traveled along the Underground Railroad, a network of safe houses that provided them
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