Québec City

Canada’s city de l’amour, this French-speaking Ville is about as romantic as you can get outside of Europe. It's overlooked by the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, which stands stoically atop a steep cliff in Upper Town, surrounded by stone walls. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this charming spot is one of Canada’s best cities, and one of its most romantic, for good reason. Lower Town (a.k.a. Basse-Ville) is chock-full of dreamy narrow streets, eclectic shops, quaint restaurants, and a lane named Rue du Cul de Sac that’s covered by blue and white umbrellas.

Québec City’s setting on the banks of the St. Lawrence River only helps increase the quixotic feel. Palace Royale is the central tourist area, which perfectly blends the town’s history and contemporary features. A vast province that makes up about one-sixth of Canada, Québec covers diverse landscapes – from historic cities to isolated Arctic tundra. The region reaches almost to the Arctic Circle in the north, borders the American states of Vermont and New York in the south, and Hudson Bay in the west. The St. Lawrence River, almost 1,200 kilometers long, runs through the most populated regions of the province. While most visitors head for the two main cities, Montréal and Québec City, there are many things to do throughout the province in both summer and winter. Historical sites, cultural institutions, festivals, small towns, and beautiful parks and natural areas are just some of the highlights.

Location: Quebec, Canada