Kingston, Ontario, Canada

As a port of call to Thousand Islands sightseeing cruises and Ontario's only glass-top ship, enjoy unique lunch, dinner and theatre cruises. Tour Fort Henry, only one of many fascinating museums and historic sites. Experience our many festivals and events. Fabulous Dining and shopping will please the most discriminating tastes. Live theatre and music are featured throughout our vibrant downtown. Unlimited recreational opportunities exist, including golf, sailing, boating, cycling and the world's best freshwater scuba diving, all within city limits.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Hospitality with a definite French flavour: one of the hallmarks of Montréal, this distinctive quality has made the city one of the most popular destinations on the continent!

Growing from a small French colony in the later half of the 17th century to a thriving metropolis on the threshold of a new millennium, Montréal is, to this day, the second largest French-speaking city in the world.

English is also very much in evidence, reflecting the British influence that has traditionally coloured Montréal's history. The British merchants, who helped the city flourish as a bustling trade centre in the late 1600s, were followed over the years by waves of immigrants from more than 80 countries and every continent. Contributing their energy and traditions, they helped create the rich multicultural mosaic that has made Montréal such a fascinating cosmopolitan city where, in addition to French and English, visitors are likely to hear any one of more than 35 languages.

"Joie de vivre" expresses the unique spirit and Latin ambience that permeate the fabric of Montréal. A thriving cultural centre, it is dotted by monuments, museums and world-class sports palaces hosting national and international events. Its streets, theatres and other centres for the performing arts are alive with an endless stream of festivals and artistic events attracting the best in the world. A major urban centre and one of the world's greatest cities, Montréal is the venue of choice for both pleasure and business.

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Quebec City offers indisputable proof that North America has a secular history and an ancestral culture.

Three centuries of colonial conquests, a French, English and finally Quebec regime, are at the origins of the unusual architectural aspect of Quebec City.
The juxtaposition of French, English, North-American, modern and secular constructions in the same urban scenery, gives the city a very interesting anachronic character, and is at the very least unexpected... you either like it or don't like, but you can't remain indifferent...

The capital of New France under the French regime (1608-1759), then the fortress-city of the english colony and capital of lower-Canada under the English regime (1763-1867), Quebec became the provincial capital at the time of the canadian Confederation in 1867 (creation of Canada into federated provinces).

In light of this brief history, one must not be surprised to find here the most precious riches of the Canadian and Quebecois heritage, such as: the Parliament, administrative buildings, provincial politic institutional buildings, public commemorative places, many historic monuments and ancestral dwellings, each one having been restored in the style of the era.

With the presence of secular districts and due to revived activities, Quebec city has nothing to envy its French, Irish and English cousins.

We willingly admit that Quebec's charm comes from the combination of historical, cultural and architectural factors, however we must not forget the geophysical one. A glance at the surrounding landscape easily explains why Champlain chose this place to set the foundations of the French civilisation in America.

Mont Carmel, Quebec, Canada

Visitors can admire, in the Lower St-Lawrence, several kinds of natural habitats: swamps and salt water, rocky islands, northern forests, broad-leaved trees and many lakes, all just as fascinating.

It's a genuine paradise for nature lovers and a rendez-vous for all ornithologists, as more than 320 bird species nest and fly over this region. The mountains dominate the entire territory; it's no wonder their motto is: "The place you will want to come back to".

Gaspé, Quebec, Canada

The Gaspesians are filled with human warmth and invite visitors to discover a region where the nature sins only by its excess of beauty. Gaspé is a heterogeneous territory whose story began with the American Indian Micmacs who occupied the peninsula, 2500 years ago. Afterwards, the French, Acadians, Loyalists, Bretons, Basques, English, etc. found refuge, work and homeland.To get to know the pioneers better, a visit to the museums, the interpretation centers and historic sites are a must. In Gaspe, each municipality has a particular accent, due in part of the diversity of the first occupants.

The provincial park of Gaspé is a jewel of 802 km2, where the potential varies with the altitude; from boreal forests to subalpine forests, to tundra and much more. With a little luck, it will be possible to see a herd of wood caribous who like to live at the top of the mountains. The Forillon national park marks the end of the chain of the Appalachian mountains, which have their roots in the southern United-States. The scenery was modeled, millions of years ago, by the action of the waves combined with the power of erosion. The provincial park of l'Ile-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé offers a breath taking view. More than 200,000 birds nest on the island, including a colony of Fous de Bassan; an ornithologists' dream.

The Gaspe region is well-known for its "Rocher Percé", but it is much more; beaches with fine sand that invites swimmers, unique ancestral houses, the scent of the sea, and the singing of birds.

Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada

The St. John River suddenly rushes from dam gates to plummet down a mile-long, rock-sided ravine.The Falls and Gorge constitute a superb natural site to be discovered in Madawaska-Victoria.

Go first to the Malobiannah Information Centre perched on a rocky promontory. The observation deck allows a view of the Saint John River and its "great fall" of 23 m plunging into a gorge 1.5 km across.

From here, the view is breathtaking. The Falls are illuminated in the evening. This enhances the natural beauty of the site and gives the cataract a most fairy-like ambience. With the springtime high water, the Falls swell up offering a fantastic spectacle. Tons of water rush into the basin with incredible force and thundering sound. The Falls and Gorge also include the La Rochelle Centre with its arts and craft boutique and snack bar. Access to the river is down a 250-step stairway. Facing you are 70-meter high walls of rock. The "Wells in the Rocks" are one of the natural wonders of the Gorge.

Kouchibouguac, New Brunswick, Canada

Kouchibouguac is an intricate blend of coastal barrier islands and inland habitats where beaches, sand dunes, salt marshes, rivers, forests and fields all help shape the way of life in this corner of "l'Acadie." A stop at the Visitor Centre is a must to view the award-winning audio-visual presentation, Kouchibouguac. An extensive interpretation program is yours to experience and enjoy.

Kouchibouguac has the most dynamic ecosystem in the national parks system; it is constantly changing. The park is a rich marine mosaic of bogs, salt marshes, tidal rivers, barrier islands, and sheltered lagoons. Colonies of both harbour and grey seals bark and splash on offshore dunes all summer.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Set on a steep and spatulate promontory beside one of the world's finest harbours, has become the focal point of the Maritimes, the region's financial, educational and transportation centre, whose metropolitan population of over 300,000 makes it three times the size of its nearest rival, New Brunswick's Saint John. This pre-eminence has been achieved since World War II, but long before then Halifax was a naval town par excellence, its harbour defining the character and economy of a city which rarely seemed to look inland.

The British were the first to develop Halifax, founding a base here in 1749 to counter the French fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island. When New France was captured shortly afterwards, the town became a heavily fortified guarantor of the Royal Navy's domination of the North Atlantic, a role reinforced when the British lost control of New England. The needs of the garrison called the tune throughout the nineteenth century: the waterfront was lined with brothels; martial law was in force till the 1850s; and most Haligonians, as the local citizenry are known, were at least partly employed in a service capacity.

In this century Halifax acted as a key supply and convoy harbour in both world wars, but since then its military importance has declined, even though the ships of the Canadian navy still dock here. Disfiguring office blocks reflect the city's new commercial successes, but interrupt the sweep of the town as it tumbles down to the harbour from the Citadel, the old British fortress that is the town's most significant sight. Nevertheless, Halifax retains a compact, bustling centre whose appealing and relaxing air is a far cry from the tense industriousness of many a metropolis.

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Tourist attractions in Sydney include Wentworth Park, a narrow band of green area near the city centre, with duck ponds, walking paths, a bandshell and picnic areas. The Kinsmen Club of Sydney in conjunction with the Sydney Airport Authority will be presenting the first annual AIRSHOW Aug 8 & 9th 1998 at the Sydney Airport. This show will feature seventeen members of the Canadian Skyhawks parachute troop. A micro Jet, a 1957 chev jet truck, a Bi-Plane, Military Aircraft from Canada , U.S.A and Europe. The Airshow promises to be a fun two days with activites and displays for everyone to enjoy. Prices 10.00 Adult, Children 5-12 5.00, Children under 5 free.

Sydney celebrates its heritage every summer with a colourful festival of music, sports and special events during Action Week, the first week in August. Sydney is also home to Summertime Productions (Cape Breton Summertime Revue), which performs variety revues throughout the province, and to the Cape Breton Chorale, a community choir whose repertoire spans both religious and secular music, including traditional Nova Scotia folk songs. Centre 200 is a sports and culture complex which hosts events throughout the year. And of course there are many private venues such as restaurants, pubs and lounges that host live entertainment as well.

A good time can be had in Sydney by every age group. Below are listed some activities and sources of entertainment for the whole family including a wildlife park for the kids.

Cape Breton - Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Renown for an autumn explosion of colours, Cape Breton offers visitors many different vistas to see and experience! The mirrored water, reflecting golden marsh grasses, views from the many hardwood hills, and the oldest sugar maple forest in North America, located in Pleasant Bay, complete a pristine fall interlude. At Cape Smokey, the yellows and reds of birch and maple are accented by fall bogs and blueberry patches. Kennington Cove, features diverse fern species and at Marble Mountain, a spectacular view of a patchwork of islands awaits, framed by the Bras d'Or Lake and backed by the mountain's brilliant hardwoods.

Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Antigonish, Nova Scotia is located half way between Halifax and Sydney, Cape Breton. Antigonish is an unusual town in many ways. We have small town life with most of the benefits of the city. Antigonish is a university town with summer and winter theatre, Art Galleries such as Lyghtesome Gallery , Bayberry Hill and St.F.X.U. Art Gallery in Bloomfield Centre, and many artists that continue to be inspired by the beautiful surroundings of our community. We also have music to suit every taste.

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Moncton was named after colonel Robert Monckton [sic], though the Acadians had originally called the place Le Coude ("the elbow"), which at least hinted at its setting on a sharp bend of the Petitcodiac River. Indeed, the river provides Moncton with its only attraction, the tidal bore, which sweeps up from the Bay of Fundy, 35km downstream. Otherwise, Moncton is a minor commercial centre and major transport junction surrounded by marshy flatlands, which may sound unpromising, but the downtown area has recently been spruced up and there are now enough bars and good restaurants to make an overnight stay enjoyable. In part this rejuvenation reflects the increasing confidence of local Acadians: Moncton hosts the province's only French-speaking university and boasts of its bilingualism - the result of Acadian ex-deportees settling here in the 1790s. It also lies conveniently near the Confederation Bridge over to PEI.

Moncton's tidal bore is a wave that varies from a few centimetres to a metre in height, depending on weather conditions and the phase of the moon. At low tide you'll be in no doubt as to why the locals called the Petitcodiac the "chocolate river" - but the mud flats disappear after the bore arrives, when the river level rises by up to 8m. Tiny Tidal Bore Park, downtown at Main and King streets, has information plaques on the tide times and a small grandstand so you can watch the phenomenon in comfort.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Situated 100km inland from the Bay of Fundy on the banks of the Saint John River, FREDERICTON, the capital of New Brunswick, has a well-padded air, the streets of its tiny centre graced by well-established elms and genteel villas. There's scarcely any industry here and the population of 47,000 mostly work for the government or the university, at least partly fulfilling the aims of one of the town's aristocratic sponsors, who announced in 1784: "it shall be the most gentlemanlike place on earth". Fredericton has few specific sights; just the odd building left from the Military Compound that once housed the garrison, and the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the gift of that crusty old reactionary Lord Beaverbrook.

Houlton, Maine, USA

Since the first settlers arrived in the area in 1807 the history of Houlton has been a rich one. We'll do our best to point out the historic points to see in and around Houlton and to help bring some of the more important facts of Houlton's history to light. Houlton has the most beautiful Elks Lodge we have found anywhere. This building was originally constructed by Elks and for Elks and a better group of Brothers won't be found anywhere. When in the Houlton area a trip to the A.E. Howell Wildlife Conservation Center is definately a worthwhile one! One of the most photographed and better known sites in Houlton is the famous statue entitled " Boy WithThe Leaking Boot"

Caribou, Maine, USA

Caribou and Aroostook County offers recreation for all seasons, including 55 canoe treks, 1600 miles of snowmobile trails, a variety of winter and summer sports facilities, and a wide assortment of fairs, parades, and social activities.

With its Recreation Center, Caribou provides a wide range of municipal recreation programs for all ages on a year-round basis. For the young participant, Caribou boasts many of the best recreational baseball and basketball programs in the area, as well a soccer, tennis, running, exercise and weight training, and cross country skiing. For the adult participant Caribou provides bowling leagues, golf leagues and tennis leagues. The Hazardous Waist Treatment Center provides personalized fitness programming for all adults as well as a full range of aerobic dance classes. The center is available for walk-in workouts, as well as featuring free weights, two universal gyms, Nordic track, treadmills, and ergometers. Other City recreation facilities include a public swimming pool (seasonal), a creative playground, parks, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, and outdoor skating rink, 130 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and 10 miles of groomed cross country ski trails.

Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada

Lying at the confluence of the Saint John and Madawaska rivers, wood-pulping EDMUNDSTON is the largest town in the north of New Brunswick, with a population of nearly twelve thousand. It's a brash, modern place, a profusion of flashing neon signs and ranks of old-style American cars proclaiming the proximity of the USA, which lies just over the biggest of the town's three bridges. Edmundston is mainly French-speaking and, curiously, regards itself as the capital of the enclave known as the Republic of Madawaska, the snout-shaped tract of Canadian territory jutting out into the state of Maine. While the idea of an independent state here is preposterous, the "Republic" is more than a publicity stunt: it signifies the frustration of a people over whom the British and Americans haggled for thirty years until 1842, and who still feel ignored by Fredericton. Yet the town packages the Republic frivolously, with Ruritanian touches such as a coat of arms, a flag, honorary knights and a president (otherwise the mayor).

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Discover a destination showcasing Canada's history and culture. Ottawa is home to spring tulips and fall foliage, sweeping parkways and rugged hiking trails -- offering something for everyone. With easy access from the U.S., Toronto and Montreal, Ottawa enjoys the attributes of a major centre for the visual and performing arts, as well as other big city attractions, while maintaining the accessibility, atmosphere and charm of a smaller city.

One of the Capital's most popular tourist attractions, as well as a national symbol, is Parliament Hill. As a site of architectural beauty, historical significance and federal decision-making, the Hill belongs to all Canadians. Tours of Parliament Hill run year-round, except for Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Canada Day. In the summer, visit the Infotent, outside between Centre Block and West Block, to book your free tour, pick up your self-guide booklet or chat with the staff.