Ontario - Quebec : Help
Jun 16th, 1999, 07:56 PM
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Ontario - Quebec : Help
We are a french couple leaving in Kansas City, KS for the next 10 months. <BR>We are going to Toronto in few days (4th of July) and need advices about where to go and what to see in Canada. We have 5 full days to see as much as possible. We like driving and we love the Nationals Parks much more than the big cities. <BR>What is the best : Quebec City ? Laurentides ? Montreal ? North bay ? Ottawa ? ??????? <BR> <BR>Have a look at hour last trip in USA at: <BR>http://www.pimico.fr/ab <BR> <BR>Thank you very much. <BR>Bruno. <BR>
Jun 17th, 1999, 07:54 PM
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If your starting point in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are interesting. <BR>But they are cities. We enjoyed a couple of days in Quebec City. The Champs de Bataille (Plains of Abraham to the English forces.) was interesting because of the historical impact. <BR>Just north of the city is Chute Montmorency, which is a gorgeous sight. <BR>There is a bridge that crosses the river right over the falls. It is no place for people who are afraid of heights. <BR>If you prefer the parks, the Laurentides area is pretty. That whole Couer-du-Quebec area is sparsely populated until you get over to the area around ALac Saint-Jean down to Chicoutimi. I don't think you will have time to the Gaspe Peninsula. But both shores of the peninsula are interesting. <BR>If you decide to drive to Quebec, I recommend a B and B: Les Maison du Mesnil on the Ile d'Orleans run by a charming lady named Renee Thibeault. <BR>For us, she was a perfect choice because she speaks English. (But that is not a factor in your case!!) If you go, tell her Bob Brown suggested her establishment. And Restaurant Louis Hebert is a good place to eat. Best scallops I ever ate in my life. <BR> <BR>
Jun 18th, 1999, 06:05 AM
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Hello bruno, when you are not into big cities try to drive to the Algonquin Parc, just a 1,5 hour drive north of toronto. There,s only 1 road, going east to west. The rest of the parc can only be seen by kayaking or hiking. <BR>Another suggestion is going to Wonderland, also north of Toronto. In this amusementparc you will spend a whole day. <BR>Try to visit the Mennonites in Kitchener-Waterloo. <BR>Go to Niagara Falls. <BR> <BR>Have fun, leo.... <BR>
Jun 18th, 1999, 10:31 AM
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Bruno, I like the great outdoors and have travelled a lot in Ontario. Here are some of my favourite parks that are within a 4 hour drive of Toronto: <BR> <BR>* Algonquin Provincial Park (great canoeing) <BR>* Bruce Peninsula National Park (great walking along the cliffs) <BR>* 1000 Islands National Park (great boating) <BR>* Frontenac Provincial Park (great hiking) <BR>* Bon Echo Provincial Park (great walking) <BR>* Killarney Provincial Park (great canoeing) <BR> <BR>Each of these places will have a web site, but I don't have them handy. If you are camping I would suggest you book as far in advance as possible for <BR>these places. <BR> <BR> <BR>Some of my favourite drives (with a bias to Eastern Ontario) include: <BR>* the Loyalist Parkway (Highway #33 along Lake Ontario between Kingston and Trenton) <BR>* Highway #41 from Highway #7 to Eganville (big hills and forest) <BR>* Highway #2 (St. Lawrence Parkway) from Kingston to Quebec <BR>* Highway #17 between North Bay and Deep River <BR> <BR>If you call 1-800-ONTARIO they can send you a travel package. <BR> <BR>Have a great trip. Email me if you want more information.
