Gregg

My wife and I are planning a 4-Year anniversary trip to Montreal & Quebec City this summer. I would appreciate some insite as to some must-see attractions, as well as unforgettable restaurants and hotels/bed & breakfasts. Thanks!!

Lori Whitmore

My husband and I went to Montreal and Quebec City a few years ago and just loved it. Plan to spend at least as much time in Quebec City as you do in Montreal. It is much smaller, but is so charming and you can walk to everything. There is so much history there. Try to stay at the Chateau Frontenac Hotel. It is a big castle of a place overlooking the St. Lawrence Seaway. It is the ONLY place to stay to celebrate an anniversary. I have been to Paris and Quebec City has so many similarities (without having all the drawbacks) of Paris. Everyone speaks French, but also fluent english. Their are sidewalk cafe's but the prices are reasonable and the staff is always friendly. It is small and charming, and doesn't have the problems of a big city. Restaurants were very good in both Montreal and Quebec City. Don't miss the waterfall outside of Quebec City (can't remember the name) but it is nearby and is spectacular. It has a bigger drop than Niagra Falls. We stayed at the Sheraton in Montreal which was very luxurious. Has a wonderful rooftop pool and sauna. Take the scenic drive from Montreal to Quebec City. It will take a lot longer but is well worth it.

bob Brown

When we were in Quebec in '96 we stayed at a B and B called Les Maison du Mesnil, run by Renee Thibault.
The house is in a very nice suburb north of the Old City,with free parking on a nice residential street.
Renee speaks enough English to be helpful. She has a webpage that you can locate.

The waterfall that Lori described is most probably Chute Montmorency. It is a fine place. There is a suspension bridge that is positioned immediately above the brink of the falls so that one can look straight down on the water. The historical aspects of the old city are well presented. The food is great. We ate at a restaurant close to the Visitor Center (helpful bilingual staff) called Louis Hebert (Sounds to my ears like Louie Bear). You will enjoy yourself.

Evy

My husband and I are planning an anniversary trip to Quebec City & Montreal in December. Any suggestions on where to stay, do and eat. I have no clue what kind of weather Canada has in December and would also like to know about any plays or musicals during that time.

Lori Whitmore

Montreal and Quebec City are "iffy" for December. It could be in the 40's if it is a "warm" year. More likely 20's to 30's although it could be much colder in a "cold" year. It could be below 0 and very snowy.

bob brown

I need to amend a previous post. The B and B we
stayed at was indeed La Maison du Mesnil run by
Renee Thibault. The location has changed to
Ile des Orleans. Same name, same owner. But not the same location.

amy L

I spent a year in Quebec City as a student at Laval
University and although I do have the fondest of
memories of the city and its people, do expect Dec.
to be very cold. I spent the winter of 1993-94 there
--it started snowing in October and was still
snowing when I left in early May! From what I was
told and consequently experienced, the cold really
hits its peak in January and February, but unless
you are very lucky, December will be quite cold as
well!

Kimberley

I lived in Montreal for 20 years and I have 2 words about the city in December: Don't Go. I don't want to spoil it for you, but if there is ANY way you can reschedule your trip, you should! Not only can the cold, wind, and snow be unbearable, but the city itself is an entirely different experience in the winter. Unless we are skiing, Montrealers hate the cold as much as visitors do, and tend to be much more reclusive when it's freezing out. The nightlife suffers, the city is quieter, and most activities move indoors. There are some winter carnival activities that are fun, but they doesn't take place in December. I would suggest to anyone who can to plan a visit to Montreal for July: between Canada Day festivities, the Comedy Festival, and Jazz festival, coupled with the beautiful weather and the exuberant attitude, Montreal will provide you with an experience you will never forget!