MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY
 Montreal is the heartland of French-Canadian society and the unofficial commercial and cultural capital of French Canada. The largest French speaking city after Paris, France, Montreal shines with the vitality and excitement of a European capital city. Known for it excellent restaurants, French Theatre and the Arts, and Educational Institutions, Montreal provides an amazing glimpse into the Old World of French North America.
The Québec City region offers a portrait of people that, over the centuries, has accumulated a priceless heritage. The only walled-city and one of only two UNESCO World Heritage sites in North America, Québec City is renowned for its natural beauty and its excellent hospitality. The city and the surrounding area promise you a voyage into history and culture from the early days of the colony of New France 450 years ago to the amazing historic city and its fortress citadel that overlooks the St. Lawrence River today.
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QUEBEC CITY / CHARLEVOIX
With its 200 year old tradition of hospitality and fine cuisine, charming villages, remarkable beauty and abundance of wildlife, Charlevoix is a hidden jewel in Quebec, Reminiscent of Normandy or Provence in France, Charlevoix has a tradition of attracting artists, gourmands and naturalists. A showcase of both nature and culture, Charlevoix was granted the status of a World Biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1989 and is one of the world’s few populated biospheres. One of the popular activities is Whale Watching on the St. Lawrence River.
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Whale Watching on the St Lawrence River
 People from around the world come to Quebec to observe the seabirds & marine mammals of the St. Lawrence River including minkes, belugas, and finback whales. Visitors on this program can do it all - from the hustle and bustle of major cities like Montreal and Quebec City, to the quaint and picturesque towns and villages like Charlevoix and Tadoussac, Quebec's extrordinary culture will amaze you and tantalize your senses. Visit grand cathedrals; dine at sumptuous restaurants; marvel at spectacular scenery; visit enriching museums and experience the thrill of a 3-hour whale watching excursion.
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