This is a superbly illustrated guide and invaluable resource for anyone planning a trip to magical Quebec City. This magnificently illustrated volume offers travellers a complete overview of Quebec City - the heart and soul of Quebec Province. "Fabulous Quebec City" features comprehensive and practical information on all the main attractions and adventures to be enjoyed in one of the world's most spellbinding cities, as well as an introduction to Quebec's rich history and culture. Accompanied by full-colour photography and crystal-clear maps, this is an indispensible reference for anyone planning a trip to this compelling city.
Used it for a weekend in Montreal. Description of sites for the most part were accurate. Some inconsistencies (sloppy editing) around the completion of renovations regarding Insectarium de Montréal. Also,a couple of restaurants listed for Old Montreal were off in terms of their hours and one was no longer operating.
Product Description From the urbane, “anything goes” atmosphere of Montréal to the quaint, romantic charm of Québec City …from cultural attractions and historical sights to fantastic shopping, dining, and night life…this guide clues you in about the action and attractions in two diverse, fascinating cities. Learn about terroi, locally grown specialty ingredients prominent in Montreal’s restaurants. Discover Quebec's “antique alley” and rue St-Joseph with its destination boutiques, bustling bistros, and happening pubs. This guide helps makes your visit trés magnifique with:
Info on where to go and how to get there
The scoop on intriguing, distinctive neighborhoods in both cities
5 itinerary options and 3 Day trips from Montreal
Attractions like the lookout atop Parc Mont-Royal in Montreal and the Changing of the Guard at La Citadel, the fortress that protected Quebec
Like every For Dummies travel guide, Montreal & Quebec City For Dummies, Second Edition includes:
From the top 10 festivals to the top 10 places to eat, shop and sleep this guide will lead you straight to the very best Montreal and Quebec City have to offer.
"Canada's history has been a long, fascinating, and very independent evolution, in marked contrast to the violence that typifies the United States's story. Most Americans know embarrassingly little about their northern neighbor's unique history, from its first sighting by the Norse to its full confederation in 1922 to today's social democracy. Now, in the wake of NAFTA and the Quebec crisis, an understanding of the forces that have driven Canada's development over the last 400 years is more important than ever.
