Articles related to "St Lawrence River"

Attention landlubbers! Montreal goes maritime at the Old Port - also known as the Quays of the Old Port - with seafaring adventures for everyone.

Where to rent a bike or electric cycle before being pampered at a spa in Quebec City.

Gananoque and the 1000 Islands Region can be an ideal weekend getaway for visitors and residents of southern Ontario any time of the year.

Silty water flowing through the once-elegant rooms, Empress of Ireland now sits 45 metres under the St. Lawrence, its interior disintegrated, its passengers long gone.

Believed to be the first European to see the St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier claimed what is now the Province of Quebec for France.

Boldt Castle may actually be in New York State but it is the perfect day trip from Gananoque and the Thousand Islands Region. Don't forget, a valid passport is required.

The Habitants were the original settlers brought to New France in the 17th Century.

Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.

Nature loving travelers to Québec City, Canada may enjoy visiting the Parc Aquarium du Québec to interact with fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & marine mammals.

Born into a family of master mariners, Samuel de Champlain is remembered today as the Father of New France and as one of Canada's most important explorers.

Here's the complete 2009 schedule for the Montreal Fireworks Festival and some great suggestions on where to catch the show.

The Viceroyalty of New France was the area of North America colonized by France, starting with the first voyage of Jacques Cartier in 1534.

Canada's largest and only majority French-speaking province, charms you with its European flare, cosmopolitan feel and general joie de vivre.

On May 29th, 1914, the Empress of Ireland departed from Quebec Harbor and collided with the Norwegian collier Storstad a few hours later on the St. Lawrence River.

What are the best things to do in Old Quebec City? Here are some must-see sites and activities in one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in North America.

Whether the sun is shining or the snow falling, a visit to Mount Royal Park will provide a beautiful view of Montreal, Quebec and plenty of fun family activities.

Mormon missionaries' efforts to convert the population started immediately after publication of Joseph Smith's "Book of Mormon" in Palmyra, New York.

New York, New England, the Canadian Maritimes, and the Quebec province offer popular cruise ship ports of call. Autumn is the time to visit and now is the time to book.

Don't miss the Museum of Civilization, Musée du Fort, Maison Chevalier, the city fortifications and historical hotels.

See Quebec City's attractions, like Ile d'Orléans and Montmorency Falls, on unique sightseeing cruises or horse-drawn carriages.

Churches and shrines in villages like Leclercville, St. Michel, St. Antoine de Tilly, Ste. Croix and enchanting views of St. Lawrence River highlight Route 132 drives.

During and after the 16th century, when European countries began to spread their settlements overseas, they became hot rivals for power, influence and wealth.

Unable to defeat Britain in Europe, King Louis XIV sends his men to America to defeat Briton. The goal is to acquire more land for France.

The Canadian Grand Prix will return to Formula One in 2010 after a five-year deal was struck between the sport's supremo Bernie Ecclestone and the Quebec government.

Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada commemorate Irish ancestry and immigration in Quebec. The Grosse Île Celtic Cross Turns 100 in 2009.

In Quebec's Charlevoix Region, Le Massif offers winter recreation with flair and elan on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

Beluga whales are smart, gentle creatures that enchant many at aquariums worldwide. In the coastal waters of Alaska, however, their days of enchantment may be limited.

Travelers to Eastern Canada's largest city find boat rides, walking paths, swimming in an Olympic Pool, ice skating and snowshoeing in public parks all over the city.

The 1914 Empress of Ireland sinking was no less tragic than that of the Titanic in 1912.

A Daughter's Inheritance, the first instalment of the Broadmoor Legacy series, is a delicately crafted historical novel by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller.

Captain James Cook was an extrordinary man who on three voyages discovered numerous Pacific Islands, and virtually completed the mapping of our world.

While out leaf peeping this autumn, why not combine the drive with a visit to a local Apple Festival or Farmers Market. Leaves peak from mid September to end of October.

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum kicks off the celebration of Samuel de Champlain's explorations in 1609 with construction of a traditional birch bark canoe.

It's the biggest winter carnival in the world, in the heart of Old Quebec, in 2007 from January 26 to February 11.

Unthinking pet owners who release their fish into rivers and lakes may be creating invasive species which could potentially kill the existing fish population.

Despite an impressive oscar-calibre performance from lead actress, Melissa Leo, Frozen River suffers from a condescending script and juvenile metaphor.

Parks Canada receives new priorities for Ontario Rivers, Lakes and Communities along the 386 km waterway connecting Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.

On his second trip to the New World, explorer Jacques Cartier and his men spent the winter near Stadacona and celebrated Canada's first recorded Christmas.

Unprecedented immigration and raging epidemics in Europe and Great Britain prompted colonial authorities to set up a quarantine station in 1832.

Vermont is often overlooked as far as states go, being the nation's second smallest state per capita and tucked away in its northeastern corner.

The maple leaf emerged as Canada's dominant visual symbol over a period of three centuries.

When winter winds blow, thousands travel north to experience the pre-Lenten Festival of Snow, a family oriented winter carnival in one of Canada's most exciting cities

Spending time in a cemetery may seem somewhat creepy to some, but five minutes in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto can change that perception.

Quebec is party city this year as it celebrates its 400th anniversary. So if you're going there to enjoy the fun here are a few suggestions as to where to stay.

In 2008 Quebec City celebrates its 400th anniversary. What better time to visit than when the entire city is aglow with festivities.

The European flavor of North America's only fortified city, with its geographic and architectural splendor, sets the stage for Quebec City's 400th birthday celebration.

A crazy ice-skating/boardercross combination race called Red Bull Crashed Ice that defies logic and description is run annually, and this year it's in Quebec City, Quebec

A review of Quebec's Le Massif Ski Resort featuring the annual Great Horned Owl Event where local delicacies are served slope side.

A major victory for the British and Canadians in the War of 1812, the Battle of Crysler's Farm prevented the Americans from capturing Montreal and eastern Upper Canada.

Lt. Edward P. Doherty, leader of the captors of Lincoln assassin John W. Booth, is cited for this deed on monuments in Arlington National Cemetery and in Sligo, Ireland.