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QUEBEC PROVINCE Best for
Flaming fall colors
PAGE 276 Each fall, fiery red and gold maple forests transform Home to
this French-speaking region into one of the most
Gatineau, the Canadian Museum
beautiful places in the country. At its heart is the
mighty Saint Lawrence River, bordered in the north of History, and Sainte-Anne-
de-Beaupré
by the scenic Charlevoix coast and the Laurentian Experience
Mountains, which are dotted with charming French A trip to Sucrerie de la Montagne
villages and churches. To the south, the rocky cliffs to see how maple syrup is made
and mountains of the Gaspé Peninsula offer superb (and sample the results!)
hiking trails, while caribou herds and polar bears
roam the tundra of the remote Nunavik territory
in the far north.

THE MARITIMES
PAGE 304 With rocky coastlines, picturesque
fishing villages, and long sandy
beaches, the beauty and lure of the sea
is always close at hand in the Maritimes,
though each province maintains a
distinctive flavor. New Brunswick is
home to French-speaking Acadian
villages, quiet coves and the tide-
carved Bay of Fundy, while Prince
Edward Island, with its emerald
farmland and golf courses, is an ideal
destination for cycling and hiking.
In Nova Scotia, the sparkling bays
and weathered fishing towns embody
the romance of the sea.
Best for
Beautiful seascapes and cozy country inns
Home to
Halifax, Prince Edward Island, and the Fortress
of Louisbourg
Experience
Breathtaking landscapes on Prince Edward
Island, fictional home of Anne of Green Gables

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