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Bonjour mon ami
and welcome to
uébec!
The hospitality and holiday opportunities are irresistible
in la belle province. Just a car ride away, Canada’s
largest province offers a veritable feast of culture, extraordinary
geography, outdoor adventure, history, pampering
and memorable times. A truly diverse destination, it’s
home to world-famous entertainment in sophisticated
venues, quaint fishing villages, ancient art, magnificent
mountain peaks, tranquil rural landscapes and regional
cuisine that will put a smile on your face.
Go wild on an adventure avec Mother Nature. Be a
city slicker in one of the most exciting cities in the world.
Discover all the wonders – including whales – of the
mighty St. Lawrence River.
Treat yourself at the
Auberge du Draveur!
Enjoy our hospitality, relaxing
atmosphere and impeccable rooms.
Experience our saunas, outdoor spas
and pool, all included free of charge
with your stay in one of our 61
rooms. Make an appointment and
relax under the expert hands of our
massage therapists. Restaurant and
bar also on site. Golf, massage
relaxation, ATV packages available.
1-877-449-7022 85, rue Principale, (hwy 105), Maniwaki
www.aubergedraveur.qc.ca hotel@aubergedraveur.qc.ca
May 2008 • 54 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine
In all, there are 22 different tourist regions, each with
distinct geography, culture, history and attractions.
Sprinkled with about 20,000 lakes and a dozen rivers,
the Outaouais is a nature lover’s paradise and the perfect
locale for those seeking distinctive culture and sophisticated,
urban action. Bounded by the Laurentians, the
Abitibi-Témiscamingue region and the City of Ottawa, is
an immense, lush region that offers it all. Get in touch
with nature and get all dolled up for an evening on the
town. Spend a day shopping at chic boutiques or fishing
from a canoe on a remote waterway.
One of the oldest cities in North America, Québec City
is celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2008. There will be
special events taking place in the city right through the
summer, highlighted by Happy Birthday Québec festivities
from July 3 to 6. That’s because, on July 3, 1608, Samuel de
Champlain founded what would become North America’s
first permanent French settlement. An internationally
renowned summer festival, striking heritage architecture
and an assortment of novel attractions make the province’s
capital city a popular destination.
The dynamic, cultural centre of Québec, Montreal is
renowned for its night life, music scene, street vibe and
many summer festivals, including the annual jazz festival,
Just For Laughs Festival and the fireworks festival in the
summer. A style, fashion and arts capital, it’s one of the
best cities on the continent to shop, dine and immerse
yourself in live theatre and the performance arts, as well as
galleries and museums.
Always exciting and diverse, the province serves up a
dramatic mix of the old and new. There are sensational
spas, world-class resorts, idyllic countryside B&Bs, gorgeous
heritage churches, all kinds of outdoor activities –
and so much more to tickle your fancy.
Enjoy Québec.
www.bonjourquebec.com; 1 877 266-5687.