Area: Eastern Canada
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Discover Ontario & Quebec

European charm and cosmopolitan cities to explore on your Canada holidays

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The provinces of Ontario and Québec cover a great swathe of Eastern Canada and offer boundless opportunities to explore and learn about this fascinating area.

Ontario is home to Toronto, the capital of Ontario and Ottowa, the capital of Canada and is the most populous region of Canada. Northern Ontario is all about the wide open spaces. With vast tracts of forest, peppered by lakes, mountains and canyons it is the complete opposite of the busy and bustling south of Ontario, where Toronto, Niagara Falls can be found.

The province of Québec offers a look into a Canadian city with a truly European feel. Quaint streets, cafe culture and the predominance of the French language give the province an other worldly feel. Most of the population live between Montreal and Québec City whilst the northern half of the province is largely untouched.

Discover our hand-picked selection of Ontario & Québec hotels.

Discover Ontario & Québec Highlights

•   Bustling Toronto has to be a stop on your Ontario adventure; also Tremblant and Huntsville are well worth a visit.

•   Visit the Laurentian Mountains during a stay in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, Québec and explore its valleys, hills and sparkling lakes.

•   The district of Muskoka, Ontario is a picturesque haven, with many choosing to buy summer homes here to make the most of the charming scenery, lakes and watersports.

Discover Ontario & Québec Honeymoons

Enjoy a romantic stay in one of our Discover Ontario & Quebec hotels before exploring all the eastern side of Canada has to offer, be it buzzing Toronto, majestic Niagara Falls or a picturesque town in Quebec.

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Tailor make your ideal Canada holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni Canada holiday simply:

•   View our online portfolio or download our America & Canada brochure.

•   Then, call our Canada sales team on 01306 747002 who will guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.

•   Request a quote

Canada Facts

For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:

•   Our comprehensive list of Canada facts and information.

•   Our i-travel articles for Canada Holidays

Capital city

Ottawa
Population

Ontario has a population of 13,210,667, Quebec 7,886,108.

Time difference / local time

Canada is divided into six time zones: Eastern Standard Time: GMT – 5 Central Standard Time: GMT – 6 Mountain Standard Time: GMT – 7 Pacific Standard Time: GMT – 8 Atlantic Standard Time: GMT – 4 New Fountain Standard Time: GMT – 31⁄2 When calculat
Language

English is widely spoken all over Canada except Québec, which is bilingual (French-English).

Currency

Canadian Dollars (Can$). Rate of Exchange CAN$1.60= UK£1 (Feb 2011).The Canadian dollar is divided into 100 cents.

Passports and Visas

British subjects require a full 10 year passport which must be valid for six months after return to the UK

Shopping

Most goods are available slightly cheaper than the cost at home. Canadian arts and crafts fashioned from pewter, wood, silver and pottery (as well as Native Canadian art like soapstone-carvings, totem poles and weavings) are best found in the regions where they are produced.

Tipping

Many Canadians in the service industry rely on tips to supplement their income. Tips or tax are not usually automatically added to a bill in Canada, but you should always check. Taxi drivers, hairdressers and waiters are generally given 10-15%. Bellhops, porters and doormen are generally paid Can$1 per item of luggage. It may be advisable to carry small change for this purpose. These figures are for guidance only and assume that service has been good.

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  • Whalewatching from Quebec City: Learn about Saguenay Fjord

    Discover majestic whales on this inspiring excursion. Leaving Quebec City, you’ll take a scenic route through the Charlevoix Region and on to Baie Ste-Catherine before setting out on a thrilling cruise to spot these incredible creatures. A naturalist will tell you all about the beluga and finback whales’ environment, ...


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