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Heathrow. British Airways also Quebec City
has direct flights while charter If Montreal is big city North
operators such as Air Transat America with a Gallic twist,
offer flights from Gatwick, then Quebec City almost
Manchester and Glasgow. feels as though it belongs in
The city’s enduring attrac- Europe, particularly in the
tions include the CN Tower, walled old town.
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The city has been building
which is currently celebrating Winter in Montreal on its successful 400th
its 40th anniversary, and the anniversary celebrations in
vast complex of underground 2008 and this summer Cirque
shopping centres which enable du Soleil held a series of free
visitors to avoid having to evening outdoor shows.
brave the cold during winter. As well as the castle-like Jetset
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Quebec’s largest city has been the city is also famed for its Ice Ottawa benefits from direct daily flights
leading the way with some of
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W Hotel. Next year is the hotel’s with Air Canada from Heathrow, making it
North America’s finest and Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City 10th birthday when it opens a legitimate city-break destination.
funkiest boutique hotels from January 4 to April 10. Winter attractions include the Unesco-
during the last decade. Facilities include 36 rooms and suites plus listed Rideau Canal, which becomes a
While other cities try to catch up, cafe, bar and chapel. skating rink when it freezes over.
Montreal continues to head the field with There are plenty of other reasons to visit One of the best times to visit is during the
new properties such as the Le Petit Hotel, a during winter with events such as the Winterlude festival, which this season is
24-room boutique property which has just Winter Carnival, which runs from from from February 5-21.
opened in the historic downtown district. January 29 to February 14, 2010.
Being a major city, the big brands also The city does not have direct flights from
have a large presence and many properties the UK, but Air Canada is offering common
SAMPLE PACKAGES
have stepped up their game with extensive rates to Quebec City and Montreal – so
Travelpack offers a three-night break to Toronto from
refurbishments, including Centre Sheraton customers pay the same price even if they
£485 including room-only at the three-star Bond Place
and Hyatt Regency Montreal. are flying on to Quebec City from Montreal.
Hotel and flights. A three-night package to Ottawa is
New hotels include the Westin, with 454 Alternatively, it’s a three-hour train journey
priced from £592 including flights.
rooms and suites, and Hilton Garden Inn from Montreal with Via Rail.
■ agents.travelpack.co.uk
which has a rooftop terrace offering some of New properties include the Hotel Must
Three nights at Quebec City’s five-star Fairmont
the best views across the city. near the city’s airport, while Hotel Manoir
Chateau Frontenac is priced from £659 including
Much of Montreal’s appeal lies in its cafe Victoria and Hotel Universel have both
flights with Hayes & Jarvis. Three nights at Montreal’s
culture, with food a vital part of any trip undergone major upgrades.
four-star Delta Centre-Ville starts at £579 with flights.
to the city. There is a seemingly endless Quebec City can also be used as a ski base
■ hayesandjarvis.com
selection of restaurants, bistros and cafes. with three nearby resorts all being covered
Jetset is selling a four-night Montreal and Quebec City
Montreal has long been famous for its by one ski pass.
Experience from £765 including flights, rail transport
festivals, including the Winter Festival in
between the cities and sightseeing tours.
January and February, and High Lights in Ottawa
■ jetsetholidays.co.uk
late February and early March, when many Canada’s capital city is a cultured place
of the city’s impressive buildings are lit up. with some of the country’s best museums
Add-ons: Attraction World offers a Toronto city tour for
£25 or the CN Tower with dinner from £58. A Montreal
Air Canada and British Airways both and most impressive buildings, particularly
tram tour costs £32 while a Quebec City tour is £22.
offer direct flights to Montreal during the around Parliament Hill, which is the
■ attractionworld.com
winter season. country’s seat of government.
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