A blend of French- and English-speaking locals enhance Montreal's exciting international flavor, but the city really lures visitors with the 18th-century architecture of Old Montreal, stunning churches like Basilique Notre-Dame and nearly 100 annual festivals, including one of the world's top jazz fests.
Among North America's many summits, the Canadian Rockies lay claim to some of the most scenic. Tucked within this striking landscape of jagged peaks, glaciers and lakes lie cozy inns and amenity-rich resorts, as well as a natural playground filled with outdoor activities such as skiing, snowshoeing and fishing.
Canada's northwest region is sure to delight, from majestic Whistler Mountain and the coves of the Inside Passage to Vancouver's trendy cafés and the vineyards of the Okanagan Valley. Get a bohemian fix in Nelson or the Bella Coola Valley, and chow down at Vancouver's award-winning restaurants.