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See. Chute Montmorency Roaring 83-meter waterfall, just a half-hour from the city. Île d’Orléans Go vineyard hopping or visit for its charming rural atmosphere. Wendake Huron-Wendat First Nations reserve with an illuminated night walk by Moment Factory. Saguenay Fjord One of North America's only navigable fjords, over 60 miles long and 900 feet deep.

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Stay. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Historic hotel mentioned for its iconic presence and views.

Condé Nast TravelerAug 31, 2026

19 Cheap Places to Travel: Where Your Dollar Will Take You the Furthest Right Now

These are the countries where your dollar will take you the furthest.

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AfarAug 25

Cold-Water Cruises Have Never Been Hotter

On new sailings in some of the world’s iciest places, excursions come with ice axes, dogsleds, polar bear sightings, and more. Here, nine experiences to book.

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  • QuébecSightFar northern area with pebble beaches where polar bears may be seen.
  • Elsewhere
  • GreenlandSightNuuk, GreenlandArctic island with northernmost settlements on its west coast.
  • PatagoniaNeighborhoodPunta Arenas, ChileRegion for hiking past glaciers and exploring fjords.
  • IcelandSightReykjavík, IcelandIt is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.
  • CanadaSightOttawa, CanadaHome to 60 percent of the global polar bear population.
  • Skara BraeSightKirkwall, United Kingdom5,000-year-old Neolithic settlement in the Orkney Islands.
  • ShetlandSightLerwick, United KingdomIsles with Viking-era longhouses and Iron Age homes.
  • NunavutSightIqaluit, CanadaArea where polar bears may be seen traversing ice floes.
  • McMichael Canadian Art CollectionMuseumVaughan, CanadaOntario museum dedicated to the Group of Seven artists.
  • SaxmanSightKetchikan, United StatesTlingit town in Alaska with cultural encounters.
  • Alaska Native Heritage CenterMuseumAnchorage, United StatesCultural center in Anchorage for indigenous encounters.
  • Petroglyph BeachSightWrangell, United StatesBeach on Wrangell Island dotted with ancient symbols.
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Lonely PlanetAug 17

10 beautiful destinations to see fall foliage around the world

From fiery maples and copper-colored tundra to liquid gold aspens and larches, these are the best places to take in fall’s magic around the world.

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  • Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaNational park accessible from Calgary.
  • Lake LouiseSightBanff, CanadaIconic and beautiful spot for fall foliage.
  • Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaPopular sunrise spot, shuttle required.
  • AdirondacksTrailNew York City, United StatesExtensive network of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams for leaf-peeping.
  • Elk Lake LodgeHotelNew York City, United StatesAll-inclusive wilderness lodge with one of the best park views.
  • Adirondack ParkSightNew York City, United StatesVast park with 6 million acres, scenic byways, and hiking trails.
  • Saranac LakeSightNew York City, United StatesIsland camping available.
  • Adirondack Balloon FestivalFestivalLake George, United StatesFall festival held in Lake George.
  • Whiteface OktoberfestFestivalWhiteface, United StatesOktoberfest event in late September.
  • Adirondack Rail TrailTrailNew York City, United StatesA 34-mile trail for biking.
  • Tupper LakeSightNew York City, United StatesOne of the up-and-coming dark sky areas for stargazing.
  • Coney MountainTrailNew York City, United States2-mile round trip hike for 360-degree night sky views.
  • Adirondack Sky Center & ObservatorySightNew York City, United StatesOffers stargazing opportunities.
  • AlbertaNeighborhoodCalgary, CanadaIt is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces.
  • Spray Valley Provincial ParkSightCalgary, CanadaOff-beat gem for fall foliage viewing.
  • Banff Sunshine VillageHotelBanff, CanadaOffers gondola access to hike Sunshine Meadows.
  • Jasper National ParkSightJasper, CanadaNational park accessible from Edmonton.
  • Two Jack LakeSightBanff, CanadaGreat spot for sunrise viewing.
  • Johnston CanyonSightBanff, CanadaScenic spot for fall foliage.
  • Peyto LakeSightBanff, CanadaScenic lake that will have you grabbing your camera.
  • Cascade MountainTrailNew York City, United States
  • Giant MountainTrailNew York City, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 7

15 Best Places to Visit in Canada for First Nations History, Quebecois Cuisine, and Dinosaur Bones

O Canada, how we love you.

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Lonely PlanetJul 24

The 4 best day trips from Québec City

Québec City is an enchanting destination with some incredible places to visit nearby. These four wonderful day trips are worth adding to your next trip there.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 20

The 20 Most Beautiful Towns in the World for Every Type of Traveler

From fourth-century temple ruins to UNESCO-listed neighborhoods, these quaint getaways prove that bigger isn’t always better.

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  • Luna Volcán, Adventure SPAHotelGöreme, TurkeyRomantic retreat perfect for couples or solo travelers
  • Lake BledSightBled, SloveniaPopular site with emerald waters and castle
  • Vila BledRestaurantBled, SloveniaLocated in former president Tito's old mansions
  • Islam Khodja complexSightKhiva, UzbekistanTurquoise dome in the old Itchan Kala fortress
  • Itchan KalaMuseumKhiva, UzbekistanOld fortress with mud-brick architecture
  • Penglipuran villageNeighborhoodPenglipuran, IndonesiaTraditional village showing ancient Balinese houses
  • Siwa OasisNeighborhoodSiwa, EgyptDesert oasis with ancient stone castle and fortress tower
  • ReiterlesmarktMarketRothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyOne of the best Christmas markets in Germany
  • Romantik Hotel MarkusturmHotelRothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyHotel with wood-paneled restaurant and antique-filled rooms
  • Mandawa KothiHotelMandawa, India
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OutsideJun 15

The Ultimate Mountain Biking Playground

What makes Québec so good for singletrack fans—on and off the bike

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OutsideJun 2

The Ultimate Bike Touring Destination

Discover Québec’s wild landscapes and European charm on a life-list two-wheel adventure

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OutsideJun 2

North America’s Best-Kept Adventure Secret

Big and wild, with a layer of European charm, Québec offers a life-list blend of challenging terrain and welcoming culture

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  • St. Lawrence RiverSightIts waters flow in a northeasterly direction from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St.
  • Saguenay FjordSightIn the regions of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, Côte-Nord, and Bas-Saint-Laurent, the park is situated along the…
  • Harricana 20kTrailExperience the 20 km Ultra-Trail Harricana: a technical and balanced trail at La Malbaie, perfect for beginners and…
  • Bic National ParkPlaceLawrence River, near the villages of Le Bic and Saint-Fabien, southwest of Rimouski.
  • Old QuébecNeighborhoodOld Quebec is a historic neighbourhood of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
  • Harricana 20k courseTrailExperience the 20 km Ultra-Trail Harricana: a technical and balanced trail at La Malbaie, perfect for beginners and…
  • Appalachian MountainsSightThe term "Appalachian" refers to several different regions and mountain systems associated with the mountain range, and…
  • Essipit Innu ReservationPlace
  • Parc national de la GaspésieSight
  • St. Lawrence EstuarySight
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Atlas ObscuraNov 26, 2025

La Fresque des Wallons in Namur, Belgium

An hour from Brussels by car, Namur is the capital of Wallonia, the French-speaking southern half of the country. As such, it maintains friendly ties with many French-speaking cities around the world. In 2001, during a visit to Quebec City (the Canadian city with which Namur is twinned), a Belgian delegation discovered the "Fresque des Québécois." That's when the idea was born to create a simil…

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