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I want to take a 4-day vacation to Eastern Canada this summer. Hopefully someplace not too far from the border so that I can drive there. I am interested in cultural, nightlife, and outdoors activities. I know about Montreal and Toronto, but I'm not sure if there is enough to keep me entertained at one of those cities for an entire trip. Any suggestions?
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I am interested in cultural
Montreal, Quebec city, possibly Ottawa
nightlife
Montreal. Period.
and outdoors activities
Somewhere that's not a city. The Laurentians are nice.12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
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Take a trip to exotic Moncton.
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I take it you consider Toronto/Montreal eastern Canada? Because the real eastern Canada is pretty nice, but lacks the big cities."The French caused the war [Persian Gulf war, 1991]" - Ned
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He said he wanted to drive there, so (since he's from Chicago or Detroit IIRC), Halifax is probably out. Otherwise I would have suggested that as well.12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
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Not Ottawa imo. Quebec first, Montreal Second.Originally posted by KrazyHorse
I am interested in cultural
Montreal, Quebec city, possibly Ottawa
Exactly. Quebec is fun to though, but so much more things to do in Montreal, so many different clubs. People are nicer in Quebec though.nightlife
Montreal. Period.
Laurentians are pretty close to Montreal, about 1 hour.and outdoors activities
Somewhere that's not a city. The Laurentians are nice.
If you have 4 days, I suggest you visit both Quebec AND Montreal. You have enough time for both. Quebec takes more time since there's a lot more to see culture wise. Montreal, you have enough of a day and a half. Then take a 2 hour drive up to quebec and spend the rest of your time there. There is much to see in teh OLD quebec, the Citadelle, the old wall , the abrham plains and all of the old fortress. Lots of good restaurants and tours. I suggest you go eat at the Astral Restaurant just once at night. It's a spinning restaurant that makes a full circle everyhour and lets you see the whole city while you are eating. And it's not THAT expensive.
But Hey, if you decide to drop by Montreal all this summer, drop me a PM and I'll show you around!
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Ottawa and Montreal would be a good combo then. They're relatively close together. Montreal has a quasi-European feel, great nightlife, some good historical/cultural sites and smoking hot women walking around. Ottawa is beautiful in summer (just avoid it like the plague in winter), has lots of museums and other cultural attractions, the Byward market and Canal are fun and it's close to more outdoorsy activities in the Gatineau region across the river."The French caused the war [Persian Gulf war, 1991]" - Ned
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Originally posted by chegitz guevara
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I'm from Philly..Originally posted by KrazyHorse
He said he wanted to drive there, so (since he's from Chicago or Detroit IIRC), Halifax is probably out. Otherwise I would have suggested that as well.Comment
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Funny-- There are 5 provinces EAST of Ontario But people in Alberta refer to Toronto as Eastern Canada as well.Originally posted by Kontiki
I take it you consider Toronto/Montreal eastern Canada? Because the real eastern Canada is pretty nice, but lacks the big cities.
The question is what types of stuff are you looking for most. Nightlife/cultural and outdoor activities are not mutually exclusive but often the more you get of one, the less good you will find the other.
I was going to recommend Halifax as well but a 4 day timeframe makes it a really long drive from Illinois or Michigan. I'd probably say Ottawa or Quebec City given your parametersYou don't get to 300 losses without being a pretty exceptional goaltender.-- Ben Kenobi speaking of Roberto LuongoComment
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you still don't want to drive to Halifax. trust me.
1000 miles to Halifax
450 miles to Montreal
600 miles to quebec city (same route as to montreal, then an extra 150 miles)
450 miles to Ottawa12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
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Actually Dildo is pretty cute and is the claimed hometown of ex-Playboy Playmate and B movie actress Shannon Tweed.
Everyone knows she was actually from North Dildo
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Ok from Philly-- I still agree with Krazyhorse. ON a 2 week trip, its well worth it to hit Nova Scotia but an EXTRA 400 miles on a 4 day trip is a bit muchOriginally posted by KrazyHorse
you still don't want to drive to Halifax. trust me.
1000 miles to Halifax
450 miles to Montreal
600 miles to quebec city (same route as to montreal, then an extra 150 miles)
450 miles to OttawaYou don't get to 300 losses without being a pretty exceptional goaltender.-- Ben Kenobi speaking of Roberto LuongoComment
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