Of all the Canadian provinces, Quebec has always kept the strongest ties with the country’s original colonial parent, France. So if you book a Quebec vacation rental, make sure to bring a French phrase book – although English is widely spoken, French is the official language. Montreal, home to events such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Grand Prix of Canada (sometimes called the Montreal Grand Prix), boasts a cultural life that will amaze any international traveler. To really experience this cosmopolitan gem, stay in a downtown condo or loft.
The St. Lawrence River is the geographical heart and soul of Eastern Canada, but thousands of lakes and rivers punctuate this land. Many Quebec vacation rentals provide easy access to the ski areas, provincial parks and wildlife preserves just outside Montreal and Quebec City.