Let us introduce you to Eastern Canada...

Canada, the world’s second largest nation, offers an infinite variety of experiences and down the centuries its culture has been shaped by a succession of diverse peoples - native North Americans, French, British and American settlers and, in more recent times, waves of immigrants from every corner of the world.

The country’s motto - Ad mare usque ad mare (« From sea to sea ») encapsulates its vastness. Canada is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the mighty Pacific Ocean to the west and the icy expanses of the Arctic Ocean in the north. Eastern Canada, the region that embraces the Atlantic Provinces, as well as Ontario and Québec, gives an intriguing taste of this huge country.

Where land and ocean meet

Along the Atlantic coastline are the maritime provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. This region is characterised by picturesque communities, whose names ring with their British and French colonial past. Nestled along sandy shores and rugged, indented coastlines, they have, for centuries, made a living from the sea. Be sure to sample the fresh seafood !

Ontario’s natural wonders

Ontario harbors one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders of the word - spectacular Niagara Falls. Mother Nature has blessed the region in other ways too. Rich, fertile soil has turned the Niagara region into a destination for agritourism, renowned for its wineries and orchards.

Toronto, overlooking Lake Ontario, is the capital of the province - a vibrant, cosmopolitan metropolis. Ottawa, the country’s capital, is home to the nation’s major museums and the stately Parliament buildings. Away from the cities, there’s plenty more to discover - the bucolic region of Cambridge, Stratford Festival which showcases the works of William Shakespeare and the wild beauty of Algonquin Provincial Park.

The spirit of New France and gourmet delights !

The province of Québec - known as New France in the 16th century when French explorers first came to these shores - is where the St. Lawrence River, one of the longest waterways on the planet, flows seawards. Rich in the history and spirit of New France, Québec proudly guards its francophone heritage - a unique society within North America.

The province offers an abundance of natural and manmade attractions - rivers, lakes and vast forests of maple, birch and pine. Then there are the national parks, museums and heritage villages. Its two largest cities (major tourist attractions in their own right) are Montréal and Québec City, metropolitan centres where the spirit of the past contrasts with the fast-paced culture of today.

In this corner of Canada, the preparation, presentation and enjoyment of food is an art! The quality of Québec’s regional produce and gastronomic diversity of its restaurants, where food is served with typical Québecois flair, rivals the great gourmand destinations of the world.