16 Days East Coast Extravaganza: USA and Canada

À propos de la destination: La ville de New York est une métropole internationale construite sur les épaules des immigrants et de leurs descendants. La ville de New York abrite huit millions d’habitants et accueille plus de 50 millions de visiteurs par an. Votre visite de la ville de New York devrait inclure un échantillonnage de la nourriture de centaines de cultures différentes, et vous pouvez l'explorer facilement à pied, en taxi ou en empruntant le célèbre système de métro. Cadeau du peuple français au peuple américain, la Statue de la Liberté est un symbole universel de la liberté et le monument le plus célèbre de la ville. Wall Street est le cœur de la grande entreprise en tant que siège de la Bourse de New York. L'Empire State Building domine la Grosse Pomme. Il s'agit du deuxième plus haut bâtiment de la ville. Le Chrysler Building, situé à proximité, domine également le paysage. A proximité se trouve le siège des Nations Unies donnant sur l'East River et le Grand Central Terminal, l'une des gares les plus fréquentées au monde. Aucune visite touristique à New York n'est complète sans une visite à Times Square. Prenez ses panneaux d'affichage, ses nombreuses personnes et sa nourriture, puis passez à Central Park, qui comprend 850 hectares de lacs et de prairies, où vous pourrez vous échapper du tumulte de la ville. Vous avez également votre choix de musées d'art et d'histoire, ainsi que le mémorial et le musée Reflecting Absence, où vous pourrez rendre hommage aux victimes du 11 septembre. Bien que Manhattan abrite la plupart des monuments de la ville, chacun de ses quartiers a sa personnalité unique et distinctive qui mérite d'être explorée. Des rues historiques de Brooklyn à la cuisine internationale du Queens, il y en a pour tous les goûts en ville. Surtout, New York est une ville pour s'amuser et se faire plaisir. Alors, amusez-vous et préparez-vous à prendre une bouchée de la Big Apple. La ville de New York a tout pour plaire à tous: architecture, art, cuisine, divertissement, shopping. Tout est là.

About the destination: Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. Located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast, the District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The White House, symbolically the most important building of the country, is where US Presidents have lived and worked for more than 200 years. Dominating the Washington DC skyline stands the Washington Monument. It is dedicated to the first US President George Washington. Recognized around the world and a remarkable neoclassical landmark, The Capitol is where the US Senate and House of Representatives meet. The National Cathedral is the most well-known US cathedral. This beautiful building has been the site for many national memorial services. Among the country's most important institutions, the Supreme Court offers tours to learn about its history and inner workings. Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial was completed in 1922 and it is modelled after Greek temples. The magnificent Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and houses approximately 90 million archives materials. The Jefferson Memorial is modelled after Rome's Pantheon and is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, third US President and one of the Founding Fathers. D.C. shed its former reputation as a boring and dangerous city and it now has shopping, dining, and nightlife befitting a world-class metropolis. Travellers will find the city new, exciting, and decidedly cosmopolitan and international.

About the destination: Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Cultured and cosmopolitan, Toronto is considered the most multiculturally diverse city on the planet. Dominating Toronto's skyline, we find CN Tower. This communication tower stands at a staggering 1,815 feet and it offers spectacular Toronto views. An important historic landmark of Toronto is the Old City Hall, dating from 1899. Canada's largest museum of world culture, the Royal Ontario Museum displays impressive artefacts and archaeological objects from around the world. Casa Loma is a magnificent castle on a hill in the north end of Toronto, admire its restored rooms and gardens. Located an hour and a half away from Toronto, we find the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls. Come visit Toronto. Walk the streets by day and by night. Savour the sights, sounds and the exhilarating tastes of every cafe, restaurant, market and festival. Revel in the renewed energy and bold new looks of the famous attractions and facilities. Experience the top theatre, international dining, shopping and a full schedule of major league sports and special events. It is all yours to discover.

About the destination: Montreal is the metropolis of the province of Quebec. Quebec City is the political capital but Montreal is the cultural and economic capital of Quebec and the main entry point to the province. Rich in culture, Montreal is big enough to have many great activities and small enough to be friendly and welcoming. Each part of the city is of interest: the old-port for the old French city; Downtown for all the shopping and clubbing; Plateau Mont-Royal for the French restaurants and boutiques and the Lafontaine park; Quartier Latin for the French shows, cinemas and restaurants; Little Italia for the Jean-Talon market and of course its delicious restaurants; Mile-End for its excellent cafes; Hochelaga-Maisonneuve for the Maisonneuve park, the Botanic Garden, the Biodome and the Olympic stadium; Ste-Helene and Notre-Dame islands for quiet and peace; and the great Mont-Royal htat offers ski rental and the best ski conditions. Dubbed the Paris of Canada, Montreal has a superb architecture, including the breathtaking Basilique Notre-Dame. A rich, almost European, culture transcending city, Montreal is a must see.

About the destination: Situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec is a town with good looks and an undeniable French flair. It's got all the attractions you can think of, museums, arts and culture, sports, the great outdoors and it is the only city in North America with its original city walls. Quebec City's main sight is the Old Town, known as Haute-Ville, which is surrounded by a stone wall built by both French and British armies. The Citadelle is the largest British fortress in North America. At 10 in the morning is when the changing of the guard ceremony takes place. The absolutely beautiful Chateau Frontenac is a Quebec City icon. Terrasse Dufferin is a Boardwalk situated alongside the Chateau Frontenac and offers a great view of the St. Lawrence River. Quartier Petit Champlain is a neighbourhood located in the Old Lower Town. It is quite picturesque, especially when viewed from the Breakneck Stairs. The narrow cobbled streets are lined with small shops and cafes. It's a really fun neighbourhood to explore with a camera in hand. The Basilica Notre Dame de Quebec is the oldest church in the Americas north of Mexico. The Museum of Civilization is a great place to learn about the Aboriginal peoples of Quebec. One can't come to Quebec City and not catch a street performance. The city celebrates its performers and you'll often find acts taking place in the town square and parks. Grab a seat for some live entertainment and don't forget to leave a tip at the end.