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Quebec, Canada
Photo: Artur Staszewski from Montreal, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Southwestern Quebec is a region in Quebec. The culturally rich and lively city of Montreal is the focal point of the region. North of the city and the St. Lawrence River lie the Laurentian Mountains, a popular recreation area, especially for skiing. South of the city and the St. Lawrence River are many small towns, farms, lakes, and hills. Parts of this area were settled by Loyalists from the American Revolution, giving the area a bit of a New England feel.
the island of Montreal and its northern suburb
offers ski slopes and trails, lakeside cottages, historic villages, Quebec's wine route, microbreweries, and excellent food tourism opportunities
northeast of Montreal, between the Laurentian mountains and the St. Maurice River valley
lakes, forests of maple and pine and, above all, the mountains, making this a top alpine ski getaway in eastern Canada
a region made up of agricultural communities and suburbs of Montreal, where you will find history, boating activities, and good food
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the city and island of Montreal
home to the Joliette Art Museum, which has a large collection of art from the French Middle Ages
the island just north of Montreal, made up of rural and suburban communities
a suburban community south of Montreal with an interesting museum dedicated to the role of women in Quebec
skiing, wineries, water sports, and home to Memphré, a legendary lake creature
the agri-food capital of Quebe
a historic town surrounded by water, canals. The city is nicknamed The Venice of Quebec.
a university town surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes
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