French-Speaking Canada
French-Speaking Canada
French settlers started arriving in the 17th century and began to infuse their language, music and joyful spirit into everyday Canadian life, especially so in New Brunswick. Today, lively fiddle music can be heard at annual festivals within the Acadian region demonstrating the unmistakable joie de vivre of its people. The oldest continuing farmers’ market in Canada( opened in 1876) is Saint John City Market, where food stalls are just the start of the happenings within this space. Check the calendar for pop-up exhibits, children’ s programming and product tastings. The Acadian region’ s confluence of language, history, music, cuisine and connection is like nothing else in Canada.
The cobblestone charm and enduring French heritage of Old Montreal adds a cultural aspect to your itinerary. A guided walking tour in the heart of Vieux- Montréal takes you to the breathtaking Notre Dame Basilica, its neo-Gothic architecture complemented by a gilded interior with stained-glass windows and a 7,000-pipe organ. The Pointe-à-Callière
museum complex houses exhibits that illustrate significant developments in art, archaeology and the humanities. Come back to the modern era by attending a performance at the permanent Cirque du Soleil location at the Old Port. A stone’ s throw from the Palais des Congrès, you’ ll find the Gault Hotel, occupying a former haberdashery owned by Andrew F. Gault. Converted into a luxury hotel in 2002, all 30 suites are thoughtfully designed with plush amenities and a nod to history.
Saint-Pierre, Quebec
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
• Historian-led walking tour of Old Montreal
• Market excursion followed by a private cooking class
• Festival Acadien, typically the first two weeks in August
• Québécois brasseries
Old Montreal, Quebec
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