Québec, with its French heritage and Gallic traditions, offers a unique mix of wildlife and culture. Montreal and Québec City are both vibrant and exciting cities and an essential addition to the beginning or end of your holiday. The St. Lawrence River is home to migrating whales during the summer, including the blue whale – the largest in the world. The Gaspé Peninsula to the south of the river and Charlevoix to the north are wonderful areas to enjoy touring, wildlife, canoeing and kayaking in the summer, and dog sledding, snowmobiling and skiing in the winter.