Conference kaosws::canada

    First thing I'd suggest is to exchange your US to Canadian at your
    local bank and not at a money exchanger booth in Canada.
    
    I was in Quebec last winter and the sites I enjoyed were as follows:
    
    St. Anne's shrine
    Montmorency Falls(sp?)
    Changing of the Guard (military detachment..Royal Canadian Marines??)
    Downtown (old town)
    Boardwalk around the Hotel Fronteac(sp?)Interesting excavations
    River rides/tours
    Aquarium Museum
    
    The traffic did not seem to be as hectic as Montreal and getting
    around was easy.
    
    Enjoy Canada, have a safe trip
    
    Canuck
    

    Although I am from New Brunswick I have been several times to Quebec
    City.  One of my favorite places in the world!  Hopefully, you are
    staying in the City.  
    
    It's a small city and you do not need a car to get around, you wouldn't
    want to, you'd miss the sites.  It's simply wonderful walking, either
    in the lower part of the old city below the Chateau Frontenac and
    through the Plains of Abraham - a beautiful park where you will
    witness the changing of the Guards.  It's a big park, and if you
    are not a walker you might want to take a "Horse and Buggy" ride
    with a driver who is well versed in the area's history.  
                  
    The restaurants are wonderful; my favorites are La Cremaillaire which
    is a ten minute walk from the Frontenac, Cafe de la Paix is off
    Grande Allee which is a 3 minute walk from the Frontenac - European
    style ambience.  The prices at these two range about $25+ Canadian.  
    All along "Grande Allee" the main avenue, there are plenty of restaurants, bistros, sidewalk
    cafes and plenty of nite life.  The is a great discoteque downstairs
    at Loews le Concorde, also on Grande Allee.
                                
    Strolling thru the lower part of the old city is a must; great shops
    with very unique arts and crafts (not inexpensive), beautifully
    restored architecture, restaurants (avoid the Vendome - a
    disappointment), a G-R-E-A-T winecellar and not to forget the oldest
    street in North America.  
                              
    Every hotel offers historical tours whether it's by bus of by foot.
                              
    Just about everyone speaks english in the city - once you are outside
    of the city however, you might need to polish up on your french.
                                                              
    Have a most wonderful time - I'm jealous!  Also, if you have any
    further questions I'll be happy to help you out.
    
    Lucienne
                            
    

    If you want to go for a nice drive, cross over to Levis and take
    `La Route du President Kennedy' into Beauce county.  The road follows
    the Chaudiere river and is very picturesque.  Smell the sweet aroma
    in Ste-Marie (where they make Vachon cakes).  Grab a bite at the
    Hotel Benedict Arnold in St-George.  Warning: You may have a bit
    of difficulty communicating since they have quite a different accent.
    I have trouble understanding my relatives from that area!!  But
    it's still worth the drive.
    
    Eric Frere

    RE: .1
    
    Exchanging US for Canadian funds.
    
    I have had better luck (read better exchange rate) exchanging US
    funds for Canadian funds at banks or credit unions (especially credit
    unions) just after crossing the border.