
QUEBEC CANADA'S CHARMING NOUVELLE FRANCE - This is one of the oldest "European" cities in North America. The historic appeal, haute cuisine, lively festivals, and dramatic landscape offer diversions for every type of traveler! The “Cradle of French Civilization in North America” is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Located on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River, this is the only remaining fortified city in North America. The Laurentian Mountains, perfect for outdoor recreation, rise to the north. Among the nearby attractions are Montmorency Falls, Orleans Island, whitewater rafting on the Jacques-Cartier River, and a famous pilgrimage route to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. AUTHOR - Brad Olsen is a Contributing Editor for World Explorer magazine and has written several guide books. His seventh, “Sacred Places 108 Destinations,” was released in March, 2007. The second edition of "Sacred Places North 108 Destinations" was released in 2008 and won the "Best Travel Guide for Planet Earth" Award in 2010. Brad's commentaries have appeared on National Public Radio, CNN and the Travel Channel. He enjoys extended global travel (particularly to exotic locations), and public speaking on the subject of sacred places. Visual Travel Tours by Brad Olsen Archaeological Sites Of Sedona, AZ Aspen And Snowmass In The Winter Breathtaking Yosemite Valley The Last Malay Kingdom Burning Nevada's Annual Instant City California's Point Reyes National Seashore Chicago's Front Grant Park Chicago's Lakefront Navy Pier Chicago's Lincoln Park Czech World Heritage Discover A Paradise Never Lost Exploring The British Virgin Islands By Sailboat Family Fun In Las Vegas Gateway To Yosemite Moravia, The Gem Of The Czech Republic Quebec Canada's Charming Nouvelle France Sacred Places Of Portugal San Francisco's Academy Of Sciences Surf's Up In Santa Cruz The Maine Attraction The National Recreation Areas Of San Francisco The Open Spaces Of California's Marin County The Spectacular Golden Gate Park The Splendor Of New York City's Central Park There Is Only One Berkeley Touring The Best Of Southern Orange County