We're driving from Toronto to Quebec on vacation

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Can anybody suggest some "must see" attractions?
No kids, just me and the Mrs.
We're hitting Niagra, the HHOF, Ft. Henry - stuff like that.

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1. kick while I go watch Jon stewart at 1: 00 am

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2. Chrysler's Farm

near Brockville. Major American butt kicking during War of 1812 and a turning point of that war.

Detour through Prince Edward County and across the ferry at Deseronto. Much nicer than the 401.

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3. sounds good - I appreciate it

merci

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4. Oops,

ferry runs from Glenora to Adolphustown.

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6. we heard about the ferry

and just noticed where they were in relation to each other.
We had already considered the Ferry (62 to 33).
It's still an option however.

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5. Are you driving to Quebec City or the Province of Quebec? nt

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7. Quebec City n/t

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12. Quebec City

The Citadel. restaurants on Isle D'Orlean, the Old City.

More to come

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13. check, check and check

Thanks a_c.
I added it all to our list.
We leave today (I woke in the middle of the nite), so you can hold up.
Thanks for your tips.

[Doctor_J]

8. Speaking of Quebec City

Dale Tallon, Blackhawks' GM, former TV analyst, and Noranda native, had this to say about that town:

Setting: Hawks-Nords game in Q-City, back when the Stastnys ruled.

Foley: There's Tommy Albilene.
Tallon: Albilene, Albilene - prettiest town I've ever seen.
Foley: I think you mean prettiest women I've ever seen
Tallon: Well, it'd have a hard time beating this town, I'll you that.

Can anyone verify that?

[Telly Savalas]

9. If your trip is before Sept. 5th...

then you gotta hit the Canadian National Exhibition while you're in Toronto:

http://mmi.theex.com/

Also, while you're at the Hockey Hall of Fame, be sure to go upstairs into the BCE building:



Granted, I'm a dumb hick from Kansas, but that's one of my favourite places in the city.

I would also recommend walking down to St. Lawrence market to get a peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the HHOF.

We don't make it out of town enough, so I can't give too many non-Toronto tips. If you're into cheesy roadside attractions, here's a guide: http://www.roadsideattractions.ca/ontario.htm

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14. Thanks Telly

The CNE looks great - we should be there in plenty of time.
We hit upstate PA Sat, then Niagra, then onto Toronto and beyond.
We are kind of winging it after that - this is a big help!

[KitchenWitch]

10. Do not miss the city of Montreal

and their Underground...beautiful city.

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11. Montreal rocks.

If you can't spend much time their, I'd recommend focusing your attention on Vieux Montréal: http://www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca/

Also, the "what are you drinking thread" reminded me that if you're into beer, a tour of the Steamwhistle brewery would be fun: www.steamwhistle.ca

If you were visiting the HHOF and then wanted to walk to see the CN Tower, the brewery wouldn't be too far out of your way. It's pretty cool because the brewery resides in an old train roundhouse.

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15. Thanks KitchenWitch

the Underground sounds intriguing.
I feel like I am cheating on my homework asking for ideas like this, and at a late date to boot - we're outta-here tomorrow, so this comes in handy.