Québec City lies on the Saint Lawrence River and is divided by steep bluffs into Upper Town – which includes the old quarter – and Lower Town. Perched atop Cap-Diamant, the old quarter is the only walled city in North America and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Opulent clapboard villas lead the way towards Charlottetown‘s beautiful Victoria Park. Colours is everywhere – from the Victorian architecture to the red sandstone cliffs. Sample homemade island jams, visit the Anne of Green Gables homestead and stroll the boardwalk.

The coal industry brought immigration from many parts of the world, giving Sydney a multicultural mix of over 50 ethnic backgrounds and a global flavour to its history. Located on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is also an ideal jumping-off point for scenic adventures.

Admire the rugged coastline that surrounds Halifax, the world‘s second-largest natural harbour. This beautifully preserved city is Nova Scotia‘s capital and was founded in 1749. Take steps through history and climb to The Citadel to witness the Old Town Clock.

Portland offers all the amenities of a big city: art districts, a vibrant waterfront, museums, parks and diverse shopping opportunities. But within minutes, you can be enjoying the view from an historic lighthouse or tasting a juicy, local lobster.

This coastal attraction has retained much of its charm since its glory days of the 1900s, when America‘s elite vacationed here in opulent summer cottages. Surrounding the rock-bound harbour is the world-famous Acadia National Park where the opulence of nature is on display.

Welcome to an American city where history truly does come to life. Be sure to visit Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere‘s House, the Old North Church, Quincy Market and the mansions of Beacon Hill. Then wander Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S.