A trip to Europe may not be in your budget, but a visit to Québec City could be. This Canadian city charms its visitors with 17th and 18th century buildings. The aromas of freshly baked bread and brewing espresso fill the cobblestone streets with the essence of Paris. The sight of winding cobblestone streets and towering cathedrals; the sound of French pleasantries and tourists' "Oohs;" the smell of fresh-baked bread and pungent cheese; the taste of creamy café lattes and buttery croissants. All your senses agree: You're in France. But they're wrong: You're in Québec. Québec City—the cap...

Visitors flock here each year to see the wondrous falls for themselves. With the Niagara River plummeting over the 170-foot drop at up to 68 miles an hour, the falls are this destination's main draw. But the area also offers a variety of other attractions like museums, wineries and casinos. It's not hard to understand why many consider Niagara Falls a top natural wonder of the world. Or why it has been the location of some incredible (and now illegal) daredevil antics over the years. The second you see the mammoth Niagara River rumbling toward a 170-foot waterfall at about 20 to 30 (and up ...

"Big" doesn't even begin to describe this Ontario city. Composed of numerous cultural pockets (such as Greektown, Little India and Koreatown), Toronto transports you around the globe. With such diversity to experience, you can practically call yourself a world traveler after visiting. Sprawling Toronto is awe-inspiring, and record-breaking. Flip through the Guinness Book of World Records, and you're bound to see this city mentioned several times, either as the home of the (now second) tallest free-standing tower in the world; as the site of the largest underground shopping mall; or as the p...

This city is all about sports and embracing the outdoors. Vancouverites spend their days skiing on Grouse Mountain, surfing at Wreck Beach and strolling through Stanley Park. Plus, Vancouver offers plenty of cultural attractions, including museums and outdoor markets. Even by North American standards, Vancouver is a young city. But what it lacks in history it compensates for in scenery. Surrounded by mountains and beaches, Vancouver is both an urban and a natural playground: Its chic atmosphere, high-fashion boutiques and fondness for health-conscious eating have earned it the nickname "Hol...

Montreal is a city of juxtaposition: Skyscrapers rub elbows with the 17th century architecture of Old Montreal, while the familiar sounds of English intermingle with the foreign buzz of French. Boulevard Saint-Laurent is a world-class shopping district by day and a popular party scene by night. There is only one word which really captures the essence of Montreal: multifaceted. This city represents the melding of the Old and New Worlds, with 18th-century structures blending into a 21st-century skyline. Old-fashioned houses are now home to funky fusion restaurants, and the familiar sound of E...

Nestled along the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, this tiny mountain town is a haven for both nature enthusiasts and luxury-seekers. Visitors can spend their days skiing or hiking before retiring to one of the several opulent hotels for some spa therapy and a hearty bison steak. To experience the lifestyle of a Swiss skiing village, all you have to do is head north to Banff. As it's lodged in the heart of the Canadian Rockies near the southeastern border of Banff National Park, taking trips here will decrease not only your flight time but also your expenses (although only marginally). Ba...