QUEBEC

The Hull-Ottawa region (population 1,005,200) is located on the Ottawa River.Hull, Quebec, is surrounded by parkland and wildlife reserves of extraordinary natural beauty and Ottawa, Ontario, the Capital of Canada, is renowned for its national monuments and superb environment where cultural and recreational activities abound.There are museums, art galleries, theaters and festivals for cultural aficionados, while outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy water sports, cycling, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and so much more!.

Tourist attractions include: Canadian Museum of Civilization, National Arts Centre, Canadian Museum of Nature, the Byward Market, National Gallery, Parliament Buildings, Royal Canadian Mint, and many more.

CLIMATES: Summers are pleasant and cool with average July temperatures of 79? F / 26? C.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourisme Quebec.

Tel: 1 800 363-777 (USA and Canada).

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights from all major Canadian, North American, and European cities to Ottawa International Airport.

La Malbaie / Pointe-au-Pic (population 4,900) is about 90 miles (56 km) northeast of Quebec City on the St.Lawrence River, in a region well-known for its imposing landscape and picturesque attractions.The population of the Charlevoix region is 52,000.Charlevoix, the land of sea and mountains, is renowned for its hospitality and landscapes which have seduced painters, poets and writers for over 200 years.The people of Charlevoix earn their living primarily from forestry, tourism, and farming.La Malbale / Pointe-au-Pic was better known as Murray Bay, at the turn of the century, where Canada's resort industry was born in the late 1700's, attracting city dwellers from as far as New York City, Boston, Montreal and Toronto.
Accessible all year round, the Charlevoix region has a lot to offer.In the summer, experience golf, whalewatching cruises, water sports, horseback riding, and hiking, and in the winter, enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, dogsledding, and snowmobiling.Charlevoix has a wide range of accommodations including hotels, quiet inns, and guest houses, and is renowned for its regional cuisine.

CLIMATE: Summers are pleasant and cool with sea breezes from the salt water of the St.Lawrence River.In July, temperatures average 70? F / 22' C.Winters are snowy with average January temperatures ranging from -8` to -17' F / 0' to 15' C.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourisme Quebec.

Tel: 1 800 363-7777 (USA or Canada).

HOW TO GET THERE: Just 90 minutes northeast of Quebec City by car, the Casino is easily accessed by two main highways.The nearest train station is located in Quebec City.Daily bus service is available.

181, rue Richelieu, Pointe-au-Pic, Quebec GOT 1MO.

Tel: (418) 665-3703, for reservations call toll-free 1 800 463-2613.

Fax: (418) 665-3093.

Type: Deluxe hotel.

Location: Overlooking the St.Lawrence River.

Amenities: 375 rooms, restaurant, bar.

Credit cards: AE / DC / ENR / MC / VISA.Rates Oct.15 - May 14 CAN$79 - 150, May 15 - Oct.14 CAN$99 - 150.

183, av.Richelieu, La Malbaie / Pointe-au-Pic, Quebec GOT 1 MO.

Tel: (418) 665-5300 or, toll-free, from Canada and the continental US 1 800 665-2274.[www.casino-quebec.com].

Type: Deluxe casino.

Location: On the grounds of the famous Manoir Richelieu Hotel, overlooking the St.Lawrence River.

Clientele: Primarily national tourists and locals.
Casino.
European style 13,000 sq.ft./ 1,208 sq.m.gaming area.

Open: Summer 9 am to 3 am daily; Winter Sun.- Thu.11 am to 1 am, Fri.- Sat.11 am to 3 am.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.

Casino language: French and English.

Casino currency: CAN$.Automated banking machine.
Games.

Slot Machines: 303 (CAN250 - $100) Largest Slot Jackpot Paid to date: CAN$130,758.Slot Tournaments.

tables 14 (min - max bet) Blackjack: 8 (CAN$5 - 5,000) Roulette Single "0": 2 (CAN$1 - 500) Mini-Baccarat: 1 (CAN$10 - 500) Caribbean Stud: 2 (CAN$5 - 100) Let It Ride: 1 (CAN$5 - 50).

Description: Casino de Charlevoix is intimate and European in.
size; it offers the excitement of popular modern gam.
ing in a unique, breathtaking environment.

Affiliation:.
owner / operator Societe des casinos du Quebec,.
Inc.

Montreal (population 3,258,900) is on the St.Lawrence River, 170 miles (271 km) southwest of Quebec City and 126 miles (202 km) east of Ottawa.It is a one hour flight from New York City, Boston, and Toronto.
Montreal is one of Canada's most popular destinations and the world's second largest French-speaking city after Paris.Year after year Montreal's many festivals attract millions of visitors, while its vibrant nightlife, legendary sports teams, world-class museums, orchestra, and shopping contribute to its reputation as one of the world's great cities.This cosmopolitan city boasts 20,000 hotel rooms and 5,000 restaurants.It also offers 30 km of underground passageways with shops and restaurants linked together by the Metro or subway system.

Tourist attractions include: Old Montreal (a restored section of the city with buildings of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries), Notre Dame (its famous basilica built in 1829), the Botanical Garden, Olympic Stadium, etc.

CLIMATE: Summers are pleasant and cool with average July temperatures of 70? F / 22' C.Winters are snowy, with temperatures in January averaging 18? F / -8? C.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourisme Quebec 1 800 363-7777 (USA and Canada).

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights from all major North American and European cities to Dorval International Airport or Mirabel International Airport.

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1, avenue du Casino, Montreal, Quebec H3C 4W7.

Tel: (514) 392-2746 or, toll-free, from Canada and the continental US, 1 800 665-2274.[www.casinos - quebec.com].

Type: Deluxe casino.

Location: Site of the 1967 World's Fair in the former French Pavilion, 20 minutes to Dorval Airport by taxi or limo, a few minutes from the downtown area.

Clientele: Locals, national and foreign tourists.
Casino.
Las Vegas action, European elegance 86,488 sq.ft./ 8,038 sq.m.gaming area.

Open: 9 am to 5 am daily.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Minimum gaming age 18.Dress code in effect.

Languages spoken: French and English.

Casino currency: CAN$.Banking services and foreign exchange office on premises.
Games.

Slot Machines: 2,750 (CAN250 - $500), Largest.

Slot Jackpot Paid to date: CAN$1,054,187.62.
Slot Tournaments.

Table Games: 113 (min - max bet).

Blackjack: 60 (CAN$5 - 2,000).

Roulette Single "0": 27 (CAN$1 - 1,000).

Grand Baccarat: 1 (CAN$100 - 5,000).

Mini-Baccarat: 7 (CAN$20 - 500).

Pal Gow Poker: 3 (CAN$50 - 500).

Super Pan 9: 2 (CAN$25 - 200).

Let It Ride: 3 (CAN$5 - 50).

Caribbean Stud: 10 (CAN$5 - 500).
Keno.
Electronic Track Horse Racing.
Amenities.

Four restaurants: Nuances, awarded a five-star rating by the Mobil Travel Guide for the second year in a row; La bonne carte - popular-priced, L'irnpairbuffet, Uia Fortuna- Italian bistro; and one snack bar, L'entre-mise.A new star attraction is the Cabaret ofu Casino - a 450-seat amphitheater which presents world-class entertainment.

Description: The Casino de Montreal combines the action of Las Vegas with the elegance of a European casino and Quebec savoir-faire.

Affiliation: owner / operator Societe des casinos du Quebec, Inc.