b'A QUBCOIS ENCOUNTER The French first sailed down theSt Lawrence River in 1534. Since then, there has been a part of Canada that has had a distinctly French feel. Wandering past tree-covered squares where old stone buildings display shuttered windows, you could be forgiven for thinking you were strolling through Montmartre rather than Old Quebec city.Explore on our Canada Coastto Coast tour on page 74.OLD QUEBEC CITY ROYAL PLAZA QUEBEC CITYINTREPID EXPERIENCESIn a land famed for its wild side, there are many opportunities to embrace the moment and see Canada from unforgettable viewpoints. Banff and Jasper national parks brim with BANFF NATIONAL PARK options. Whether ascending Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola or setting sail on a seven-night cruise along the Inside Passage, explore this beautiful part of the world your way.Discover The Rocky Mountaineerand Alaska Cruise on page 78.BANFF GONDOLA COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS 73'