Quebec City

Just 150 miles to the northeast, along the St. Lawrence river, lies the capital of the province, the only walled city north of St. Augustine. A stroll through the St-Jean gate is your essential entrance, followed by a meander past 17th- and 18th-century stone houses along Rue St-Jean. Linger at an outdoor café, and you’re transported to old Europe.

Swing around to Dufferin Terrace for commanding views of the St. Lawrence, then catch the funicular down to the Lower Town’s walking streets lined with galleries, restaurants, boutique inns, and the stunningly modern Museum of Civilization. For a rare view of a walled city from above, ascend to the revolving L’Astral restaurant in the Loew’s Concorde Hotel.

Mont Tremblant

Experience winter the way Canadians do-enjoy it. A trip to Tremblant, a resort in the Laurentian Mountains, is a ninety-minute drive north of Montreal and a perfect add-on to a business trip.

The mountain is calling. Tremblant offers 94 trails on four faces, including 16 novice, 31 intermediate and 47 expert runs, with 628 acres of skiable terrain.

Rent a new generation. Of skis, that is. High-performance skis are available to rent in nine centers in the village set up to make getting equipment fast.

Think beyond skiing. Sure, the skiing is great. But spas are part of the culture, too, and abound. And where else would you be able to try dogsledding or ice climbing?

Visit www.tremblant.ca for details.

--Nancy Branka