1,000 Islands: Take a cruise past secluded island hideaways, stunning summer residences and the fairytale Boldt Castle in the 1,000 Islands region of the River St Lawrence. Legends and stories of rum running, piracy, tragedy, romance and shipwrecks abound along this waterway, which separates Canada from the United States. Contact Gananoque Boat Lines (tel: (613) 382 2144; website: www.ganboatline.com) for details.

Mont Tremblant: Ski Québec's best slopes at Mont Tremblant from November to April. It hosts over 94 trails and runs for skiers and snowboarders. Adrenalin junkies can test their skill on the ramps, rails and ski jumps, or the Olympic calibre super pipe. More information is available online (website: www.tremblant.ca).

Aventure Lafleche Aerial Park: Fly 30m (98ft) above the trees on a zipline adventure over Laurentian forest and lake, 45-minutes north of Ottawa. Swing Tarzan-style on ropes, cross wooden footbridges and fly on two giant 200m- (656ft-) long zip trek lines for the ultimate treetop workout. Spelunkers can explore the Canadian Shield's largest cave nearby. (tel: (819) 457 4033; website: www.aventurelafleche.ca).