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Originally posted by RACooper
Going to the "City of Churches" (sorry, old nickname) for missionary work?
Montreal to Quebec City or Ottawa are nice passable day (if you leave early enough) or weekend trips... both are a blast during the summer. If your in Ottawa during July, look into the Government's Experimental Farm across the canal from Carleton - should be Tulip Festival; the Market's always busy... and of course check out the Changing of the Guard and the Governor General's House (I used to be one of the guys in the red jacket and black fur hat  ) - if you go to the GG's take the time to wander the grounds and toru the house - don't just stop at the gate and take pictures of the Guards or the PM's house across the street. Quebec City during the summer is also great - stick to the Old City and you'll feel like your in Northern France - with the language, architecture, art & antique chops, cafes, and relaxed attitude.
One thing to get used to in Canada is that everyone discusses distance in time not actual distance - driving, flight, train, walking, etc. (as evidenced by Lady Pi Phi's answer)
Finally come dressed for the heat - the summer is hot up here too... and can be very humid.
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Thanks for the advice!! I've heard it's just beautiful and I can not wait to see the sights and especially all the old cathedrals. I don't know if you can really call what I will be doing missionary work. Our church supports a missionary in Montreal and I will be helping his church start a private school. So, not really evangelical type work....but it should be great.