From Old Quebec To La Belle Province

Making sense of why Quebec changed its tourism marketing brands leading up to Expo 67 and shifting travel writers' reactions to the province.

Tourism promoters strive to brand their destinations in anticipation of what they think travellers hope to experience. In turn, travel writers react in part to destinations in line with their expectations. While several scholars have documented such patterns elsewhere, these have remained understudied in the case of Quebec despite the frequency with which the province was branded and rebranded and its status as a major North American travel destination in the decades leading up to Expo 67. The first comprehensive history of Quebec tourism promotion and travel writing, From Old Quebec to La Belle Province details changing marketing strategies and shows how these efforts consistently mirrored and strengthened French Quebec's evolving national identity. Nicole Neatby also takes into account the contentious role of English-speaking promoters in Montreal, belying the view that Quebec was unvaryingly represented and appreciated for being "old." Taking a comparative approach, Neatby draws on books and a wide array of newspapers, popular and specialized magazines, and written and visual sources from outside the tourist genre to reveal how the distinct national and cultural identities of English Canadians, Americans, and French Quebecers profoundly shaped their expectations and reactions to the province. From Old Quebec to La Belle Province traces and explains shifting promotional priorities for tourism and travel writers' varying reactions over the course of four decades, and how these attitudes harmonized with evolving national identities.

Making sense of why Quebec changed its tourism marketing brands leading up to Expo 67 and shifting travel writers' reactions to the province.

Settling and Unsettling Memories analyses the ways in which Canadians over the past century have narrated the story of their past in books, films, works of art, commemorative ceremonies, and online. This cohesive collection introduces readers to overarching themes of Canadian memory studies and brings them up-to-date on the latest advances in the field. With increasing debates surrounding how societies should publicly commemorate events and people, Settling and Unsettling Memories helps readers appreciate the challenges inherent in presenting the past. Prominent and emerging scholars explore the ways in which Canadian memory has been put into action across a variety of communities, regions, and time periods. Through high-quality essays touching on the central questions of historical consciousness and collective memory, this collection makes a significant contribution to a rapidly growing field.

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Québec Off the Beaten Path show you la belle province—the beautiful province—you never knew existed. Cheer on canines and human mushers in the annual dogsled race during Winter Carnival; sleep in a bedroom made of snow and ice in the Ice Hotel; or ride the rapids of the Ottawa River on a whitewater rafting trip. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Québec in mind Digital Book (PDF), a Ulysses Travel Guide, paints a striking portrait of the province of Québec in an 80 pages photo album that will enchant all lovers of La Belle Province. Québec in mind Digital Book (PDF) paints a striking portrait of the province of Québec in an 80 page photo album that will enchant all lovers of La Belle Province! This great book of beautiful photographic images with a sleek design makes for an ideal gift to friends, tourists, clients or business associates visiting or planning to visit Québec, as well as the perfect souvenir to bring back home. More than only a souvenir booklet, Québec in mind is grouped by theme and accompanied by informative captions and descriptions; the gorgeous illustrations will bring you under the spell of the beautiful Québec landscape as you discover the unique spirit of this vast region and its many faces: Its major attractions, Montréal and Québec City, the St. Lawrence River Valley and its gulf, and the vast Far North Its rich architectural heritage, traditional, religious, and contemporary. Its culture and savoir-vivre, the warmth and hospitality of its people, its unique cuisine and its many outdoor activities Its wilderness and wide open spaces, from the countryside to the forests, from the lakes to the mountains, from the river to the sea. A magnificent book on Québec to offer yourself or as a gift for a friend!

Head north and discover la belle province. Explore Quebec's spectacular cities and vibrant countryside, including a small town founded by German immigrants, get physical by biking a 200-kilometer bicycle route, or feast on the catch of the day at a seaside cafe.