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These Montreal tourist attractions were ranked among the 'most disappointing' in Canada

As Canada's second largest city, Montreal is a prime destination for tourists — no surprise if you've ever tried walking through the Old Port in the summer. In fact, the Great White North is full of picture-perfect landscapes and unmissable landmarks that attract millions of travellers each year.

But some of Canada's most famous tourist attractions are leaving visitors disappointed, according to a study by language learning platform Preply, and Montreal has two spots in the top five.

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3 Quebec spots were ranked among Canada's top summer vacation destinations for 2024

With May just around the corner, it's not too early to start planning your summer vacation. Where do you think you'll go?

Sure, international adventures are exciting. But there are also incredible tourist spots right here in our nation's own backyard. Travelling domestically within Canada can also save you from headaches, like needing to get a visa or pass through customs, and depending on your destination, it can sometimes save you time and money, too.

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The Top Places To Visit In Canada Were Ranked & 2 Quebec Destinations Made The Cut

It's no secret Canada is among one of the most beautiful countries in the world with remarkable landscapes from coast to coast. Well, for those looking to become better acquainted with the true north, a list of the top places to visit in Canada just dropped and you're going to want to get that travel bucket list ready.

MacLean's, a Canadian news magazine that tackles nationwide matters, including politics, pop culture, and current events, released its list of the 10 Places to Visit in Canada Right Now and not one but two Quebec destinations managed to make the cut.

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This Quebec Travel Destination Is Globally Famous But Apparently Nobody Can Pronounce It

Travelling across Canada is an adventure in itself, but pronouncing some of its iconic destinations is another challenge altogether. Even former U.S. President Barack Obama once stumbled over "Mississauga" during a 2016 state dinner.

But Quebec is filled with plenty of its own tongue-twisting locales. Given its French heritage, it's no surprise some of its spots can be tricky for non-French speakers. However, even Quebec can't claim places with names as challenging as Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik Lake — a mouthful found in Manitoba.

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