Canada - New England

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Gorgeous lake in the White Mountains in NH
Maine:Portland Head Light House
If America has a birthplace, this is it.  As the largest building in eighteenth-century Boston, Old South hosted some of the most important town meetings, where colonists debated and protested everything from forced impressment, to military occupation, to tea taxes.  Samuel Adams, John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin are just a few of the many figures that used Old South to press their cause.

Old South was built in 1729 to serve as a Puritan meeting house, and it's large open floor plan enabled nearly 6,000 colonists to gather under one roof. Once war broke out in 1775, the British holed up in Boston and converted Old South into an indoor riding school - removing and pews and pulpit and filling in interior with dirt. After the war it took the congregation eight years to restore the damage.

Although it survived the Great Boston Fire of 1872, the building was little used and was slated for demolition in 1876.  That it survives today is thanks to a group of twenty women who organized a $400,000 fund-raising campaign to save the building and open it as a museum.

Today you can still visit the Old South Meeting House, where thoughtful displays recount it's place in history. Also, be sure to gaze up at the steeple, where a 1766 tower clock (still operating) and an 1801 Paul Revere Bell keep the time.
West Peak. Blue Trail. 4.5 miles. 1,100 ascending. About 3hr hike to Castle Craig and back down.
Built in 1680 after the Great Fire of 1676 destroyed a previous residence, this two-story townhouse was purchased by Paul Revere in 1770.  He moved here with his wife, five children, and mother, but by the time he sold the house in 1800 he was on his second wife and had fathered a total of 16 children!

The house is typical of early Massachusetts Bay timber construction, and it's Boston's only surviving 17th-century dwelling.  The house is L-shaped with the kitchen in the back, and it is likely that Revere passed through the kitchen door to begin his famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775.

To save the building from demolition, Revere's great-grandson purchased it in 1902 and restored it to it's early eighteenth-century appearance.  Despite the years, ninety percent of the structure is believed to be original timber.

Today the house is operated as a small non-profit museum with an entrance fee of $3.50.

Where to stay in Canada - New England

Downtown Boston showing a city and night scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Boston

4.5/5(193 area reviews)

Densely packed with highrise buildings, this area boasts landmarks like Custom House Tower and is close to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House. Find headquarters of major banks, hotels, and investment firms here.

Downtown Boston
Old Quebec showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Old Quebec

5/5(1,548 area reviews)

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with commercial streets like Saint Jean and Sainte Anne, visit iconic landmarks such as Château Frontenac and Place Royale, and enjoy easy access to Gare du Palais train and bus station.

Old Quebec
Back Bay featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Back Bay

4.5/5(272 area reviews)

Victorian brownstone homes and cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library define this area. Shop at Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Place, or explore sights like Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.

Back Bay
Halifax showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(2,204 area reviews)

A bustling financial and entertainment hub, Downtown Halifax boasts attractions like Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Citadel Hill, over 200 restaurants and bars, and shopping areas such as Park Lane and Spring Garden Road. Halifax Transit offers convenient public transit options.

Downtown Halifax
Seaport District featuring a high-rise building, a river or creek and a city

Seaport District

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Experience a transformed industrial area with office towers, innovation labs, and 78 restaurants. Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art and easily access Downtown Boston via the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

Seaport District
East Boston showing sailing, a city and a river or creek

East Boston

4/5(28 area reviews)

Travelers choose East Boston for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station and check out top sights like East Boston Memorial Stadium.

East Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is CA $186 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $186
CA $272 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,521 reviews)
Clean room, great location and staff

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza Boston MA
The price is CA $201 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $201
CA $290 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,124 reviews)
Very nice place to stay with a good location

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is CA $158 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $158
CA $230 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,072 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
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Cameo Hotel and Suites

Cameo Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
1572 Barrington St Halifax NS
Stay at this aparthotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and Netflix. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Halifax ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
Incredible location and price. Great alternative to a traditional hotel if you need a kitchen.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Cameo Hotel and Suites
Temple Place Suites

Temple Place Suites

2.5 out of 5
29 Temple Place Boston MA
Stay at this apartment in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Boston Common and New England Aquarium are ...
7.2/10 Good! (338 reviews)
Clean room, great location

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Temple Place Suites
Le 31 McMahon - Par Aneyro

Le 31 McMahon - Par Aneyro

3.5 out of 5
31 rue McMahon Québec City QC
Stay at this aparthotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews)
The room was excellent. The kitchen is top-level. Both showers are very good. Much work has been done to modernize the historical building. My family would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Le 31 McMahon - Par Aneyro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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