Quebec is about as close to Europe as you can get without leaving North America. Plan it right and you can have the perfect almost-European vacation.
Highlights
Walking around Quebec City
The Citadelle of Quebec
Shopping in Montreal
Restaurants in Quebec City
Montreal Canadiens game
Via rail experience
Skip it
Hampton Inn Downtown Montreal. Odd location, not terribly convenient
Itinerary:
Montreal Canadiens hockey game
Via rail to Quebec City
Via rail return to Montreal
Hampton Inn Downtown Montreal (do not recommend)