We are trying to plan our last summer vacation before kids, as our first is due in December. Apparently my wife isn't supposed to fly to Europe or cross country to the West Coast, so we are looking at closer options. One thing that came up is Canada, specifically Quebec and Nova Scotia, and maybe Montreal.

As there are a lot of Canadians on the boards, I wanted to get some input. How are these places to visit? Is there a lot to do and see? Will I need to know some French in Quebec, or will everyone speak English too? Is Axiom anywhere nearby that I could stop in for a visit ;\) (I'm thinking no for that one).