Camping et réservation au Québec
by Laurdu
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour,
je dois aller cet été, en aout, au Québec, en famille, pour trois semaines. Nous allons partir avec notre propre matériel de camping et louer une voiture. Nous avons l'habitude de voyager léger. J'ai vu sur le site des campings de québec qu'il y en avait énormément. Le plus souvent nous aimons aller un peu au hasard à l'intérieur d'un itinéraire global vaguement préparé à l'avance pour visiter les "incontournables". Réserver à l'avance ça coince un peu. Que ceux qui connaissent me disent si il faut réserver à l'avance : les campings malgré leur nombre sont-ils bondés ou non? Est-ce qu'on peut y aller tranquille?
merci d'avance.
laurent
Je n'ai campé qu'en Septembre au Québec..... mais il me semble que si vous téléphonez la veille dans plusieurs campings du même secteur, ça devrait marcher. Les Québécois sont en vacances surtout en juillet et c'est quand même surtout les Québécois qui campent.
J'espère que tu auras des avis de Québécois
Tatie
" Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir " Ilka Chase
Bonjour,
Nous avons voyagé plusieurs fois au Québec en itinérant, nous n'avons jamais eu de problèmes à trouver de camping pour la nuit il y en a énormément et quand l'un d'entre eux est complet il suffit d'aller au suivant. Les seuls endroits où il nous est arrivé de ne pas trouver de place étaient dans certains parcs nationaux très cotés (comme forillon en gaspésie) là il faut alors planter sa tente à l'extérieur et revenir tôt le lendemain, c'est le système du "premier arrivé premier servi". Ceci dit pour être restés une fois après le 15 aout nous avons remarqué qu'il y avait beaucoup moins de monde à cette période.
Bon voyage
Dans les plus beaux endroits faut effectivement réserver à l'avance et parfois longtemps à l'avance. Le Parc Forillon, le Parc de la Mauricie, le Mont Orford.... bref c'est généralement le cas dans les parcs provinciaux et nationaux.
Tu n'as pas à le faire dans les campings privés mais là c'est bof, bof... Quoique dans des régions comme la Gaspésie les campings privés sont aussi très très bien.
Méfiez-vous des campings privés-bingo!!! Et puis ça vaut la peine de bien choisir son camping y'a des endroits vraiment fabuleux..... et d'autres que ça laissent à désirer. Méfiez des 5 étoiles dans le guide du camping Québec, là ce sont des campings privés avec plein d'activités souvent kétaines!
Tu n'as pas à le faire dans les campings privés mais là c'est bof, bof... Quoique dans des régions comme la Gaspésie les campings privés sont aussi très très bien.
Méfiez-vous des campings privés-bingo!!! Et puis ça vaut la peine de bien choisir son camping y'a des endroits vraiment fabuleux..... et d'autres que ça laissent à désirer. Méfiez des 5 étoiles dans le guide du camping Québec, là ce sont des campings privés avec plein d'activités souvent kétaines!
"I go to Paris. I go to London. I go to Rome, and I always say: "There's no place like New York." That's the way it is. That's it."
(Robert De Niro)
Bonjour
Moi je te conseille de te procurer en arrivant au Québec le guide Camping Québec et les quides touristiques de chaque région que tu visiteras. Dans ces guides tu retrouves beaucoup d'informations qui t'aideras à faire ton choix. Pour les activitées "quétaines" tu n'est pas obligé de participer et de planter ta tente près de ces activitées. Les activitées organisées sont souvent les fins de semaines, en semaine c'est souvent calme. Moi je possède un camping et on organise seulement 3 ou 4 activitées par saison que je ne considère pas "quétaines" parceque les gens s'amusent beaucoup et ça leur permet de fraterniser et de se connaitre. Tu peux demander de faire un petit tour sur le terrain avant de réserver et là tu pourras prendre la décision de louer ou pas.
Bon voyage au Québec.
Joanyve
Joanyve
Kétaine ou quétaine = culture québécoise un peu spéciale et apprécié par certains.
Les campings quétaines sont très sympas, les gens dans ces campings sont agréables et invitants, ce sont souvent des familles et des cercles d'amis qui se réunissent sur ces terrains.
Si vous pouvez trouver le film "camping sauvage" une comédie drôle ! c'est une carricature des camping Kétaines. ;-)
Vous pouvez aussi faire du camping sauvage ce qui est complètement différent du film ! Pour cela il s'agit de monter votre tente n'importe où en foret.... Pour cela il suffit de sortir des grandes routes et aller dans le bois en campagne. J'en fait depuis 45 ans et je n'ai jamais ou presque été incommodé.
En passant vous serez toléré dans les haltes routières si vous montez une tente à la tombe du jour et que vous la démontez au matin, à la condition de vous installer loin de tout!
En principe c'est illégal, j'en ai parlé avec des policiers patrouilleurs et ils m'ont dit que habituellemt ils invitent les gens à démonter leurs tente après 10h mais évidemmet il ne faut pas les provoquer en montant ta tente sur le stationnement des autos. il en est de même pour stationner toute une nuit avec une roulotte.
voici le meilleur dictionnaire gratuit sur Internet
http://w3.granddictionnaire.com/BTML/FRA/r_Motclef/index1024_1.asp

Domaine(s) :
- linguistique
français
quétaine adj.
Définition :
De mauvais goût, artificiel, faux, clinquant, de peu de valeur.
Note(s) :
Les auteurs des Travaux de linguistique québécoise prêtent à ce terme plusieurs origines incertaines. Celle qui nous semble la plus probable serait que « quétaine » vienne du verbe quêter.
Définition : Se dit de ce qui, d'un point de vue esthétique, est jugé démodé ou de mauvais goût par une société donnée.
Sous-entrée(s) :
quasi-synonyme(s)
quétaine adj.
variante(s) graphique(s) kitch adj.
Note(s) :
L'adjectif kitsch peut être employé tant pour parler de l'habillement, que de la décoration, de l'art, de l'architecture, etc.
Cet adjectif est généralement associé à l'idée de médiocrité, de faux, de clinquant, etc.
Le terme kitsch, emprunté à l'allemand, est accepté en français, étant donné qu'il est implanté depuis longtemps dans la langue et qu'il n'existe pas d'équivalent en français standard. Au Québec, le terme quétaine est familièrement employé en ce sens.

Les campings quétaines sont très sympas, les gens dans ces campings sont agréables et invitants, ce sont souvent des familles et des cercles d'amis qui se réunissent sur ces terrains.
Si vous pouvez trouver le film "camping sauvage" une comédie drôle ! c'est une carricature des camping Kétaines. ;-)
Vous pouvez aussi faire du camping sauvage ce qui est complètement différent du film ! Pour cela il s'agit de monter votre tente n'importe où en foret.... Pour cela il suffit de sortir des grandes routes et aller dans le bois en campagne. J'en fait depuis 45 ans et je n'ai jamais ou presque été incommodé.
En passant vous serez toléré dans les haltes routières si vous montez une tente à la tombe du jour et que vous la démontez au matin, à la condition de vous installer loin de tout!
En principe c'est illégal, j'en ai parlé avec des policiers patrouilleurs et ils m'ont dit que habituellemt ils invitent les gens à démonter leurs tente après 10h mais évidemmet il ne faut pas les provoquer en montant ta tente sur le stationnement des autos. il en est de même pour stationner toute une nuit avec une roulotte.
voici le meilleur dictionnaire gratuit sur Internet
http://w3.granddictionnaire.com/BTML/FRA/r_Motclef/index1024_1.asp

Domaine(s) :
- linguistique
français
quétaine adj.
Définition :
De mauvais goût, artificiel, faux, clinquant, de peu de valeur.
Note(s) :
Les auteurs des Travaux de linguistique québécoise prêtent à ce terme plusieurs origines incertaines. Celle qui nous semble la plus probable serait que « quétaine » vienne du verbe quêter.Définition : Se dit de ce qui, d'un point de vue esthétique, est jugé démodé ou de mauvais goût par une société donnée.
Sous-entrée(s) :
quasi-synonyme(s)
quétaine adj. variante(s) graphique(s) kitch adj.
Note(s) :
L'adjectif kitsch peut être employé tant pour parler de l'habillement, que de la décoration, de l'art, de l'architecture, etc.
Cet adjectif est généralement associé à l'idée de médiocrité, de faux, de clinquant, etc.Le terme kitsch, emprunté à l'allemand, est accepté en français, étant donné qu'il est implanté depuis longtemps dans la langue et qu'il n'existe pas d'équivalent en français standard. Au Québec, le terme quétaine est familièrement employé en ce sens.

" La vie est un passe-temps."
Allo!!
Les 2 premières semaines d'août sont particulièrement achalandé ds les camping! Beaucoup de Québécois y prennent leurs vacances!!
Mais, c'est quasi certain que tu pourrais quand même avoir une place! Mais, peut-être pas la plus belle.
Pour la tranquilité, oui bien sûr!!! Il y a toujours des sites éloignés des activités. De toute façon, les activités ne sont pas des fêtes foraines à tout les soirs!!!!
A+
Les 2 premières semaines d'août sont particulièrement achalandé ds les camping! Beaucoup de Québécois y prennent leurs vacances!!
Mais, c'est quasi certain que tu pourrais quand même avoir une place! Mais, peut-être pas la plus belle.
Pour la tranquilité, oui bien sûr!!! Il y a toujours des sites éloignés des activités. De toute façon, les activités ne sont pas des fêtes foraines à tout les soirs!!!!
A+
ainsi va la vie!!!!!
Salut,
envoie moi ton adresse internet et je vais t'envoyer l'adresse du camping où je suis installer saisonnier, c'est en Mauricie entre 3 rivieres et montreal, si ca t'interesse fait le moi savoir.
Bye au plaisir.
Yvon
Bizarre quand même.....apres avoir lu ts les avis des qbcois je trouve que c, est la réponse de Tatie la plus sensée...😉
Priviégies au maximum les campings des parcs provinciaux/fédéral bien plus intéressants que les privés (rentabilité oblige....) Lorsque vous appellerez qq part, bien spécifier qu, il s, agit de camping sous tente....et si vous venez dans mon coin (Parc provincial mont Orford) faites le moi savoir svp....
Priviégies au maximum les campings des parcs provinciaux/fédéral bien plus intéressants que les privés (rentabilité oblige....) Lorsque vous appellerez qq part, bien spécifier qu, il s, agit de camping sous tente....et si vous venez dans mon coin (Parc provincial mont Orford) faites le moi savoir svp....
On met longtemps à devenir jeune...
Merci Memphre tu es bien aimable..... 😊 Je fais ce que je peux, quand je sais.
Avant de me rendre à l'étranger, des gens m'ont bien aidée à préparer mes voyages, ils m'ont donné pleins de tuyaux, de bonnes adresses aussi.... c'est donc un juste retour des choses..... et en plus ça me fait plaisir 🙂
J'ai eu l'occasion de venir dans les Cantons de l'Est et j'ai trouvé ce coin de pays vraiment superbe. Un regret : je n'ai pas pu aller jusqu'à St. Benoit du Lac à cause d'une grosse chute de neige soudaine et éphémère qui a perturbé la circulation le jour où je devais y aller.
Tatie
" Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir " Ilka Chase
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Bonjour,
Nous sommes un groupe de 4 séniors (encore en forme!) et nous souhaitons visiter cette partie du Canada et pour nous c'est une première. Nous avons l'habitude de voyager en formule autotour avec les hébergements et visites de sites inclus.
Notre voyage est prévu en juin 2027 et je sollicite la communauté pour le nombre de jours nécessaires pour cette première approche vu les distances à parcourir ainsi qu'un éventuel conseil sur le tracé de notre parcours sachant que nous voulons voir les différents spots, à savoir: les chutes du Niagara, Québec Montréal, Charlevoix, les baleines, etc...
Nous arriverons soit de Toronto et retour Montréal ou l'inverse, à définir.
Merci d'avance pour vos conseils qui seront les bienvenus.
hi everyone,
my flight’s all booked (Sept 19–Oct 4), with 1.5 days in Montreal + 1.5 days in Quebec City...
then I’ve got 11 days starting from Quebec City for a road trip—what route do you recommend?
(I’ve seen these stops come up a lot: Parc Omega, Charlevoix, Tadoussac, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay, Parc de la Gaspésie, Parc Forillon, Mauricie...)
The idea is no more than 2–3 hours of driving per day on average.
I’m traveling solo :-( (if you’re in the area around the same dates, hit me up!)
45 years old, I love sports (so I’m hoping to do hikes, kayaking, and other activities, see whales...discover beautiful landscapes). I’m not sure if there are any events in the area during those dates, but I’d also like to meet some people...
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello,
I’m looking for your help planning a 3-week road trip from mid-September to early October starting in Montréal.
We’d like to explore part of Québec and the Gaspésie, and we’re intentionally starting with the Gaspésie because if we leave it for the end (early October), the weather might be less favorable and a lot of places will already be closed. I’ve also read that the fall colors are more beautiful in the Mauricie and Laurentides regions toward the end of our trip (early October).
Here’s the itinerary we’ve come up with:
Montréal (arrival and departure airport) -> Québec City -> Charlevoix -> Crossing the St. Lawrence River from St-Siméon to Rivière-du-Loup -> Rimouski and Parc du Bic -> Gaspésie along the coast (Matapedia, Percé, Bonaventure Island, Gaspé, Forillon Park) -> Crossing the St. Lawrence River from Matane to Baie-Comeau -> Tadoussac to Lac Saint-Jean via the route along the Saguenay River -> Return to Montréal via La Tuque, crossing the Laurentides and Mauricie Park
This is our first time in Canada, so don’t hesitate to be critical (I won’t take it badly ;)), if the route seems too ambitious (we know there’ll be a lot of driving!) or if it’s better to skip some stops that aren’t must-sees.
Thanks so much for your help.
I’m looking for your help planning a 3-week road trip from mid-September to early October starting in Montréal.
We’d like to explore part of Québec and the Gaspésie, and we’re intentionally starting with the Gaspésie because if we leave it for the end (early October), the weather might be less favorable and a lot of places will already be closed. I’ve also read that the fall colors are more beautiful in the Mauricie and Laurentides regions toward the end of our trip (early October).
Here’s the itinerary we’ve come up with:
Montréal (arrival and departure airport) -> Québec City -> Charlevoix -> Crossing the St. Lawrence River from St-Siméon to Rivière-du-Loup -> Rimouski and Parc du Bic -> Gaspésie along the coast (Matapedia, Percé, Bonaventure Island, Gaspé, Forillon Park) -> Crossing the St. Lawrence River from Matane to Baie-Comeau -> Tadoussac to Lac Saint-Jean via the route along the Saguenay River -> Return to Montréal via La Tuque, crossing the Laurentides and Mauricie Park
This is our first time in Canada, so don’t hesitate to be critical (I won’t take it badly ;)), if the route seems too ambitious (we know there’ll be a lot of driving!) or if it’s better to skip some stops that aren’t must-sees.
Thanks so much for your help.
Hi,
I'm looking for an organized tour in Quebec lasting at least 2 weeks for next winter.
I'm looking for a tour that's done by bus, because there are many where you have to rent a car, and I don’t have a driver’s license.
Could you recommend any travel agencies that offer this?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
If I arrive at YUL at 3:30 PM and need to catch a train leaving Central Station at 6:30 PM, is that reasonable or too risky for a December day?
Hi everyone,
I’ve got 2 weeks of vacation to take (around Sept 15–Oct 10 max).
I’m thinking of Canada since I’ve never been, to see the beautiful fall colors, mix in some sports activities (hiking or others), and a bit of city exploration...
Traveling solo, backpacker style (youth hostels), renting a car/van or using buses... (whichever is most cost-effective and practical).
Which area would you recommend?
For arrival, I can fly into Montreal, Quebec City, or Toronto at the cheapest fares.
What itinerary (big picture) or activities would you suggest? Or maybe you’d advise against it? ))
Thanks in advance!
For arrival, I can fly into Montreal, Quebec City, or Toronto at the cheapest fares.
What itinerary (big picture) or activities would you suggest? Or maybe you’d advise against it? ))
Thanks in advance!
Hi, I’d like to visit Quebec this fall or starting in August (what do you recommend?). I’d love to meet some Quebecers and get some tips on transportation. I’m wondering if it’s doable with an electric mountain bike (not too much rain?). I’m planning to buy one second-hand and return it afterward. If there are any travel buddies out there too...thanks
Hi there,
I was wondering if there’s a taxi stand at the Sainte Foy bus station, or do we have to use an app to call one?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi there, I’m planning a road trip to Quebec in late September/early October.
Since I’m over 75, it’s impossible to rent a camper van. So, the option left is a car plus hotels. I’m used to traveling freely—I sketch out a rough route and stop wherever and whenever I feel like it.
Is it possible during this period to travel without booking hotels/motels or B&Bs in advance, knowing I’ll only need a double room?
Thanks for your replies.
Hello,
I’m not sure if it’s still possible to travel to Quebec. I haven’t bought my flight ticket for June (from June 11 to July 1) and I’d like to know the current cost of gas. Also, can we book hotels last-minute without risking cancellation due to current events? Thanks
Hi everyone, from August 7th to 10th I’m renting an apartment right across from the WESTMOUNT library, next to the park of the same name. The landlord tells me that parking around the apartment is free. Does that cause any issues? I was planning to rent my car before leaving MONTREAL, but I might visit a friend who lives nearby—I’ll only know for sure at the last minute. Thanks in advance for the replies
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Québec for 4 days in Montréal and 4 days in Québec City from April 18 to April 22. I’ve been looking but can’t find any excursions—any tips for seeing belugas or other whales?
If it’s really off-season and impossible to find anything,
what else can we do in the area instead?
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Quebec from June 15 to 28, 2025, specifically along the St. Lawrence River. As I’ve been looking into it, I’ve got two main questions:
First, about our route—I feel like I might be biting off more than we can chew by wanting to follow the left bank downstream from Quebec City (including the Saguenay Fjord and Lac Saint-Jean), then heading to Gaspésie by ferry, and finally returning along the right bank. We’re flying into Montreal and will likely stop in Quebec City too. Over about ten days, is that too much? Would it be better to stick to the left bank, enjoy the coast and the lake, and maybe explore Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant on the way back instead?
Second, about prices. Since we’re thinking of renting a car and booking accommodations at each stop, I was a bit surprised by hotel and motel rates. I’ve always heard Canada is a pretty expensive destination, but I’m seeing average prices very similar to France—between 60 € and 90 €. Am I missing something? Is service not included? Meanwhile, on platforms like Airbnb, the prices seem exorbitant.
This second question is a bit generic, but as I’m trying to budget, I don’t feel like there’s a huge difference compared to France, even for meals. Am I way off base?
Have a great evening! !
First, about our route—I feel like I might be biting off more than we can chew by wanting to follow the left bank downstream from Quebec City (including the Saguenay Fjord and Lac Saint-Jean), then heading to Gaspésie by ferry, and finally returning along the right bank. We’re flying into Montreal and will likely stop in Quebec City too. Over about ten days, is that too much? Would it be better to stick to the left bank, enjoy the coast and the lake, and maybe explore Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant on the way back instead?
Second, about prices. Since we’re thinking of renting a car and booking accommodations at each stop, I was a bit surprised by hotel and motel rates. I’ve always heard Canada is a pretty expensive destination, but I’m seeing average prices very similar to France—between 60 € and 90 €. Am I missing something? Is service not included? Meanwhile, on platforms like Airbnb, the prices seem exorbitant.
This second question is a bit generic, but as I’m trying to budget, I don’t feel like there’s a huge difference compared to France, even for meals. Am I way off base?
Have a great evening! !
Hello everyone.
We’ve already traveled to Canada in 2018.
This time, we’re prioritizing heading to Quebec City right after arriving in Montreal to stay for 3 days, then moving on to Rivière-du-Loup for 2 to 3 days before heading toward New Brunswick.
We want to see Acadia, Prince Edward Island, the Bay of Fundy, etc., before returning to Quebec City to drop off the rental car.
We were thinking of taking the bus from Montreal Airport to Quebec City and only renting the car 3 days later. Same route on the way back, with one night in Quebec City.
We arrive in Montreal around June 25 (11 AM) and return on July 26 (6 PM).
Could you give us some advice? Routes, sights, accommodations, and chalet rentals.
On our first trip, we went through an agency, but this time we’d prefer to organize everything ourselves.
Thank you so much for your tips and suggestions!
See you soon,
Fabienne
Hi everyone, as a regular in the "bike travel" section, I’m reaching out for some info since I’m planning to come to Montreal at the end of September 2026 for the Road Cycling World Championships. If I get the time off and manage to gather the details, I’ll arrive on Wednesday the 23rd and leave on Tuesday the 29th. Traveling solo with just my backpack, I need answers to:
1°) Do you know of any youth hostels (or similar) within walking distance (less than 3 km) of the finish circuit on Mount Royal?
2°) What’s the best way to get to this accommodation from the airport—metro, bus, etc.?
I’m just starting my research and counting on you all for any tips. My goal is to watch the road races and explore Montreal afterward—restaurants, bars, and more.
Looking forward to your replies, cheers.
I’m just starting my research and counting on you all for any tips. My goal is to watch the road races and explore Montreal afterward—restaurants, bars, and more.
Looking forward to your replies, cheers.
Hi everyone! 🙂
My partner would love to discover Quebec, while I’ve already been there over 15 years ago (Quebec City, Tadoussac, the Fjords, Lac Saint-Jean).
This time, of course, we’d want to do something different.
Quebec City would still be a must for my partner in this plan.
With the tight budget we have right now🤪, we’re thinking of spending several days in Quebec City, then maybe renting bikes to explore the surrounding areas—aside from Montmorency Falls, what other nice spots are worth visiting? I remember there being tons of bike paths.
After that, we’d rent a car (for a few days to visit the parks) and use trains or buses for the rest of the trip. From what I recall, cars aren’t super fuel-efficient there.
Since we’ve never seen Niagara Falls, I’d like to include it in this itinerary.
For a roughly 15-day trip in September, I was thinking of a multi-destination flight: France-Quebec / Toronto-France, so it’d look something like this:
Quebec City: 5 days (including arrival day)
Pick up the car
La Mauricie National Park (or others?) 1 day
Mont-Tremblant 1 day
Montreal 4 days
Drop off the car in Montreal
By train/bus
Toronto 2 days
By train/bus
Buffalo-Niagara Falls 1 day
Toronto 1 day (return to France)
I was planning one night at Niagara Falls—is that enough, or is a single day sufficient?
If our finances don’t stretch that far, we’d shorten the trip from Montreal (so long, Niagara🙁), adding extra nights between Quebec City and Montreal.
Anyway, thanks in advance for all your great tips!
Hi, I’d like to plan a trip for 4 adults. 14 days.
From June 4–6 to June 21, 2026
Arriving in Montreal
Then Quebec City... Gaspésie, Lac Saint-Jean
Looking for a loop route starting and ending in Montreal
Where to sleep... where to stay 1 day or more
Thanks for your ideas!
Nature, hiking, a little city time—but not too much.
Jean-Yves. B ARBRISSEL
hi there,
it's been a long time since I've been to Quebec, and I've kinda lost my bearings...🙂
What's the best spot to hitchhike from Montreal to Quebec City and from Quebec City to Tadoussac? If you've got the public transit route to get to those spots, I'd love to hear it!
thanks
What's the best spot to hitchhike from Montreal to Quebec City and from Quebec City to Tadoussac? If you've got the public transit route to get to those spots, I'd love to hear it!
thanks
Hi there!! We all know there are mosquitoes in Quebec… but is it bearable? Are the cities affected too? Like Montreal and Quebec City? I can imagine it’s bad in the parks… The road trip would be from July 5th to the 21st, right in the middle of bug season!! Best, Christophe
What’s special to do in Montreal right now
You’re visiting Quebec, specifically Montreal. 🥳
If you’re French, you *have* to make an effort to go see Alexandre Texier play at the Bell Centre. The new player for the Montreal Canadiens, originally from France, is having a lot of success. 🏒
Looking for a comparison? Imagine a Quebecer playing for Paris Saint-Germain. ⚽ You’d be surprised, and we’d be proud. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening. Yesterday, he was the hero of a great win. 🌟
Many of you often wonder what makes Quebecers’ hearts race. Go see a Montreal Canadiens hockey game, and you’ll experience something unforgettable. Especially right now with this young team. Okay, does this fit the travel forum criteria? I think so—especially if you want to learn more about the locals you’re visiting. 😄
Enjoy your trip to Quebec! And if you’re from France, don’t worry about the snow—it always melts eventually. 😄😄👋👋👋
You’re visiting Quebec, specifically Montreal. 🥳
If you’re French, you *have* to make an effort to go see Alexandre Texier play at the Bell Centre. The new player for the Montreal Canadiens, originally from France, is having a lot of success. 🏒
Looking for a comparison? Imagine a Quebecer playing for Paris Saint-Germain. ⚽ You’d be surprised, and we’d be proud. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening. Yesterday, he was the hero of a great win. 🌟
Many of you often wonder what makes Quebecers’ hearts race. Go see a Montreal Canadiens hockey game, and you’ll experience something unforgettable. Especially right now with this young team. Okay, does this fit the travel forum criteria? I think so—especially if you want to learn more about the locals you’re visiting. 😄
Enjoy your trip to Quebec! And if you’re from France, don’t worry about the snow—it always melts eventually. 😄😄👋👋👋
Hi everyone,
We’re planning our first trip to Quebec for early July 2026. There’ll be 2 adults and 2 teens (17 and 14 years old). For now, we’re thinking of renting an RV in Montreal for this loop.
Here’s a first draft of our route, based on itineraries I’ve seen on the forum. The times below are the useful time spent at each stop, not including driving. Does the order make sense? It has us crossing the river twice. Are the lengths of the stops reasonable? We like to take our time and not spend too much time on the road. Finally, any other suggestions for places to add or swap out?
Arrival and half a day in Montreal Pick up RV the next day Mauricie National Park: 2.5 days Quebec City: 2 days Jacques Cartier National Park: 2.5 days Saguenay Fjord–Tadoussac: 2.5 days, then crossing Bic Park: 2.5 days, then crossing back Charlevoix: 3.5 days Montreal: 2 days, then return to France
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can give us!
GabRaph
We’re planning our first trip to Quebec for early July 2026. There’ll be 2 adults and 2 teens (17 and 14 years old). For now, we’re thinking of renting an RV in Montreal for this loop.
Here’s a first draft of our route, based on itineraries I’ve seen on the forum. The times below are the useful time spent at each stop, not including driving. Does the order make sense? It has us crossing the river twice. Are the lengths of the stops reasonable? We like to take our time and not spend too much time on the road. Finally, any other suggestions for places to add or swap out?
Arrival and half a day in Montreal Pick up RV the next day Mauricie National Park: 2.5 days Quebec City: 2 days Jacques Cartier National Park: 2.5 days Saguenay Fjord–Tadoussac: 2.5 days, then crossing Bic Park: 2.5 days, then crossing back Charlevoix: 3.5 days Montreal: 2 days, then return to France
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can give us!
GabRaph
Hi, I'd like to know if I rent a car at Quebec City airport, can I drive to New Brunswick without any issues and then return to Quebec?
Thanks in advance for the answer, Claude
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a trip to Quebec at the end of June/beginning of July 2026 for 20 days.
We’re a family of 4, with two kids aged 7 and 4 at that time.
I’ve already started drafting our itinerary but I’m open to all suggestions and ideas.
We plan to land in Montreal and stay a few days to recover from the trip.
Here’s my first draft of the itinerary:
-Day 1 to 4: Exploring Montreal:
-Day 5: Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud.
-Day 6/7: Parc Omega (staying in Pods)
-Day 8-10: Saint-Alexis-des-Monts (staying at Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc)
-Day 9/10: Heading toward Lac Saint-Jean: I’m still looking for accommodation halfway to La Tuque. I’ve noticed Pourvoirie du Triton or Domaine Le Bostonnais.
-Day 10/11: Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien: I’m also looking for accommodation near the lake for this stop + visiting Village historique de Val-Jalbert?
-Day 12-13-14: Stop in Sacré-Cœur at Ferme 5 Étoiles. (I also saw the Canopée Lit accommodations in the area—something to consider).
-Day 15-16: Tadoussac: Whale-watching excursion. Should we do it by Zodiac given my kids’ ages?
I’m also looking for accommodation in the area (Hotel Tadoussac is out of budget).
On the way back from Tadoussac to Quebec City, I’m considering an intermediate stop if there’s a spot worth the detour (Malbaie??).
-Day 17-18-19: Exploring Quebec City (Montmorency Falls / Old Town / Wendake).
-Day 20-21: Return to Montreal and flight home.
I’d love recommendations for activities for young kids along this route.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m heading back to Montreal in early November after several years away. I’m so excited! I won’t be staying long, but I’ll have time to wander and explore.
I’d love to get your recommendations for great things to eat—restaurants, bakeries, all kinds of food. I’m open to all your suggestions and addresses. I’ll definitely hit up the market. And eat bagels, of course.
I’ll probably stay in the Quartier des Spectacles, but I’ll definitely be getting around the city.
Thanks in advance!
I’m heading back to Montreal in early November after several years away. I’m so excited! I won’t be staying long, but I’ll have time to wander and explore.
I’d love to get your recommendations for great things to eat—restaurants, bakeries, all kinds of food. I’m open to all your suggestions and addresses. I’ll definitely hit up the market. And eat bagels, of course.
I’ll probably stay in the Quartier des Spectacles, but I’ll definitely be getting around the city.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to spend at least 3 weeks on the Côte Nord all the way to Natashquan to see the whales. I’m torn between renting a van or finding accommodations.
For the van, it’s hard to find one in Quebec City—most rentals start in Montreal... plus the prices are pretty high.
For accommodations, there aren’t many towns, so there aren’t a lot of options on Booking, for example. Do you have any leads, websites, or addresses to help me find some?
Thanks for any info you can share!
Isabelle
We’re heading out for 3 weeks and just bought our flight tickets;
3 days in Montreal
2 days in La Mauricie Park
drive down Route 155 to Lac Saint-Jean
2 days in Tadoussac
ferry to Gaspésie—planning to stay 6/7 days there
Charlevoix region for 3 days
Quebec City for 2 days
Back to Montreal
If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks. We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,
If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks. We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,
Hi there,
I’ve got a bit of a weird request , but you never know...
I’m currently traveling—we left Tadoussac this morning and are in Rimouski for 2 nights. We’re then heading down the Bas-Saint-Laurent and will be in Montreal on Tuesday. We fly back to Belgium on Friday.
I left 7 sweaters/T-shirts in Tadoussac 😕. Would anyone happen to be going there this weekend and then heading back to Montreal? To pick them up and meet me somewhere?
I’m also looking into other solutions.
Have a great evening! !
I’ve got a bit of a weird request , but you never know...
I’m currently traveling—we left Tadoussac this morning and are in Rimouski for 2 nights. We’re then heading down the Bas-Saint-Laurent and will be in Montreal on Tuesday. We fly back to Belgium on Friday.
I left 7 sweaters/T-shirts in Tadoussac 😕. Would anyone happen to be going there this weekend and then heading back to Montreal? To pick them up and meet me somewhere?
I’m also looking into other solutions.
Have a great evening! !
Hello,
We’re heading to Quebec in just over a week to meet up with our son, a young adult on a Working Holiday Visa who’s been there for nearly a year 🙂🙂🙂 and I still have a few questions:
1) We’re starting with 3 nights near Shawinigan (Lac à la Tortue). The day after we arrive, we’ll have a relaxed day with one or two activities (sugar shack in St-Mathieu-du-Parc? A seaplane ride?). Any other suggestions? (Besides Parc de la Mauricie, which we’ll visit the next day.)
2) Then, we’ll head to Quebec City via the Chemin du Roy, where we’ll spend 3 nights, followed by a scenic drive to La Malbaie. We’ll be staying in St-Aimé-des-Lacs near Hautes-Gorges de la Malbaie National Park for another 3 nights. One day will be dedicated to hiking in the park—likely the Acropole des Draveurs for our son, and the Riverain trail plus two shorter walks for my husband and me, since he can’t use hiking poles. So, I’m unsure about the second day: should we go back to the park for the cruise, or do something else nearby? Any suggestions?
3) After St-Aimé-des-Lacs, we’ll spend 3 nights in Tadoussac. We’ll definitely stop at Port-au-Persil, but since the drive isn’t too long, we’ll arrive pretty quickly (I think you say "rendu" here 😉). I was thinking of exploring Tadoussac that day, doing the Pointe de l’Islet trail, the Estuary trail, and the Dunes lookout. The second day, we’d head toward Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins to visit the interpretation center and take a Zodiac cruise. I was considering Neptune because they offer covered boats. Any other options? And on the third day, we’d go to Sainte-Rose-du-Nord via the Saguenay Fjord National Park’s Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector to hike part of the "Le Fjord" trail from the Beluga Observation Center. I’m aware this trail requires a park access fee. However, I just realized that the trails we planned for the first day (Estuary and Pointe de l’Islet) are also part of the Tadoussac sector of the park. Do we need to pay the access fee (10.10 CAD) for these two short trails? If so, it might make sense to do them on the third day. In that case, can we pay the fee in Tadoussac, then head to the Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector and use the same ticket?
Feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions!
Claire
We’re heading to Quebec in just over a week to meet up with our son, a young adult on a Working Holiday Visa who’s been there for nearly a year 🙂🙂🙂 and I still have a few questions:
1) We’re starting with 3 nights near Shawinigan (Lac à la Tortue). The day after we arrive, we’ll have a relaxed day with one or two activities (sugar shack in St-Mathieu-du-Parc? A seaplane ride?). Any other suggestions? (Besides Parc de la Mauricie, which we’ll visit the next day.)
2) Then, we’ll head to Quebec City via the Chemin du Roy, where we’ll spend 3 nights, followed by a scenic drive to La Malbaie. We’ll be staying in St-Aimé-des-Lacs near Hautes-Gorges de la Malbaie National Park for another 3 nights. One day will be dedicated to hiking in the park—likely the Acropole des Draveurs for our son, and the Riverain trail plus two shorter walks for my husband and me, since he can’t use hiking poles. So, I’m unsure about the second day: should we go back to the park for the cruise, or do something else nearby? Any suggestions?
3) After St-Aimé-des-Lacs, we’ll spend 3 nights in Tadoussac. We’ll definitely stop at Port-au-Persil, but since the drive isn’t too long, we’ll arrive pretty quickly (I think you say "rendu" here 😉). I was thinking of exploring Tadoussac that day, doing the Pointe de l’Islet trail, the Estuary trail, and the Dunes lookout. The second day, we’d head toward Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins to visit the interpretation center and take a Zodiac cruise. I was considering Neptune because they offer covered boats. Any other options? And on the third day, we’d go to Sainte-Rose-du-Nord via the Saguenay Fjord National Park’s Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector to hike part of the "Le Fjord" trail from the Beluga Observation Center. I’m aware this trail requires a park access fee. However, I just realized that the trails we planned for the first day (Estuary and Pointe de l’Islet) are also part of the Tadoussac sector of the park. Do we need to pay the access fee (10.10 CAD) for these two short trails? If so, it might make sense to do them on the third day. In that case, can we pay the fee in Tadoussac, then head to the Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector and use the same ticket?
Feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions!
Claire
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip with our two kids to see whales this summer in Canada. We’ve got two options: Tadoussac or the Bay of Fundy in Saint Andrews. We’ll be there at the end of July.
Could you let me know if one spot is better than the other? Especially in terms of how likely we are to actually see the whales.
Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
Bruno