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
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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
Hi everyone! We’re nearing the end of our trip and have 3 nights in Quebec City. What are your must-try spots for a good poutine? Our previous attempts haven’t gone well, and where’s the best place to buy souvenirs that actually scream "Quebec"? Also, what are your top picks for sights and walks? We’re thinking Old Quebec, Lévis, and Montmorency Falls. We’ll be there for 3 nights but only have 2 full days. Thanks in advance for your ideas!
Hello,
We (a couple aged 60 and 66) are arriving in Montreal on 09/21 to meet up with our son (on a working holiday). Our original plan was to spend the first 3 nights near Parc de la Mauricie, then 3 nights in Quebec City, and the following 3 near Parc des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Malbaie. The 2 days we’d planned in each park were supposed to be for hiking (including the Acropole des Draveurs) and canoeing if possible.
The issue is that I’ve recently developed frozen shoulder (capsulitis😕), and I likely won’t have recovered by the time we leave. So, we’re scrapping hikes with significant elevation gain, trekking poles, or any risk of falling.
My question is: which hikes of 10–15 km max on easy terrain with beautiful views would you recommend? (We’ll be there in late September, hoping to catch the fall colors already!). For this type of hike, would it be better to swap Parc de la Mauricie for Réserve faunique des Laurentides, Parc de la Jacques-Cartier, or is Mauricie still okay? And should we replace Parc des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Malbaie with Parc des Grands-Jardins?
Are there spots easier than others for canoeing (I could get in the canoe with my son, but he’d be the only one paddling—I’m light, and he’s strong, but I don’t want to overdo it 😉). Or maybe pedal boats, if that’s still an option this season?
Thanks for your advice after these unexpected changes of plans.
Claire
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has ever rented a car from Hertz at Montréal-Trudeau Airport using a debit card. Thanks in advance
I was wondering if anyone has ever rented a car from Hertz at Montréal-Trudeau Airport using a debit card. Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
If I want to take a seaplane tour... is it necessarily around Mauricie, or do you have other spots to recommend? If I want to see whales... it's around Grandes-Bergeronnes from land. If I want to see belugas... it's around Baie-Sainte-Catherine. If I want to see seals... where is it? If I want to see moose... it's in Gaspésie. If I want to see bears... it's around Saint-Jean-des-Piles on the banks of the St. Maurice River. If I want to visit the Museum of First Peoples' Civilizations... where is it? If I want to go canoeing... it's around Lac de la Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant. If I want to see a beautiful waterfall, it's Montmorency Falls. If I want to eat the best poutine, where is it?
Just to remind you, my round trip is: Montreal – Mauricie – Lac Saint-Jean – Tadoussac – Gaspésie – Charlevoix – Quebec City... but I'm really hesitating between Montreal, Mauricie, Charlevoix, Quebec City, the Saguenay Fjord, Lac Saint-Jean, Tadoussac, the Gaspésie ferry, and back to Montreal.
Thank you for your valuable tips—I’m taking notes! If you have other suggestions, as well as restaurants and accommodations along the way, I’d really appreciate it!
If I want to take a seaplane tour... is it necessarily around Mauricie, or do you have other spots to recommend? If I want to see whales... it's around Grandes-Bergeronnes from land. If I want to see belugas... it's around Baie-Sainte-Catherine. If I want to see seals... where is it? If I want to see moose... it's in Gaspésie. If I want to see bears... it's around Saint-Jean-des-Piles on the banks of the St. Maurice River. If I want to visit the Museum of First Peoples' Civilizations... where is it? If I want to go canoeing... it's around Lac de la Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant. If I want to see a beautiful waterfall, it's Montmorency Falls. If I want to eat the best poutine, where is it?
Just to remind you, my round trip is: Montreal – Mauricie – Lac Saint-Jean – Tadoussac – Gaspésie – Charlevoix – Quebec City... but I'm really hesitating between Montreal, Mauricie, Charlevoix, Quebec City, the Saguenay Fjord, Lac Saint-Jean, Tadoussac, the Gaspésie ferry, and back to Montreal.
Thank you for your valuable tips—I’m taking notes! If you have other suggestions, as well as restaurants and accommodations along the way, I’d really appreciate it!
Hi everyone,
I’d like to rent a car in Montreal on July 21st but return it in New York on the 28th.
I’ve checked all the rental companies and used comparison sites, but it doesn’t seem possible.
Does anyone know how I can make this work? It seems really weird that you can’t rent a car in Canada and return it in the US... 😐
Thanks so much in advance for your help! 🙂
I’d like to rent a car in Montreal on July 21st but return it in New York on the 28th.
I’ve checked all the rental companies and used comparison sites, but it doesn’t seem possible.
Does anyone know how I can make this work? It seems really weird that you can’t rent a car in Canada and return it in the US... 😐
Thanks so much in advance for your help! 🙂
Hello,
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on Sunday, September 21st for a Quebec road trip. Do you have any car rental agencies to recommend (or avoid)? A favorite search engine? Are all agencies open on Sundays? Should we book the car in advance? And finally, is there still a Voyage Forum discount code with Hertz, like there used to be? I know, that’s a lot of questions , thanks for answering them! 🙂
Claire
Hello,
I need some advice because I can't decide on an itinerary. We're going to join our son around September 20th, who's spending a year in Canada on a working holiday visa. I did the classic Quebec loop over 30 years ago, so I’m ruling out the Saguenay Fjord and Lac Saint-Jean right away. Here are the stops (overnights) I’ve tentatively planned:
D1-2-3: Quebec City D4: Malbaie Gorges National Park via Routes 360 and 362 D5: Malbaie Gorges National Park (fishing and canoeing) D6: Tadoussac (walks and whale watching from the shore, hiking up to Cap du Bon Désir) D7: Whale-watching zodiac excursion – ferry – Bic National Park D8: Bic National Park D9: Carleton-sur-Mer via the Matapedia Valley D10: Percé D11: Percé (Bonaventure Island excursion) D12: Forillon National Park D13: Forillon National Park D14: Sainte-Anne-des-Monts via Route 132 D15: Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (Gaspésie National Park) D16: Kamouraska D17: Quebec City D18-19-20: Montreal
I feel like one night in Tadoussac is too short. Wouldn’t it be better to add another night there and only spend one night in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, skipping Gaspésie National Park? Just to clarify, we love nature and hiking but limit ourselves to about 10 km per day.
Also, I’m wondering about the distances (even though I tried to keep them reasonable), the short stops (max 2 nights except in Quebec City and Montreal, so not much time to settle in), and the weather in Gaspésie in late September-October (my husband doesn’t handle the cold well). Maybe it’d be better to only go as far as Bic National Park, then head back, and add more nights at Malbaie Gorges National Park (I didn’t stay in a park on my first trip, and my son, who got his fishing license, would be proud to bring us dinner 😊), Tadoussac, and maybe around Bic/Rimouski?
One last detail: the plan is to land in Quebec City, rent a car on D4, return it on D17, and take the train or bus to Montreal the next day, where we’ll catch our flight 4 days later. This is to cut down on rental costs and avoid having a car in Quebec City.
Thanks for reading this far—I hope I can count on your advice! 😊
Claire
D1-2-3: Quebec City D4: Malbaie Gorges National Park via Routes 360 and 362 D5: Malbaie Gorges National Park (fishing and canoeing) D6: Tadoussac (walks and whale watching from the shore, hiking up to Cap du Bon Désir) D7: Whale-watching zodiac excursion – ferry – Bic National Park D8: Bic National Park D9: Carleton-sur-Mer via the Matapedia Valley D10: Percé D11: Percé (Bonaventure Island excursion) D12: Forillon National Park D13: Forillon National Park D14: Sainte-Anne-des-Monts via Route 132 D15: Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (Gaspésie National Park) D16: Kamouraska D17: Quebec City D18-19-20: Montreal
I feel like one night in Tadoussac is too short. Wouldn’t it be better to add another night there and only spend one night in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, skipping Gaspésie National Park? Just to clarify, we love nature and hiking but limit ourselves to about 10 km per day.
Also, I’m wondering about the distances (even though I tried to keep them reasonable), the short stops (max 2 nights except in Quebec City and Montreal, so not much time to settle in), and the weather in Gaspésie in late September-October (my husband doesn’t handle the cold well). Maybe it’d be better to only go as far as Bic National Park, then head back, and add more nights at Malbaie Gorges National Park (I didn’t stay in a park on my first trip, and my son, who got his fishing license, would be proud to bring us dinner 😊), Tadoussac, and maybe around Bic/Rimouski?
One last detail: the plan is to land in Quebec City, rent a car on D4, return it on D17, and take the train or bus to Montreal the next day, where we’ll catch our flight 4 days later. This is to cut down on rental costs and avoid having a car in Quebec City.
Thanks for reading this far—I hope I can count on your advice! 😊
Claire
Hi there,
We’re heading to Quebec from July 7 to 21 with our two kids (ages 5 and 7) and my wife, and we’re putting together an itinerary while keeping some flexibility (though much less than we’d hoped, since we’re realizing accommodations are already filling up fast!).
Below is our draft plan—pretty far along since we’ve booked 9 out of 14 nights—but it’s definitely not perfect.
We’d love some advice on what to do after Parc du Bic (3 nights to improvise) before heading back to Parc Omega, where we’ve booked a tipi :-)
It seems clear that a 3-day Gaspésie loop isn’t doable (too bad about Percé and Parc Forillon, but I think we’re already covering a lot of ground with this route!). But what about the option of driving up to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to spend a day in Parc de la Gaspésie before the (long) drive back, and still enjoying part of the coastal road, which looks stunning? Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
3 nights in Montreal (booked) Day 1 to 3 – July 7 to 9: Montreal
2 nights near Lac Saint-Charles, 20 min from Quebec City (booked) Day 4 – July 10: Montreal → Montmorency Falls → Quebec City (~3h drive) Day 5 – July 11: Quebec City
2 nights in the Saguenay region (booked) Day 6 – July 12: Quebec City → Baie-Saint-Paul → Canopée Lit (Saguenay), 20 min from Tadoussac Day 7 – July 13: Day in Tadoussac/Les Bergeronnes for a whale-watching excursion, then back toward the Saguenay Fjord for the evening and overnight stay
1 night in Parc du Bic (booked)
Day 8 – July 14: Ferry from Les Escoumins (2 PM) → Trois-Pistoles → Parc du Bic
3 nights to improvise—is it even feasible to go without reservations in July for a family of 4? Day 9 – July 15: Hikes/activities in Parc du Bic – overnight near Cap-Chat/Sainte-Anne-des-Monts??? Other ideas? Day 10 – July 16: Parc de la Gaspésie? Day 11 – July 17: More hikes? Then drive back toward the Mont-Joli area?
1 night at Parc Omega (booked)
Day 12 – July 18: Long drive back from Mont-Joli? Maybe via Kamouraska for a meal break, then overnight at Parc Omega
2 nights near Montreal or surrounding area
Day 13 – July 19: Visit Parc Omega, then a relaxed drive back via scenic routes to Montreal or nearby
Day 14 – July 20: Last day and night in Montreal or the suburbs, fun activities with the kids
Day 15 – July 21: Flight home in the evening
3 nights in Montreal (booked) Day 1 to 3 – July 7 to 9: Montreal
2 nights near Lac Saint-Charles, 20 min from Quebec City (booked) Day 4 – July 10: Montreal → Montmorency Falls → Quebec City (~3h drive) Day 5 – July 11: Quebec City
2 nights in the Saguenay region (booked) Day 6 – July 12: Quebec City → Baie-Saint-Paul → Canopée Lit (Saguenay), 20 min from Tadoussac Day 7 – July 13: Day in Tadoussac/Les Bergeronnes for a whale-watching excursion, then back toward the Saguenay Fjord for the evening and overnight stay
1 night in Parc du Bic (booked)
Day 8 – July 14: Ferry from Les Escoumins (2 PM) → Trois-Pistoles → Parc du Bic
3 nights to improvise—is it even feasible to go without reservations in July for a family of 4? Day 9 – July 15: Hikes/activities in Parc du Bic – overnight near Cap-Chat/Sainte-Anne-des-Monts??? Other ideas? Day 10 – July 16: Parc de la Gaspésie? Day 11 – July 17: More hikes? Then drive back toward the Mont-Joli area?
1 night at Parc Omega (booked)
Day 12 – July 18: Long drive back from Mont-Joli? Maybe via Kamouraska for a meal break, then overnight at Parc Omega
2 nights near Montreal or surrounding area
Day 13 – July 19: Visit Parc Omega, then a relaxed drive back via scenic routes to Montreal or nearby
Day 14 – July 20: Last day and night in Montreal or the suburbs, fun activities with the kids
Day 15 – July 21: Flight home in the evening
Hi there,
I’ve got a layover in Montreal with my daughter for over 10 hours—we land at 12:30.
I’d love to get out and explore for a few hours. Any tips on how to get around to the must-see spots, and what to visit even if it’s just a short time? We’ve got a few hours to spare.
Also, if any locals are up for showing us around (happy to pay for your time, of course), that’d be amazing.
Thanks so much!
Karine
Hi there!
For our honeymoon, my fiancé and I want to spend a little getaway on the Magdalen Islands ❤️ We’ve never been but have always dreamed of going. So here are my questions—thanks to anyone who can answer!
• Is it possible to pitch a tent pretty much anywhere on the beach? Or elsewhere, for that matter? Just for one night.
• Otherwise, what are your favorite spots to eat the local specialties?
• What’s the weather like in early October?
• What kind of grocery stores are there on the island?
That’s it—thanks so much!
For our honeymoon, my fiancé and I want to spend a little getaway on the Magdalen Islands ❤️ We’ve never been but have always dreamed of going. So here are my questions—thanks to anyone who can answer!
• Is it possible to pitch a tent pretty much anywhere on the beach? Or elsewhere, for that matter? Just for one night.
• Otherwise, what are your favorite spots to eat the local specialties?
• What’s the weather like in early October?
• What kind of grocery stores are there on the island?
That’s it—thanks so much!
I love barns. The ones with bright, cheerful colors, the ones whose wood is so old it’s turned completely gray, the ones that are restored, the ones that are run-down… You come across a thousand and one no matter which road you take, and every single one of them has one thing in common: they lean! Is it the weight of the years, the weight of the snow, or the wind that makes them so wobbly? Whatever the reason, it gives them a charm that utterly enchants me.
I love lighthouses. They’re small, often all curves and colors. Do they really serve as landmarks for sailors? I think they’re more useful to seals or whales—and even more so to birds, which make them their favorite meet-up spots. Either way, they have a wonderfully easygoing look that I love.
I love houses. Not just any houses: the ones decked out like Christmas trees all year round. Usually, they’re spruced up, looking just as cheerful under snow as they do covered in flowers and little figurines on the lawn, always decorated with those strings of lights wrapped around them. Is it true they help lost travelers find their way during a snowstorm? And in summer? Is it just for looks? Either way, they have a totally kitschy vibe that delights me.
I love roads. The ones that hide in endless forests, the ones that play hide-and-seek with rivers, the ones so straight you can see forever, the ones that go up and down like a rollercoaster, the ones that burst with autumn colors, that sparkle under the snow, that vanish into the fog, the ones that cross villages, that cross meadows, that run along the shores of the St. Lawrence. I love lonely roads, peaceful roads, the ones where you drive while listening to Janis Joplin and Tom Waits… What if we just kept going? Always farther, never stopping…
But I also love the people! The people with big smiles and laughing eyes. The people who come up to us as soon as they hear our accent. And who talk—sometimes so fast and with words we don’t know that it takes a while to understand. And then there’s that kindness in a café or a shop: “Hello there, sweetheart, what can I get you?” “Welcome, if you need help, just call me,” and so on… I love it, yes, I love it. I struggle *so* much with the Québécois accent (laugh), but I figured out a trick: you have to open your mouth wide and twist your lips a little, and it works pretty well! Laugh again… I love you, my Québécois friends…
I love lighthouses. They’re small, often all curves and colors. Do they really serve as landmarks for sailors? I think they’re more useful to seals or whales—and even more so to birds, which make them their favorite meet-up spots. Either way, they have a wonderfully easygoing look that I love.
I love houses. Not just any houses: the ones decked out like Christmas trees all year round. Usually, they’re spruced up, looking just as cheerful under snow as they do covered in flowers and little figurines on the lawn, always decorated with those strings of lights wrapped around them. Is it true they help lost travelers find their way during a snowstorm? And in summer? Is it just for looks? Either way, they have a totally kitschy vibe that delights me.
I love roads. The ones that hide in endless forests, the ones that play hide-and-seek with rivers, the ones so straight you can see forever, the ones that go up and down like a rollercoaster, the ones that burst with autumn colors, that sparkle under the snow, that vanish into the fog, the ones that cross villages, that cross meadows, that run along the shores of the St. Lawrence. I love lonely roads, peaceful roads, the ones where you drive while listening to Janis Joplin and Tom Waits… What if we just kept going? Always farther, never stopping…
But I also love the people! The people with big smiles and laughing eyes. The people who come up to us as soon as they hear our accent. And who talk—sometimes so fast and with words we don’t know that it takes a while to understand. And then there’s that kindness in a café or a shop: “Hello there, sweetheart, what can I get you?” “Welcome, if you need help, just call me,” and so on… I love it, yes, I love it. I struggle *so* much with the Québécois accent (laugh), but I figured out a trick: you have to open your mouth wide and twist your lips a little, and it works pretty well! Laugh again… I love you, my Québécois friends…
Hi there,
We’ve booked our flight and accommodations. Big question: should we reserve the rental car now? Are there any rental companies we should prioritize, or is using a comparison site okay? Thanks for your feedback!
We’ve booked our flight and accommodations. Big question: should we reserve the rental car now? Are there any rental companies we should prioritize, or is using a comparison site okay? Thanks for your feedback!
We’ve got our tickets—we’re leaving from August 5th to the 24th!
We’ve got a few hesitations about our itinerary, so we’re here to ask for tips and feedback. This forum has been a huge help for other trips.
Here’s our draft plan:
3 days - Montreal 2 or 3 days in Mauricie 3 days in Quebec City, including one day for Jacques-Cartier Park 2 days in Charlevoix 3 days in Saguenay Fjord 2 days in Tadoussac 2 days in Bas-Saint-Laurent 1 day to return to Montreal—our flight leaves at 11 PM
Maybe we’re being too ambitious? Should we cut some stops? We’d still like to avoid driving too much in one go this year. Thanks for your suggestions! Artlou
3 days - Montreal 2 or 3 days in Mauricie 3 days in Quebec City, including one day for Jacques-Cartier Park 2 days in Charlevoix 3 days in Saguenay Fjord 2 days in Tadoussac 2 days in Bas-Saint-Laurent 1 day to return to Montreal—our flight leaves at 11 PM
Maybe we’re being too ambitious? Should we cut some stops? We’d still like to avoid driving too much in one go this year. Thanks for your suggestions! Artlou
Hello,
I’m planning a trip for mid-September. 4 adults. Retirees—what should we do in Quebec for 3 weeks? Starting from Montreal. First-timers for planning. With car rentals. Thanks for your help!
Hi there,
We’ve booked our accommodations for our organized trip—now moving on to the practical stuff:
- Are gluten-free products (especially pasta) easy to find? - Are there salad bars or ready-made meal sections in supermarkets, so we can grab something to eat in our accommodations in the evening, for example? We did this in the US, and it was super convenient.
Thanks for your tips!
We’ve booked our accommodations for our organized trip—now moving on to the practical stuff:
- Are gluten-free products (especially pasta) easy to find? - Are there salad bars or ready-made meal sections in supermarkets, so we can grab something to eat in our accommodations in the evening, for example? We did this in the US, and it was super convenient.
Thanks for your tips!
Hi there, here are some practical details that might help you plan a future trip to Québec-Ontario.
3 weeks as a couple from September 21 to October 15, 2024.
Flight: Lyon-Montreal with Air Transat, 850 €.
Accommodation: We only booked the first two nights at a hotel in Montreal. After that, we reserved the day before or even the same afternoon for the next night, going with the flow of the trip. No availability issues—there are plenty of motels. Expect to pay around 80-100 € per night, as accommodation is pricey. -Car rental: Booked with Authentik/Thrifty for 760 € for 20 days. Pick-up at the downtown branch, drop-off at the airport. Smooth, quick, and the staff were great. The car was recent. We got extra insurance through SereniZen. We drove about 5,000 km, and gas was less than 1 € per liter. -Food: Quick note—it’s expensive and not great. -Health: Medical costs seem very high, so on top of credit card insurance, we were advised to get extra coverage. We went with Heymondo. -Tap water is drinkable everywhere. -SIM card: 4GB with unlimited calls for 1 month, 17 €. -Our favorite spots for fall colors: the Eastern Townships, Algonquin Park, and Mont Tremblant. Safe travels!
Accommodation: We only booked the first two nights at a hotel in Montreal. After that, we reserved the day before or even the same afternoon for the next night, going with the flow of the trip. No availability issues—there are plenty of motels. Expect to pay around 80-100 € per night, as accommodation is pricey. -Car rental: Booked with Authentik/Thrifty for 760 € for 20 days. Pick-up at the downtown branch, drop-off at the airport. Smooth, quick, and the staff were great. The car was recent. We got extra insurance through SereniZen. We drove about 5,000 km, and gas was less than 1 € per liter. -Food: Quick note—it’s expensive and not great. -Health: Medical costs seem very high, so on top of credit card insurance, we were advised to get extra coverage. We went with Heymondo. -Tap water is drinkable everywhere. -SIM card: 4GB with unlimited calls for 1 month, 17 €. -Our favorite spots for fall colors: the Eastern Townships, Algonquin Park, and Mont Tremblant. Safe travels!
Following the (wise) advice of "Les Caribous," I'm starting a post to describe the trip I'd like to take from mid-September 2025 for three weeks.
Here’s the planned route: Departing from Nantes.
Montréal/Ottawa/Mont-Tremblant/Mauricie/Lac St-Jean/Saguenay Fjord/Tadoussac/Gaspésie, then returning via Québec and Montréal.
I’d love some tips on must-see spots and how long to spend at each stop. We’re not big "hikers," so minimal hiking. Don’t hesitate to suggest cutting stops—especially if they seem unnecessary or too time-consuming.
Advice on accommodation and vehicle rentals would also be much appreciated.
Thanks to everyone who’d like to share their experiences and tips!
Hello,
We’re 75 years old. Could you recommend a website to rent a car from Montreal to Montreal for two weeks?
Thanks a bunch!
Hello,
We’re a couple in our 70s planning to visit Québec this summer. We only do short hikes of about 6 km round trip.
What do you think of our itinerary? Thanks so much for your advice!
Day 1: FRANCE/MONTREAL
Days 2 & 3: MONTREAL
Day 4: MONTREAL/BAIE ST PAUL – 2 nights
Day 5: BAIE ST PAUL
Day 6: BAIE ST PAUL/La Malbaie/Port-au-Persil/BAIE STE CATHERINE – 2 nights
Day 7: BAIE STE CATHERINE/TADOUSSAC/BAIE STE CATHERINE
Day 8: BAIE STE CATHERINE/SACRÉ-CŒUR/LES BERGERONNES – 2 nights
Day 9: LES BERGERONNES/ferry LES ESCOUMINS/BIC NATIONAL PARK – 2 nights in Rimouski
Day 10: BIC NATIONAL PARK
Day 11: BIC NATIONAL PARK/CARLETON-SUR-MER – 1 night
Day 12: CARLETON-SUR-MER/PERCÉ – 2 nights
Day 13: PERCÉ
Day 14: PERCÉ/GASPÉ/CAP DES ROSIERS – 1 night
Visit Forillon Park
Day 15: CAP DES ROSIERS/GASPÉSIE PARK – 2 nights in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Day 16: GASPÉSIE PARK Day 17: GASPÉSIE PARK/KAMOURASKA – 1 night Day 17: KAMOURASKA/QUÉBEC CITY Days 18 & 19: QUÉBEC CITY Day 20: QUÉBEC CITY/AIRPORT MONTREAL for France
Visit Forillon Park
Day 15: CAP DES ROSIERS/GASPÉSIE PARK – 2 nights in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Day 16: GASPÉSIE PARK Day 17: GASPÉSIE PARK/KAMOURASKA – 1 night Day 17: KAMOURASKA/QUÉBEC CITY Days 18 & 19: QUÉBEC CITY Day 20: QUÉBEC CITY/AIRPORT MONTREAL for France
Hi,
I’d like to know if there’s a free shuttle that goes from Montreal Airport to downtown Montreal?
Thanks in advance.
Olivier Williams.
I’d like to know if there’s a free shuttle that goes from Montreal Airport to downtown Montreal?
Thanks in advance.
Olivier Williams.
Hi there (it feels weird coming back here after a few years... 😉),
Are there any options to rent a car at a reasonable price when arriving from France at Montreal-Trudeau Airport for a few days, with a "drop-off" in Rimouski? And vice versa a week later between Rimouski and Montreal? For a European planning to book the round-trip week-long coastal route along the North Shore between Rimouski and Blanc-Sablon, if they’d rather not pay for a full week of car rental when the vehicle would just be sitting unused, this could be the perfect solution...
Thanks for your insights! 🙂
Are there any options to rent a car at a reasonable price when arriving from France at Montreal-Trudeau Airport for a few days, with a "drop-off" in Rimouski? And vice versa a week later between Rimouski and Montreal? For a European planning to book the round-trip week-long coastal route along the North Shore between Rimouski and Blanc-Sablon, if they’d rather not pay for a full week of car rental when the vehicle would just be sitting unused, this could be the perfect solution...
Thanks for your insights! 🙂
Hi there,
We’re heading to Québec from July 7 to 24, 2025, and we’d love some advice on our itinerary. We’re flying in and out of Montréal and want to visit Montréal, Québec City, Parc de la Gaspésie, and the Saguenay Fjord. What do you think would be the best route to make the most of these spots without racking up too many kilometers each day? Thanks in advance for your help! Catherine
We’re heading to Québec from July 7 to 24, 2025, and we’d love some advice on our itinerary. We’re flying in and out of Montréal and want to visit Montréal, Québec City, Parc de la Gaspésie, and the Saguenay Fjord. What do you think would be the best route to make the most of these spots without racking up too many kilometers each day? Thanks in advance for your help! Catherine
If you're passing through the area (Montreal region), drop us a line in this thread. We’d love to say hello in person, you VFers, and maybe help you enjoy your time in Quebec even more. 😉
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Right now, on this Friday, October 25th, the cold is starting to set in. Halloween decorations are everywhere. Winter will be back before we know it. 🤪
For lack of a better option, this is our way of celebrating this big comeback—we’re so happy to see this amazing platform, VoyageForum.com, active again! 🙂
Really looking forward to reconnecting with the regulars who used to contribute here too! 🙂
Right now, on this Friday, October 25th, the cold is starting to set in. Halloween decorations are everywhere. Winter will be back before we know it. 🤪
bonjour a tous
apres avoir visite (la Gaspesie , la Cote Nord -Manicouagan et Duplessis , le Bas st Laurent , Quebec , Charlevoix , le Saguenay-lac-st Jean , Eeyou Istchee-Baie James ), on vas s'attaquer , ma femme et moi a l'Abitibi-temiscamingue, si le covid le permet.
j'ai deja reserver quelque hebergements(avec possibilitee de pouvoir annuler si probleme ).
j'aurai besoin du guide touristique de la region, je l'ai demande a l'office de tourisme mais il ne l'envoi pas cette annee, est ce qu'une bonne ame Quebequoise ou Francaise pourrai me le faire parvenir par courrier, si il y a des frais on peut peu etre trouver un moyen de s'arranger. je ne trouve pas grand chose a acheter comme guide papier dans les boutiques.
voila notre projet de voyage.
3 semaine du 9/7 au 31/7/2021
dans l'ordre , depart de Lyon pour Montreal , nuit a Ottawa , Temiscaming , Ville-marie , Haileybury , Parc national d'Aiguebelle , Val-D'or , parc regional de la montagne du diable , Amos , environ de Chibougamau , 6 jours dans une pourvoirie en Mauricie,3 jours pour finir a Quebec et retour a Montreal.
merci.
merci.
Bonjour à tous!
Je vous expose mon problème! Mon vol Bruxelles-Montréal du 26 juin est toujours maintenu (avec Brussel airlines). Je suis canadienne résidant en Belgique. Je partais pour 2 mois avec mon fils. J'ai un passeport canadien, lui belge. Advenant le cas où le Belgique ouvre les frontières hors UE (une décision devrait être prise le 7 juin), pensez vous qu'il serait possible d'entrer au Canada. J'ai lu que les voyageurs ayant de la famille citoyenne canadienne pourrait faire partis des execptions... mais bon... J'ai un endroit pour me confiner 14 jours et je peux fournir les noms et numéros de téléphone des gens qui pourront intervenir pour "m'aider" durant cette quarantaine(course, trajet aéroport...) la raison pour laquelle j'hésite, c'est qu'il est pour le moment impossible de communiquer avec Brussel airlines et les modifications de billets ne peuvent se faire qu'au téléphone. J'ai accepté leur offre de modification de billet ( départ 3h plus tard que prevu). Et pas d'autre nouvelle depuis, bref le temps passe... je sais que c'est vraiment pas idéal comme période pour partir, mais j'ai peur de tout simplement perdre mes billets si jamais ce vol n'est pas annulé par la compagnie. Quelqu'un a une idée d'un endroit au Canada ou en Belgique ou je pourrais avoir des renseignements sûrs? Merci! Et courage a tous!
Je vous expose mon problème! Mon vol Bruxelles-Montréal du 26 juin est toujours maintenu (avec Brussel airlines). Je suis canadienne résidant en Belgique. Je partais pour 2 mois avec mon fils. J'ai un passeport canadien, lui belge. Advenant le cas où le Belgique ouvre les frontières hors UE (une décision devrait être prise le 7 juin), pensez vous qu'il serait possible d'entrer au Canada. J'ai lu que les voyageurs ayant de la famille citoyenne canadienne pourrait faire partis des execptions... mais bon... J'ai un endroit pour me confiner 14 jours et je peux fournir les noms et numéros de téléphone des gens qui pourront intervenir pour "m'aider" durant cette quarantaine(course, trajet aéroport...) la raison pour laquelle j'hésite, c'est qu'il est pour le moment impossible de communiquer avec Brussel airlines et les modifications de billets ne peuvent se faire qu'au téléphone. J'ai accepté leur offre de modification de billet ( départ 3h plus tard que prevu). Et pas d'autre nouvelle depuis, bref le temps passe... je sais que c'est vraiment pas idéal comme période pour partir, mais j'ai peur de tout simplement perdre mes billets si jamais ce vol n'est pas annulé par la compagnie. Quelqu'un a une idée d'un endroit au Canada ou en Belgique ou je pourrais avoir des renseignements sûrs? Merci! Et courage a tous!
Bonjour,
Je suis à la recherche de différents itinéraires de randonnées à faire au Québec. Nous sommes tout un groupe de personnes qui avons l'habitude des longues marches et des randos en montagne. Auriez-vous des lieux à nous conseiller ?
Je suis à la recherche de différents itinéraires de randonnées à faire au Québec. Nous sommes tout un groupe de personnes qui avons l'habitude des longues marches et des randos en montagne. Auriez-vous des lieux à nous conseiller ?
Bonjour,
Je reviens vers vous pour vous présenter une ébauche d’itinéraire que nous souhaitons parcourir à deux à partir du 25 mai au départ de Montréal où nous serons depuis 3 jours...si bien sûr d’ici là les canadiens ne ferment pas leur frontière aux européens comme viennent de le faire les étasuniens.
Comme je l’ai déjà écrit, dans cette discussion, que j’ai ouverte sur la présence des bibittes en cette période, nous sommes conscients que le programme et dense et qu’il y aura beaucoup de route.
Le point positif c'est que les journées sont plutôt longues à cette époque de l’année. De plus, par rapport au programme initial, nous avons pu ajouter une journée, que nous avons placée dans le Charlevoix.
Ça donne donc : J1 : départ matinal de Montréal pour le parc de la Mauricie (route panoramique + rando facile si le temps le permet), soirée et nuit à Québec J2 : chute Montmorency, Isle-aux-Coudres, route 362 et nuit vers St-Siméon J3 : Saguenay : rive sud puis nord et nuit à Tadoussac J4 : Charlevoix : parc des Hautes Gorges ou celui des Grands Jardins, nuit vers St-Siméon J5 : traversier St-Siméon-Rivière-du-Loup, parc du Bic, nuit entre Matane et Cap-Chat J6 : route 132 jusqu’au Cap de Rosiers ou Gaspé et 2 nuits dans le coin J7 : parc du Forillon J8 : route jusqu’à Carleton sur mer ou Matapédia : Percé (île Bonaventure non programmée), baie des chaleurs, Miguasha J9 : route pour dormir entre Notre-Dame-du-Portage et Kamouraska : par le Lac Matapédia si on souhaite de nouveau longer la rive sud du fleuve à partir de Mont-joli, par Témiscouata sinon J10 : route vers Québec nuit sur place J11 : Québec et route vers Montréal où on restera 2 jours de plus avant de rentrer en France
Je sais que dormir 2 nuits à St-Siméon de façon non continue n’est pas ce qu’il y a de plus optimisé, mais je ne vois pas comment faire autrement. Initialement nous souhaitions, à partir de Tadoussac, prendre le traversier Les Escoumins-Trois-Pistoles mais ce dernier ne reprendra son service qu’à compter du 24 juin (j’ai eu confirmation par mail). Quant au traversier Baie-Comeau-Matane ses horaires ne conviennent pas, sans parler du trajet jusqu’à Baie-Comeau qui ne nous tente pas plus que ça. Il ne reste donc plus que le traversier St-Siméon-Rivière-du-Loup pour passer sur la rive sud.
Une fois le parcours bouclé nous commencerons à nous occuper de réserver les hébergements, ceux pour lesquels l’annulation est possible en tout cas...
Toutes vos remarques sont les bienvenues. 🙂
Je reviens vers vous pour vous présenter une ébauche d’itinéraire que nous souhaitons parcourir à deux à partir du 25 mai au départ de Montréal où nous serons depuis 3 jours...si bien sûr d’ici là les canadiens ne ferment pas leur frontière aux européens comme viennent de le faire les étasuniens.
Comme je l’ai déjà écrit, dans cette discussion, que j’ai ouverte sur la présence des bibittes en cette période, nous sommes conscients que le programme et dense et qu’il y aura beaucoup de route.
Le point positif c'est que les journées sont plutôt longues à cette époque de l’année. De plus, par rapport au programme initial, nous avons pu ajouter une journée, que nous avons placée dans le Charlevoix.
Ça donne donc : J1 : départ matinal de Montréal pour le parc de la Mauricie (route panoramique + rando facile si le temps le permet), soirée et nuit à Québec J2 : chute Montmorency, Isle-aux-Coudres, route 362 et nuit vers St-Siméon J3 : Saguenay : rive sud puis nord et nuit à Tadoussac J4 : Charlevoix : parc des Hautes Gorges ou celui des Grands Jardins, nuit vers St-Siméon J5 : traversier St-Siméon-Rivière-du-Loup, parc du Bic, nuit entre Matane et Cap-Chat J6 : route 132 jusqu’au Cap de Rosiers ou Gaspé et 2 nuits dans le coin J7 : parc du Forillon J8 : route jusqu’à Carleton sur mer ou Matapédia : Percé (île Bonaventure non programmée), baie des chaleurs, Miguasha J9 : route pour dormir entre Notre-Dame-du-Portage et Kamouraska : par le Lac Matapédia si on souhaite de nouveau longer la rive sud du fleuve à partir de Mont-joli, par Témiscouata sinon J10 : route vers Québec nuit sur place J11 : Québec et route vers Montréal où on restera 2 jours de plus avant de rentrer en France
Je sais que dormir 2 nuits à St-Siméon de façon non continue n’est pas ce qu’il y a de plus optimisé, mais je ne vois pas comment faire autrement. Initialement nous souhaitions, à partir de Tadoussac, prendre le traversier Les Escoumins-Trois-Pistoles mais ce dernier ne reprendra son service qu’à compter du 24 juin (j’ai eu confirmation par mail). Quant au traversier Baie-Comeau-Matane ses horaires ne conviennent pas, sans parler du trajet jusqu’à Baie-Comeau qui ne nous tente pas plus que ça. Il ne reste donc plus que le traversier St-Siméon-Rivière-du-Loup pour passer sur la rive sud.
Une fois le parcours bouclé nous commencerons à nous occuper de réserver les hébergements, ceux pour lesquels l’annulation est possible en tout cas...
Toutes vos remarques sont les bienvenues. 🙂
Hello les voyageurs et/ou les Québécois.
Passionnée par la faune sauvage c'est l'une de mes principales motivations pour voyager. Je vais bientôt démarrée un voyage de 2 ans au Canada, ce pays sauvage et j'aimerais beaucoup me rendre au nord du Québec pour observer des animaux polaires, principalement phoques annelés, phoques barbus et phoques du Groenland et loirs polaire serait le sirop d'érable sur la cerise sur le gâteau!
Mais j'ai beaucoup de mal à trouver des informations, des prix etc. Est ce que c'est possible sans y laisser tout son comte en banque? Sans être au milieu d'une horde de touristes ? J'aimerais avoir une expérience authentique près des gens qui vivent dans ces régions.
Au départ de n'importe où, disponible à partir de septembre/octobre avec un véhicule.
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