Recommended itinerary for an 11-day road trip from Quebec City? (page 3 of 3)

Hi, The issue is that accommodations in the parks often require a minimum stay of 2 or 3 nights (except for campsites). But it’s always worth checking! 😉

Hi Laurent, Just wanted to let you know that Montreal and the surrounding area will be hosting the UCI Road World Championships from September 20 to 27, 2026. Downtown Montreal, especially near Mount Royal, is expected to be jammed with insane traffic. In fact, Parc Avenue, east of Mount Royal, will be—or already is—closed for the month. Since you’ll be leaving Montreal just before then, I’d still recommend checking the race route to avoid roadblocks and endless detours. Cheers

Great point, Bauhaus.

If the competitions start on the 20th, traffic disruptions will already be in place well before to ensure everything is ready.

One of the maps: https://services.montreal.ca/cartes/uci

And all the details: https://montreal.ca/actualites/championnats-du-monde-route-uci-montreal-2026-impacts-et-renseignements-115328

Hi! During the World Championships, traffic around Avenue du Parc will be *absolute chaos* (and that’s not just me saying it—it’s the Mayor of Montreal!!). Actually, it’s already pretty bad because Avenue du Parc has been closed for days to set up the stands and everything! Lucky for our visitor—they’re picking up their rental car in Quebec City, so they won’t be affected by these traffic issues. What a lucky break! 😛

Good evening, Thanks for these details. Yes, I arrive on Saturday the 19th in the morning and leave Montreal on Monday morning by transport (bus/train/Amigo... haven’t chosen yet). So I’ll be exploring on foot—I hope it’ll still be manageable to get around that way!

Walking or taking the metro won’t be a problem for getting around. And walking is the best way to visit Montreal.

Have a great trip!

Also, I just checked again for Montreal to Quebec City transfer options on Monday morning: Orleans Express at 7 AM = $77 all-in, 3h15m Jaguaride at 7 AM = $63, 2h50m train at 6:30 AM (but a bit closer to my hotel) = $61, 3h30m

What do you think about Jaguaride?

Both buses leave and arrive from roughly the same spots, so not much difference in the route. The train is closer to my hotel, so it saves time, and the arrival spot is near other things, so that works too.

Since I have a car, I never use these other modes of transport. Jaguaride; never heard of that name. Orleans: very well-known and well-established, like the train. Those would be my picks.

But if the train drops you closer to your hotel and the price you mentioned is very reasonable, then no hesitation.

Hi, Like Stratele52, I’d never heard of Jaguaride before—from what I gather, they offer minivan transportation. As for Orleans Express, the "regular" company, just so you know, the arrival point in Quebec City is Gare du Palais (where Via Rail trains also arrive), and if you leave at 8:00 AM, you can take advantage of the $55 promo. Have a great stay "up here"!

Hi Yes, I know the 8 a.m. route, but it’s too late, so I have to choose between the options I mentioned. Do trains or buses tend to arrive on time? I’m thinking of taking the train with an early departure but closer to my hotel. They all arrive at the same place, so no difference.

Don’t forget to check the weather in Quebec a few days before your departure—it won’t be the heatwave you might be used to. That’ll help you pack your suitcase.

Especially in Quebec City and for the rest of the trip. Temperatures can vary by several degrees compared to Montreal. These are regions that are usually cooler.

Hey, I’d recommend taking the bus instead of the train. Because trains in Quebec are pretty slow, so not sure you’d arrive on time.

Very true.