Montreal
Montreal has its own dedicated page with all our hotel, flight and airport lounge reviews, as well as our activity guides: see our Montreal travel guide.
City of Quebec
Quebec City has its own dedicated page with all our hotel reviews, our section on Jean Lesage Airport (YQB), and our activity guides: see our Quebec travel guide.
Charlevoix and Île d’Orléans
Charlevoix draws travellers with its landscapes, fine dining, and heritage hotels such as Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. Île d’Orléans, just next door, is a great complement to a stay in the area with its local-produce stands.
Estrie (Eastern Townships)
Estrie appeals with its vineyards, lakes, and country inns such as Manoir Hovey. The region is well suited to a weekend getaway, in summer as well as in fall.
Outaouais (Gatineau)
Gatineau, just across from Ottawa, combines national museums and wide-open natural spaces in Gatineau Park. The region is easy to visit as an add-on to a stay in the federal capital.
Mauricie (Trois-Rivières)
Trois-Rivières, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, makes a convenient stop on a road trip in the province. Old Trois-Rivières and its riverbanks line the St. Lawrence River.
Laurentides (Mont-Tremblant)
Mont-Tremblant remains the flagship destination of the Laurentians, with skiing in winter and golf or mountain biking in summer. Several resort hotels accept Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, or Wyndham Rewards points.
Montérégie (Laval and Saint-Hyacinthe)
Laval and Saint-Hyacinthe, on the outskirts of Montreal, offer convenient accommodation options for an event or a road-trip stop, without downtown rates.
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean draws visitors for its fjord, whale-watching cruises, and wide-open spaces. The region is well suited to a one-week stay away from the more heavily visited tourist routes.
Activities, guides and destinations across Quebec
Beyond the major cities, Quebec offers lesser-known destinations such as Nunavik or Chaudière-Appalaches, along with seasonal activity guides that apply throughout the province.
Planning a road trip across Quebec
A car remains the most flexible way to combine several regions of Quebec in the same stay. Allow about 3 hours between Montreal and Quebec City, 1 hour between Montreal and the Laurentians or Estrie, and plan a full day to reach Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean or Gaspésie.
Summer and early fall offer the best road conditions and the longest list of outdoor activities. Winter requires winter tires (mandatory in Quebec from December to March) and more driving time on less well-maintained stretches.
Best credit cards for your travels
A good travel card speeds up point accumulation and often provides access to airport lounges. Here are three of the most popular options, or see our best travel credit cards page to compare all options.
