Weekend Getaways From Montreal
From Montreal, the Laurentians, Eastern Townships and Quebec City are all an easy weekend drive. These are the best weekend getaways from Montreal — with drive times, where to stay and a suggested two-day plan.
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Weekend trips from Montreal
Why goPedestrian ski village in the Laurentians with a European feel — skiing in winter, lakes and trails the rest of the year.
Things to doSki Tremblant, hike Mont-Tremblant National Park, paddle Lac Tremblant, explore the village.
Where to staySlopeside condos in the pedestrian village or forest lodges in the park.
Recommended hotelFairmont Tremblant — slopeside luxury at the base.
Day 1: arrive, ski or hike, village dinner. Day 2: park paddle, lunch on the terrace, drive home.
Why goWalled Old World capital — the only fortified city north of Mexico, with cobblestones, French cafes and the St. Lawrence.
Things to doWalk Old Quebec, visit the Château Frontenac, see Montmorency Falls, explore the Plains of Abraham.
Where to stayInside the walls — boutique hotels in Old Quebec.
Recommended hotelFairmont Le Château Frontenac — the iconic castle hotel.
Day 1: Old Quebec walk, Frontenac, dinner in Petit Champlain. Day 2: Montmorency Falls, Dufferin Terrace, drive home.
Why goRolling hills, lakes and Quebec's wine country around Magog and Lac Memphrémagog.
Things to doTour the Route des Vins, kayak Lac Memphrémagog, hike Mont-Orford, visit North Hatley.
Where to stayLakefront inns around Magog and North Hatley.
Recommended hotelEspace 4 Saisons — lakefront resort with spa.
Day 1: wine route, lake dinner. Day 2: Mont-Orford hike, North Hatley lunch, drive home.
Why goUNESCO biosphere of dramatic river fjords, rolling hills and a meteor crater — one of Quebec's most beautiful regions.
Things to doDrive the St. Lawrence, visit Baie-Saint-Paul, whale watch at Tadoussac, hike the crater rim.
Where to stayRiverside inns in Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie.
Recommended hotelFairmont Le Manoir Richelieu — clifftop river resort.
Day 1: drive the river road, Baie-Saint-Paul dinner. Day 2: Tadoussac whales, scenic drive home.
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