Best Weekend Getaways From Quebec City
Quebec City is the gateway to Charlevoix, the Saguenay and the St. Lawrence. These are the best weekend getaways from Quebec City.
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Why goUNESCO biosphere of river fjords, rolling hills and a meteor crater — one of Quebec's most beautiful regions.
Things to doDrive the river road, explore Baie-Saint-Paul, 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: river road, Baie-Saint-Paul dinner. Day 2: crater hike, home.
Why goWorld-class whale watching where the Saguenay meets the St. Lawrence.
Things to doWhale watching, hike the dunes, visit the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre.
Where to stayWaterfront inns and lodges in Tadoussac.
Recommended hotelHotel Tadoussac — iconic bay hotel.
Day 1: whale watching, bay dinner. Day 2: dunes walk, home.
Why goDramatic Saguenay Fjord — one of the longest in the world — with cliffs and deep water.
Things to doFjord cruise, hike the Capes trail, explore Saguenay city.
Where to stayFjord-side lodges and inns.
Recommended hotelAuberge des 21 — fjord-view inn.
Day 1: fjord cruise, dinner. Day 2: Capes hike, home.
Why goFarms, cideries and old stone villages minutes from Quebec City — a pastoral quick escape.
Things to doDrive the island loop, taste cider and strawberries, visit Sainte-Pétrone.
Where to stayCountry B&Bs on the island or back in the city.
Recommended hotelDomaine de l'Île — island B&B.
Day 1: island loop, cider tasting. Day 2: farm brunch, home.
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