6 Places In Quebec With Major European Vibes That Aren't Quebec City

A trip to Europe — no flight necessary.
Contributing Writer

Luckily for us, a number of places in Quebec feel like Europe and will have you forgetting all about the desire to hop on a plane — at least for a little while.

Wishing you could hit the streets of Paris this year? Dreaming of seeing the castles in Prague gleaming in the sunshine? Longing for a stroll through an Italian vineyard?

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

Editor's Choice: This Quebec Hike Takes You To A Lookout That Feels Like It's Floating Above The Mountains

La belle province has got you covered.

While the travel bug is hitting many of us hard right now, this is also the perfect time to discover the beauty of the province you live in.

And with the six spots on this list, you'll be able to get the perfect mix of la belle province and the European dream.

Le Nordik Spa-Nature

Address: 16, chemin Nordik, Chelsea, QC

Why You Need To Go: Get some serious R+R right here in Quebec while feeling like you're in a hot spring in Scandinavia.

Parc National de la Jacques Cartier 

Address: 103, chemin du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC

Why You Need To Go: Just north of Quebec City, this gorgeous park will give you a total "enchanted forest out of a Disney movie" vibe.

Old Montreal

Address: Old Montreal, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Go: It's no wonder people come from all over the world to our hometown to experience a taste of France right in Old Montreal, specifically rue Saint-Paul and Marché Bonsecours.

Saint Benedict Abbey

Address: 1, rue Principale, Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, QC

Why You Need To Go: The architecture may look like a castle in Western Europe, but the Abbey is actually less than two hours from the city.

Chutes Jean-Larose 

Address: Beaupré, QC

Why You Need To Go: These falls look like they're overflowing with faraway magic and give off some serious Iceland vibes.

Château Taillefer Lafon

Address: 1500, montée Champagne, Laval, QC

Why You Need To Go: Of course, being in Quebec, it's no surprise that you'll find a gorgeous winery or two, but this one with a castle just in Laval definitely is a top-notch barrel.

  • Gabi Sandler
  • Contributing Writer

    Gabi Sandler is a contributing writer for MTL Blog. She has a medial degree in Drama and Psychology from Queen's University and a certificate in Public Relations from Ryerson University. With a definite case of the travel bug mixed with the pride and comfort she feels when she's home in Canada, Gabi wants to share her passion for the world with... the world!

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