Whenever you're itching to get outside of the city for a little, it's good to know which cool towns near Montreal there are to visit. While we love Montreal, we also know that sometimes you just need a change of scenery for the day. Editor's Choice: 9 Maps Showing Hilariously Honest 'Ways To Divide Canada' There are so many places that offer wildlife, mountain views and more, which aren't too far of a drive from Montreal. And the best part is that these seven towns are lovely to explore no matter which season you're in. Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot Distance From Montreal: 40 minutes Why You Need To Go: You can stop at Quinn Farm, a classic Montreal day-trip, then spend the day exploring what else the town has to offer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tourisme Montérégie (@tourismemonteregie) Website Oka Distance From Montreal: 50 minutes Why You Need To Go: Home to Parc national d'Oka, the town is full of amazing spots for you to explore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aymeline 🍒 ┆Expat 🤍 (@aymelinehoareau) Website Mirabel Distance From Montreal: 55 minutes Why You Need To Go: Mirabel isn't just known for its airport; it's also home to an abundance of parks and wildlife. View this post on Instagram A post shared by • Audrey Papadopoulos • (@audreypapado) Website Mont-Saint-Hilaire Distance From Montreal: 40 minutes Why You Need To Go: Quebec is known for its beautiful mountains and, lucky for us Montrealers, this one is less than an hour away. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kilian (@_nailik) Website La Prairie Distance From Montreal: 20 minutes Why You Need To Go: Just on the other side of the river is this adorable town that has so much to do during all four seasons. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ville de La Prairie (@villelaprairie) Website Mascouche Distance From Montreal: 45 minutes to 1 hour Why You Need To Go: Just off the island is this amazing town filled with trails and parks for you to discover. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ville de Mascouche (@villemascouche) Website Gatineau* Distance from Montreal: 2 hours and 15 minutes Why You Need To Go: This town is filled with so much nature to see and if you ever end up going, you can't leave without seeing Pink Lake in Gatineau Park with your own eyes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YuliyaExplores (@yuliyaexplores) Website 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. * This article has been updated.
