Part of living in such a big province is having so many opportunities to explore. It seems like just as you cross one item off your bucket list, you find even more to see and do all over Quebec. And road trips from Montreal are no exception. There's nothing quite like hitting the open road and heading to a new and exciting part of La Belle Province. Editor's Choice: This Viral Post Has People Sharing The Most Random Places They've Heard Quebec French And even if you're going back for a second or third time, you'll discover even more than you had before or maybe even see it from a different perspective. Plus, the drive to get there offers incredible views in itself. Because there are some people that like shorter distances and some that could keep going, we're lucky that no matter how far you want to drive, there's a road trip for everyone. We took a list of destinations that are a one-, two-, or three-hour drive from the island (we rounded to make things easier). So pack your bags, make sure you've got a full tank of gas and get ready for an adventure. One Hour Cowansville Distance from Montreal: One hour View this post on Instagram Moi qui show off mes 🍇 A post shared by M (@mimibienvenue) on Oct 23, 2018 at 8:13am PDT Located in the Eastern Townships, Cowansville is an adorable town for a last-minute escape from the city. There's lots of history, nature, and even a winery for you to explore. Website Frelighsburg Distance from Montreal: One hour and 10 minutes View this post on Instagram Create your own sunshine 💛 • • • #summer #alaise #allnatural #happiness #whenmomwantstotakepictures A post shared by K A T 🦋 (@katliechti) on Jul 25, 2020 at 4:07pm PDT Some of the buildings in this town near the border with Vermont, like the Grammar School, date back to the 1850s and if activities are your thing, there are lots of orchards adding fun and colour. Website Montebello Distance from Montreal: One hour and 30 minutes View this post on Instagram ~ We had no ending, no said goodbye. For all my life, I'll wonder why. . . Was fortunate enough to stay a couple of nights at the Fairmont Montebello and caught this gorgeous sunset . It had just reopened and I was very happy to see all the Covid 19 precautions they had in place . Although it was fully booked as per the new occupancy rates , we barely ran into any other guest ( other than at the pool ) and everyone was practicing physical distancing inside and out . For more photos please checkout my highlights !! 🙏 . . . *** ᴍᴀɢᴘɪᴇ’ɴ’ᴍᴏᴏ ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ *** ᴘʀɪɴᴛs ᴏғ ᴍʏ ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏs ᴀʀᴇ ᴀᴠᴀɪʟᴀʙʟᴇ ᴏɴ ᴍʏ ᴡᴇʙsɪᴛᴇ ᴡᴡᴡ.ᴍᴀɢᴘɪᴇ-ɴ-ᴍᴏᴏ.ᴄᴏᴍ . 𝘓𝘐𝘕𝘒 ɪs ᴀʟsᴏ ɪɴ ᴍʏ ʙɪᴏ. ɪғ ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴀɴ’ᴛ ғɪɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ɪᴍᴀɢᴇ ʏᴏᴜ’ʀᴇ ʟᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ ғᴏʀ, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ғᴇᴇʟ ғʀᴇᴇ ᴛᴏ sᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅᴍ . ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs sᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ!! . . . #sunset #sunsets #sunsetlover #sunset_pics #sunset_stream #imagesofcanada #explorecanada #cangeo #bonjourquebec #quebec #visualambassadors #paradisecanada #pocket_allnature #ig_fotografduragi #fotocatchersmember #ig_amazingnature #moodynature #moody_nature #ipulledoverforthis #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ig_nature_naturally #raw_allnature #heart_imprint_vip #picturetokeep_nature #fifty_shades_of_nature #fotofanatics_nature #everything_imaginable #fairmont A post shared by ᴍɪᴄʜᴇʟᴇ ᴍᴀʏ (@magpie_n_moo) on Jul 8, 2020 at 8:24am PDT For an adventure less than two hours away from the city, look no further than Montebello. To see some incredible wildlife, head over to Parc Omega and for one of the most amazing hotel stays, go to the Fairmont Le Château Montebello Two Hours Thurso Distance from Montreal: One hour and 45 minutes View this post on Instagram Friends like you are hard to find 🦋 A post shared by Virginie Côté (@vivi.cote) on Jul 18, 2020 at 6:40am PDT There's so much to do in Thurso, located in Outaouais. You can ride along La Route Verte, golf, visit a winery, and Thur-so much more. Website Warwick Distance from Montreal: One hour and 50 minutes View this post on Instagram Perdu dans un champ. A post shared by Wong_jeezy (@sebas_allaire) on May 25, 2020 at 5:47pm PDT For those that love exploring small towns, head out to Warwick. There's so much history and plenty of views to see, especially since it's at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. And if you're a fan of cheese, then you'll definitely want to head here for its incredible artisanal cheeses. Website Chelsea Distance from Montreal: Two hours and 18 minutes View this post on Instagram 🌞🌲 “Am i a potato?” “You’re a belle patate” A post shared by mel (@melyssaaragona) on Aug 1, 2020 at 12:50pm PDT You may know Chelsea for the Nordik Spa or Camp Fortune, but there's a lot more to do in this city that's just north of Gatineau, including exploring ruins, golfing, and even a sugar shack. Website Three Hours Mont-Mégantic Distance from Montreal: Two hours and 45 minutes View this post on Instagram la vue était magnifique A post shared by 🌙 (@_l.arlene) on Aug 2, 2020 at 2:40pm PDT Mont-Mégantic is known for being one of the best places in the entire country for stargazing, but it shines equally as bright in the day. You can explore trails by foot, the water by boat, and if driving is your thing, take The Summit Drive for one of the most spectacular driving routes in all of Quebec. Website Saint-Pierre-Île-d'Orléans Distance from Montreal: Three hours View this post on Instagram About last week 🤍 J’ai rencontré cette belle âme, que j’ai découvert sur Instagram, pour la première fois en personne. Et avec distanciation bien sûre 🙃 C’était un metime parfait avec discussions de fille, un excellent moût de pommes et une belle séance photo. Mais surtout c’est impressionnant à quel point on peut découvrir de belles personnes qui deviennent des amies via les réseaux sociaux 🤍 Déjà hâte à notre prochain pique-nique @janik.bh ! Et vous, avez-vous rencontré vos amis sur insta? . . . . #qcblogger #vergerduquebec #quebecregion #alimentsduquebec #pommesduquebec #discoverunder5k #friends A post shared by STEPHANIE (@stephlim_co) on Jun 9, 2020 at 4:42am PDT This island town is the quintessential coastal town that everybody dreams of moving to permanently. You can walk through beautiful galleries, visit a cidery, or take a guided tour of the island. Website Baie-Saint-Paul Distance from Montreal: Three hours 50 minutes View this post on Instagram Été 2018 • Souvenir 🌿🌊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tellement hâte de retourner dans cette si belle région 💛 A post shared by La Recette Parfaite (@larecetteparfaite) on Aug 3, 2020 at 4:57am PDT This trip is closer to four hours but worth an entry on this list! Found in the beautiful Charlevoix region, this beautiful town on the water has everything you're looking for in a vacation: beautiful scenery, art and culture, and amazing spots to grab a bite. Not sure where to stay? Check out this Airbnb that's practically a hotel. Website I call shotgun! NOW WATCH Here’s What Going To LaRonde Is Like During COVID (VIDEO)
