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6 Colourful Quebec Lakes & Rivers You NEED To Add To Your Bucket List (PHOTOS)

So many different shades of blue!!!
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La belle province is an absolutely breathtaking place, especially with all the stunning Quebec lakes and rivers to explore.

Not only is the province flowing with waters, but it's overflowing with beauty.

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If you're like me, you're constantly trying to build your list of places to explore, both near and far, no matter when your next adventure may be.

Well, look no further than right in your own backyard. Because when it comes to beautiful bodies of water, Quebec's definitely got you covered.

Lac Pink

Distance From Montreal: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Why You Should Add It To Your Bucket List: OK, so it turns out Lac Pink is not actually pink, but that doesn't mean it's not actually spectacular.

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Rivière Bonaventure

Distance From Montreal: 9 hours

Why You Should Add It To Your Bucket List: The waters of this Quebec river are so clear, you'll probably think they aren't real... but luckily for us, they are.

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Plage Saint-Irénée

Distance From Montreal: 4 hours and 10 minutes

Why You Should Add It To Your Bucket List: Not far from our province's capital is this gorgeous beach that will make you proud to live in la belle province.

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Port-au-Persil

Distance From Montreal: 4 hours and 40 minutes

Why You Should Add It To Your Bucket List: This place is beautiful in the day, but when the sunset reflects off of the water, it's nothing short of magical.

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Cacouna

Distance From Montreal: 4 hours and 20 minutes

Why You Should Add It To Your Bucket List: Another gorgeous spot when the sun hits just right, this location will have you feeling all types of emotions.

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Parc national des Hautes Gorges de la Rivière Malbaie

Distance From Montreal: 4 hours and 30 minutes

Why You Should Add It To Your Bucket List: This park has an incredible river that'll totally take your breath away.

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Lac Brome

Distance From Montreal: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Why You Should Add It To Your Bucket List: This is one of the most popular lakes for Montrealers and for good reason: not only is it close, but it's incredibly stunning.

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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.

  • 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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