8 Road Trips Around Quebec That Will Give You Spectacular Fall Views

These spots look like real life paintings.
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When you're looking to explore the beauty that surrounds you, A Quebec road trip is exactly what you need. Not only can you just hop in the car with some friends and a killer playlist, but the options on where to visit are endless. 

One of the many great things about travelling through the province by car is that you can stop whenever and wherever you want and take in a natural beauty that surrounds you.  

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Not to mention, you can take endless amounts of pictures on the way. 

Road trips are awesome at any time of the year, but during the fall, they just become all that much more pretty.

With the crisp air filling the car and the changing colours of the foliage, there's something truly special about exploring Quebec throughout that season. 

For those of you looking to bask in the natural views and the changing colours of the leaves, you're going to want to take a look at this list as it's stocked with epic road trip locations. 

Some spots are close, while other places require a little more gas, but one thing they have in common is the spectacular fall views they'll provide you with. 

Mont Orford 

Distance from Montreal: 1 hour and 15 minutes

You can get to this National Park in a little over an hour and feel like you have entered a fall haven due to the vast amount of natural beauty you'll be surrounded with.

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Oka National Park

Distance from Montreal: 1 hour

This small national park is great for anyone looking to escape for the day as it's just one hour from the city but will make you feel like you're miles away from home.

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Route des Monts Notre-Dame

Distance from Montreal: 5 hours and 30 minutes

This destination is great for anyone looking to escape for a couple of days and explore the beauty that surrounds this incredible location. 

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Etang Baker 

Distance from Montreal: 1 hour and 20 minutes

This phenomenal lake in Quebec has an elevation of 380 meters and will provide you with some pretty epic views. It's also home to a heart-shaped lake that is beyond stunning.

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Le Chemin du Roy

Distance from Montreal: 2 hours and 20 minutes

This historic road that goes along the St. Lawrence River has to be seen to truly grasp the magnitude of its glory.

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Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean

Distance from Montreal: 6 hours and 45 minutes

This spot may be a bit of a drive, but it's totally worth it. The stunning views combined with the quaintness of the area will instantly have you falling in love. 

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Morin-Heights

Distance from Montreal: 1 hour and 5 minutes

This small town is gorgeous all throughout the year but it has a certain "je ne sais quoi" during the peak of fall that makes it worth visiting.

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Parc national des Hautes Gorges de la Rivière Malbaie

Distance from Montreal: 4 hours and 50 minutes

This phenomenal provincial park will provide you with all those fall views you're craving. And, as a bonus, you'll get a gorgeous road trip and a killer workout throughout your visit.

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Take it all the views!

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