9 Summer Destinations In Quebec To Daydream About To Help You Get Through Winter

It's that time of year when it feels like summer was a million years ago and it's not coming back for ages. But we can't deny that Quebec is lovely any time of year, so at least there's that.
Because it's never too early to start thinking of summer, we're already daydreaming of all of the places we'll go once the weather gets nicer (and the lockdown's over, of course!).
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: We really do live in la belle province, and with so much to see and do, the possibilities for an incredible summer are endless.
So if you need something to daydream about right now, here are some spots that'll hopefully bring you a little bit of sunshine...
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Rocher Percé
Distance From Montreal: 4 hours and 30 minutes
Why You Need To Go: This place totally rocks! It's naturally exquisite and totally worth the drive.
Lac Memphrémagog
Distance From Montreal: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why You Need To Go: Nothing wraps up a beautiful summer's day quite like a gorgeous summer night.
Îles de la Madeleine
Distance From Montreal: 18 hours and 40 minutes
Why You Need To Go: Definitely the farthest spot on our list, but while we're daydreaming of faraway places, there's nowhere too far — especially with views like that.
Chelsea
Distance From Montreal: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Why You Need To Go: It may only be a few hours away, but Chelsea honestly feels like a whole other world... which we wouldn't mind right about now.
Grandes-Bergeronnes
Distance From Montreal: 6 hours
Why You Need To Go: Just imagine hitting the open road and winding up in a place like this.
Eastern Townships
Distance From Montreal: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Why You Need To Go: You've heard of seeing with "rose-coloured glasses." But what about lavender-coloured?
Vineyards
Distance From Montreal: Varies depending on location
Why You Need To Go: Cheers to living in a province with such beautiful vineyards that make such delicious wine.
Boucherville
Distance From Montreal: 25 minutes
Why You Need To Go: Less than a half-hour from Montreal is a city filled with gorgeous fields like this spectacular tulip wonderland that is totally daydream-able.
Quebec City
Distance From Montreal: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Why You Need To Go: There's something so dreamy about our province's capital come summer — no wonder it's been ranked Canada's top destination five years running.
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.