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fall foliage

Looking for the best fall foliage spots in and around Montreal? You may want to think less about location and more about your potential vantage point.

At one Quebec travel destination, just 90 minutes from Montreal by car, you can live and play amongst the leaves via flying bicycles and deluxe treehouses.

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As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, Quebec transforms into a breathtaking autumn wonderland. To fully experience this seasonal beauty, take advantage of Bonjour Québec’s interactive fall foliage map, which tracks the peak vibrancy of the leaves across the province.

"From mid-September to the end of October, our territory is adorned in a myriad of festive colours. This map follows the changes in the colours so you won't miss any of the show," states the Bonjour Québec website.

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Breathtaking hues of red, orange, and gold will soon blanket landscapes around the world, but you don't need a passport to experience spectacular autumnal views. One Quebec destination — a short road trip away from Montreal — has just been named among the top five fall foliage spots in the country.

Flight aggregator and travel agency Skyscanner ranked the Laurentian Mountains as number two on a list of Canada's best places to see the leaves change colour in 2024.

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Have you noticed the crisp air? The Halloween costumes at Dollarama? The Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks? It all adds up to one thing: fall is almost here.

Instead of lamenting the end of summer, why not plan an autumn getaway to "fall's colour capital," which happens to be a short road trip away from Montreal.

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For those looking for fun fall activities and things to do in November, you've still got some time to catch the gorgeous fall foliage. And what better way to get a feel for the fall season than with a road trip?

To get a glimpse of the changing colours, you can embark on a two-hour road trip from Montreal to the quaint town of Saranac, New York. Not only is the charming destination a stone's throw away from Montreal but Saranac also offers stunning views of the fall foliage. In fact, Saranac was named one of the best small towns in New York by Country Living, making it clear Saranac is one of the best places to be during the autumn time.

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For those still hoping to catch gorgeous views of the fall foliage, you've still got some time before Mother Nature's chill sweeps in slowly but surely. To get a glimpse of those changing colours, you can embark on a three-hour road trip from Montreal to none other than the quaint town of Woodstock, Vermont.

Not only is the charming destination within proximity to Montreal but Woodstock also offers stunning views of the fall foliage. In fact, it was listed as one of the most beautiful small towns in the United States by Architectural Digest, making it clear Woodstock is the place to be during the fall.

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With fall in full force, Quebec's landscapes are still casting gorgeous hues of red, orange and gold across the province and there's really no better time to explore Quebec's natural wonders than to embark on a hike and catch the autumn magic up close.

For those who are eager to catch the fall foliage in Quebec, the province is home to many must-see spots and one hiking destination, in particular, offers views overlooking the remarkable rich fall shades and a quaint small town.

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As the fall season touches down across Quebec, now just might be the ideal time to set your sights on the province's stunning fall foliage. The Quebec landscape transforms into a gorgeous tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, creating the perfect setting for a memorable road trip.

Located only two and a half hours from Montreal, Quebec City stands as one of Canada's prettiest fall towns. In fact, it was ranked as one of the "Most Beautiful Towns in Canada" by Culture Trip. The travel publication listed 10 towns across Canada deemed as the country's most remarkable and Quebec City is getting its well-deserved fall flowers.

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As September moves along and the slowly lowering temperature keeps whittling away at the last days of summer, the leaves are bound to start falling any second now. Walking through outdoor areas will soon mean you can enjoy the satisfaction of stepping on crunchy leaves. Before long, each tree will be beautifully coloured orange, red, and yellow — the ultimate fall scenery!

It's no surprise Quebec has some of the best fall foliage in all of Canada. Take a trip outside of the city and you'll truly understand why autumn is the best season around. But, there have to be some unconventional ways to witness the immense beauty of the forests and nature during the new season, right? Something over-the-top unforgettable to truly appreciate the warm colours of the cold season.

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The Montreal leaves are finally starting to fall to the ground, as they change from green to beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow. But in other parts of Quebec, the fall foliage is already near its peak.

Bonjour Québec's handy map of fall foliage shows us exactly when different Quebec regions have the most colourful fall foliage — ranked from "beginning soon" to "near peak" to "end." You can use this map to plan a picturesque fall road trip or hike.

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Fall is in the air — from the return of pumpkin spice lattes to a new crispness in the breeze. With that comes majestic fall foliage, and we've found a map to help you find Quebec's autumn leaves when they're at their most colourful.

Keep this map handy to make the most of upcoming hikes, road trips, day trips and photoshoots in la belle province.

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Sure, riding a bike is great. But have you ever tried soaring through treetops on a floating bicycle, as the fall leaves change colour? At Au Diable Vert, a Quebec campground, farm and nature park in the Eastern Townships, you can do just that.

Au Diable Vert's 'VéloVolant' experience is a unique one. While you can do this ecological activity in the summer, some would argue that it's even more beautiful in the fall.

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