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17 Spontaneous Fall Road Trips Less Than 3 Hours From Montreal

Picture this: stunning shades of red, orange, and gold blanket the Quebec landscape, making every road trip feel like a journey through a Hallmark movie. From charming villages painted in autumnal hues to hidden forest gems waiting to be explored, there are loads of stunning spots near Montreal where you can see exceptional views of the fall foliage.

So, we've curated a list of 17 irresistible destinations that'll have you falling head over heels for the autumn season in Quebec. So, grab your flannel, pumpkin-spiced latte and a camera; because the foliage-filled adventures don't last nearly as long enough as they should.

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6 Bodies, Including 4 Children, Were Found After A Quebec House Fire

A Quebec coroner is analyzing the remains of six people found following a house fire in the town of Saint-Jacques in Lanaudière.

Firefighters made the grim find after a passerby reported the blaze on rang du Cordon at 1 a.m. on Thursday, February 9. Officials first reported four bodies, but the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) confirmed the discovery of the additional two Thursday afternoon.

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The Latest Quebec Population Estimates Show It's Gonna Get More Crowded In Some Regions

Hope you like neighbours. The Quebec population could top 10 million in the 2060s, projections released by the Institut de la statistique du Québec in July show. And by 2041, the population of the province could grow by 10.3% compared to its 2021 population.

But that growth might not be evenly distributed. Much of it could be concentrated in the regions surrounding Montreal.

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Montreal's Oft-Reviled REM de l'Est Project Is Getting Overhauled & Might Get Extended

Laval and the Lanaudière region might be getting their own REM de l'Est stations. The governments of Montreal and Quebec are taking over the project, a cousin to the already-under-construction Réseau express métropolitain light-rail network in the west, and have committed to making some changes to the original plan.

First, while CDPQ Infra, the entity that was initially behind the design of the REM de l'Est, had wanted trains to go as far boulevard Robert-Bourassa, Quebec and Montreal are scrapping plans for additional stations in the centre of the city.

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This Private Island Cottage For Sale 1.5 Hours From Montreal Has Its Own Beach (PHOTOS)

Ever dreamed of living on a private island? If you have $1,650,000 lying around, now's your chance because a private island cottage is for sale just over an hour outside Montreal — and it even has its own beach.

The prestigious property is located on Lac Cloutier in Lanaudière's Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez.

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