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If you're looking to satisfy your wanderlust in 2025, you might want to start planning a trip to this cozy destination near Montreal. With cobblestone streets, endless cafes and stunning attractions, you'll feel as if you've travelled to a far away land.

U.S. News released a list of the "Best Cities in the World to Visit for 2025" highlighting 30 bucket list destinations from across the globe.

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If you're looking for the perfect place to sip a pumpkin-spiced latte and say goodbye to the peak fall foliage, one of Canada's most beautiful towns is calling your name! Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Montreal, this enchanting spot feels like a cozy European getaway – only you don't have to book a flight or even leave the province.

During the fall, Quebec City transforms into a cozy autumn postcard, with picture-perfect landscapes of golden yellows, deep reds, and warm oranges.

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When you think of Canada's premier luxury hotels, you probably don't picture an archeological site teeming with artifacts that date back to the 1600s. But that's the best way to describe Auberge Saint-Antoine, which was just named one of the best hotels in Canada by the U.K. edition of Condé Nast Traveller.

Located in Quebec City’s Old Port, Auberge Saint-Antoine consists of three historic buildings on the banks of the Saint-Lawrence River. The property, known as Îlot Hunt, was originally used as wharf, a cannon battery and a trade centre for British merchants.

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Quebec is set to receive its first snow of the season this week, making it clear that winter isn't waiting for December 21 to make an appearance.

Now, despite the colder temps, there's no season more romantic than winter, at least the holiday portion of the season. From glistening snowfalls, cozy gatherings by the fire, the warm glow of festive lights, and an overall sense of charm and heartfelt traditions, the holidays exude love and romance. And what better way to enjoy this cherished time of year than in one of the most beautiful winter wonderlands in Canada…Quebec City.

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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 we're all oh-so-aware by now, gas prices in Montreal are absolutely bonkers. So that leaves us to wonder: How else can we go on the road trips we've been planning?

If you're looking to save money but still want to go visit popular cities nearby, you can consider buying a train ticket from Montreal to your desired destination.

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