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Canada's top 20 travel destinations were ranked and these 3 Quebec spots made the cut

Quebec has long been nicknamed "La Belle Province," and a new ranking from one of the world's largest travel platforms suggests the name is well-deserved.

This week, travel planning platform Tripadvisor released its 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations list for Canada, and Quebec secured three spots in the top 20.

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This little-known Quebec spot is one of the world's 'best places to visit' in '26

If you're already dreaming up your next big adventure, listen up! Quebec was just named one of the best places in the world to travel to in 2026 — and it's not because of its food scene or historic cities.

In October, National Geographic released its annual list of the Best Places in the World to Travel to, a ranking of 25 destinations selected by its editors, photographers, and explorers.

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I spent a whimsical winter weekend in Montreal — Here's everything I did to feel festive

Whether you like it or not, the holidays are just around the corner, which means street corners look a little sparklier, lobbies have suddenly sprouted enormous Christmas trees, and every drink now has a borderline unpleasant amount of cinnamon in it.

If you're not feeling festive yet — or you're simply in need of a gentle nudge toward seasonal cheer — a weekend in Montreal is a remarkably reliable cure. In fact, it might be Canada's most committed holiday city.

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This charming Christmas town near Montreal is like stepping into a real-life Hallmark movie

If you're dreaming of a winter escape that feels straight out of a snow globe, you don't need to go too far. Just two hours from Montreal, there's a picture-perfect Christmas town that looks like it was lifted from a Hallmark movie — because it actually has been!

The picturesque Ontario village of Almonte has welcomed film crews for 18 different Christmas movies, including titles like Christmas By Design, A Christmas Stray, A Chance For Christmas and The Christmas Set Up.

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This scenic train ride near Montreal winds through valleys bursting with fall colours

If you're craving a cozy way to experience fall's best colours without breaking out the hiking boots, this scenic train ride near Montreal delivers autumn magic in the most relaxing way possible.

Just a road trip south of the city, the Conway Scenic Railroad in New Hampshire serves up some of the most stunning fall foliage views you'll find anywhere – all from the comfort of a vintage train car.

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I visited this cozy small town just 2 hours from Montreal and it's the perfect fall getaway

If you're craving an autumn getaway near Montreal that feels straight out of a storybook, there's a small town in Quebec that's got quaint shops, cozy coffee shops and no shortage of dreamy fall vistas.

The charming small town of Montebello may be tiny — home to fewer than 1,000 residents — but it feels like it was designed to be experienced during the autumn, with countless tree-lined streets glowing in all the shades of the season.

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This cozy small town near Montreal will make you feel like you're experiencing fall in Scotland

If you've ever dreamed of spending fall in Scotland, surrounded by crisp air, crunchy golden leaves, and cozy coffee shops, listen up! This charming small town is just a road trip from Montreal, and with its old stone buildings, riverside strolls, and tree-lined streets glowing with autumn colour, it's easy to pretend you've landed in the Highlands.

Just three hours from Montreal, the small Ontario town of Perth will make you feel like you've been whisked away to the cozy, leafy streets of the U.K. And in the fall, when the leaves turn red and gold, the whole place transforms into a dreamy, picture-perfect weekend getaway.

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Canada's 'most beautiful' city is just 3 hours from Montreal and it's a cozy fall paradise

If cobblestone streets, golden leaves, and cozy, European vibes sound like your dream autumn getaway, you don't need to go far. Canada's "most beautiful" city is the perfect place to spend a fall weekend — and it's just a few hours from Montreal.

We recently asked readers on Narcity's Facebook page to share the "most beautiful" places they've ever visited in Canada. While charming small towns like Banff and Jasper repeatedly got a shoutout, one city came up again and again: Quebec City.

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Montreal airport has a dreamy new 'common-use' lounge and it's the city's best-kept secret

If you've flown out of Montreal-Trudeau Airport recently, there's a good chance you walked right past one of the airport's best-kept secrets without even realizing it.

Tucked away next to Starbucks and YUL Pizza in the domestic terminal, between gates 1 and 2, is a brand new YUL airport lounge that's shaping up to be a game changer for travellers looking to escape the usual chaos.

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This stunning lakeside city near Montreal is better than a trip to the US, locals say

Looking to stay north of the border this summer? You don't have to leave Canada to find the perfect weekend escape.

Just a few hours from Montreal, you can visit a historic lakeside city with cobblestone streets, waterfront patios, and a mix of culture, nature, and unbeatable views of Lake Ontario that locals say rivals a trip to the U.S.

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You can fly roundtrip from Montreal to dreamy European cities for under $650 this fall

If you've been dreaming about sipping Vinho Verde on a sun-drenched terrace in Lisbon or strolling the colourful cobblestone streets of Porto, listen up! TAP Air Portugal has the perfect excuse to finally get your European vacation out of the group chat and into reality — with cheap roundtrip flights from Montreal to Europe for under $700.

From now until May 4, 2025, you can snag deeply discounted tickets from Montreal to some of Europe's most beautiful (and underrated) spots.

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This quaint city near Montreal is one of the best spots to visit in Canada this year

If you're looking for a mini getaway this spring, why not add one of the best places to visit in Canada for 2025 to your bucket list? Just a short road trip from Montreal, this quaint and cozy small city has everything from outdoor adventures and mountain views to tasty eats and charming streets straight out of a fairytale.

Located under two hours from Montreal in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, Mont-Tremblant has been ranked one of the top travel destinations in Canada by U.S. News & World Report, and it's not hard to see why.

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