Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

User AvatarBuild your avatar
Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
MTL Blog Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with MTL Blog Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.

quebec hikes

This Quebec hike near Montreal overlooks a heart-shaped lake and stunning fall foliage

As the hues of autumn begin to paint the landscapes of Quebec with rich shades of red, orange, and gold, there's no better time to explore the province's natural wonders than to embark on a hike and catch the harvest 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 of the changing colours and a heart-shaped lake.

Keep readingShow less

This Quebec Hike 45 Mins From Montreal Overlooks A Charming Town & Gorgeous Fall Foliage

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.

Keep readingShow less

14 Quebec Waterfalls That Need To Be On Your Summer 2023 Bucket List

As Quebec simmers under the scorching summer sun, there's a cooler, more captivating part of the province awaiting the intrepid. Waterfalls, those thunderous spectacles of nature, are the perfect sanctuaries, offering a dramatic and refreshing departure from the season's relentless heat.

Tucked away in the province's lush wilderness, these hidden gems serve as nature's own air conditioners, inviting you to swap the swelter for a splash. So, grab your crew, or venture off solo and get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through the stunning landscapes of Quebec, where the province's most majestic falls are hidden.

Keep readingShow less

14 Easy Summer Hikes In Quebec That Will Give You All The Views

Opportunities abound for easy nature excursions in Quebec. Below is a list of 14 easy hikeshikes to kickstart your summer adventures.

Keep readingShow less

8 Magical Quebec Hikes You Need To Add To Your Spring Bucket List (PHOTOS)

Winter has loosened its icy grip. Ice has retreated from the trails and the fragrance of wet grass and fresh vegetation fills the air. It's spring at last — time to emerge from our dank city apartments and stretch our cramped legs after a season of couch potatoing. Here are eight spring hikes in Quebec to get started.

Most of these hikes have an intermediate level of difficulty, but there are a few more challenging routes for the extra adventurous.

Keep readingShow less

This Quebec Boardwalk Trail Stretches As Far As The Eye Can See Into The Forest (PHOTOS)

At the shore of the Saint Lawrence River in Nicolet, Quebec, is a boardwalk trail that offers spectacular views through the forest and across the marsh of the local Parc écomaritime de l'Anse-du-Port.

The 710-metre trail leads to a 12.3-metre lookout tower, where, from the top, it looks like the boardwalk stretches endlessly through nature.

Keep readingShow less
quebec hikes

8 Actually Stunning Easy Hikes In Quebec Where You Can Get Fall Views Without Losing A Lung

It's prime time for autumn leaf spotting, and luckily Quebec has no shortage of beautiful vistas to drink in the fall colours. But pretty panoramas sometimes come with painful levels of exertion. If that's your jam, power to you. For a gentler path to Insta-worthy pics, these easier hikes across Quebec deserve a spot on your seasonal bucket list.

Keep readingShow less
hiking near montreal

7 Beautiful Hiking Trails Near Montreal That'll Immerse You In Nature

Life can be hectic. Sometimes you just need to get away from the city to find a little peace of mind — and there's no better place to do so than on one of the many gorgeous hiking trails near Montreal.

All the spots on this list are within a two-hour drive from the city, so you don't have to go far to fully immerse yourself in nature!

Keep readingShow less
gaspésie

Quebec's Gaspésie Region Has An Emerald River With A Hidden Waterfall You Can Hike To

The emerald river and waterfall hidden in the woods of Percé's eponymous Parc de la Rivière Émeraude is an easy hike for anyone travelling through eastern Quebec. The shallow stream at the tip of Quebec's Gaspésie region gets its enchanting deep green hue from the rocks at its bottom, according to the regional tourism website.

The spot where the river trickles over a low outcrop into a wide natural pool is a popular summer destination for photo-seekers.

Keep readingShow less
gaspésie

This Gaspésie Park Has New Mountaintop Lookouts With Hammocks To Swing Above Nature

Sépaq has enhanced the experience at several of its parks and reserves ahead of summer 2022. In addition to a new cliffside lookout in the Parc national des Monts-Valin, the society has also installed new rest areas with stunning views in the Gaspésie region's Réserve faunique de Matane.

The two new platforms are near the Auberge de montage des Chic‑Chocs, an isolated four-star mountain lodge that sits atop a mountain crest in what Sépaq calls the heart of the reserve.

Keep readingShow less
quebec hiking trails

This Quebec Hiking Trail Has A Lookout That Feels Like It's Hanging Off A Massive Cliff

This is not a story for anyone with a fear of heights. A recently-installed walkway and lookout at the end of a Quebec hiking trail offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

The 350-metre wooden path allows visitors to walk along the steep edge of the Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien, a 575-meter summit in the Parc national des Monts-Valin.

Keep readingShow less
hiking near montreal

6 Tips For Winter Hiking In Quebec I REALLY Wish Someone Had Told Me

The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

Keep readingShow less