La Mauricie National Park
Visited – August 2026 and August 2025
La Mauricie National Park is located in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec. It protects a portion of the Canadian Shield and contains a series of interconnected lakes, forests and rolling hills. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including beavers, snowshoe hares, moose and black bears. The park is open year round and there are an array of activities depending on the season.
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Montreal
Visited – March 2024 – 3 days
Montreal is one of the oldest and biggest cities in Canada. It is named after Mount Royal, a mountain situated near the heart of downtown. It known for its vibrant art scene, historic culture and iconic food. Montreal has a certain je ne sais quoi quality and is just a very beautiful city to wander around.
Quebec City
Visited – August 2026 and November 2016
With its cobblestone streets and colourful, quaint shops, Quebec City has a distinctly European look and feel to it. It’s the only walled-in city in Canada and it contains one of the most iconic hotels in the country. With it’s charming architecture, rich history, vibrant culture and high walkability factor, Quebec City is as close as we can get to Europe without having to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Read More: Quebec in August 2026 (2 days) and November 2016 (4 days)
Rimouski
Visited – August 2026 – 2 days
Rimouski is located along the southern shore of the St. Lawrence River near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. So it contains the best of both worlds when it comes to scenery: mountains, forests and water. While there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy nature, Rimouski also has a vibrant cultural scene and contains a few museums, historic sites and one of the best outdoor gardens in Quebec.
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