WHAT TO EXPECT
This trip is perfect for Ottawans, Montrealers, and everyone in between! From waterfalls and a more challenging hike to ridiculously cute towns, shops and restaurants, there is a little bit of everything when you hit the backroads. This trip takes you to great spots in Québec!
AVAILABLE TO DEPART
This itinerary can be used any day of the year.
SUGGESTED FOR
STOP 1
Get your heart pumping and legs moving at the first stop on your road trip adventure. You will be treated to forest trails, seriously gorgeous views and incredible lookout spots. The hike at this stop is listed as moderate and is best done by experienced hikers. We have an accessible way for you to see the same great views! Drive time to the second stop is 16 minutes.
STOP 2
Make your way through this quaint Quebec town to a delicious cafe, country-western boutique and fun photo op. Drive time to the third stop is 10-20 minutes.
STOP 3
When TLC sang “don’t go chasing waterfalls,” they definitely hadn’t seen this one. Drive time to the fourth stop is 17 minutes.
STOP 4
Phew! Time to relax after a busy day. We’ve listed a few of our favourite eateries, food related shops and one last easy outdoor excursion. This town makes for a great getaway destination in case you’d like to stay over here!
Before you go
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This was definitely a full day trying to fit it all in, but at the same time, it was stress free and enjoyable - no rush! We really enjoyed exploring some local(ish) trails and sites that we had never heard of before, and really, we could have spent longer at each site if it weren't for trying to stick to the alotted times (definitely start early)! And I must say, the lunch recommendation alone was worth the trip! Amazing food and will definitely return to this restaurant. The parking/entrance fees added up, but it was worth it I think. Thank you for the memories!
Side note: For someone with bad knees, the first hike would be considered difficult, and the day as a whole was quite a lot of walking. Consider following some of the suggested alternatives - no need to choose a completely different trip!
Fun trip with a toddler in tow. We didn't get to enjoy the last stop as it was a Sunday evening and the shops were closed. That being said, we could have started the day a little earlier, and the first stop took us a while with a toddler so would have been possible to do in one day but make sure you start early!
We have lived in the Ottawa Valley for 4 years and are looking for new places to explore. Discovered Guess Where trips on of course TikTok, and decided to give them a try. We had a fabulous day of hiking, exploring and discovering new places in Quebec and are excited for our 2nd trip sometime soon.
Backroad Bliss
I could have spent all day at stop 1! I was there in the fall (September) and all the leaves were changing colours, really great hike (but you could drive up the hill if you didn't want to hike). Big lookout tower near the entrance too. A surprise waterfall area. Cute little Quebec towns with good food and little shops. You probably want to speak some French on this trip because some servers only spoke French (maybe it was just the place we chose) - but also for the road signs (all in French!) I think this would be a good trip to do if you're going from Ottawa to Montreal too, something to make the drive more fun.
