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Quintessential Québec

Quintessential Québec

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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Gorgeous drives, picturesque towns, historic hikes, phenomenal food and so much more. You'll quickly fall in love with the area and want to come back again and again.

Trip Highlights

  • A couple great hikes
  • Multiple photo-worthy moments
  • Cozy independent cafes & restaurants
  • Historic towns

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This itinerary can be used any day from Spring - Fall. Some stops may be closed Monday - Wednesday but we have recommended lots to do as alternatives!

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Outdoor Enthusiasts
  • Couples
  • Active Seniors
  • Photographers

Itinerary

STOP 1

Start your day by exploring a couple incredible trails that bring you to historically significant spots & a babbling waterfall. Drive time to the second stop is 8 minutes.

STOP 2

This 19th-century town is so charming that you'll definitely want to return. We've recommended our favourite cafes & eateries for you to relax in after your first outdoor adventure. Drive time to the third stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 3

Get your cameras out! This hour-long trail deserves a picture or two. Or, if you're travelling on a weekend and want to get up close and personal with some furry friends, pre-book a farm experience. Drive time to the fourth stop is 23 minutes.

STOP 4

End your surprise road trip in a quintessential village. If you want to keep going we've suggested a quiet countryside stop or a place to lace up your skates in the winter.

Region

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Can depart from

Kingston Area, Ottawa Area, Montreal Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Cash
  • Ice Skates (optional)
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Snowshoes (optional)
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Dog-Friendly
  • Kid-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

  • From Ottawa: 1 hour and 37 minutes / 90 km
  • From Kana: 2 hours and 9 minutes / 139 km
  • From Gloucester: 1 hour and 55 minutes / 112 km
  • From Renfrew: 3 hours and 30 minutes / 249 km
  • From Merrickville: 3 hours and 15 minutes / 243 km
  • From Alexandria: 3 hours and 40 minutes / 294 km

This trip can be done any day between May - September. Some stops may be closed Monday - Wednesday but we have recommended lots to do as alternatives!

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:30 am - 10:00 am.

You can bring your pup on Quintessential Québec! The trip includes patio options for when it's warm & takeaway that work well for your pet. There will also be at least one dog-friendly activity at each stop. If you bring your furry friend, you will be unable to bring them into any indoor suggestions.

We recommend bringing between 2- 5 people on your surprise road trip adventure.

Your First and Third stop cost $13 per vehicle (May-October). Once you have paid at the first stop, keep your pass as you won’t have to pay again later.

Your Fourth stop includes optional activities that will require a fee, but we have suggested multiple free things as well.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

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We loved our guess where trip. It was the first one and definitely won’t be the last. The best part, we didn’t have to plan a thing!! The best mystery was opening the next envelope to find out where you would end up. We enjoyed every minute. We are planning on going back to see the landscaping in the fall.

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Good way to explore local sites

This made for a fun day for our family. We live in Kanata and never had much of a reason to go into Gatineau. Didn't know where this would lead us when we purchased it, happy that it felt "just down the road" from Ottawa. Found a great cafe we've gone back to a couple of times since. Nice exploring your own backyard and finding new things you can return to.