Top 10 things you must do in the Quebec province

Quebec is an energetic province, and locals are completely surrounded by nature. Quebec is one of Canada’s thirteen provinces and territories. It borders the Province of Ontario to the west and the water bodies of James Bay and Hudson Bay. The Major Five Canadian animals belong to Quebec: the grey wolf, the blue whale, the snowy owl, the black bear and the moose. There is a great opportunity to see whales and moose in the summer months. Water makes up more than 10 percent of Quebec’s surface area. About half a million lakes exist, which is a lot to explore. There will always be new things to discover in Quebec, but here are my top 10 that you can start with.

#10 Le Château Montebello

Located halfway between Montreal and Ottawa, The Fairmont Château Montebello is the largest log castle in the world. Château Montebello is located in the town of the same name. It’s more than just a hotel because it has its own golf course and spa. Opened in 1930, the rustic-styled hotel contains 211 guest rooms and suites.

Address: 392 Rue Notre Dame, Montebello, QC

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#9 Parc des Chutes in Rivière-du-Loup

Parc des Chutes, located in downtown Rivière-du-Loup, provides designated hiking trails across a heritage orchard along the river. A 108-foot waterfall, from which you can enjoy an impressive view from a footbridge, is the park’s main attraction. An old hydroelectric power plant at the foot of the falls has been revived and is once again generating electricity.

Address: Rue Frontenac, Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec)

 

#8 Gatineau Park / Parc de la Gatineau

Gatineau Park is a land wedge of 361 square kilometres stretching north and west from the town of Gatineau. There is a lot of land to cover, with over 165 kilometres of hiking trails. Take the time to see the gateway to the finest network of hiking trails, transparent lakes and tree-covered hills in Ottawa-Gatineau.

Address: 33 Chemin Scott, Chelsea, QC

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#7 Parc des Trois-Bérets

Trois-Berets is an ideal park in which to rest and stroll around. The broken down paths and boardwalk lead to the harbour section, where narrative panels describe the area’s maritime past. Some unique sculptures that are the work of local artists are also located in the park. There are some amazing views of the St. Lawrence River if you follow the trail towards the harbour.

The park has become the privileged place for major popular and artistic meetings, including the Sculpture Biennale, the Festival of Sailors and the Winter Festival. A large part of the park has been fitted to showcase the sculpted works. Along the trails, magnificent sculpted benches pay homage to the founding families of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli.

Address: Rue Caron, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC

 

#6 Mont Tremblant National Park

The Mont Tremblant National Park is only a 30 min drive from the Resort. There are plenty of breathtaking spots only a short drive from Mont Tremblant. It is Quebec ‘s oldest provincial park and, after Kuururjuaq National Park, its second largest.

Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, short and long hiking huts, canoeing lake and river kayaking, mountain biking, backcountry camping and swimming in lakes, such as clear water at Lake Lauzon, are many summer and winter sports. Enjoy such hikes as La Roche trail, Centenary Loop, Chute du Diable, La Corniche trail, and Chutes Croche.

Address: 3824 Chemin du Lac Supérieur, Lac-Supérieur, QC

 

#5 Nature Centre 901 / Le Centre de la Nature

This haven of peace in the heart of Laval allows you to take a moment to observe a great diversity of plants and small wildlife. Whether it’s for a quiet place outside to enjoy a picnic, to take fantastic photos in an natural setting, or to observe the fall colors during a walk, you will find what you are looking for.

The are more than fifty hectares of outdoor nature environment at Centre de la nature, one of the most important urban parks of the region. You will enjoy hiking aficionados and discovering the more than five-kilometre long trails in a lush setting.

Address: 901 Avenue du Parc, Laval, QC

 

#4 Mount Royal Lookout (Montréal)

Mount Royal is the Montreal backyard, an urban mountain and sprawling park with fantastic views of the city. This area offers a relaxing escape for nature lovers. Go all the way to the top lookout, on a 30 min hike, for stunning views of the city landscape and countryside beyond the belvedere point.

Address: 1576 Voie Camillien-Houde, Montréal, QC 

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#3 Mont Tremblant Resort

If you’re not as adventurous and like to keep your feet on the ground, The Mont Tremblant Village is a great place to spend the day. It looks like a colourful town you would find somewhere in Europe. At Tremblant, every season has something special to offer but the village is always open for tourists. You can either spend the day shopping or trying new restaurants, the village has an array of activities to keep you occupied.

Address: 1000 Chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant, QC

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#2 The Ice Hotel / Hôtel De Glace

If a literal ice castle isn’t exciting enough for you, then I don’t know what is. The Hôtel de Glace, located in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier opened its doors earlier than usual for 2020 to mark its 20th anniversary. It has a main entrance lobby, a chapel, a large hall, an ice bar, slides, and will have 42 themed rooms and suites, all made of ice. This very unique accommodation will make you feel like you’ve entered a frozen kingdom.

Address: 2280 Boulevard Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC

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#1 Bic National Park / Parc Le Bic

Located in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Parc national du Bic is glued to the sea, which allows people who decide to escape by camping to enjoy the sea air. Hiking trails that bring you to breathtaking views, small islands and memorable sunsets have made the reputation of this place. Parc du Bic is also the perfect place to observe seals. At the end of a beautiful hike in the forest, you can observe them basking in the sun at the edge of the coast, during the high tides.

High and low tides are caused by the Moon’s gravitational pull. The force causes Earth and its water to bulge out. Because the Earth rotates through two tidal “bulges” every lunar day, coastal areas experience two high and two low tides every 25 hours. It takes six hours for the water at the shore to go from high to low.

Parc le Bic is so worth it, just for the view. I believe that in the distance, it’s a cumulus cloud is the evaporation stage. If you were passionate about your high school science class, you’ll know what I mean from the cycle of water.

Address: 3382 Rte 132 O, Le Bic, Quebec

 

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