Getaways

Whether enjoying the Laurentians’ world-class resorts, slopes and parks, soaking up Montérégie’s bucolic beauty or touring the Eastern Townships’s excellent vineyards, there’s something for everyone a short distance from the city. And the breathtaking sites and splendour of historic Québec City and Ottawa, the nation’s capital, simply can’t be missed.

Laurentians

For fine dining and simple relaxation on fabulous natural surroundings, the Laurentians are about an hour’s drive from Montréal. Featuring world-class resorts and parks-including the famous Mont-Tremblant four-season resort-here you’ll find plenty of water sports, challenging golf courts, mountain biking, rock climbing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and fantastic downhill and crosscountry skiing.

Montérégie

A short hop south across the river, the Montérégie region is a treasure trove of inviting attractions. Explore the Richelieu Valley, visit Chambly’s famous microbrewery, or enjoy a picnic among the apple orchards on tranquil Mont Saint-Hilaire. Close by, Parc Safari is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Eastern Townships / Estrie

Head south from Montréal and you’ll find yourself in the picturesque Townships region, well known for its bed-and-breakfast inns and gourmet cuisine. Tour vineyards and sample homemade wines, jams and syrups; then visit the Orford Arts Center for a summer concert under the stars.

Québec City

Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Montréal, Québec City lives up to its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Located on a spectacular bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the streets and buildings of Cap Diamant, Québec City’s historic quarter, and Place Royale recount the history of New France. Inside the city’s old walls, the aroma of fresh bread, croissants and coffee waft through the narrow streets–an irresistible atmosphere of Old Europe is so pervasive that you’ll find it hard to believe that you’re still in North America.

Ottawa

Ottawa, the nation’s capital, is only two hours from Montréal and home to the Canadian Parliament and federal institutions. The city will astound you with its imposing government buildings towering above the Ottawa River–especially the magnificent Library of Parliament and its superb Gothic Revival architecture. Each spring, the city welcomes visitors from around the world for the Canadian Tulip Festival, the largest in the world, with the breathtaking beauty of millions tulips abloom throughout the Capital Region. Ottawa is bursting with grand museums and beautifully designed parks along or close to the historic Rideau Canal which runs through the city center. During the lively Winterlude Festival, the Canal is crowded with skaters gliding along the world’s longest skating rink.

<h1>Getaways</h1><p>Whether enjoying the Laurentians’ world-class resorts, slopes and parks, soaking up Montérégie’s bucolic beauty or touring the Eastern Townships’s excellent vineyards, there’s something for everyone a short distance from the city. And the breathtaking sites and splendour of historic Québec City and Ottawa, the nation’s capital, simply can’t be missed.</p><h2><br>Laurentians</h2><p>For fine dining and simple relaxation on fabulous natural surroundings, the Laurentians are about an hour’s drive from Montréal. Featuring world-class resorts and parks-including the famous Mont-Tremblant four-season resort-here you’ll find plenty of water sports, challenging golf courts, mountain biking, rock climbing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and fantastic downhill and crosscountry skiing.</p><h2><br>Montérégie</h2><p>A short hop south across the river, the Montérégie region is a treasure trove of inviting attractions. Explore the Richelieu Valley, visit Chambly’s famous microbrewery, or enjoy a picnic among the apple orchards on tranquil Mont Saint-Hilaire. Close by, Parc Safari is a great way to spend an afternoon.</p><h2><br>Eastern Townships / Estrie<strong></strong></h2><p>Head south from Montréal and you’ll find yourself in the picturesque Townships region, well known for its bed-and-breakfast inns and gourmet cuisine. Tour vineyards and sample homemade wines, jams and syrups; then visit the Orford Arts Center for a summer concert under the stars.</p><h2><br>Québec City</h2><p>Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Montréal, Québec City lives up to its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Located on a spectacular bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the streets and buildings of Cap Diamant, Québec City’s historic quarter, and Place Royale recount the history of New France. Inside the city’s old walls, the aroma of fresh bread, croissants and coffee waft through the narrow streets–an irresistible atmosphere of Old Europe is so pervasive that you’ll find it hard to believe that you’re still in North America.</p><h2><br>Ottawa</h2><p>Ottawa, the nation’s capital, is only two hours from Montréal and home to the Canadian Parliament and federal institutions. The city will astound you with its imposing government buildings towering above the Ottawa River–especially the magnificent Library of Parliament and its superb Gothic Revival architecture. Each spring, the city welcomes visitors from around the world for the Canadian Tulip Festival, the largest in the world, with the breathtaking beauty of millions tulips abloom throughout the Capital Region. Ottawa is bursting with grand museums and beautifully designed parks along or close to the historic Rideau Canal which runs through the city center. During the lively Winterlude Festival, the Canal is crowded with skaters gliding along the world’s longest skating rink.</p>

<h1>Escapades</h1><p>La région des Laurentides vous propose de grands centres de villégiature, des stations de ski et d’immenses parcs. Vous pouvez aussi admirer les paysages bucoliques de Montérégie, flâner dans les vignobles des Cantons de l’Est ou découvrir les splendeurs patrimoniales des villes de Québec et d’Ottawa.</p><h2><br>Laurentides</h2><p>À une heure de route de Montréal, plongez dans une nature invitante pour vous détendre ou profiter d’une bonne table. Les Laurentides forment une région incomparable de villégiature et de réserves naturelles, parmi lesquelles le célèbre parc du Mont-Tremblant, qui offre au fil des saisons une foule d’activités : sports aquatiques, golf, vélo de montagne, escalade, motoneige, traineau à chien et sports de glisse exceptionnels.</p><h2><br>Montérégie</h2><p>Au sud de Montréal, pratiquement au pied des ponts qui enjambent le Saint-Laurent, la région de la Montérégie recèle de véritables trésors. Explorez la vallée du Richelieu, arrêtez-vous pour visiter la célèbre microbrasserie de Chambly ou faites un piquenique au milieu des vergers de pommiers du tranquille mont Saint-Hilaire. Non loin, le Parc Safari vous promet un après-midi inoubliable.</p><h2><br>Cantons de l’Est / Estrie</h2><p>Reconnue pour ses auberges B&B et ses tables gastronomiques, la région pittoresque des Cantons de l’Est se situe un peu plus au sud de Montréal. Découvrez ses vignobles et goutez à son vaste éventail de produits du terroir : vins, confitures, miels, sirops… Pour terminer la journée en beauté, le Centre d’arts Orford vous convie à un concert sous les étoiles !</p><h2><br>Québec</h2><p>Situé à deux heures et demie de route de Montréal, le Vieux-Québec mérite pleinement son titre de joyau du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Juché sur le cap Diamant, surplombant le fleuve Saint-Laurent, le quartier historique du Vieux-Québec relate l’histoire de la Nouvelle-France et conserve bien vivant son héritage européen. À l’intérieur des murs de la vieille ville, promenez-vous dans les méandres des charmantes rues étroites et animées qui ont donné le jour à l’Amérique francophone !</p><h2><br>Ottawa</h2><p>Capitale fédérale située à deux heures de route de Montréal, Ottawa est le siège du Parlement canadien et de nombreuses institutions nationales. Jouissant d’un site exceptionnel, d’impressionnants immeubles — telle la bibliothèque du Parlement, merveille d’architecture néogothique — dominent la rivière des Outaouais. Chaque printemps, pour le Festival canadien des tulipes, la capitale met en scène des millions de tulipes et attire des visiteurs des quatre coins du globe. Ottawa, c’est aussi la ville des grands musées et des parcs magnifiques en plein centre-ville, le long du canal Rideau. Grand témoin de l’histoire de la ville, ce canal devient, l’hiver venu, la patinoire la plus longue du monde pour le plus grand bonheur des patineurs.</p>