Saint-Sauveur is one of the larger towns in the Laurentians in Quebec. It’s best known as a ski resort in the winter, but there’s also quite a bit to do in the summer too
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There are around 50 National Parks in Québec, and 10 of those are near Montreal.
Québec National Parks near Montreal Canada range from a 30 minute drive away to a 3 hour drive away.
Even though Montreal a bike friendly city, there are some bike paths around Montreal that are better than others… Here are my favourites
I love a good hike, but I don’t always want to drive 2 hours, hike, and then drive home for 2 hours. That’s why I found the best hikes an hour or less from Montreal!
La Malbaie in the Charlevoix region is the perfect place for a weekend getaway from Montreal. It’s a quintessential small Quebec town to visit. Along the north shore of the St. Lawerence river, it’s a bit over a 4 hour drive from Montreal (about 2 hours past Quebec City).
Alfred Kelly Nature Reserve is one of my favourite spots to hike near Montreal. There are 15 km of free hiking trails that you can discover, I’ve barely even scratched the surface!
The main highlight in Yamachiche is the nature park. Right off the highway, there’s a nature reserve that you can walk around and explore. It’s a true Québec hidden gem that’s definitely worth the trip to.
Did you know there are, not one, not two, but three lavender fields near Montreal!? Now you don’t have to plan a trip to the South of France to get a taste of the beautiful purple fields… although, who’s ever complaining about visiting the South of France!?
Les Chutes de Plaisance is part of the Plaisance national park in Quebec and it’s a historical site. It makes a wonderful day trip to nature. It’s also the perfect excursion if you’re staying at the Chateau Montebello for the weekend.
Tremblant is the perfect summer escape from Montreal. The main attraction here is the ski hill in the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit in the summer months. This was my family’s go to spot for summer vacations for years!