{"id":17032,"date":"2024-04-22T15:02:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/eastern-canada-discovering-quebec-in-the-colors-of-indian-summer\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T16:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:18:48","slug":"eastern-canada-discovering-quebec-in-the-colors-of-indian-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/en\/eastern-canada-discovering-quebec-in-the-colors-of-indian-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel in Quebec | Discover a wild and authentic province"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Quebec represents much more to us than just a travel destination. It’s a second home. It all began with a honeymoon in Gasp\u00e9sie, followed by our expatriation. Gradually, we found our bearings, built a home, and started a family. For years, our vacations were synonymous with the snowy slopes of Mont Sutton or Le Massif de Charlevoix, the splendor of the Magdalen Islands, the wild beauty of Gasp\u00e9sie, and the serenity of Lac Saint-Jean. <\/p>\n\n

Each family visit was an opportunity for adventure across the vast expanses of this beautiful province. We traveled countless miles through lakes and majestic forests… <\/p>\n\n

Even though we are now on another continent, our attachment to Quebec remains deep. With a special sense of nostalgia, I revisit the best moments of trips filled with the sweet scent of maple syrup and the exquisite taste of \u00cele d’Orl\u00e9ans wine.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Tower of Songs, El Mac & Gene Pendon – Photo Susan Moss<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Montreal<\/h2>\n\n

With nearly 2 million inhabitants, Montreal stands at the heart of the province of Quebec. As the largest city in the province and the second-largest in Canada, Montreal serves as a major economic, cultural, political, and social hub. Therefore, a visit to Quebec would be incomplete without spending a few days in such a vibrant and dynamic city. <\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Eva Blue – Tourisme Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Founded in 1642 by French settlers, Old Montreal, also known as the Old Port, stands out as one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Its cobbled streets and historic buildings, including the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, and Montreal City Hall, bear witness to the city’s rich past, offering an eclectic blend of French and British styles.<\/p>\n\n

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Place Jacques-Cartier \u00a9 Poulin, St\u00e9phan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Tourists and Montrealers alike stroll along the quays of the Old Port, finding a spot at a terrace table to enjoy the view of the harbor and the Saint Lawrence River.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Laulinea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Exploring the city by bike is highly enjoyable when weather permits. From the Old Port, head towards the Jacques-Cartier Bridge to reach the site of the Biosphere and traverse the famous Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Socie\u0301te\u0301 du parc Jean-Drapeau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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Biosph\u00e8re, environmental museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Returning to Montreal, pass by Habitat 67, an architectural structure designed by Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie for the 1967 Montreal World Exposition.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Eva Blue – Tourisme Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Continuing along the Lachine Canal, inaugurated in 1825, this canal allowed ships to bypass the rapids of the Saint Lawrence River to reach the Great Lakes region. Closed to commercial navigation in the 1970s, the canal was revitalized in the following decades. Lined with trails, parks, and bike paths, it now offers residents and visitors numerous opportunities for outdoor walks and activities.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Eva Blue – Tourisme Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Nearby, Atwater Market offers many options for a gourmet break before exchanging the banks of the Saint Lawrence for the heights of Mount Royal.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Eva Blue – Tourisme Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect behind Central Park, and inaugurated in 1876, Mount Royal Park spans over 200 hectares in the heart of Montreal. <\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Eva Blue – Tourisme Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

A true nature oasis, the park attracts tourists who come to admire the spectacular panoramic view of the city as well as Montreal residents who engage in various activities throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a9 Freddy Arciniegas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Visiting Montreal also means…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A stroll along the Old Port quays and a bike ride are just the beginning of what Montreal has to offer. Here are some additional activity suggestions to experience the pulse of the metropolis:<\/p>\n\n