It's hard for me to rate this place. It's where my mother was born and lived for a majority of her…read morelife. She loved it here and frequently tells me so. We, as a family, visit often since her family still stays there. Thing is I've seen lots of it but I've never done any of the touristy aspects because I'm with people who've lived here forever so they don't need to show me anything or explain the history, it's assumed I know already (which I sort of do but eh). I don't know anything about the bar scene or which restaurants are cool. I've never seen the cegep or inside the university. I've been to the main museum of history, the mall, the main areas downtown, the church downtown, and my relatives houses. I think it is worth visiting and it shouldn't take more than a day to see everything pretty if you have a car (public transportation is pretty non-existent here, if a bus passes every 30 minutes is it even really passing?.

This may not sound right, but I say:…read more "Get off and look around." What I'm referring to is getting off "the 40" (or Autoroute Felix Leclerc) on your automotive trek between Montreal and Quebec City and exploring the quaint town of Trois-Rivieres. It sits at about the halfway point along the drive, similar in length to the drive between Portland and Seattle. Moreover, I had a strong need to urinate. Doesn't that typically happen if driving between Portland and Seattle? Come on. Admit it. There are two ways to Quebec City. You can take the 20, which is what VIA Rail follows, taking you through Drummondville on the south shore and then taking you into Quebec City using the bridges. Or, you can take the 40, and savor more of Montreal's eastern suburbs, this town (Trois-Rivieres), and approach Quebec City from the west, watching it get closer and closer. Take the 40. Trois-Rivieres is a smaller city reminiscent of American towns pushed up against that swath of the U.S. abutting Eastern Canada. But there's something extra and unmistakably provincial, alluding to Quebec, and, if you don't get off the highway, you won't discover it. The first is those great stone cathedrals reminiscent of the region and they are easily visible from the highway. Other great civic and business buildings in the center are worthy of a look. There is a working port, along with some industrial concerns. It's all very salt of the earth. There are also squares, parks, historical landmarks, and even a small branch campus of UQ here in Trois-Rivieres (while big UQAM is in centre-ville Montreal) . The center is close to the Saint Lawrence River but one climbs upward, gaining ground, going into the more residential areas. From the hillier parts of the city, some views are available. The area is not dense. Parking in the center may take some nickels and dimes, or a few loonies, but if you walk a handful of blocks, it can be free. It feels just right when the air is cool, the sky is mostly overcast, and the leaves are changing colors. Why not combine that feeling with some hot food and drink in one of the eateries in the area? There are lots of local little places that seemingly have been there a long time and, since tourism is not big here, they are obviously sustained by local commerce. They don't disappoint and you'll get behind the wheel of the car ready to approach Quebec City with a full stomach. Trois-Rivieres is the real deal ... unpretentious, gritty, historic, it rolls up its sleeves in true North American fashion, and it is unmistakably Gallic in the language (English is not very widely spoken here), in the spirit of its people, and in its overall look and feel. Now THIS is "la Nouvelle France" in the New Millennium.

I used to love this place and go a lot as a teen and young adult. One year I almost drowned,…read moreslipped and was sucked under by the current. Fire and EMT had to use a hovercraft to get to me. In the end I was ok, with minor concussion and lesions but that was the scariest time in my life. I was pinned to the bottom for what seemed like forever, feeling like it was all slipping away to fast, and all i could think about was not being able to pick up my kids on time from their dads. Thank goodness they were not with me that day. No a great place for little kids AT ALL. Just be safe. Mother nature is not one to mess around with. I will give it a 5 because it is a spectacular place, and gorgeous.

Thanks so much to Bobby for reminding me of this place today when working on this big collection of…read moreweekend summer adventures - https://www.yelp.ca/collection/Jkc8VhyG4Wlw-94psy7b9Q - this park was my secret haven for years and I'm so happy to give it a 5 star review now. During covid they are selling bracelets for accessing the park to be able to guarantee enough safe space for everyone and keep folks healthy. The long rolling falls over smooth granite are just gorgeous. Perfect for picnics, perfect for lounging with your feet in cold water, just perfect for a day trip out of the city.

This is very beautiful falls, and natural feature. Parking was easy and plentiful. There was a…read moreboardwalk to view the falls from above to experience how large they are. There are a variety of ways to expereince the falls, cable car ( was not operational) , suspension bridge, zip line ( not operational) and 400 plus stairs. There are several lookout platforms to take in the e views of the falls and Quebec City. A quick 15 minute drive outside of Quebec City , Montmorency Falls should definitely be on your list of spots to visit in Quebec!

A must visit if you are a tourist or a local. My family and I visited and had a lot of fun walking…read morearound the parc and taking the gondola ride down. Line for gondola tickets went by fast. But I recommend m taking the gondola back to the top bc those stairs were a killer!

We booked the Mistagance O tent tik for 1 night for 4 adults and 1 child, this Wednesday and was…read moresomewhat pessimistic on what to expect. Our first experience was to get our keys and received Royal treatment from customer service, and got all the explanations, maps needed to make our 1-day camping the most enjoyable. Our site on O-10 was in perfect location, next to the water fountain and proximity to the washroom. Just impressed with the cleanliness of both the unit and the washroom. The camping site was equipped with everything that one would have like to have. Inside was equipped with 4 single beds, dining table, 4 chairs, a wood stove for heating, pots & pans, cutlery, wine glasses. Outside was a gas supplied BBQ, picnic tables and chairs. Even a lamp is provided, as it is pitch black at night, walking to the washroom area. Washroom area was very clean, toilet paper provided and equipped with electrical sockets. There is a separate annexed unit for 2 shower units, with hot water. We did lots of hiking, walking over 10 km and taking nice shots of the most peaceful and picturesque sites. The only thing that one would have to bring is food, bedsheets, pillows, blankets, shampoo, soap and towels. Nothing else. Marshmallows if you want to have a camp fire. Amazing campground to anyone who loves nature, or need to take a break from hectic city life.

We booked at night at the Mistagance semi serviced campsites and it's very well maintained. They've…read moregot portable water on tap that's very accessible, and the bathrooms are excellent for campsites. The showers are spacious and clean with hot hot water and good water pressure. The bathroom facilities are also equipped with two sinks outside so you can wash dishes. They have some restrictive fishing rules, which is expected of national parks i guess? You have to go early in the morning to sign up for the draw and you get fishing access to one area only. You must also only use firewood purchased from them but it's not that cheap. The welcome centre also has this cute museum that tells you about the geology, history, and fauna of the park. Also, the park staff are super helpful when it comes to advice for hikes and lookout points. When it comes to views, the lookout points are nice, where you get to see the winding lake and the rock formations at the cascade. There were a ton of people at the cascades which kind of takes away from the nature experience, but its a popular park after all. This park is great for campers that like a little more comfort than back country camping!

Great park located in the outskirts of Montreal. Pretty popular during the weekends, so don't…read moreexpect a private experience. Not a difficult hike, with trails ranging between 2 and 9 km. If you want to walk around the lake, it will take about 90 minutes at a leisurely pace. Good vistas of the lake and impressive houses scattered along the park. I think the cost is $8.50 per adult. Which is not bad, but at the same time, not free either.

The park of Mont Saint Bruno is perfect place to spend some time enjoying nature and different…read moreactivities. The hiking trails are easy and go around all the beautiful lakes. For those in love with water sports kayaking and stand up paddle boarding is available at one of these lakes with some basic facilities to change your bathing suit if you need to. Picnic areas are relatively close to the parking lot and easily accessible. The park gets busy over the weekend as it is very close to Montreal, yet there is a lot of space for everybody and the crowds thin out as you go further climbing the hills. Super place to plan a weekend outdoors!

I went on a hike with a park rangers, Willem. He was really informative about what we were seeing…read more It is such a gorgeous place. There are great opportunities for hiking, kayaking and just sitting around a campfire. I've hiked a lot and it reminded me of hiking in Colorado. I only got to spend a day but I can't wait to go back and camp there.

Just gorgeous! A must visit when you are in Quebec. If you don't know where to start, go to the…read morevisitors center and ask one of their rangers. They were very helpful and there are clean bathrooms. There are many hikes to choose from and you must drive to the parking lots where the hike begins. Keep in mind the sunset time and how long each trek will take depending on your ability! Honestly, all the views here were magnificent. Definitely recommend to everyone!

First of all the ferry to the Boucherville Islands park is ridiculously cute and I love it. It's a…read moresmall bike ferry, a short ride on the water over to a peaceful haven blowing with tall grasses. We biked here from out in Mile End so after a hectic ride through the city, arriving on this island was heaven. It's deeply peaceful and really really fun to ride around on, amazing bike paths rolling through quiet trees and protected, diverse nature. People are here fishing, walking, kayaking and generally relaxing. I didn't find any earth shattering views or anything like that, but a real sense of peace really close to the heart of the city.

I went to the parc with friends on a day where the entrance was free. In the winter this parc isn't…read morethe most fabulous. I've been in the warmer months and there was much more to see and do. Great parc to spot Virginia deer.