{"id":729,"date":"2025-11-21T21:44:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T02:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/trip\/quebec\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T19:35:41","slug":"fjords-forests-and-great-outdoors-of-quebec","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/trip\/fjords-forests-and-great-outdoors-of-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"Fjords, Forests and Great Outdoors of Quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fjords, Forests and Great Outdoors of Quebec<\/h1>\n\n
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    Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Variety of landscapes: lakes, forests, fjord, river, and charming small villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Discovery of the province\u2019s two major cities: Montr\u00e9al and Qu\u00e9bec City<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Opportunities to observe Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s marine and forest wildlife: whales, belugas, moose, and black bears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        Day 1 \u2013 Arrival in Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n

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        Hotel check-in in downtown Montr\u00e9al. Meet the rest of the group and your guide for a presentation of the trip.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 2 \u2013 Mont-Tremblant<\/p>\n

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        Drive to the Laurentians region and Mont-Tremblant National Park. This road is an invitation to daydreaming, a journey through landscapes that transform as you go: mountains, forests, lakes. Time seems to slow down.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 3 \u2013 Mont-Tremblant<\/p>\n

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        Created in 1895, Mont-Tremblant National Park is the first park ever established in Qu\u00e9bec. With its six major rivers and 400 lakes and streams, it is a true paradise for canoeists. The 40 species of mammals roaming the forest, including wolves, reflect the wild character and vastness of the territory.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Days 4\u20135 \u2013 Jacques-Cartier National Park<\/p>\n

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        North of Qu\u00e9bec City lies one of the province\u2019s most beautiful glacial valleys. This vast mountainous plateau, carved by deep valleys, features a drop of more than 550 metres where a river winds its way\u2014sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. On the high plateaus, coniferous forest dominates, while deciduous trees settle at the bottom of the valleys.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Days 6\u20137 \u2013 Saguenay Fjord National Park<\/p>\n

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        Cross Laurentides Wildlife Reserve to reach Rivi\u00e8re-\u00c9ternit\u00e9, the gateway to Saguenay Fjord National Park. These landscapes are both moving and grandiose, shaped by colossal natural forces. Explore the region\u2019s nature and its authentic villages.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Days 8\u20139 \u2013 Tadoussac<\/p>\n

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        This picturesque village of 800 residents, nestled at the confluence of the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord, is a top destination for ocean lovers. Its spectacular scenery, rich history, and the many opportunities to observe marine wildlife\u2014including 13 species of whales\u2014are sources of endless wonder.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Days 10\u201311 \u2013 Hautes-Gorges National Park<\/p>\n

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        Located in the Charlevoix region, this park takes its name from the presence of deep valleys carved into high mountains. The Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivi\u00e8re-Malbaie cliffs are among the highest east of the Rockies. The dramatic elevation changes, stunning landscapes, and the distinct path of the Malbaie River make this site an enchanting place.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 12 \u2013 Qu\u00e9bec City<\/p>\n

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        Reach the historic capital in the morning. Old Qu\u00e9bec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is best explored on foot. Stroll through the cobblestone streets of the only fortified city north of Mexico.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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        Day 13 \u2013 End of the trip<\/p>\n

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        Discovery
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        • Guided tour of Qu\u00e9bec City and\/or Montr\u00e9al<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Experience the work of wood artisans during a guided visit on log cabin construction and\/or beaver habitat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Gastronomic tour on \u00cele d\u2019Orl\u00e9ans: poutine, maple taffy, and blackcurrant wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Hiking
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          • Mont-Tremblant National Park: The Centenary Trail offers a series of spectacular viewpoints overlooking the M\u00e9andres de la Diable and the Boul\u00e9 forests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Jacques-Cartier National Park: The Crois\u00e9e Trail offers tranquility and stunning landscapes shaped by the Jacques-Cartier River and the steep cliffs of the valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Saguenay National Park: The Statue Trail leads to a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the Saguenay Fjord. Several scenic stops are found along the ascent of Cap Trinit\u00e9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            • Canoeing on one of the many lakes and waterways of Mont-Tremblant National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Zodiac excursion for whale watching on the St. Lawrence River<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Rafting in Jacques-Cartier National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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              Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Camping to enjoy the most beautiful views of the region<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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              Cabin or Chalet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Rustic cabin with shared living spaces, like a family home<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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              Inn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Charming inn in the peace of nature<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              From Montr\u00e9al to Qu\u00e9bec City, this journey crosses lakes, forests, and fjords, explores Mont-Tremblant and several national parks, then continues to Tadoussac for whale and beluga watching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":577,"menu_order":0,"template":"","destination":[28],"class_list":["post-729","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-quebec"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/windigo.suziegordon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination?post=729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}