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(08-03-2015 05:02 AM)Jura Wrote:  

(08-02-2015 09:21 PM)Chunnel Wrote:  Question(s) for the Quebecois pros out there. I'm looking to take 8-10 days end of September/early October to hit up some more off the radar areas of Quebec. Mostly to: relax and wind down, practice my French, do some hiking/fishing/other outdoor activities. Of course gaming too, but I am not going to make it a priority.

I would love to fly into Quebec City and spend a weekend there before going out into some more secluded areas. I wouldn't be opposed to using Montreal, and Ottawa/Gatineau as arrival destinations, though the capital is my top choice.

What areas should I look at to get more into the frontier of Quebec? Any national parks with great hikes worth checking out? I would probably rent a car, or could I get by on public transportation even into the suburbs? By late September early October I know its chilly, but would I be looking at freezing temperatures yet? Should I over-prepare for snow just in case?

Merci d'avance pour vos suggestions!

Great time to visit the province; foliage season, tourists are mostly gone and the weather is still nice (no need to worry about snow until November, although you may get some frost during the night).

As far as the outdoor near Quebec City, check out Parc national de la Jacques Cartier (some great hiking and fishing) and Mont-Sainte-Anne (hiking, mountain bike). You may also head East towards the Charlevoix region where you'll find Parc national des Hautes-Gorges; probably one of the most beautiful hiking spot in the province. Heck, drive all the way to Tadoussac for some sea kayaking and whale watching. Oh and rental car is a must for any of those places.

If you want to head toward Montreal after that, there's a few options along the way such as Trois-Rivières which has a decent nightlife for its size. I'm also a big fan of the Eastern Townships; great open countryside and you just drive from town to town. Anyway, let me know if you need more details.

You're info got me even more pumped up! Thanks a bunch.

Flights look cheaper into YUL, so I'll probably head up north from there, and be able to get a weekend night or two in Montreal.