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It all depends on your interests and what time of the year that you come here.
The two largest cities in Quebec are Quebec City (provincial capital) and Montreal. Both cities have been around for over 300 years so there are all sorts of historical buildings and things to see.
Quebec City was built on the site of an old fort, and so parts of the city are actually protected by fort walls that pass through the city. You can see the architecture, visit the museums, walk on battlefields (Plains of Abraham), and watch whales from a boat cruise of the St. Laurence river. In winter, there is a festival that includes all sorts of winter sports and activities, and even a hotel made of ice that only lasts a few weeks.
In Montreal, you have a very lively nightlife, the Old Port tourist area, museums, art galleries, Notre-Dame Basilica, and Mount Royal. In the summer, there is the fireworks festival, Just for Laughs comedy shows, Jazz festival, the casino, and the Grand-Prix of Montreal.
If you want to get away from the big cities, you can visit the Eastern Townships (south of Montreal) or the Laurentians (north of Montreal) in winter for snowshoeing or skiing, and hiking or golf in summer.
There is also the Gaspe region, where you can see great views of the ocean, icebergs, more whale watching, and have some of the best seafood in the province.
You can visit Hull, another city in Quebec that offers its own casino, and is only a bridge distance away from Canada's national capital, Ottawa where there are many sites to see.
Finally for the ultimate adventurist, if you like camping, hiking, and fishing, you can take a trip up to northern Quebec. Whether you decide to rent a cabin up there for the summer, or rough it using a tent and canoe, you can have your own piece of wilderness to get away from it all and just recharge your batteries away from cell phones and pagers.
It all depends on your interests and what time of the year that you come here.
The two largest cities in Quebec are Quebec City (provincial capital) and Montreal. Both cities have been around for over 300 years so there are all sorts of historical buildings and things to see.
Quebec City was built on the site of an old fort, and so parts of the city are actually protected by fort walls that pass through the city. You can see the architecture, visit the museums, walk on battlefields (Plains of Abraham), and watch whales from a boat cruise of the St. Laurence river. In winter, there is a festival that includes all sorts of winter sports and activities, and even a hotel made of ice that only lasts a few weeks.
In Montreal, you have a very lively nightlife, the Old Port tourist area, museums, art galleries, Notre-Dame Basilica, and Mount Royal. In the summer, there is the fireworks festival, Just for Laughs comedy shows, Jazz festival, the casino, and the Grand-Prix of Montreal.
If you want to get away from the big cities, you can visit the Eastern Townships (south of Montreal) or the Laurentians (north of Montreal) in winter for snowshoeing or skiing, and hiking or golf in summer.
There is also the Gaspe region, where you can see great views of the ocean, icebergs, more whale watching, and have some of the best seafood in the province.
You can visit Hull, another city in Quebec that offers its own casino, and is only a bridge distance away from Canada's national capital, Ottawa where there are many sites to see.
Finally for the ultimate adventurist, if you like camping, hiking, and fishing, you can take a trip up to northern Quebec. Whether you decide to rent a cabin up there for the summer, or rough it using a tent and canoe, you can have your own piece of wilderness to get away from it all and just recharge your batteries away from cell phones and pagers.
How long does it take to bike from Quebec city to Montreal?
Kevin
The distance between the two is 226 kms. Can the trip be made in two days, given that we train before-hand? Should we invest in saddle bags so we do not tire ourselves out with the weight of our stuff on our backs? We would need to bring clothes, sleeping bags and a small tent.
We aren't traveling city centre to city centre, but we will be traveling on the roads that connect the two cities. We plan to make our way down the north side of the Saint Lawrence until we reach Trois-Riveres, then we will continue down the south side.
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I've ridden from Ottawa to Montreal (about 220 km) in one day, so 2 days should be quite possible for QC to Montreal.
That said, the actual distance will vary with your route and start/stop point, but may be greater than the 226 km you suggest, traveling with gear will be slower and more tiring than on a bare bike, you may be fighting significant headwinds along the river, and if loaded touring more than about 100-125 km in one day can be tough (Many riders plan on more like 80-100)..
I've done 'credit card touring" for 3-4 day trips of up to 150 km/day with just what I could carry in a handlebar pack and on a rear rack (Today, I'd use a rack pack), so depending on how much gear you plan to take you may not need to invest in panniers (See 1st link for some choices). If it were me, I'd consider what panniers (or other equipment) cost and unless I planned to tour regularly I'd suggest that a night in a motel would be less expensive (and allow for much lighter and faster riding).
If you do decide to camp consider what you REALLY need. Going without a tent (e.g. using a hammock with waterproof cover and netting or a bivy sack) can cut weight, and while more expensive than panniers initially can be used in all types of outdoor trips (canoeing, hiking, cycling).
Don't ever plan to do a trip of any length carrying a backpack (except maybe a hydration pack) ... it's just too uncomfortable.
See the 2nd link for maps and suggestions re route.
I've ridden from Ottawa to Montreal (about 220 km) in one day, so 2 days should be quite possible for QC to Montreal.
That said, the actual distance will vary with your route and start/stop point, but may be greater than the 226 km you suggest, traveling with gear will be slower and more tiring than on a bare bike, you may be fighting significant headwinds along the river, and if loaded touring more than about 100-125 km in one day can be tough (Many riders plan on more like 80-100)..
I've done 'credit card touring" for 3-4 day trips of up to 150 km/day with just what I could carry in a handlebar pack and on a rear rack (Today, I'd use a rack pack), so depending on how much gear you plan to take you may not need to invest in panniers (See 1st link for some choices). If it were me, I'd consider what panniers (or other equipment) cost and unless I planned to tour regularly I'd suggest that a night in a motel would be less expensive (and allow for much lighter and faster riding).
If you do decide to camp consider what you REALLY need. Going without a tent (e.g. using a hammock with waterproof cover and netting or a bivy sack) can cut weight, and while more expensive than panniers initially can be used in all types of outdoor trips (canoeing, hiking, cycling).
Don't ever plan to do a trip of any length carrying a backpack (except maybe a hydration pack) ... it's just too uncomfortable.
See the 2nd link for maps and suggestions re route.
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