Montreal Self Drive Tours
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Day 1 Montréal Arrival
Arrive at the airport in Montréal and pick up your rental car before making your way to your hotel for the first night of your holiday.Hotel: Best Western Europa
Day 2 Montréal - Trois-Rivière - Québec City
Distance: 165 milesLeave Montreal and drive along the Saint Lawrence River to ancient Trois-Rivière, which dates back to 1634 and is the second oldest French city in the province. Attractions here include The Forges of Saint Maurice National Historic Site, Canada's first ironmaking operation, Trois Rivières Cathedral, and the Ursuline Monastery. Afterwards, head for tonight's destination, the historic city of Quebec.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Select Downtown
Day 3 Québec City - Rivière-du-Loup
Distance: 128 milesExplore the three-level city of Québec, featuring the Fields of Abraham, the Citadel, the colossal Château Frontenac, and the Old Town, with the three levels of this historical city connected with inclined cable railways. Then continue on Route 132 to Kamouraska, which is a typical summer resort village with its fine old buildings, narrow winding streets, waterfront promenade, quays, and quaint homes. Continue on to Rivière-du- Loup, known for its 8 beautiful waterfalls, the largest one being 100 feet/30 meters high. A large illuminated cross highlights the town, and the surrounding park offers a panoramic view of the region. Optional ferry tours of the Saint Lawrence River and whale watching cruises are also available. Stay in Rivière-du-Loup for the night.
Hotel: Hotel Universel
Day 4 Rivière-du-Loup - Rimouski - Mont Joli - Matane
Distance: 112 milesContinue on to beautiful Le Bic Park, which consists of capes, bays, inlets, sand bars, cliffs, islands and mountains swept by saline air. Throughout this rugged coastal park are thousands of marine birds, and on the scraggy rocks are rare wild flowers. Then continue on to Rimouski, the administrative capital of eastern Québec. One attraction here is the Lamontagne House, a restored 18th-century half-timbered house furnished as it was in that era. Another option is the Musée de la mer de Pointe-au-Père which presents the little known history of the Transatlantic Empress of Ireland. In Mont Joli, an option is to visit the Jardins de Métis, which surround an historic 19th century mansion. Continue on to the town of Matane for the night.
Hotel: Hotel Belle Plage
Day 5 Matane - Sainte-Anne-des-Monts - Gaspé - Percé
Distance: 166 milesThe rugged coastline unfolds before you as you continue passed Matane and on to Cap-Chat. Visit the Aeolian Of Cap-Chat, the tallest and most powerful windmill in the world. For spectacular breathtaking scenery, visit Gaspésie Park, which is dominated by the Chic-Chocs Mountains, with its 4,160 foot/1,268 meter peaks. The heart of the Park is located near Sainte-Anne des-Monts and the main roads that go around the peninsula. Back on the main road, drive to La Martre and visit the bright red wooden lighthouse. Continue on to the Forillon National Park, passing mountains and scenic fishing towns. At the park's entrance, see Canada's tallest lighthouse. Then continue to Cap-Bon-Ami, the northernmost part of Forillon National Park, and observe the marine birds. Then, on the southern part of the park, and see the Grande Grave heritage site, where the Hyman & Sons store, the warehouse, and the Blanchette house reveal an unforgotten past. Continue on to the town of Gaspé where you can see the Jacques Cartier Monument. The Gaspésie Museum, next to the monuments, presents artifacts pertaining to Jacques Cartier's exploration of this region. Continue on to Percé for the next two nights.
Hotel: Auberge de la Montagne Riotel
Day 6 Percé
An important fishing port, Percé also offers Île Bonaventure and Percé Rock Park. Bonaventure Island (Île Bonaventure) houses a glorious wildfowl sanctuary. Percé Rock (Rocher- Percé), the most famous monument of the Gaspé, rises abruptly from the sea and is the last of an original group of four monoliths. It is pierced by a large arched opening and presents a spectacular sight. After the tour, enjoy browsing in the quaint shops of the picturesque village of Percé, while enjoying a spectacular view of "The Rock".Day 7 Percé - Carleton
Distance: 121 milesContinue along the scenic seacoast, and stop in Bonaventure. See the Acadian Museum with its Gaspesian art and craft shops on-site. Then continue on to New Richmond and stop at the Gaspesian British Heritage Village and travel back in time by visiting 24 buildings of this historic village and relive the exciting life of the pioneers. Drive a little past Carleton where there is an option to visit Miguasha Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which conserves a cliff rich in fossils, and the Miguash Museum with its teaching laboratory. Drive back to Carleton for the night.
Hotel: Hostellerie Baie Bleue
Day 8 Carleton - Québec City
Distance: 375 milesContinue along the coast, then head inland through the scenic Matapedia Valley, return to the north coast along the Saint Lawrence River to Québec City, once again enjoying this quaint city.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Select Downtown
Day 9 Québec City - Montréal
Distance: 165 milesReturn to the cosmopolitan city of Montreal, and enjoy all the sights, cathedrals, and perhaps a festival in this bustling international city.. Return your rental car to the airport in Montréal prior to your flight back home.