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From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

1. From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

Explore the sights and history of Quebec City on a hassle-free guided day trip from Montreal. Relax in the comfort of a premium bus as you begin the scenic journey with complimentary pickup from downtown Montreal hotels. Start your day with a pickup from downtown Montreal. On arrival in Quebec City, visit sites like Place Royale, Old Quebec, Petit Champlain, Notre Dame Basilica, and the Quebec Citadel. Drive along Grande-Allee, stop at the Chateau Frontenac, and admire Quebec's oldest skyscraper. Enjoy leisure time to explore the city’s winding streets and Quebec City’s oldest public stairs, Escalier Casse-Cou. Ride the funicular built into the cliff which links Upper and Lower Quebec for magnificent views of the river and its surroundings. Stop at the Plains of Abraham to see where the famous battle between French and English armies took place in 1759. Depart Quebec City’s Old Town for Montmorency Falls to enjoy extraordinary views of the impressive 274-foot (83-meter) high falls. Then, get back aboard the bus for your return trip to Montreal.

Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion with Bus Transfer

2. Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion with Bus Transfer

Discover the wonder of whale watching on a day trip from Quebec City. Benefit from comfortable round-trip transport by bus, and the choice between a big boat or zodiac whale watching excursion.  After morning pickup, depart Quebec City for the beautiful area of Baie-Sainte-Catherine, near Tadoussac. Sit back and relax on the scenic drive. On arrival to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, you’ll board either a big boat or be outfitted for your zodiac experience.  The big boat offers inside and outside seating, a covered roof, restrooms, observation platform, a boutique, and a cafeteria. The zodiac offers a more intimate and adventurous encounter, as you observe the whales from water level. Your bilingual guides on either vessel will be more than happy to share information about the whales and surrounding area. Help the naturalist, the captain, the crew, and the other passengers spot the giants of the sea.  Breathe in the fresh air and admire the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River as well as the tiny island of Ile Rouge or the lighthouse "Phare Au Fond Prince." After your excursion, board the bus for the return journey. Tour concludes with drop-off in Quebec City.

Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour

3. Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour

Your tour begins with a warm welcome as you meet your guide in the center of Old Quebec. Your passionate guide will play the entertaining role of a period character from Quebec’s history, dressed in 17th-century colonial attire. See the Upper and Lower towns of Old Quebec. Discover the city’s highlights from Place d’Armes, Town Hall, Morrin Cultural Center, Governors’ Park, Plains of Abraham, Martello towers, Fontaine de Tourny, to the Parliament of Quebec. Take photos as you learn about the lifestyle of the first arrivals to Quebec.   A short 15-minute drive will lead you to the top of the breathtaking Montmorency Falls. Enjoy 45 minutes to explore the park and walk over the footbridge above the falls. Rejoin the bus for the return drive to Quebec City to admire great views over the water and back toward the city. Tour concludes with your return to the pickup point in Old Quebec.

Canyon Sainte-Anne: Park Admission Ticket

4. Canyon Sainte-Anne: Park Admission Ticket

Save time and explore more with your pre-purchased admission to Canyon Sainte-Anne. Your admission includes park entry and access to the pathways, suspension bridges, and cabled walkways. Located an easy 30-minutes drive from Quebec City, the canyon is fun, easy and accessible to all. Canyon Sainte-Anne offers a paradise for thrill-seekers and nature-lovers alike. The powerful 74-meter (243-feet) waterfall takes center stage as you explore the gorge. It's an easy trek to the bottom of the cascading waterfall. Watch as water thunders down the 1.2 billion-year-old cliff sides. Stroll across the three suspension bridges. Discover a variety of walkways, bridges, and paths. Pause at several scenic lookout points. Learn about the park’s history, landscape, vegetation, and wildlife. Read about fascinating natural phenomena like the Giant Pothole. A legend holds that giants cook their meals in it every full moon. The Stone Stories’ Scavenger Hunt is a great option for the young and young at heart.

From Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Hiking Tour

5. From Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Hiking Tour

Explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's summer landscape on a guided hike for a memorable experience through the wilderness. This half-day excursion is suitable for all skill levels. After making your way to the meeting point, depart Quebec City and drive for approximately 1 hour to the national park. Then, start your hike with a professional guide around 30 minutes after arrival. By the edge of a river or in the heart of a forest, the trail will take you gradually to a viewpoint to observe the valley of the national park. During the hike, enjoy several breaks to taste food and drinks from the surrounding region. Halfway through the hike, stop for lunch. After lunch, your guide will lead you back through the forest to the park entrance where the bus will be waiting to transport you back to Quebec City. Schedule : 9 am : departure from Quebec City 10 am : arrival at the national park 10:30 am : start of the guided activity 2 pm : end of the guided activity 4:30 pm : departure from the park 5:30 pm : return to Quebec City

Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Snowshoeing Tour

6. Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Snowshoeing Tour

Discover the winter landscape of Quebec during a day-trip outside the city in the snowy countryside. Leave the transport to the experts and benefit from round-trip transport from downtown Quebec City to Jacques-Cartier National Park. Discover the Park from a different perspective on a fun, low-impact outdoor winter activity.  Board the bus and enjoy the wintery scenery on the 30-minute drive to the park. At Jacques-Cartier National Park, receive all your equipment and your guide will explain easy-to-follow techniques. No experience is needed - if you can walk, you can snowshoe. This is a fun activity for active travelers. Follow your guide along quiet trails, experiencing winter beauty. Have plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and rest breaks. Explore the valley of Belleau Creek, admire the splendor of the Laurentian Mountains, and walk along the Sautauriski River. Discover the forest, look out for wildlife and learn about the area from your local guide. Wildlife can be easier to spot in the winter landscape. Stop at a heated tent for lunch and a refreshing hot drink. Schedule : 9 am : departure from Quebec City 10 am : arrival at the national park 10:30 am : start of the guided activity 2 pm : end of the guided activity 3 pm : departure from the park 4 pm : return to Quebec City

Quebec City: 15, 30, or 45-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

7. Quebec City: 15, 30, or 45-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

Experience Quebec city from above on a breathtaking helicopter tour. Choose your own adventure with 3 unique tour options. Tours depart from a heliport near Jean Lesage International Airport, located just 20 minutes from downtown Quebec. Your flight duration depends on your selected option. Choose the "City" tour for a taste of Quebec's historic attractions, including the famous Château Frontenac, then fly over the vast St. Lawrence River to the bridges. Opt for the most popular "City and River" option to include Quebec City, the St. Lawrence River, Montmorency Falls, and Île d’Orléans on your flight. Alternatively, explore further and see more on an extended "City and Mountains" tour that sends you soaring over the historic city, the St. Lawrence River, and beyond to Montmorency Falls, Île d’Orléans, and the breathtaking outlying mountains.

Quebec City: St-Lawrence River Ice Canoeing Experience

8. Quebec City: St-Lawrence River Ice Canoeing Experience

Discover the magic of St Lawrence River as your winter playground on an ice canoeing experience. Perfect for first-timers, this all-inclusive activity is a great introduction to the historical role of ice canoeing in Quebec. Your experience begins near the boat ramp located around a 15-minute drive from downtown Quebec City. On arrival, you will be greeted warmly by your guide. Hear about the ice canoe’s historical role in maritime connections on the Saint-Lawrence. Suit up in your specialized equipment, learn the basic techniques, and go over the safety instructions. With the briefing out of the way, head toward the river. Each route is adapted according to the current weather conditions and tides. Canoers (that’s you) will have the opportunity to try both the oars and the crampons (aka “scooters”). Pause around half-way to walk on the ice, sip hot chocolate, enjoy a snack, and take a few selfies. You will be alone with your small-group on the river with a view that will leave you even more breathless than the actual ice canoeing. Then, return to the mainland so you can warm up and debrief. Your guide will be equipped with a GoPro camera to capture photos and videos of your activity along the way. Your photos and videos will be shared with you after your outing.

From Montreal: Quebec City Scenic River Cruise

9. From Montreal: Quebec City Scenic River Cruise

Hop aboard a bus in Montreal and stop off on your way to Quebec City to explore Montmorency Falls on foot. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec city. Watch a guide portraying the explorer Louis Jolliet, and transfer back to Montreal at the end of the day. Get on the bus at the meeting point in downtown Montreal and leave the city. Next, stop off at the spectacular Montmorency Falls, and see the cascading waterfall, which is 276 ft (84 meters) high. Then, arrive at Quebec city and choose a departure time for your river cruise. Set sail from the historic Old Port and take in the spectacular views of the city and the countryside. Watch a guide in a costume portraying Louis Jolliet, an explorer, aboard your boat. Enjoy some free time to walk around during your tour. Finally, leave Quebec City and head back to Montreal.

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4.2 / 5

based on 578 reviews

The trip was perfect from start with complimentary pick up from hotel in Montreal downtown. Very good bus driver and guide who had explained and shown us around. The quick brief intro tour of Quebec old city was very helpful when we were left on our own fir 2hours free time in the city. The Christmas decoration and snow made the December trip even more exciting but slightly chilly. Be prepared to warm up.

The tour was great. The tour agency picked us up and dropped us back at our hotel. Both the bus driver and tour guide were entertaining. Quebec’s Old Town was reminiscent of Europe and we had a great time walking the cobblestone roads, learning the history and enjoying shopping, food, and sightseeing of the château.

We ran into some weather, but our pilot was calm, cool, and collected the entire time. We had a great first helicopter experience

Amazing guide and driver. Took their time to explain all important places. Would recommend the tour for all.

The most awesome experience. The guides were to kind, professional and excellent.