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Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada
Montreal at Night, Canada
Notre Dame Basilica Ottawa
Quebec City, Quebec
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Sainte Anne de Beaupré
Vancouver Island Whale Watching
The Zoo of Saint Felicien, Canada
Saint Simeon, canada
Bromont, Canada
Coaticook, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec

Quebec Splendour

11 day Self Drive – from £1449

With flights from £2099

Discover beauty around every corner and over 400 years of history on this superbly planned 11 day self drive of Canada’s French province.

Highlights;
  • Explore the Old Port and Mont Royal in Montreal
  • Experience the old world charm of Vieux Quebec
  • Visit the historic Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
  • Embark on a whale watching tour in Tadoussac
  • Visit the Abbey of St. Benoît du Lac in the Eastern Townships

Your Itinerary

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You can customise this Quebec self drive itinerary by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Montreal at Night, Canada

Day 1 – Welcome to Montreal

Arrive today into the wonderful city of Montreal. After checking into your hotel in the historic…

Arrive today into the wonderful city of Montreal. After checking into your hotel in the historic port district, it’s time to head out and start exploring the city’s eclectic neighbourhoods.

    Le Saint-Sulpice

Montreal at Night, Canada
Notre Dame Basilica Ottawa

Day 2 – Montreal

Discover hundreds of places of interest in Montreal including the Notre Dame Basilica, Montreals French Quarter,…

Discover hundreds of places of interest in Montreal including the Notre Dame Basilica, Montreals French Quarter, the Olympic Site, McGill University and a panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mont Royal. Montreal offers a fascinating mix of both French and English cultures. You may wish to join a walking or biking tour of the city, a sightseeing cruise or simply explore the city at your own pace.

    Le Saint-Sulpice

Notre Dame Basilica Ottawa
Quebec City, Quebec

Day 3 – Quebec City

Today you will trace the St. Lawrence River as you head north to Quebec City. The…

Today you will trace the St. Lawrence River as you head north to Quebec City. The slower Route 138 takes you off the mundane highways in order to experience rural Quebec and the remaining farms from the seigneurial regime. Along the way, pass through Trois-Rivieres, one of the first European settlements dating back to 1634 and the point from which French explorers embarked on their North American discovery.

    Montreal > Quebec City | 265 km

    Auberge Saint Pierre

Quebec City, Quebec
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Day 4 – Quebec City

Experience the old world charm of Vieux Quebec with its cobblestone streets, fortified city wall (one…

Experience the old world charm of Vieux Quebec with its cobblestone streets, fortified city wall (one of a kind in North America), and seventeenth century architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is complimented by artisan shops, Parisian cafes, landscaped parks, and numerous monuments. Take a stroll on the Plains of Abraham and visit the historic Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. 

    Auberge Saint Pierre

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Sainte Anne de Beaupré

Day 5 – La Malbaie

Depart today to La Malbaie, in Quebec’s beautiful Charlevoix region. Take time to explore the scenic…

Depart today to La Malbaie, in Quebec’s beautiful Charlevoix region. Take time to explore the scenic area, the beauty of which has inspired generations of artists. Along the way, you may stop to visit the Sainte Anne de Beaupré shrine.

    Quebec City > La Malbaie | 140 km

    Fairmont le Manoir Richelieu

Sainte Anne de Beaupré
Vancouver Island Whale Watching

Day 6 – La Baie

This morning you will embark on a whale watching tour. In Tadoussac, at the mouth of…

This morning you will embark on a whale watching tour. In Tadoussac, at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, you will board the vessel where an experienced naturalist will explain the habits of the Finback, Minke and Beluga whales that frequent this region during the summer. In the afternoon continue along the beautiful Saguenay Fjord to the small city of La Baie.

    La Malbaie > La Baie | 170 km

    Auberge des 21

    Dinner
Vancouver Island Whale Watching
The Zoo of Saint Felicien, Canada

Day 7 – Saguenay & Lac St. Jean

Today is yours to visit the attractions of the region. Choose from Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien,…

Today is yours to visit the attractions of the region. Choose from Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien, the Historical Village of Val-Jalbert or one of the many other cultural, outdoor and sporting activities that this area has to offer.

    Auberge des 21

    Breakfast and dinner
The Zoo of Saint Felicien, Canada
Saint Simeon, canada

Day 8 – Riviėre-du-Loup

Depart La Baie for Saint-Simeon to catch the ferry to Riviėre-du-Loup (payable locally). Crossing the St….

Depart La Baie for Saint-Simeon to catch the ferry to Riviėre-du-Loup (payable locally). Crossing the St. Lawrence River takes around 75 minutes.

Depending on your arrival time, your could explore the Parcs des Chutes in the middle Riviėre-du-Loup, where there is a 33 metre waterfall, 9 km of hiking trails and scenic views over the city and St. Lawrence River.

    La Baie > Riviėre-du-Loup | 150 km, plus ferry crossing

    Best Western Plus Hotel Levesque

    Breakfast
Saint Simeon, canada
Bromont, Canada

Day 9 – Eastern Townships

Today you will travel to Quebec’s Eastern Townships region. You have the opportunity to visit the…

Today you will travel to Quebec’s Eastern Townships region. You have the opportunity to visit the small chocolate museum in Bromont along the way. Maybe you would like to stop at the L’Orpailleur Winery in Dumham, approximately 30 km south of Bromont. Continue to Knowlton, a Victorian style town. Check into your accommodation. In the evening, you may just walk around this lovely town and relax in one of the cafés or restaurants.

    Riviėre-du-Loup > Knowlton | 425 km

    Auberge Lakeview Inn

Bromont, Canada
Coaticook, Quebec

Day 10 – Eastern Townships

While visiting the Eastern Townships region, don’t miss a visit to the Abbey of St. Benoît…

While visiting the Eastern Townships region, don’t miss a visit to the Abbey of St. Benoît du Lac, Magog, North Hatley, Coaticook with its canyon, park and suspension bridge and the Beaulne Museum where you can admire costumes and textiles, fine arts, as well as local heritage.

    Auberge Lakeview Inn

Coaticook, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec

Day 11 – Farewell from Montreal

Today marks the end of your Quebec self drive holiday. Return to Montreal to drop off…

Today marks the end of your Quebec self drive holiday. Return to Montreal to drop off your vehicle and catch your flight home.

    Knowlton > Montreal | 110 km
Montreal, Quebec

Your Itinerary

You can customise this Quebec self drive itinerary by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Day 1

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Welcome to Montreal

Arrive today into the wonderful city of Montreal. After checking into your hotel in the historic port district, it’s time to head out and start exploring the city’s eclectic neighbourhoods.

    Le Saint-Sulpice

Montreal at Night, Canada

Day 2

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Montreal

Discover hundreds of places of interest in Montreal including the Notre Dame Basilica, Montreals French Quarter, the Olympic Site, McGill University and a panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mont Royal. Montreal offers a fascinating mix of both French and English cultures. You may wish to join a walking or biking tour of the city, a sightseeing cruise or simply explore the city at your own pace.

    Le Saint-Sulpice

Notre Dame Basilica Ottawa

Day 3

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Quebec City

Today you will trace the St. Lawrence River as you head north to Quebec City. The slower Route 138 takes you off the mundane highways in order to experience rural Quebec and the remaining farms from the seigneurial regime. Along the way, pass through Trois-Rivieres, one of the first European settlements dating back to 1634 and the point from which French explorers embarked on their North American discovery.

    Montreal > Quebec City | 265 km

    Auberge Saint Pierre

Quebec City, Quebec

Day 4

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Quebec City

Experience the old world charm of Vieux Quebec with its cobblestone streets, fortified city wall (one of a kind in North America), and seventeenth century architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is complimented by artisan shops, Parisian cafes, landscaped parks, and numerous monuments. Take a stroll on the Plains of Abraham and visit the historic Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. 

    Auberge Saint Pierre

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Day 5

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La Malbaie

Depart today to La Malbaie, in Quebec’s beautiful Charlevoix region. Take time to explore the scenic area, the beauty of which has inspired generations of artists. Along the way, you may stop to visit the Sainte Anne de Beaupré shrine.

    Quebec City > La Malbaie | 140 km

    Fairmont le Manoir Richelieu

Sainte Anne de Beaupré

Day 6

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La Baie

This morning you will embark on a whale watching tour. In Tadoussac, at the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, you will board the vessel where an experienced naturalist will explain the habits of the Finback, Minke and Beluga whales that frequent this region during the summer. In the afternoon continue along the beautiful Saguenay Fjord to the small city of La Baie.

    La Malbaie > La Baie | 170 km

    Auberge des 21

    Dinner
Vancouver Island Whale Watching

Day 7

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Saguenay & Lac St. Jean

Today is yours to visit the attractions of the region. Choose from Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien, the Historical Village of Val-Jalbert or one of the many other cultural, outdoor and sporting activities that this area has to offer.

    Auberge des 21

    Breakfast and dinner
The Zoo of Saint Felicien, Canada

Day 8

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Riviėre-du-Loup

Depart La Baie for Saint-Simeon to catch the ferry to Riviėre-du-Loup (payable locally). Crossing the St. Lawrence River takes around 75 minutes.

Depending on your arrival time, your could explore the Parcs des Chutes in the middle Riviėre-du-Loup, where there is a 33 metre waterfall, 9 km of hiking trails and scenic views over the city and St. Lawrence River.

    La Baie > Riviėre-du-Loup | 150 km, plus ferry crossing

    Best Western Plus Hotel Levesque

    Breakfast
Saint Simeon, canada

Day 9

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Eastern Townships

Today you will travel to Quebec’s Eastern Townships region. You have the opportunity to visit the small chocolate museum in Bromont along the way. Maybe you would like to stop at the L’Orpailleur Winery in Dumham, approximately 30 km south of Bromont. Continue to Knowlton, a Victorian style town. Check into your accommodation. In the evening, you may just walk around this lovely town and relax in one of the cafés or restaurants.

    Riviėre-du-Loup > Knowlton | 425 km

    Auberge Lakeview Inn

Bromont, Canada

Day 10

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Eastern Townships

While visiting the Eastern Townships region, don’t miss a visit to the Abbey of St. Benoît du Lac, Magog, North Hatley, Coaticook with its canyon, park and suspension bridge and the Beaulne Museum where you can admire costumes and textiles, fine arts, as well as local heritage.

    Auberge Lakeview Inn

Coaticook, Quebec

Day 11

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Farewell from Montreal

Today marks the end of your Quebec self drive holiday. Return to Montreal to drop off your vehicle and catch your flight home.

    Knowlton > Montreal | 110 km
Montreal, Quebec

This Self Drive Includes

10 nights accommodation
10 nights car hire with unlimited kilometres
2 breakfasts and 2 dinners in La Baie
Whale watching cruise from Tadoussac

Flights & More

Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.

They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:

  • Extra nights in Quebec City, Montreal or any location en route

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Canada Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

Quebec Splendour

11 day Self Drive – from £1449

With flights from £2099

Price is per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room and includes pre-booked accommodation, air-conditioned car and unlimited mileage. Hotels specified are subject to availability and may be substituted by one of a similar or higher standard.

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