The Laurentians

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QUEBEC, CANADA - 1992/10/15: People kayaking in the fall on Lake Lac-Monroe, Mont-Tremblant National Park, in the Laurentians in Quebec Province, Canada. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Why visit The Laurentians

The Laurentians (Les Laurentides in French) make for an excellent day trip from Montréal, being just an hour's drive from the city. Here you'll find gentle rolling mountains, crystal-blue lakes and meandering rivers bordered by towns and villages too cute for words. A visit to this natural paradise is like putting your feet up after a long day.

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In Quest of Quebec: Laurentides, Charlevoix, and Eastern Townships in 12 Days

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  1. 1 Hiking, biking, and birdwatching across the trails of Mont-Tremblant National Park
  2. 2 Whale watching and wildlife spotting on a Charlevoix stretch of the St. Lawrence River
  3. 3 Visiting the ever-growing vineyards of the Eastern Townships for wine directly from the land
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