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See. Notre-Dame Basilica↗ Iconic historic church in Old Montréal with gabled roofs and tolling bells. Eastern Canada Bicycle Route↗ A 926-mile bike route from Toronto to Quebec City, with a 272-mile section from Montreal. The Ring↗ A massive 30-meter diameter industrial artwork by Claude Cormier at Place Ville Marie’s Esplanade. Museum of Jewish Montreal Browse contemporary art in the Mile End neighborhood.

Eat. smoked-meat sandwiches A decadent culinary highlight of Montreal, a must-try local specialty. honey-sweetened bagels Boiled in honey-sweetened water, a unique Montreal bagel experience. poutine Classic dish of browned fries, squeaky cheese curds, and savory gravy. Portuguese piripiri chicken Spicy chicken dish, a growing culinary highlight in Montreal.

Stay. Hôtel Nelligan↗ Newly renovated hotel in Old Montréal, perfect for starting a bike tour. Four Seasons Hotel Montreal↗ One of the top hotels in Eastern Canada, rated by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Mile End↗ A vibrant neighborhood with new openings, culinary stars, and a long-anticipated hotel.

AfarOct 6, 2026

A New, Easy Bike Route from Montreal to Quebec City Is Lined with Fall Foliage and So Many Spas

Brake often along the Eastern Canada Bicycle Route for wild cider, Nordic rituals, and the maple capital of the world.

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  • Hôtel NelliganHotelNewly renovated hotel in Old Montréal's historic center.
  • Notre-Dame BasilicaPlace of worshipHistoric basilica in Old Montréal with tolling bells.
  • Eastern Canada Bicycle RouteTrail926-mile route from Toronto to Quebec City.
  • Elsewhere
  • Canal-de-ChamblySightChambly, CanadaHistoric canal with nine locks operated by hand cranks.
  • Nord laboratoire culinaireRestaurantChambly, CanadaOffers tasting menus inspired by northern landscapes.
  • Vignoble CamySightChambly, CanadaVignoble CAMY - Producteur de Grands Crus d’ici.
  • Maison BoireRestaurantGranby, CanadaGrills Quebec-sourced game and produce over maple-wood embers.
  • BalneaPlaceGranby, CanadaLakeside spa with glass-walled saunas and outdoor hot pools.
  • Spa EastmanPlaceEastman, CanadaForest wellness retreat with holistic dining and saunas.
  • Parc national du Mont-OrfordNature reserveOrford, CanadaNational park with rippling gravel paths between summits.
  • Manoir HoveyHotelNorth Hatley, CanadaRelais & Châteaux estate with gardens and birch groves.
  • Le HatleyRestaurantNorth Hatley, CanadaFine-dining restaurant using hyperlocal ingredients.
  • La StationSightCompton, CanadaMotivation comes from the mixture of our pleasure working the fields in a fresh and alive surrounding, from the taste…
  • Domaine BergevilleSightCompton, CanadaDécouvrez nos vins mousseux biologiques et biodynamiques en méthode traditionnelle élaborés dans les Cantons-de-l'Est,…
  • Strøm Spa NordiquePlaceSherbrooke, CanadaSpa with a boulder-studded hot pool and eucalyptus steam room.
  • Farnham Ale & LagerPubFarnham, Canada
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

20 Top Hotels in Eastern Canada 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Eastern Canada.

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  • Four Seasons Hotel MontrealHotelIt’s the world-class service and amenities you would expect from global megabrand Four Seasons, but feels distinctively…
  • Elsewhere
  • Fairmont Le Château FrontenacHotelQuebec City, CanadaProfitez d’une vue imprenable sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent et le Vieux-Québec, classé au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO,…
  • Shangri-La TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaOur luxury hotel at Shangri-La Toronto offers exquisite rooms & suites, unique dining options and complimentary WiFi.
  • Fogo Island InnHotelJoe Batt's Arm, CanadaExperience all-inclusive hospitality at Fogo Island Inn, a member of Relais & Chateaux with Three MICHELIN Keys.
  • Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & SpaHotelCambridge, CanadaThis American Federal Revival getaway in the countryside an hour from Toronto provides every comfort you could wish for.
  • Park Hyatt TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaSometimes, you just need a fancy hotel in a fancy neighborhood.
  • Four Seasons Hotel TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaToronto is the hometown of the Four Seasons brand, so it was especially important that the location here represent the…
  • The Ritz-Carlton, TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaWe're heading to the Ritz.
  • BISHA, a Luxury Collection Hotel, TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaAfter an ownership change and joining Marriott’s Luxury Collection, the Bisha’s contemporary take on luxury is alive…
  • Auberge Saint-AntoineHotelQuebec City, CanadaWelcome to Auberge Saint-Antoine, where history and hospitality blend to create a memorable experience.
  • The Royal HotelHotelPicton, CanadaA boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of Prince Edward County, The Royal Hotel in Picton is your gateway to…
  • The Hazelton Hotel TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaThe leafy, boutique-lined streets of the upscale Yorkville neighborhood provide the natural backdrop for this plush…
  • Fairmont Le Manoir RichelieuHotelLa Malbaie, Canada
  • The Sutton Place Hotel HalifaxHotelHalifax, Canada
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Lonely PlanetSep 27

Taking the Train from Toronto to Montréal (What You Need to Know)

Looking to see more of Canada? Discover how to take the train along the St Lawrence River from Toronto to Montréal.

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Lonely PlanetSep 21

A Guide to Québec, Canada

There’s enough to do in the Canadian province of Québec to last several lifetimes. Here

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Lonely PlanetSep 15

10 Top Things to Eat in Montréal Right Now

Spiced poutine, vegan sushi, creamy cannoli and more.

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Lonely PlanetSep 1

12 Months of Offseason Travel: Where to Go in Each Month of the Year

Discover 12 destinations to enjoy in the offseason, one for every month of the year, for fewer crowds, better value and more authentic travel.

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  • Stash CaféRestauranthearty meal of Polish pierogi, schnitzel and apple cake
  • Elsewhere
  • Riverside MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt forms part of the Glasgow Harbour regeneration project.
  • Wrigley FieldSightChicago, United Statesbaseball game at the very end of March
  • Torres del Paine National ParkSightPuerto Natales, Chileeasier to book accommodations in early fall
  • Willis TowerSightChicago, United Statesviews from the tower
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is located in Kelvingrove Park in the West End of the city.
  • Bunk'ArtMuseumTirana, Albaniatwo underground bunkers turned galleries
  • Sheshi SkënderbejSightTirana, Albaniacity's top attractions are centered around this square
  • Mt DajtiSightTirana, Albaniapeak is accessible via a scenic 15-minute cable car
  • Dajti ExpressPlaceTirana, Albaniascenic 15-minute cable car to Mt Dajti peak
  • Mt Dajti National ParkSightTirana, Albaniaroad to the park is not smooth
  • Union Oyster HouseRestaurantBoston, United Statescoveted restaurant for old Boston charm
  • Hotel NizaHotelSan Sebastián, Spainwaterfront accommodations with dropped room rates in winter
  • Día de San SebastiánFestivalSan Sebastián, Spainvibrant street celebrations on January 20
  • St John's Co-CathedralPlace of worshipValletta, Maltasee a painting of John the Baptist by Caravaggio
  • The PhoeniciaHotelValletta, Maltadancing spot for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
  • Padang PadangSightDenpasar, Indonesialegendary location for good surf on the east coast
  • Chicago RiverSightChicago, United Statesdyed green on St Patrick's Day
  • Monte AlbánSightOaxaca, Mexicoancient site that feels magical at sunset
  • Glasgow CathedralPlace of worshipGlasgow, United KingdomIt was the cathedral church of the Archbishop of Glasgow, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the…
  • The Clydeside DistilleryRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdomwhisky tasting
  • Fort St ElmoSightValletta, Malta
  • National War MuseumMuseumValletta, Malta
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Atlas ObscuraAug 28

The Ring in Montreal, Quebec

Located at the intersection of McGill College Ave and Rue Cathcart, this piece of industrial artwork by Claude Cormier looks like a giant hula hoop, or a decommissioned star gate. The massive ring measures 30 metres in diameter and weighs around 50,000 pounds. Installed over the staircase of Place Ville Marie’s Esplanade, it demands attention while at the same time welcoming visitors to the area.

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  • The RingSightindustrial artwork resembling a giant hula hoop
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Lonely PlanetJul 24

12 things to do in Montréal and the best way to do them

Late-night partying, live music events, and many local dishes to try: here are Montréal

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

15 of the best places in Canada

Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.

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  • Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Elsewhere
  • Maid of the MistPlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
  • Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
  • Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaScenic biking adventure.
  • Wildplay ZiplinePlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaOffers unmatched views of the falls.
  • Stanley ParkParkVancouver, CanadaThick rainforest near downtown.
  • Audain Art MuseumMuseumWhistler, CanadaDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumWhistler, CanadaVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
  • Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
  • ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
  • Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
  • Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
  • Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
  • West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
  • ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
  • GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
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Condé Nast TravelerJun 22

Montreal’s Once-Buzzy Mile End Has Remade Itself Once Again

A bagel pilgrimage, indie shows, and buzzy gastronomy await.

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National GeographicMay 14, 2021

The Great Loop is the epic U.S. adventure you’ve never heard of

This nautical journey charts a 6,000-mile course from the Great Lakes to the Florida Keys (and back). The Great Loop takes boaters up the Atlantic seaboard, through historic canals, across the Great ...

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  • Richelieu CanalPlace
  • Elsewhere
  • Tennessee RiverAquariumChattanooga, United StatesFlowing through the Tennessee Valley in the states of Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky, it begins at the…
  • Erie CanalSightNew York, United StatesCompleted in 1825, the canal was the first navigable waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes…
  • Mississippi RiverPlaceNew Orleans, United StatesIt is the second-longest river in the United States, behind only the Missouri.
  • Great LoopTrailNew York, United Statesyear-long, nearly 6,000-mile journey through eastern U.S. and Canada
  • America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA)PlaceNew York, United Statesgroup created in 1999 that prepares boaters for the voyage
  • Gulf of MexicoSightNew Orleans, United Statescrossing adds adrenaline to the route
  • GazellePlaceChicago, United StatesKen Ransom's 30-foot white-oak sailboat
  • Sanibel IslandSightFort Myers, United StatesRansom and crew got lost in its mangrove forest
  • Tennessee Tombigbee WaterwayPlaceDemopolis, United States234-mile passage connecting Tennessee and Tombigbee rivers
  • Light and SaltyPlaceNew York, United StatesThe Bowlins' yacht
  • Illinois RiverPlaceChicago, United Statesaffected by invasive species
  • Asian carpPlaceChicago, United Statesinvasive species threatening the Great Lakes
  • Triangle LoopPlaceNew York, United States700-mile jaunt from northeast U.S. into Canada
  • Hudson RiverPlaceNew York, United StatesEmbark point for the Triangle Loop
  • Lake ChamplainMuseumBurlington, United Statesmountain-fringed lake on the Triangle Loop
  • Thousand IslandsSightKingston, Canadameander past them on the Triangle Loop
  • Oswego CanalPlaceSyracuse, United StatesOpened in 1828, it is 23.7 miles (38.1 km) in length, and connects the Erie Canal at Three Rivers to Lake Ontario at…
  • Florida LoopPlaceStuart, United Statestwo-week voyage exploring lower third of Florida
  • Lake OkeechobeeSightOkeechobee, United Statesbiodiverse lake on the Florida Loop
  • Canadian Heritage CanalsPlaceOttawa, Canada
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National GeographicSep 30, 2013

Laurentian Mountains

Montreal residents flock to the winter skiing and summer kayking in the nearby Laurentian Mountains, one of Canada's 50 Places of a Lifetime.

15 things in this story
  • Le P'tit Train du NordTrailSaint-Jerome, CanadaFormer railway bed, now Canada's longest linear park.
  • Hotel Quintessence Mont-TremblantHotelMont-Tremblant, CanadaSuite with wood-burning fireplace and private balcony.
  • Domaine SummumHotelMont-Tremblant, CanadaHas two rustic cottages, suites, private lake, and 200 acres.
  • Discount Car RentalsPlaceMont-Tremblant, CanadaRent a vehicle at Mont-Tremblant International Airport.
  • Jo VeloPlaceMont-Tremblant, CanadaRent mountain and road bikes.
  • Restaurant L'AmbianceRestaurantSaint-Sauveur, CanadaFeatures Quebec prime rib, Boileau deer, Gaspor piglet, duck breast.
  • MaestroRestaurantSaint-Sauveur, CanadaEclectic menu from pork belly to duck confit.
  • La P'tite Cabane d'la côteRestaurantSaint-Sauveur, CanadaRustic sugar shack serving maple taffy on snow.
  • Chez BernardMarketSaint-Sauveur, CanadaFor over 25 years, Chez Bernard has offered custom catering services and an exceptional gourmet grocery in…
  • Catherine et chocolatRestaurantSaint-Sauveur, CanadaHometown chocolatier making specialty chocolates.
  • ChaudronPlaceVal-David, CanadaCreation of craftsman craft 100% Quebec Val-David Laurentians Les étains Chaudron pewter Antoine Chaudron decorative…
  • Le Chemin du TerroirPlaceSaint-André-d'Argenteuil, CanadaYear-round tour of countryside for local treats.
  • Manoir Saint-SauveurHotelSaint-Sauveur, Canada
  • SpagoRestaurantSainte-Adele, Canada
  • Galerie AnthraciteSightSainte-Adele, Canada
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