Discover a Different Side to Québec This Summer

Sure, you might’ve been to Montréal — but chances are, you haven’t experienced Québec the way it’s meant to be explored. It’s the in-between places that make the difference: small towns, hidden trails, and spontaneous spots that transform a simple getaway into something unforgettable. That’s why we at Matador have teamed up with Bonjour Québec to spotlight the province’s most unexpected and memorable experiences.

From vibrant festivals and charming villages to fresh flavours, whales, and wild landscapes, every detour in Québec offers a chance to explore something new. Explore the four regions we’ve mapped out below to inspire your next Québec road trip.

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Feed Your Curiosity on a Québec Road Trip

Québec Is a Seriously Delicious Slice of Canada

From multicultural Montréal to bountiful Laval, artisanal Montérégie to the gourmet Eastern Townships, gastronomy is one of the best ways to experience the province. Whether you're devouring local cheese, indulging in fine wines, cycling the Véloroute Gourmande, or enjoying a scenic river dinner cruise, here’s what you’ll see, taste, and savour on a culinary road trip through Québec.

This Road Trip Across the West of Québec Is the Ultimate Voyage Through Nature

West of Québec is a patchwork of diverse natural landscapes waiting to be explored. From Abitibi-Témiscamingue’s rugged terrain and the Outaouais’ serene waters to the Laurentians’ towering peaks, Lanaudière’s rolling vistas, and Mauricie’s many charms, there’s so much you likely haven’t seen.

Wildlife Lovers, Pack Your Bags: Where Freshwater Meets the Sea

Where freshwater meets the sea and whales roam free. Starting from the province’s oldest, storybook-like city, this journey along the St. Lawrence River takes you through rolling hills, then heads north toward a mesmerizing fjord and stop-you-in-your-tracks coastal landscapes.

Road Trip to the Gaspé Peninsula to Uncover the Best of Seaside Québec

Along Québec’s impressive peninsula lies a journey through endlessly photographable shores lined with towering cliffs, irresistibly charming Québécois towns, and quintessential seaside allure. If you haven’t uncovered the Peninsula Path, you haven’t truly explored Québec.

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