Quebec is blessed with a beautiful fall foliage season every year. Whether you live in Montreal or just passing through, there are several fantastic spots to travel to from the city to admire some spectacular autumn colours. Below we present our guide to exploring the beautiful fall colours near Montreal to help you get the most out of the region’s beautiful autumn season.
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If you want to see beautiful fall colours without having to leave the city, be sure to check out our page on The Best Places to See Fall Colors in Montreal.
Saint-Bruno National Park
30 minutes from Montreal – This park is perfect for almost everybody because it’s so close to the city and it offers easy and mostly flat walking trails to enjoy the scenery. There are several trails to choose from, most of which offer beautiful lakeside vantage points.
Oka National Park
45 minutes from Montreal – Although known by many because of its large beach, this park has several beautiful trails to enjoy the arrival of autumn.
Mont Orford & Orford National Park
90 minutes from Montreal – Discover the region’s stunning autumn landscapes from the top of Mont-Orford during the Flambée des couleurs, September 15th to October 15th, 2023. There are many, many walking and hiking trails in the area that will provide you with stunning autumn vistas.
Mont Tremblant & Tremblant National Park
120 minutes from Montreal – Located In the heart of the Laurentians, Mont-Tremblant, in our view, is a MUST on your list of places to visit during autumn. With good reason, this is one of the most popular weekend getaway destinations for Montrealers. It’s a unique destination with numerous hiking trails and outdoor activities, in addition to amazing restaurants and shops.
Lanaudière & St-Donat
120 minutes from Montreal – If you want to feel some of the Laurentians without the crowds, head here. The vistas are beautiful, and there are still several great restaurants to choose from, but you won’t feel overwhelmed by all the people that you would expect to see around Mont Tremblant.
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For more information, this Quebec tourism page shows a map (you will have to scroll down a bit to see the map) that is updated weekly and that highlights when specific areas in the regions are hitting their peak fall colours, a great tool to plan your weekend autumn getaways!
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