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Oka National Park – Best Trails and Hiking Guide

During the summer, Oka National Park is primarily known for its long beach, the largest one you can find anywhere near Montreal. But the park is also home to several great hiking trails, including one that takes you through a series of historical chapels built in the 1700s, making it one of our favorite National Parks near Montreal. The park is filled with a network of hiking and walking trails and a few scenic lakes as well. So to help...

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Yamaska National Park – Best Trails and Hiking Guide

Yamaska National Park is somewhat of an oddity and a unique park in Québec – it’s centred on a man-made reservoir. The reservoir has however become an important source of life for the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the park. One of the many ways to explore and experience the park is through some of its hiking trails, so to help you discover this beautiful area, we put together this Yamaska National Park Hiking Guide. The park can easily...

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Boucherville Islands National Park – Best Trails and Hiking Guide

If you are looking for a National Park close to Montreal, look no further than Boucherville Islands National Park (Parc National des Iles de Boucherville). It’s a national park that is spread out across several islands and one that is equally enjoyed by walkers/hikers, nature enthusiasts, cyclists and kayakers. The park is filled with a network of walking and easy hiking trails, so to help you decide which trails you might prefer, we put together this Boucherville Islands National Park...

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Mount Pisgah (Vermont) Hiking Guide

Located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Mount Pisgah is a popular hiking destination that provides hikers with rewarding views of the fjord-like Lake Willoughby (Vermont’s second deepest lake) and the spectacular nearby mountain scenery. Easily reachable from most places in Vermont, Mount Pisgah also makes a great hiking day trip from Montreal or Sherbrooke (Québec). There are several trails you can take to reach the summit, so to help you plan your outdoor adventure here we put together this Mount Pisgah...

Mont Saint-Bruno National Park – Best Trails and Hiking Guide

Though Mont Saint-Bruno is primarily known for its ski facility and ski school (which happens to be the largest ski school in Canada with over 500 instructors), the mountain is also home to the Mont Saint-Bruno National Park, which is one of our favorite National Parks near Montreal. The park is filled with a network of hiking and walking trails and several scenic lakes, many of which are adorned with floating wooden platforms to enjoy the scenery. So to help...

The Best Places to See Fall Colors in Montreal

Montreal is known for going through four proper seasons, including hot & humid summers, cold & harsh winters, and a lovely & colorful autumn season. Definitely one of the most pleasant seasons to explore the city is autumn, so we put together this guide on The Best Places to See Fall Colors in Montreal to help find some great spots from which you can enjoy the colorful scenery. Although the exact timing of the peak colours does change from year...

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14 of the Best Hiking Trails Near Montreal

Although southern Quebec isn’t blessed with the tall peaks of western Canada, there are nonetheless many areas where the mountain scenery is still quite spectacular and, fortunately for Montrealers and visitors to the city, there are several great hiking trails not too distant from the city. To help you plan your next outdoor adventure, we put together this guide on the Best Hiking Trails Near Montreal, with a focus on those that we believe best maximize the effort-to-reward ratio. We...

Best National Parks Near Montreal

If you want to find yourself lost in nature while immersing yourself in some beautiful landscapes, without having to go too far from Montreal, then you might want to discover some of Québec’s National Parks. Most people don’t realize that the province’s biggest city has no less than 6 National Parks within a 2-hour drive of it, with several more within a 3-hour drive. To help you plan your next outdoor adventures and weekend escapades, we put together this guide...