Montreal, Quebec & Gaspe Peninsula Trip

An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Arrival, Montréal

Arrive at your accommodations in Montreal and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Montréal
Day 2: Montreal - Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

Experience an overview of Montréal and its historical sites where youwill discover all of the characteristics this city has to offer. Ourcharming tour guide will present you with one of the world’s largestFrench speaking cities with more museums (McCord Museum, GrévinMuseum and Pointe-à-Callière Museum) restaurants, and shops thanyou can count.Your tour will include stops at the city`s most captivating attractions where you can have time to take memorable pictures.

Overnight: Montréal
Day 3: Montreal - Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Discover Montreal from a whole new perspective. From the ancient locks of the Canal Lachine to the Boucherville islands, you will enjoy a commentary as you cruise. Along with your guide, explore 35kilometres of history and attractions along the St. Lawrence River: the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the shoreline and the islands of Boucherville. A world to discover!

Overnight: Montréal
Day 4: Montreal - VIA Rail Journey to Quebec City

Whether for a sightseeing city break or a relaxing weekend away, fighting traffic is no way to travel. Why not dial down the stress and dial up the convenience? There’s no better way to get to all the festivals, museums, and great restaurants than downtown-to-downtown service. Travel right into the heart of the action with unparalleled comfort and ease. So go ahead—let yourself enjoy the ride.

Overnight: Québec City
Day 5: Quebec City - Historic Walking Tour of Old Quebec

Follow your cicerone off the beaten paths and let yourself be seduced by the charms of Old Quebec, a jewel of UNESCO’s world heritage! Our period characters will take you through 400 years of action-packed history! Including Dufferin Terrace, Latin Quarter, Fortifications, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, Petit-Champlain Borough and PlaceRoyale.

Overnight: Québec City
Day 6: Quebec City - Fabulous Country Tour

Travel back in time to rural Quebec and enjoy the view! As you ride along the 40 kilometers of Chemin du Roy to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, you will pass through the many traditional villages of rural Québec. In Sainte-Anne de Beaupré, you will be given time to visit the world famous Shrine. You will also stop at the Montmorency Falls (11/2 times higher than Niagara Falls). Just as you think your day isover, you will be treated to a short visit on the Island of Orléans,discovered by Jacques Cartier in 1535, where the picturesque village of Sainte-Pétronille, with its 19th century rural atmosphere, waits to be rediscovered again.

Overnight: Québec City
Day 7: Quebec City to Tadoussac

Follow the north shore of the St. Lawrence River through the holidayregion of Charlevoix and visit the PointeNoire Interpretation &Observation Centre in Baie Sainte-Catherine where you will be able toobserve whales and others marine mammals and learn about thenetwork that provides assistance to shipping on the St. Lawrence byvisiting the lighthouse station. Tadoussac was founded in the seventeenth century when the first fur-trading post in Canada was established here. Set out for an encounter with 13 species of whales and marinemammals aboard a boat specially designed for observation and thenenjoy an incursion in the majestic Saguenay Fjord!

Overnight: Tadoussac
Day 8: Tadoussac to Matane

Cross the St Laurence River and drive to Matane. Poised on the St. Lawrence estuary at the gateway to Gaspésie, Matane boasts an outstanding location. Its name originates in a Mi’kmaq word for “beaver pond,” so it’s no surprise to learn that Matane is a nature destination par excellence. Discover a vibrant human-scale downtown whose array of sites and services make it the most attractive city in the eastern Québec. You’ll also be charmed by the legendary hospitality of the people of this region that’s by turns urban, rural, industrial and historic—but above all, maritime.

Overnight: Matane
Day 9: Matane to Gaspe to Perce Self-Drive

The Chic-Choc Mountains (hills which “rise up like a wall at the edgeof the world”), have an ecology much like Canada’s North with mooseand caribou. Forillon National Park preserves wild coastal landscapesand quiet fishing villages. Forillon also boasts Canada’s tallestlighthouse in Cap-des-Rosiers. In the afternoon you arrive at “land’send” where you find the giant Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island,home to great seabird colonies.

Overnight: Percé
Day 10: Perce - Scenic Rock Boat Cruise

With 375-million years of history, the largest bird sanctuary in NorthAmerica and fascinating marine mammals, this promises to be aunique experience! Admire the immense limestone block that is PerceRock - formed at the bottom of the sea during the Devonian period.The boat will have a stop at Bonaventure Island for those who want toexplore this island (self guided), home to over 100,000 gannets (Aprilto October).

Overnight: Percé
Day 11: Perce to Rimouski

Your trip continues around the Gaspé Peninsula and you will havetime to enjoy beautiful surroundings with magnificent sea andmountain scenery. Take the time to relax on a beach or to go for ashort hike in the area. Continue to Carleton sur Mer which is a majortourist destination on the Gaspé Peninsula, surrounded by mountainsand sea. Visit Miguasha National Park, a fossil-rich site some 378million-years-old, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Siteby UNESCO. Studies of the fish and plant fossils found here havecontributed to some key documents written about the evolution of lifeon earth. Continue through scenic Matapedia Valley back to the St.Lawrence River. The town of Rimouski extends from the shore of theSt. Lawrence to a plateau overlooking the river and the Ile Saint-Barnabé just off shore. By following the coastline, you will reach themagnificent Le Bic National Park which will surprise you with itsunique panorama made up of bays, capes, islands, mountains and adiversified wildlife.

Overnight: Rimouski
Day 12: Rimouski to Riviere du Loup

By following the coastline, you will reach the magnificent Le BicNational Park which will surprise you with its unique panorama ofbays, capes, islands, mountains and a diversified wildlife. Severalislands in the St. Lawrence can be explored.

Overnight: Rivière-du-Loup
Day 13: Riviere du Loup

From this unique departure point at the Marina of Riviere-du-Loup,meander through the St. Lawrence River and its magnificent islandson this 3.5 hour cruise in search of marine animals in their stompinggrounds.Accompanied by experienced guides, you can hope to observe whales, porpoises, seals and other marine species which may include belugas! The ship will take you to the heart of the Saguenay -St. Lawrence Marine Park, the most beautiful whale watching site in the world! En-route you will discover the history of this region, the islands and traditional lighthouses. Facilities on board include a glassed in deck, observation area, covered terrace, souvenir shop, bistro & bar

Overnight: Rivière-du-Loup
Day 14: Quebec City Free Day

Sure of its charms, and with a dash of haughtiness, Quebec City’sgracious yet simple style continues to delight visitors. The city haswhat it takes to please: and enchanting setting on the St. Lawrence, apriceless architectural legacy and a rich and colorful past. Its region isbrimming with exceptional natural parks and pretty heritage villages.Exploring Old Quebec on foot is like travelling back in time! stroll itssloping streets, wander along ramparts or the fortifications themselvesand take in the breathtaking views of the river, port and thesurrounding hills

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The journey begins in Montreal, where travellers enjoy guided city sightseeing and a cruise on the St. Lawrence River. It continues by VIA Rail to Quebec City, followed by visits to Tadoussac, Matane, Percé, Rimouski and Rivière-du-Loup. The itinerary combines historic cities, coastal communities, wildlife experiences and scenic drives through eastern Quebec.

The cruise follows approximately 35 kilometres of the St. Lawrence River, with commentary about the region’s history and attractions. Highlights mentioned in the itinerary include the Lachine Canal locks, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the shoreline and the Boucherville Islands. It offers a different perspective on Montreal compared with the city sightseeing tour.

On Day 4, travellers take VIA Rail from Montreal to Quebec City, travelling between the downtown areas of the two cities. The rail journey is included in the itinerary, and the night is spent in Quebec City. The page does not specify the rail service class, so travellers should confirm this detail with Anderson Vacations before booking.

The guided walking tour explores the UNESCO World Heritage area of Old Quebec. Listed stops include Dufferin Terrace, the Latin Quarter, the fortifications, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, Petit-Champlain and Place Royale. The tour introduces travellers to the city’s historic streets, architecture and more than 400 years of history.

The excursion follows the historic Chemin du Roy through traditional rural Quebec villages towards Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. Travellers have time to visit the famous shrine, stop at Montmorency Falls and continue to Île d’Orléans. On the island, the itinerary includes Sainte-Pétronille, a village known for its historic rural character and scenic setting.

The itinerary includes a marine wildlife observation cruise from Tadoussac into the Saguenay Fjord, as well as a separate 3.5-hour cruise from Rivière-du-Loup into the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. Travellers may see whales, porpoises, seals and other marine species, potentially including belugas. Sightings depend on wildlife activity and conditions.

On Day 10, the scenic boat cruise offers views of Percé Rock, an immense limestone formation with a geological history stretching back approximately 375 million years. The boat also stops at Bonaventure Island for travellers who wish to explore independently. The island is known for its large northern gannet colony, especially during the April-to-October period described on the tour page.

The self-drive portion includes the Chic-Choc Mountains and Forillon National Park, which preserves rugged coastal landscapes and fishing villages. The itinerary also mentions Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse, followed by arrival in Percé to see the famous rock formation and the nearby seabird habitat of Bonaventure Island. These stops highlight the region’s mix of mountains, coastline and maritime history.

The route includes Miguasha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its fossil deposits dating back approximately 378 million years. Travellers continue through the Matapedia Valley towards the St. Lawrence River and the coastal scenery around Rimouski and Le Bic National Park. The itinerary highlights bays, capes, islands, mountains and diverse wildlife in this region.

The package includes 13 nights of accommodation, plus sightseeing tours and attraction entrance fees specifically listed in the itinerary. Airfare unless specified, applicable taxes, travel insurance, gratuities, meals not listed as included and attractions not mentioned in the itinerary are excluded. The tour page requests enquiries for 2027 dates and prices, so travellers should confirm the current price and availability before booking.

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