10 days in Montreal & Quebec City Itinerary

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Lieu Historique National du Canal-de-Lachine and Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal. You'll discover tucked-away gems like MEM – Centre Des Memoires Montrealaises and Mont (Mount) Royal Cemetery. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Montreal Botanical Garden.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Montreal trip planner.

New York City, USA to Montreal is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in September, things will get a bit cooler in Montreal: highs are around 72°F and lows about 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Quebec City.

With a World Heritage-listed old town, Quebec City remains a walkable and safe hub of culture, commerce, and education offering a blend of fascinating history and a range of tourist-oriented activities.

Get some historical perspective at Place Royale and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church. Discover out-of-the-way places like Porte Saint-Louis and Gare du Palais. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Chutes de la Chaudiere, wander the streets of Lower Town (Basse-Ville), take an in-depth tour of Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines, and steep yourself in history at Morrin Centre.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Quebec City trip maker site.

Fly from Montreal to Quebec City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Quebec City, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.