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Québec's Eastern Townships: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 4-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.
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4
days
160 km
distance
5.5 h
driving
22
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~12.3 hours of daylight in September — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Vendanges season — the Brome-Missisquoi wine route harvests, orchards press cider, and the hardwood hills run Vermont-calibre color without the border.
Day 1 Montreal
- Transit
- 0h56
- Finish
- ~16:50
- Temperature
- 11.3°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:00
Marvel at the stunning Victorian Gothic architecture and majestic organ music.
50 min · Montreal · Adults $14, student (17-22) children (6-16) $9, children under 6 free
open: Visitor hours (Summer) M-F 09:00-16:30, Sa 09:00-16:00, Su 12:30-16:00; (Winter) M-F 10:00-16:30, Sa 09:00-16:00, Su 12:30-16:00
10:00
Marvel at this quarter-scale replica of St. Peter's Basilica and its impressive interior.
50 min · Montreal
open: Daily 07:30-18:00
11:00
Cheer for the Canadiens or groove to live concert performances.
90 min · Montreal
12:40
Discover world-renowned traveling exhibits in a grand art museum setting.
50 min · Montreal · Age 31+ $24, age 21-30 $16, under 20 free
open: Tu, Th-Su 10:00-17:00, W 10:00-21:00* (*only exhibits open from 17:00-21:00). Closed M
13:40
Explore a vibrant campus perched on Mount Royal with striking architecture.
50 min · Montreal · Free
15:00
Marvel at the towering leaning structure and iconic roof of this Olympic venue.
50 min · Montreal
open: Daily 09:00-17:00
15:50
Schwartz's schwartzsdeli.com map ↗
Feast on famous smoked meat sandwiches, served in huge, juicy, peppery slabs.
60 min · Montreal
open: 09:00-00:00 daily
Overnight here
e.g. Ritz-Carlton Montreal · Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal
Day 2 Around Montreal
- Transit
- 1h11
- Finish
- ~16:25
- Temperature
- 11.3°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:00
Behold Moshe Safdie's futuristic residential complex from Expo 67, resembling a beehive or crystal.
50 min · Montreal
10:00
Stroll along the waterfront, taking in iconic landmarks and vibrant activities.
50 min · Montreal
open: 6AM-Midnight
11:00
Marvel at the geodesic dome housing exhibits on water and the environment.
50 min · Montreal · $22.75/adult, $20.5/senior, $16.5/student, $11.5/youth, $62.75/family
open: Jun 1-Sep 6: daily 10AM-5PM; Sep 7-May 31: Th-Su 10AM-5PM
12:10
Discover wooded trails and pause for breathtaking city views from the artificial lake.
50 min · Montreal
13:10
Marvel at the grand neo-Renaissance facade and soaring Art Deco interior.
50 min · Montreal
14:35
Stroll through diverse themed gardens including Japanese, Chinese and Alpine sections.
50 min · Montreal · Adult $21.50, senior $19.25, student $15.50, child 5-17 $10.75, family $59
open: Mid May-early Sep: 09:00-18:00 daily; early Sep-Oct: 09:00-21:00 daily; Nov-mid May: Tu-Su 09:00-17:00
15:25
L'Avenue facebook.com map ↗
Indulge in their famous eggs Benedict, a local breakfast favorite.
60 min · Montreal
open: Su-W 08:00-16:00, Th-Sa 08:00-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. Ritz-Carlton Montreal · Alternative Hostel of Old Montreal
Day 3 Magog & Mont Orford
- Transit
- 2h26
- Finish
- ~17:35
- Temperature
- 9.2°C–19.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 12.3h
10:50
Vieux Clocher de Magog vieuxclocher.com
Enjoy live music and laughter in a vibrant event space.
90 min · Magog & Mont Orford
12:35
Escapades Memphrémagog escapadesmemphremagog.com
Glide across the lake on a grand cruise with panoramic views.
90 min · Magog & Mont Orford
14:20
Plages du Magog search
Relax on sandy shores and enjoy the serene lake views.
90 min · Magog & Mont Orford
16:05
Parcs municipaux Magog search
Climb the Magog tower for breathtaking views from the wharf.
90 min · Magog & Mont Orford
Overnight here
e.g. Auberge Aux 4 Saisons d'Orford · Auberge du Grand Lac
Day 4 Sherbrooke & North Hatley
- Transit
- 0h58
- Finish
- ~14:55
- Temperature
- 9.2°C–19.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 12.3h
09:35
Bois Beckett search
Stroll through ancient forest trails in an urban area.
90 min · Sherbrooke & North Hatley
11:20
Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux Arts) read more
Explore artworks in a historic 19th-century building.
50 min · Sherbrooke & North Hatley · Adult $10, senior $8, student $7, under 6 years of age free, family $20 (2 adults and children)
open: Tu-Su 13:00-17:00 (summer 11:00-17:00); W 13:00-21:00
12:25
Marais Réal-D. Carbonneau maraiscarbonneau.com
Walk through a vibrant wetland teeming with plants and animals.
90 min · Sherbrooke & North Hatley
13:55
Pizzeria Stratos stratos-pizzeria.com
Enjoy poutine with unique sauces and spare-ribs.
60 min · Sherbrooke & North Hatley
open: Su 08:00-22:00, M-W 11:0-22:00, The 11:00-01:00, F 11:00-02:00, Sa 08:00-02:00
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