19 days in Halifax & Quebec Itinerary

19 days in Halifax & Quebec Itinerary

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Start: Bogota
Fly
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Halifax
— 5 nights
Fly to Mont Joli Airport, Drive to Pointe-au-Pere
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Pointe-au-Pere
— 3 nights
Drive
3
Quebec City
— 4 nights
Drive
4
Montreal
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Bogota
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5
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Halifax

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada ©
The largest city on Canada's eastern coastline, Halifax boast a rich maritime history and occupies a strategically important location with one of the world's greatest natural harbors.
Explore Halifax's surroundings by going to Swissair Flight 111 Memorial (in Indian Harbour), Peggy's Cove (Peggy's Cove Lighthouse & William E. deGarthe Memorial Provincial Park) and Clam Harbour Beach (in Clam Harbour). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Halifax Public Gardens, get engrossed in the history at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, stroll around Point Pleasant Park, and ponder the world of politics at Province House.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Halifax journey website.

Bogota, Colombia to Halifax is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Bogota to Halifax, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bogota in July; daily highs in Halifax reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Pointe-au-Pere.

Things to do in Halifax

Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Outdoors

Side Trips

Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove, Swissair Flight 111 Memorial, Clam Harbour Beach
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada ©
Military Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
4.6
Halifax Public Gardens ©
Garden
Halifax Public Gardens
4.7
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic ©
Military Museum
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
4.5
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3
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Pointe-au-Pere

Jardins de Metis / Reford Gardens ©
Venture out of the city with trips to Le Grand Rassemblement (in Sainte-Flavie), Le Bic (Parc National du Bic & Pointe-aux-Anglais) and Reserve Faunique de Rimouski (in Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski).

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Pointe-au-Pere trip planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Halifax to Pointe-au-Pere with the Route module. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Halifax in August, things will get a bit cooler in Pointe-au-Pere: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Quebec City.

Things to do in Pointe-au-Pere

Parks · Nature · Museums · Outdoors

Side Trips

Rimouski, Le Grand Rassemblement, Jardins de Metis / Reford Gardens, Reserve Faunique de Rimouski, Eglise de Sainte-Luce
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Jardins de Metis / Reford Gardens ©
Garden
Jardins de Metis / Reford Gardens
4.5
Site Historique Maritime De La Pointe-au-Pere ©
Specialty Museum
Site Historique Maritime De La Pointe-au-Pere
4.7
Parc National du Bic ©
National Park
Parc National du Bic
4.6
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4
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Quebec City

Old Quebec ©
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.
Quebec City is known for historic sites, nature, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Old Quebec, take a stroll through Place Royale, admire the majestic nature at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, and get advice or help at Morrin Centre.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Quebec City route planner.

You can drive from Pointe-au-Pere to Quebec City in 3.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Pointe-au-Pere in August: high temperatures in Quebec City hover around 30°C and lows are around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Montreal.

Things to do in Quebec City

Historic Sites · Neighborhoods · Parks · Museums
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Old Quebec ©
Must see
Old Quebec
4.9
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
Must see
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
4.5
La Citadelle de Quebec ©
Military Museum
La Citadelle de Quebec
4.4
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6
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Montreal

Old Montreal ©

Quebec's Metropolis

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.
Montreal is known for historic sites, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Old Montreal, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, stroll around Mount Royal Park, and admire the masterpieces at Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Montreal road trip planner.

Getting from Quebec City to Montreal by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Montreal can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel back home.

Things to do in Montreal

Museums · Parks · Historic Sites · Tours

Side Trip

Maeva Surf
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Old Montreal ©
Must see
Old Montreal
4.5
Notre-Dame Basilica ©
Must see
Notre-Dame Basilica
4.7
Montreal Botanical Garden ©
Garden
Montreal Botanical Garden
4.5
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Quebec travel guide

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Historic Walking Areas · Churches · Landmarks
Canada's only predominately French-speaking province, Quebec boasts a French heritage that not only sets it apart from other parts of this sprawling country, but also from the rest of the continent. A trip to Quebec allows tourists to discover a land with a European look and feel, which you can best appreciate by immersing yourself in the region's bistro culture. Like the rest of Canada, this province features impressive natural attractions, which many choose to discover on a network of nearly 3,500 km (2,100 mi) of bicycle paths. For an urban experience, add Montreal to your Quebec sightseeing itinerary and discover a busy metropolis with a perfect blend of history-steeped neighborhoods and trendy districts offering modern distractions for every traveler's taste.