19 days in Halifax & Quebec Itinerary

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 Clam Harbour Beach (in Clam Harbour), Peggy's Cove (Swissair Flight 111 Memorial, Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, &more) and Lunenburg (Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic & St. John's Anglican Church). 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, take a leisurely stroll along Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, and examine the collection at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.