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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Halifax: 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, stroll through Point Pleasant Park, take an in-depth tour of Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and sample the tasty concoctions at Alexander Keith's Brewery.

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Bogota, Colombia to Halifax is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bogota to Halifax due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Bogota in July: high temperatures in Halifax hover around 26°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Pointe-au-Pere.

Get out of town with these interesting Pointe-au-Pere side-trips: Reserve Faunique de Rimouski (in Saint-Narcisse), Le Bic (Parc National du Bic & Pointe-aux-Anglais) and Le Grand Rassemblement (in Sainte-Flavie).

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Pointe-au-Pere trip planner .

You can drive from Halifax to Pointe-au-Pere in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In August, Pointe-au-Pere is slightly colder than Halifax - with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can 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, museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, get to know the fascinating history of Place Royale, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Notre Dame des Victoires, and take a stroll through Quartier Petit Champlain.

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Getting from Pointe-au-Pere to Quebec City by car takes about 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, museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Notre-Dame Basilica, explore the world behind art at Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, and get a new perspective on nature at Biodome de Montreal.

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You can drive from Quebec City to Montreal in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August in Montreal, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel back home.