5 best day trips from Montreal

Montreal's day trips include the Laurentians, Eastern Townships, and Quebec City (long but doable).

How: 1h 30m drive Travel time: 1h 30m When to go: Year-round (ski Dec-Apr)

Ski village in winter, mountain biking + hiking in summer

How: 1h 30m drive Travel time: 1h 30m When to go: Year-round; fall colors Oct

Vineyards, cheese-making, lake towns

How: 3h Via Rail train Travel time: 3h When to go: Year-round; magical in snow/Christmas

Long but doable — walled old town is the only one north of Mexico

How: 2h Via Rail train Travel time: 2h When to go: Year-round; Tulip Festival May

Parliament Hill + national museums + ByWard Market

How: 45 min drive Travel time: 45 min When to go: Year-round

Closer Laurentian ski village + outlet shopping

Best day trips from Montreal