Montreal Circular 3 – A comprehensive route in Eastern Canada. The route starts in the city of Montreal and from there leads to the beautiful Quebec City. The continuation of the route follows the eastern banks of the Saint Lawrence River and visits some beautiful nature areas along it. After crossing the delta of the river by ferry the route leads to the Gaspe Peninsula, a beautiful, pristine region. From this peninsula the route runs through the province of New Brunswick to the northern province of Nova Scotia and to Cape Breton island. After touring the island’s beautiful National Park, the route leads south to the picturesque villages of Nova Scotia. before returning to Montreal, where this trip ends.
Day 1 – Land in Montreal and tour the city
Lodging location: Montreal
Day 2 – Visit Montreal
Lodging location: Montreal
Day 3 – Drive to Quebec City along the Saint Lawrence River, on the way stop for a visit at La Mauricie National Park, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Quebec City
Day 4 – Visit Quebec City
Lodging location: Quebec City
Day 5 – One more day in Quebec City
Lodging location: Quebec City
Day 6 – Drive to Tadoussac through Jacques Cartier National Park, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Tadoussac
Day 7 – Go whale watching in Tadoussac and afterwards drive north and take the ferry to Matane, 2.5 hours ferry ride plus 2.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Matane
Day 8 – Drive along to coast to the tip of the Gaspe peninsula, 4 hours drive
Lodging location: Gaspe
Day 9 – Visit Forillon National Park
Lodging location: Gaspe
Day 10 – Drive south and visit the amazing Gannet colony in Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park, 1 hour drive
Lodging location: Perce
Day 11 – Drive to the town of Miramichi, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Miramichi
Day 12 – Drive to Moncton and on the way visit Kouchibouguac National Park, 1.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Moncton
Day 13 – Drive to Cape Breton, and on the way visit to Hopewell Rocks (the place with the greatest tides in the world), 6 hours drive
Lodging location: Cheticamp
Day 14 – Visit West Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Lodging location: Cheticamp
Day 15 – Visit North and East Cape Breton Highlands National Park, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Ingonish
Day 16 – Travel to East Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and drive to Halifax, 5 hours drive
Lodging location: Halifax
Day 17 – Visit Halifax
Lodging location: Halifax
Day 18 – Visit the village of Peggy’s Cove and the beautiful coastal areas around it, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Lunenburg
Day 19 – Drive to the town of Digby through Kejimkujik National Park, 2 hours drive
Lodging location: Digby
Day 20 – Drive plus take the short ferry rides to the end of Digby Neck (to Brier Island) and go whale watching, 3.5 hours drive
Lodging location: Digby
Day 21 – Take the ferry to Saint John and start driving to Montreal, 2.5 hours ferry ride plus 3 hours drive
Lodging location: Grand Falls
Day 22 – Continue driving to Montreal, 6 hours drive
Lodging location: Montreal
Day 23 – Fly home
– In order to fill this route with content – see our East Canada destinations pages, where you can find articles that include suggestions what to do in various locations along this route.
