The New World

DAY 1 - MONTREAL
  
 
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Welcome to one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
We wish you a wonderful vacation in the land of forests, lakes, and rivers!
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Best Western Montréal Airport
•      Delta Montreal 
•      Hotel Place d'Armes
•      Hotel Le St-James
•      Coeur Urbain B&B
•      Auberge de la Fontaine
DAY 2 - MONTREAL / OUTAOUAIS ( 200 KM / 02H08 )
  
 
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After breakfast, the morning is yours to do what you wish. You can pick up your motorhome between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
We suggest that you take smaller country roads, and make a stop at Parc Omega to discover (and photograph!) Canadian wildlife in its natural habitat.
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•      Cantley
DAY 3 - OUTAOUAIS
  
 
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This morning's destination is Ottawa: get ready for most popular attractions, such as Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and Byward Market.
Canadian history and First Nations culture buffs will want to visit the Canadian Museum of History, Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution.
Night at your campground.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Cantley
DAY 4 - OUTAOUAIS / NIAGARA FALLS ( 596 KM / 05H46 )
  
 
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Today is the day you head to the incredible Niagara Falls, considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.
Your campground is located along the powerful Niagara River, just minutes from the excitement and charm of the honeymoon capital of the world!
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Niagara Falls KOA
DAY 5 - NIAGARA FALLS
  
 
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Your visit to the falls is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip; you will never forget their awe-inspiring power and beauty.
Don't miss the famous Hornblower boat tour, which will take you right to the base of the falls.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Niagara Falls KOA
DAY 6 - NIAGARA FALLS / THOUSAND ISLANDS ( 427 KM / 04H01 )
  
 
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Your route continues in the direction of the beautiful Thousand Islands, at the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
This famous region, known to the First Nations people as "The Garden of the Great Spirit", offers scenery of singular beauty.
The best way to explore these 1000 treasures is by a boat tour on the St. Laurence River.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Ivy Lea KOA
DAY 7 - THOUSAND ISLANDS / MAURICIE ( 425 KM / 04H10 )
  
 
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Your motorhome adventure continues with the legendary La Mauricie National Park.
Covering an area of 536 km², this national park gives off an air of serenity in keeping with its gently undulating terrain. On this wide plateau with its hills and valleys and network of lakes and rivers, only the changing seasons mark the passage of time.
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Recommended accommodations
•      Rivière à la pêche
DAY 8 - MAURICIE
  
 
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You have a whole day to spend in the lovely La Mauricie National Park.
Explore some of the park's hiking trails or take a canoe trip to Waber Falls. Don't miss the chance to enjoy a swim under one of the park's many waterfalls!
We suggest that you bring along a picnic lunch, so that you can make the most of every moment of this glorious day in the great outdoors.
ACCOMMODATION 
Recommended accommodations
•      Rivière à la pêche
DAY 9 - MAURICIE / LAC ST-JEAN ( 273 KM / 03H02 )
  
 
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This morning you set out for Lac St-Jean, a veritable inland sea.
You will be following a magnificent route along the historic St-Maurice River, used in the olden days by raftsmen for transporting wood.
Lac St-Jean is known for its warm hospitality. This is the ideal place to get to know the Quebec people with their customs and traditions.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Val-Jalbert
DAY 10 - LAC ST-JEAN
  
 
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Today you will pay a visit to an unusual zoo, where the animals roam free and the humans are in cages.
The St-Felicien Wild Zoo offers the chance to discover the local wildlife in a magnificent natural setting.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Val-Jalbert
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DAY 11 - LAC ST-JEAN / SAGUENAY FJORD ( 194 KM / 02H26 )
  
 
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This morning you set a course for the spectacular Saguenay Fjord.
This majestic but little-known natural wonder will take your breath away and leave you with unforgettable memories.
You will discover the vastness of time and space in this place where the colossal forces of nature conspired to create a fjord.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Village-Vacances Petit-Saguenay
•      Saguenay Park
DAY 12 - SAGUENAY FJORD
  
 
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Make the most of this day surrounded by the dramatic beauty of the Saguenay Fjord, unique in the world.
Hiking enthusiasts won't want to miss the chance to walk the Sentier de la Statue trail in the Baie-Éternité sector of Saguenay Fjord National Park. The view of the fjord from the statue is spectacular.
The region is also home to two of Quebec's most picturesque villages, l'Anse-St-Jean and Ste-Rose-du-Nord.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Village-Vacances Petit-Saguenay
•      Saguenay Park
DAY 13 - SAGUENAY FJORD / TADOUSSAC ( 141 KM / 02H07 )
  
 
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Today you take one of the most scenic routes in Quebec to reach the region of Tadoussac.
Tadoussac, the oldest village in Canada, is listed as one of the 50 most beautiful bays in the world.
Take the time to sample some typical local cuisine at Le Bateau restaurant, conveniently located in the heart of this historic village.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Scenic
•      Bon Désir Campground
DAY 14 - TADOUSSAC
  
 
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Tadoussac is one of the best internationally renowned whale-watching sites in the world.
So there is no way you can leave the area without going on a whale-watching safari!
This exciting adventure includes the services of a naturalist guide who will help you identify several species including the razorback and the beluga.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Scenic
•      Bon Désir Campground
DAY 15 - TADOUSSAC / GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK ( 355 KM / 06H11 )
  
 
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This morning you set out in the direction of Gaspesie!
After following the "Whale Route" along the scenic Côte Nord, you cross the majestic St. Lawrence River by ferry: a ride to remember!
Your destination: Gaspesie National Park, listed by National Geographic as one of the Top 50 places to see in the world.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Gaspésie National Park
DAY 16 - GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK
  
 
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This morning you wake up in the heart of the Gaspé peninsula, surrounded by a spectacular sea of mountains.
Welcome to the haven of peace that is Gaspesie National Park.
The park's varied climates and unusual geomorphology attract a diversity of plant and animal species that are unique to Quebec, including a large variety of birds of prey and the famous woodland caribou. A real wildlife photographer's paradise!
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Gaspésie National Park
DAY 17 - GASPESIE NATIONAL PARK / GASPÉ COAST ( 100 KM / 01H11 )
  
 
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Hiking is, without a doubt, the favourite activity within Gaspésie National Park.
The Mont Ernest Laforce trail is an easy hike that leads to the summit of the mountain and spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding region. You may even be lucky enough to see some moose!
You then head for the Gaspé coast, where you reach your campground at the end of the day.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Parc et Mer Mont-Loui
DAY 18 - GASPÉ COAST / FORILLON NATIONAL PARK ( 147 KM / 02H00 )
  
 
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The road trip continues to the incredible Forillon National Park, where mountain cliffs thrust brutally into the Atlantic Ocean.
The section of Route 132 between Gaspesie Park and Forillon Park is, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular drives in Quebec, if not in Canada.
Don't miss the Grande-Grave interpretive trail which highlights the way of life of the fishermen and their families at the time of colonization.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Forillon National Park
DAY 19 - FORILLON NATIONAL PARK / PERCÉ ( 96 KM / 01H17 )
  
 
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Today's route takes you to the famous Percé Rock, sculpted by time and the sea at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Enjoy your stay in the charming village of Percé, one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Baie de Percé
DAY 20 - PERCÉ
  
 
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Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park boast of a rich historical and natural heritage, a surprising geological past, and unusual plant and animal life including an impressive world-renowned colony of Northern Gannets.
An extension of the Appalachians into the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, this rocky city has Île Bonaventure as a fortress, and the majestic Percé Rock, the tourism emblem of Québec, as a stone vessel.
On the island, the fragrance and colour of the wildflowers and the fresh sea breezes will intoxicate you.
DAY 21 - PERCÉ / BAIE DES CHALEURS ( 191 KM / 02H35 )
  
 
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This morning you have some free time to enjoy the picturesque village of Percé, one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec.
In the afternoon you set out for Chaleur Bay ("Baie des Chaleurs") in the southern part of Gaspesie.
This part of Quebec has a long-standing reputation for open hospitality and "bon vivants" who enjoy the good things in life. You are sure to find a warm welcome that you will be hard-pressed to forget!
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Carleton
DAY 22 - BAIE DES CHALEURS
  
 
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While you are in the area, take the opportunity to climb Mount St-Joseph, silent witness to the history of the earth and the human race.
The nearby Bonaventure River with its clear turquoise waters is easily one of the most beautiful rivers in Quebec: why not stop for a canoe ride?
Chaleur Bay lives up to its name: its waters are the warmest in Quebec. The perfect place for a swim!
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Carleton
DAY 23 - BAIE DES CHALEURS / BAS ST-LAURENT ( 434 KM / 04H40 )
  
 
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Today's route takes you through the panoramic Matapedia Valley to the Bas St-Laurent region.
Here, according to National Geographic, you will find "the second most beautiful sunsets in the world, after Hawaii".
In addition to its rich architectural and historical heritage, the Bas St-Laurent region is renowned for the quiet beauty of its scenery.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Rivière Ouelle
DAY 24 - BAS ST-LAURENT / JACQUES-CARTIER PARK ( 169 KM / 01H44 )
  
 
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Next the adventure leads you to one of Quebec's most beautiful parks, Jacques-Cartier National Park.
Jacques-Cartier National Park offers magnificent landscapes characterized by stunning contrasts: mountainous plateaus fractured by steep-sided valleys. 
The spectacular scenery of the Vallée de la Jacques-Cartier river valley includes a channel more than 550 metres deep through which the sparkling Jacques Cartier River winds its way.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Valcartier
•      Jacques-Cartier National Park
DAY 25 - JACQUES-CARTIER PARK
  
 
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You have a full day to enjoy this magnificent haven of peace!
The adventurous at heart will want to canoe down the spectacular Jacques-Cartier River. Canoes can be rented at the park's Discovery and Visitors Centre. Shuttle service is included.
And for hiking enthusiasts, the Sentier Les Loups trail leads steeply upward to dazzling views of the park in all its glory.
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Recommended accommodations
•      Valcartier
•      Jacques-Cartier National Park
DAY 26 - JACQUES-CARTIER PARK / QUEBEC CITY ( 16 KM / 00H17 )
  
 
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Today you head for the beautiful and historic Quebec City, cradle of French culture in the Americas.
Perched on the cliffs of Cap Diamant and overlooking the St. Laurence River, Quebec is proud to be a living museum and the only fortified city in North America.
Once you reach Quebec City, take the time to explore the city and its many historic sites. The entire old town is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Your campground is conveniently located close to downtown Quebec.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      De la Joie
DAY 27 - QUEBEC CITY / OKA NATIONAL PARK ( 305 KM / 02H57 )
  
 
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You have the morning off in Quebec City. You can use this time to do some last-minute shopping or to explore some of the 1001 attractions of the Old Capital.
After lunch you set out in the direction of Oka, a region renowned for its cheese, its Cistercian abbey and its National Park. Lac des Deux-Montagnes, inside the park, offers hours of pleasure for swimming and water sports enthusiasts.
In the evening we recommend a tour of the Grande-Baie trail, which leads through four different ecosystems: a field, a caryer maple grove, a silver maple grove and a marsh.
ACCOMMODATION 
•      Oka National Park
DAY 28 - OKA NATIONAL PARK / MONTREAL ( 44 KM / 00H31 )
  
 
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Up at dawn, an early breakfast and then you return to Montreal to drop off your motorhome and its equipment (before 10 a.m.)
A short transfer to the airport where you board your return flight.
It's time to leave the land of lakes and rivers, with your heart full of beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!