Canada’s eastern region is dominated by the province of Quebec. Bordered by the Maritime Provinces to the east, in Quebec you’ll discover a pleasant balance between urban adventures in cities like Montreal and Quebec City, and outdoor beauty of Cote Nord and the Gaspe Peninsula.
Less than 40 miles east of Montreal is a great place to start your tour. Here you’ll find The Laurentians, a pleasant introduction into the Canadian countryside with these rolling hills and mountains. Actually, with its highest peak topping out at just over 3,100 feet (Mont Tremblant), these hardly qualify as mountains, rather foothills similar to the Catskills in New York State. Although not as intimidating as the rocky formations in the western region of the continent, the Laurentians were formed more than a billion years ago, making them some of the oldest mountains in the entire world. The Laurentians offer many outdoor retreats and leisurely country drives, a perfect compliment to a colorful fall season.
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We stepped into the sixteenth century, my daughter and I. The city of Quebec is celebrating its four hundred’s anniversary and we relished in their celebrations. We delved into historical monuments, ramparts, archeological digs, theatrical depictions of victories and defeats, and the yummy local French cuisine.
After its founder, Samuel de Champlain, set up a fur trading post in 1608, Quebec surrounded itself with ramparts. From its high promontory it had a strategic view over the majestic St. Lawrence River split in two by the island of “L’île d’Orleans”. Upper Town housed the seats of government and religious institutions. Merchants and craftsmen eventually settled in the Lower Town, a steep drop along a narrow ledge between the almost vertical escarpment and the St. Lawrence River.
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Quebec is the largest province of Canada. The province shows three distinct climatic conditions. Its southern and western parts experience humid continental climate. The central region has a subarctic climate with long winters and warm summers. The northern part of the province has very cold winters and short and cool summers. The capital, Quebec City is internationally renowned for its Summer Festival and Winter Carnival. The city is a major tourist attraction for its scenic beauty and cultural fests. A plan for RV parking here is worth as the state offers you a wide variety of choices in terms of RV campgrounds in its various cities.
I would like to help you in your decision by listing the information of some of the famous RV parks in Quebec City:
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