Is there a River cruise from Montreal to Quebec City?
Travel from Montreal and discover Montmorency Falls on the way to Quebec City. Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the St.Lawrence River en-route to Quebec where you can explore the city at your leisure.
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A fast hydrofoil, the Dauphin, runs from Montréal to Québec City daily during summer. Travel time is 2 hours each way, and the boat runs from June through mid-September. Cost for a one-way ticket on the Dauphin fast ferry from Montréal to Québec is $80 to $90; a round-trip ticket is $130 to $150.
From Montreal, explore Quebec City by luxury coach on this day trip. The departure is from downtown Montreal at 7 a.m. and the arrival in Quebec is scheduled for around 10 a.m. During your visit to Quebec, you can first discover the magnificent Montmorency Falls on foot during a one-hour stop.
Quebec City is delightful for fall foliage and impressive with its boughs of green and remarkable light in spring and summer -- all seasons that find cruise ships in town. Summer temperatures average in the 70s, but on spring and autumn cruises, a jacket will be a necessity.
Ten days is the perfect length of time to visit both Montréal and Québec City, allowing you to dedicate enough time to experience Montréal's legendary nightlife and Québec City's historic center, with a few side trips.
It's basically charming and Pennsylvania/Midwest-like flat countryside mixed with some cute villages...but it goes on f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I convinced my fiance to stay on Chemin du Roy (going from Quebec to Montreal) until Trois Riveries. It's a big town on the map, so I was convinced it was going to be the winner.
Visiting Quebec in SummerSummer is the best time to visit Quebec City. It is the season of warm weather and endless outdoor activities. The temperatures range from the low 20s to the high 20s (Celsius). It's also a great time to experience the local culture and entertainment through the various festivals and events.
There are plenty of things to do in Quebec City, which makes it an excellent weekend destination. The city is very walkable and all the major attractions are located close to each other. Even with just 2 days in Quebec City, you will be able to see all the main attractions.
Just as you don't need to speak Italian to visit Italy, you can visit Quebec City without speaking French. Just be ready to orient yourself in a francophone-centric setting.