If you're looking for the perfect fall road trip, then only two hours from Montreal lays the 'Best Small Town in America' Stowe, Vermont. As the autumn season rolls in, this charming town transforms into a picturesque destination known for its lush landscapes adorned in shades of red, orange, and gold. And luckily for Montrealers you don't have to travel far to experience all the Hallmark goodness.
As the air turns crisp and the city preps for winter, there's a time-honoured tradition calling. No, it's not the rush for that pumpkin-spiced latté (though we're guilty of that too!). It's the lure of the pumpkin patch. Pumpkin picking offers an escape, a return to simplicity in our hectic lives. There’s an unmatched joy in hand-selecting the star of your Halloween décor or the main ingredient for your next pumpkin pie.
Every season sprinkles its own brand of magic on Quebec, but there's something extra special about fall. As the province wraps itself in a cozy embrace, lovebirds may be left wondering where to begin. Whether you're sparking a new flame or reigniting an old one, Quebec has a cache of autumn activities beyond the usual pumpkin patches and apple orchards.
Autumn is quite possibly the most romantic time of year in Quebec, but the crisp air and changing leaves seem to come and go faster than one can say "câlisse de tabarnak je les ai déjà raté." The best way to enjoy the season fully is a spontaneous day trip to, well, there are almost infinite options.
As summer's warmth gracefully (and sadly) gives way to the crisp embrace of the autumn season, there's no better way to ring in fall than by embarking on a wholesome apple-picking adventure. With apple picking being as big a fall treat as pumpkin spice lattes and breathtaking foliage, it's no surprise that Montrealers flock to the outskirts of the city for a U-pick session during the coziest time of year.