|Canadian Getaways|
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Top 10 things to do in Montréal
Montreal, the largest city in Quebec province of Canada is located only 325 miles away from Boston. I have been fortunate to visit the city on multiple occasions and have friends living locally show me around. It usually takes around 7 hours from Boston considering the breaks and border passage time. Surprisingly, the city was as much fun during November as it was during the summer months. One thing that impressed me the most was how Montreal has managed to retain it’s ancient charm despite all the modernization. Always brimming with energy and spirit, here is a list of top 10 things to do in Montreal! 1. Basilique Notre-Dame de…
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3 days in Quebec City
Only 397 miles from Boston, Québec city is the capital of the Canadian province of Québec. The city is known for its rich history, cobblestone streets, European architecture and fortifications. We drove there from Boston during a May long weekend. It took us 8 hours including the breaks and the time spent on border crossing. After checking into our hotel around midnight, we decided to fulfill our Poutine cravings and found this hole in the wall restaurant at walking distance. We weren’t disappointed and happily went to bed excited about exploring Quebec city the morning after. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac We started our day with a visit to Château Frontenac. An…
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Winter Long Weekend in Mont-Tremblant
Only 386 miles away from Boston, here is how we enjoyed this long weekend getaway on our recent trip to Mont-Tremblant. Time stopped when we stepped into this winter wonderland. A little dramatic right? But trust me I am not over exaggerating. Being a travel enthusiast on a budget and time constraint, I look for different experiences, places , anything I haven’t seen before. Mont-Tremblant didn’t fail me. Here is how I spent a February long weekend in Mont-Tremblant with my husband and a dear friend. The drive from Boston is around 6.5 hours on the map. Taking into consideration our three breaks and passage-time through the border, it took…
