Toronto to Montreal Road Trip

Toronto, Ontario to Montreal, Quebec is only a few hours’ drive, and makes for a fun road trip. From cozy coffee shops to a historic farmers’ market to ice cream cones, here’s your itinerary for a Toronto to Montreal road trip.

Explore the diverse neighborhoods in Toronto, Ontario

Toronto boasts as not only Canada’s largest city but several culturally diverse neighborhoods to explore. We’ve written extensively on exploring the Foodie Neighborhoods in Toronto and discovering Asian Cafes in Toronto and there’s still so much more to uncover. Start your road trip by choosing a neighborhood to get lost in.

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Grab a coffee in downtown Peterborough, Ontario

The first stop on the road trip is a quick coffee stop at Cork & Bean Coffee. Located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario, this cozy, industrial coffee shop is filled with brick walls and wooden chairs to enjoy a pastry and matcha latte. Peruse cute quaint shops in downtown Peterborough and support local businesses like Bluestreak Records, B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop, and Needles in the Hay.

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Indulge in self-care in Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa is rich in arts and culture, but also is the perfect stop to practice self-care. In our article, Your Self-Care Escape in Ottawa, Ontario, we created the ideal itinerary for a self-care escape. Enjoy wandering museums, tasting new foods at a historic farmers’ market, and indulging in much-needed spa time after riding in the car!

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Taste an ice cream cone in St. Jérôme, Québec

You’ve been in the car for a few hours, and you deserve a treat! Head straight to Fromagerie Victoria Saint-Jérôme for a much needed soft-serv ice cream cone. Vanilla is a staple, but there are rotating flavors throughout the week like Pistachio, Orange, Banana, and Kiwi. If you need a little more caffeine, head to the woman-owned coffee shop, Café La Petite Voisine.

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Hit all the highlights and hidden gems of Montreal, Québec

You’ve finally made it to French-speaking, European-centric Montreal! If you’re looking for activities, we’ve created a list of Top 5 Things To Do in Montreal, which includes all the highlights and hidden gems of this creative city. From riding Canada’s tallest Ferris wheel to having casual afternoon tea to eating dumplings in Chinatown, there’s so much to do and see in Montreal, Québec.

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