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Sunset over the rooftops of Old Québec and the St. Lawrence River
Destination guide

Quebec with kids

A European family summer without the long flights or the big spend. We spent 12 days road tripping through Quebec, and it might be the easiest family trip we've done.

Cobblestones, no jet lag ✈
Road trip12 days
Québec City4 days
OutaouaisAbout 4 hours from Toronto
WinterSaint-Sauveur, an hour from Montreal
Why we keep going back

Why Quebec is so easy with kids

They just do winter better
  • It feels like EuropeCobblestones, French on every sign and a castle on a cliff, without the overseas flight.
  • No jet-lagged kidsIt's a road trip from Toronto or a quick flight from New York.
  • Feed deer from your carAt Parc Oméga, deer, elk and caribou come right up to your window.
  • Winter done rightDog sledding, wild snow tubing, thermal pools and fondue in Saint-Sauveur.
Where we stayed

Kid-friendly hotel picks in Quebec

Laurentians, Quebec✈
Laurentians, Quebec

Manoir Saint-Sauveur

Historic charm with family-friendly comfort. An ideal Laurentians winter base.

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Before you fly

Pack the plane bag

The travel toys I designed to keep my own kids busy on long flights, in restaurants and in hotel rooms.