Car Rental Montreal - Exploring Montreal

Only a few hours’ drive away is the historic Quebec city. Trips to Toronto and Ottawa area also realistic, so a car is very useful when visiting this region.

Although the Montréal Olympic Games passed more than 25 years ago, the massive and hugely controversial Parc Olympique was only really completed in 1990 and is a popular, drawcard. Located three kilometers east of the city, it has a number of impressive sights, including the Stade Olympique, Montréal Tower, Biodôme and botanical garden.

The Rouge River is an hours’ drive northwest of the city and an excellent day out. Attractions include: world class white water rafting, mountain biking and hiking trails, and nude sunbathers!

Also in the area are the Laurentian Mountains, a pristine wilderness covered in lakes, quaint European-styled villages, and ski resorts. Pick of the settlements include: Saint Sauveur des Monts Saint Agathe des Monts (skiing), Mont Tremblant (skiing) and Parc de Mont Tremblant (summer activities).

Quebec City is a popular day trip from Montréal, though you’ll need several days to see it. With its cliff-top position overlooking the St Lawrence River, together with its citadelle and old port, old stone buildings and narrow streets, it's no wonder the old town has been designated a World Heritage site. The walled Old Upper Town is dominated by the fort and its parklands, and has many museums documenting the city's military and cultural history. Place Royale, the Lower Town’s hub, is surrounded with restaurants, galleries, cafes and the Church of Notre Dame des Victoires - dating from 1688. It’s perhaps North America’s most distinctly ‘French’ city.