Halifax to Montreal Roadtrip Itinerary

🛣️ Distance: 205 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 2.5 hrs

Highlights:

• 🚶 Walk the historic town of Annapolis Royal

• 🌿 Explore Fort Anne National Historic Site

• 🌅 Catch the sunset on the Bay of Fundy

Food Tip: Founders House Dining & Drinks – locally sourced upscale dining

Campgrounds:

• Dunromin Campground

• Lake Breeze Campground & Cottages

🛣️ Distance: 330 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 4 hrs

Highlights:

• 🏞️ Stop at Fundy National Park for waterfalls & trails

• 🌊 Witness extreme tides at Hopewell Rocks

• 🎭 Check out Moncton’s street art & live music

Food Tip: Tide & Boar Gastropub – local beers and creative dishes

Campgrounds:

• Camping Moncton

• Sandy Beach Tent & Trailer Park

🛣️ Distance: 130 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 1.5 hrs

Highlights:

• 🚲 Rent bikes and explore coastal trails

• 🐦 Birdwatching and peaceful lagoon beaches

• 🌲 Camp under the stars in nature

Food Tip: Simple Acadian fare – grab snacks in Moncton or cook at camp

Campgrounds:

• South Kouchibouguac Campground (in-park)

🛣️ Distance: 330 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 4 hrs

Highlights:

• 🚗 Scenic rural drive through New Brunswick

• 🛶 Optional detour: kayak in the Grand Falls Gorge

• 🧀 Visit Fromagerie le Détour for local cheese tasting

Food Tip: Frank’s Bar & Grill – hearty fare after a day’s drive

Campgrounds:

• Rivière Verte Camping

• Parc du Mont Farlagne

🛣️ Distance: 270 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 3 hrs

Highlights:

• 🏰 Explore Old Québec – UNESCO World Heritage Site

• 🛍️ Wander Petit-Champlain District

• ⛪ Visit the Château Frontenac & Citadel

Food Tip: Le Chic Shack – gourmet burgers in the heart of Old Town
Treat Tip: La Bûche – rustic Québécois comfort food

Campgrounds:

• Camping Juneau et Chalets

• Camping Transit Lévis (just across the river)

🛣️ Distance: 130 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 1.5 hrs

Highlights:

• 🖼️ Visit Borealis (paper industry museum)

• 🧱 Explore the historic district and Rue des Ursulines

• ☕ Chill at cafes along the St. Lawrence River

Food Tip: Le Temps d’une Pinte – craft brewery & coffeehouse hybrid

Campgrounds:

• Camping H2O

• Camping du Parc

🛣️ Distance: 140 km | 🚐 Drive Time: 1.5 hrs

Highlights:

• 🎨 Take it slow with a morning detour through Laval or local vineyards

• 🎡 Arrive in Montreal early to enjoy:

  • Mount Royal lookout

  • Old Port

  • Jean-Talon Market

  • Nightlife in Plateau-Mont-Royal

Food Tip:

• Schwartz’s Deli – classic Montreal smoked meat

• St-Viateur Bagel – a must-try before you drop off the RV!

Campgrounds near Montreal:

• Camping Alouette (30 mins out)

• KOA South Montreal

• 📱 Download Parks Canada and iOverlander for site info

• 🗺️ Always fuel up before longer rural legs

• 🎟️ Book national park campgrounds ahead, especially in summer

• 🧼 Many campgrounds have showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi

• 🍁 Brush up on a few French phrases once in Quebec!

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