You want to rent a car in Canada soon and start planning a road trip? First, discover some essential panoramic routes to prioritize when you plan your trip on the roads of Quebec. This way, you will optimize your trips and enjoy landscapes worthy of the most beautiful postcards, even behind the wheel.

Route 362 (Route du Fleuve)

Section: Between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, in Charlevoix

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Distance: 58 km

This 58 km scenic road along the St. Lawrence River connects all the most beautiful attractions of the picturesque Charlevoix tourist region. From Baie-Saint-Paul, a bucolic village where art is in the spotlight, to the city of La Malbaie, the epicentre of Charlevoix's holiday season, the seascapes will amaze you all along the way. Along the way, you will pass through the municipalities of Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée, which are among the most beautiful villages in Quebec. The heritage site of the Jetty of Capelans, not far from the beach of Saint-Irénée, certainly deserves a few minutes to stop by. Whether to enjoy the view or to meet local fishermen, you will be charmed. Finally, don't miss the opportunity to visit the top of the Pointe-au-Pic cliff to admire the emblematic Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu luxury hotel. Overlooking the river with elegance, it offers its visitors a breathtaking panorama of the peaceful environment that surrounds it.

Route 132

Section: Between Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and Cap-des-Rosiers, in Gaspésie

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Distance: 200 km

Somewhere between the province's highest mountains and the majestic St. Lawrence River are 200 kilometres of happiness. The winding road is bordered by breathtaking cliffs and gives way to coastal landscapes of greater than natural beauty. In this part of the Gaspé Peninsula, the river is particularly wide. Pay particular attention to the horizon, as many whales come to swim there. And just a few kilometres from Cap-des-Rosiers, Forillon National Park is a must stop that will give you the impression of being at the end of the world.

Route 155 (Route des Rivières)

Section: Between Grandes-Piles and La Tuque, in Mauricie.

Distance: 110 km

Following the curves of the Saint-Maurice River, this scenic route offers breathtaking views of Quebec's largest river. Historically, the river, which flows over 560 km, has played a key role in the development of the Mauritian region. At the time, log drivers used to use this river to transport convoys of logs cut in lumber camps to the mills in Trois-Rivières. The best time to visit this region is certainly during the Indian summer, when the flamboyant colours are there. On the way, a few rest stops will allow you to stretch your legs while admiring the landscape, and a stop at the Village du Bûcheron Museum will teach you more about the lifestyle of the men of the past.

Route 138 (Whale Route)

Section: Between Tadoussac and Baie-Comeau, on the North Shore

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Distance: 200 km

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fact, this road along the St. Lawrence River extends for more than 1,250 km, linking the popular village of Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon, the most easterly municipality in Quebec. However, very few visitors venture this close to the province of Newfoundland. If you travel around the Gaspé Peninsula, you will probably take the ferry from Matane to Baie-Comeau (or vice versa), which will allow you to travel at least 200 km along the Whale Route. This route offers spectacular views of the river, and countless opportunities to see whales and other marine mammals. Of course, a stop is required in Tadoussac, the oldest village in Canada.

Route 132 (Route des Navigateurs)

Section: Between Saint-Jean-Port-Joli and Sainte-Luce, in the Lower St. Lawrence

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Distance: 222 kmThis

road along the St. Lawrence River extends over 470 km and crosses 3 major tourist regions. One of the most beautiful sections begins in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli and ends in Sainte-Luce. On this 222 km stretch, you will enjoy spectacular coastal views. In fact, from Rivière-du-Loup, the river is so impressive that it is called a sea. You will also have the opportunity to discover an amalgam of small, quiet and colourful villages, with a rich cultural and historical heritage. The one in Kamouraska is the perfect place if you want to stock up on local produce or have a drink on a terrace with a view. From Saint-Simon, the St. Lawrence gradually fades away to make way for Bic National Park, a place of tranquility, where it is good to take a break. Finally, if you drive at the end of the day, know that the region is famous for its flamboyant sunsets on the water, the most beautiful in the country it seems.

That's it! That's it! All you need now is to get the keys to your rental car, sit behind the wheel and set off to conquer this beautiful province.

Have a good road trip!