Canada鈥檚 second-largest city is renowned for great food, historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant and varied urban life driven in part by stubbornly cheap rent. It鈥檚 also wedged into a sweet corner of the continent for outdoor adventure: Vermont, New Hampshire and upstate New York are all on its doorstep. But before you dip south of the border, give these made-in-Canada adventures a whirl.
Mont Tremblant
Rafting the Ottawa
Hiking the Eastern Townships
Montreal Triathlon
国产吃瓜黑料 Near Montreal: Mont Tremblant
A short hop north of Montreal, Mont Tremblant is eastern Canada鈥檚 premier ski resort. And, like Whistler and other big-name spots, it鈥檚 transformed itself into a year-round outdoor hub. In summer, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, golf, rock climbing, and an aerial ropes course are all on offer, as is a Tremblant Iron Man. In winter, there鈥檚 downhill and cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling, ice climbing, and steaming outdoor hot tubs ringed with snow.
国产吃瓜黑料 Near Montreal: Rafting the Ottawa
Just over the provincial border, the Ottawa River is home to some of the best North American whitewater east of the Colorado. It鈥檚 a big, broad river laced with islands and multiple channels made for different experience levels. Beginners are welcome, but the Ottawa has also hosted the freestyle kayaking world championships, so serious paddlers should find plenty to keep them occupied.
Several whitewater outfits operate out of the small town of Beachburg, Ontario, about three hours from Montreal. You鈥檒l find everything from the standard one-day rafting trip to multi-day retreats, SUP lessons, and freestyle kayaking clinics.
国产吃瓜黑料 Near Montreal: Hiking the Eastern Townships
Tucked away southeast of Montreal are Quebec鈥檚 Eastern Townships, or 鈥淐antons-de-l鈥橢st.鈥 The area is home to some of Quebec鈥檚 excellent provincial parks, including Parc National du Mont-Orford, Parc National de Frontenac, and Parc National du Mont-M茅gantic. Head to the last one and hike up the park’s namesake peak or Mont Saint Joseph for views of New Hampshire.
国产吃瓜黑料 Near Montreal: Montreal Triathlon
It鈥檚 not what you think. The so-called 鈥淢ontreal Triathlon鈥 is the city鈥檚 trifecta of world-famous, mostly-not-so-healthy delicacies: Montreal-style bagels, poutine, and a classic Montreal-style smoked meat sandwich. They’re fatty, packed with calories, and totally worth it. Hit up all three, and then go forth and get some exercise.