Coach Canada Day Trip

Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

★ 4.2 2,568 reviews

from $93.37 per person

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Duration: 13 hours
Meeting point: 1001 Rue du Square Dorchester
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Coach Canada - Tour de Ville Montreal

Overview

This is a long day, thirteen hours door to door, built around a coach ride from Montreal to Quebec City with a stop at Montmorency Falls along the way. Coach Canada runs it, departing from Dorchester Square at 08:00, with free hotel pickup available downtown and in Old Montreal if you confirm your pick-up time by phone at least a day ahead. The bus is air-conditioned and has toilet facilities on board.

The shape of the day, as several reviewers describe it, is a long drive out, a guided walking portion in Old Quebec, a shorter stop at the falls, and a block of free time to explore on your own. The day allocates 3 hours in Old Quebec plus short stops at Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham, Quartier Petit Champlain and Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, with a 20-minute pause at Dorchester Square at the start. A professional guide travels with the group, and reviewers frequently praise the guides' knowledge of Quebec history.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Hotel pickup	Included
Group size	Up to 99 travellers

It suits travellers who want a taste of Quebec City without an overnight stay, and who accept that most of the day is spent sitting on a coach. Reviewers repeatedly say the destination justifies the drive, but also warn that traffic, rest stops and tight timing at the falls are part of the deal. Bring food for the bus, since meals are not included and opportunities to buy food are limited until later in the day.

What's Included

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Local taxes
Free hotel pickup downtown and Old Montreal

Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.2 from 2,568 reviews
Weather	Needs good weather: if the operator cancels for poor weather you are offered another date or a full refund.

Itinerary

Dorchester Square departureThe tour meets at 1001 Rue du Square Dorchester in downtown Montreal and departs at 08:00. A 20-minute stop is listed at Dorchester Square, and hotel pickup downtown and in Old Montreal is available when confirmed by phone in advance.
Drive to Quebec CityReviewers recommend bringing food to eat on the bus.
Parc de la Chute-MontmorencyA 15-minute stop at the falls, admission ticket included. One reviewer noted the time here is quick but enough for photos and a look around.
Old Quebec free timeThe longest block is 3 hours in Old Quebec. One reviewer suggested having a plan for this free time to make the most of it.
Return to MontrealThe coach drives back with a rest stop on the way, ending back at the meeting point. The full experience runs 13 hours.

GuideIncluded

PickupIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again on the booking page and in traveller reviews, and they shape how the day goes.

Fees, Food And Languages In Brief

Entry fees	Itinerary lists Montmorency Falls park admission as included; Old Quebec stops are free.
Food and drink	Food and drinks not included unless specified.

Bring food. Food and drinks are not included. One traveller reported not being able to buy anything until around 2pm after the 8am departure, so pack breakfast or lunch for the bus. The outbound rest stop has been described as too small to both use the bathroom and buy a snack.
Confirm pickup. Hotel pickup covers downtown and Old Montreal, but the operator asks you to call at least 24 hours before the tour to confirm your exact pick-up time, since pickups start before the 08:00 start time. Pickup is not guaranteed or confirmed if no call is placed 24 hours ahead. If your hotel is not an option, meet at Dorchester Square.
Pace and free time. The day splits between guided walking and time on your own, with 3 hours free in Old Quebec. One reviewer wished for extra time at the falls and in the city, so decide in advance what you want to see during your free block.

A snowy Old Montreal lane in cold clear morning light, one person in a long coat walking away between stone facades.

Long coach rides. Expect a long drive each way, with most of the day spent on the coach, as reviewers describe it. Toilets are on board. One reviewer praised the driver's commentary on geography and history during the trip.
Crowds and timing. The tour can carry up to 99 travellers, so expect a large group.
Weather matters. The experience requires good weather. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer also singled out fall as a beautiful time for this route.

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Common issues. The honest downsides are mostly about time and logistics. Most of the day is spent on the coach, rest stops are uneven in quality, and the time at Montmorency Falls is short, a point several reviewers made. One reviewer described traffic so slow the itinerary suffered. Cancellations happen if the weather is poor or the minimum number of travellers is not met, though in both cases you get a different date or a full refund. Some reviewers described confusing drop-off arrangements, including a return to a different spot than the pick-up, so confirm your drop-off with the driver. Gratuities and food are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide, local taxes, and free hotel pickup from downtown Montreal and Old Montreal. Admission to Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is included as part of the itinerary. Gratuities are not included, and food and drinks are not included unless specified.

Where Does The Tour Meet And What Time Does It Start?

The meeting point is 1001 Rue du Square Dorchester in Montreal, and the start time is 08:00. Hotel pickups in downtown and Old Montreal happen before that time. You need to call the operator at least 24 hours ahead to confirm your exact hotel pick-up time, otherwise pickup is not guaranteed. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

How Long Is The Day?

The tour lasts 13 hours in total. Reviewers describe long drives with most of the day spent travelling, leaving a few hours in Quebec City and a short stop at the falls. Bring something to eat on the bus.

Is The Tour Accessible For Wheelchairs Or Pushchairs?

Yes. The transportation and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, the tour is pushchair accessible, and it is near public transportation. Most travellers can participate. Toilet facilities are available on the coach.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancel or change inside that window and there is no refund and no accepted changes. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or Is It Too Long?

No age limits are set and most travellers can participate, with a maximum of 99 travellers on the tour. Be aware that reviewers consistently flag the long coach rides, so consider whether a 13-hour day with hours of driving each way suits younger children. Food is not provided, so bring snacks.