A Europe-Light Adventure

Quebec City + Montreal

September 8-16, 2026
40 FORTY
For Marya · with love
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Old-world streets first, then walkable neighborhoods. Quebec City for cobblestones and old-city wandering; Montreal for bagels, cafes, and the city finish.

Eight nights to slow down, eat well, walk a lot, and observe forty in two cities that know how to mark a moment.

Montreal skyline from Mount Royal lookout

I · The Plan

The window, the vibe, the why-September.

II · Where We'll Stay

Old Quebec first, Montreal second, with two queen beds where we can get them.

III · What We'll Eat

Bagels, smoked meat, and a dinner worth dressing up for.

IV · Where We'll Escape

Wine country, market towns, and a countryside day.

V · Getting It Done

Flights, lodging, timing, and the open questions.

Photograph: Montreal from Mount Royal — Laslovarga (CC BY-SA 3.0). Sourced from Wikimedia Commons.