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| Linking Montréal and Québec City as far back as the early 1700s, the Chemin du Roy (King’s Road), also known as Highway 138, spans centuries of the province’s development. Loaded with history, the road takes you alongside the St. Lawrence River, where you can discover Québec’s heritage at your own pace! |
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Quebec city |
| Finish: |
Montreal |
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Highway 138 East – The King’s Road |
| Distance: |
266 km/165 miles |
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To reach Montréal more quickly, take Highway 40 West |
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Portneuf |
57 km/35 miles |
The Portneuf region has a charm all of its own. Boasting some of the most beautiful villages in Québec — including Neuville, Cap-Santé and Deschambault — the region has an exceptional architectural heritage that alone is worth the trip! |
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Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade |
87 km/54 miles |
The road leads you on to the picturesque village of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, where you can visit the superb church of the same name. Built in 1855 on a cathedral-esque scale, the church is sure to impress! |
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| Trois-Rivières |
129 km/80 miles |
Founded in 1634, Trois-Rivières, capital of the Mauricie region, sits at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and St. Maurice rivers. The city gets its name (“three rivers”) from its position at the three-pronged mouth of the St. Maurice. And Trois-Rivières is a town with plenty on the go! Just for starters, there’s the Musée québécois de culture populaire, the Old Prison, the Trois-Rivières Grand Prix and the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site. |
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29 km/18 miles from Trois-Rivières |
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Shawinigan
The region’s former economic and industrial capital, Shawinigan invites you to immerse yourself in its history at the impressive
Cité de l’énergie
(city of energy). There’s also
Parc National du Canada de la Mauricie
, a nature zone of blow-you-away beauty!
 Take Highway 55 North: 29 km/18 miles from Trois-Rivières |
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Berthierville |
191 km/119 miles |
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Lac Saint-Pierre archipelago (accessible via Berthierville) is a must-see for nature lovers, and sheer paradise for paddling enthusiasts! Berthierville was also home to the late Gilles Villeneuve; you can pay tribute to the great Formula One driver at the museum dedicated to his memory. |
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Welcome to Montréal! |
266 km/165 miles |
With its countless boutiques, cafés, bistros, tourist attractions and an endless stream of festivals spilling out onto the downtown streets all summer long, Montréal is a destination you won’t want to miss! Continue your journey down Notre-Dame Street to the Old Port of Montréal: a great place to start! |
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