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June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 By Robert Van Den Hoven

Crossing from Labrador into Quebec, just 20 kilometres in, we were already struggling to find English speakers. It truly felt like stepping into another country. As someone put it, “Quebec is a nation within a nation” — and it felt that way. Relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada (the “ROC”) haven’t always been smooth.

Route 389, a 565-kilometre stretch of mostly gravel and paved road, has no major towns along the way. Quebec City’s European charm was undeniable. Old Quebec, the only walled city north of Mexico, surprised us with how little English was spoken. In Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city, we were awed by the Notre-Dame Basilica and loved exploring the historic Old Montréal with its  cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages.

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4 thoughts on “Quebec”

  • Vlad June 18, 2025 at 12:52 am Reply

    I just saw you in my city in Ontario, you guys are so cool! My mom is wondering if you have starlink. Also where are you guys going?

    Wish you all the best!

    • Robert Van Den Hoven June 20, 2025 at 4:38 pm Reply

      Yes we do and it works perfect.

  • Dominique, Rick & Tip June 19, 2025 at 6:12 pm Reply

    Hallo Clary & Robert, wij zijn Dominique, Rick en onze lieve labrador Tip. Op dit moment reizen wij ook door Canada. Door de I Overlander app kwamen wij een aantal keer jullie naam tegen als wij een plekje zochten voor de nacht. Prachtige reizen hebben jullie gemaakt. Misschien komen we elkaar nog “ergens” tegen. Safe travels 🐾🌻🍷

    • Robert Van Den Hoven June 20, 2025 at 4:37 pm Reply

      Hi Guys only just got your message, wij zitten op dit moment aan lake Winnipec

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