Scenic route from Boston to Montreal?
Jun 12th, 2003, 04:31 AM
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I go to Montreal several times a year from the White River area, and I wouldn't consider any route but I-89. Besides, it's a very scenic drive in itself. If you are looking for a nice town to stop for lunch, consider New London NH, Hanover NH, Montpelier Vt., or Burlington Vt. These are all slight detours off the interstate that allow you to see some local scenery.
Jun 12th, 2003, 07:28 AM
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The other way you could take (assuming you're coming from the Boston area?) is I-93 North to I-91 North. It's a little bit longer than the I-89 route. When you cross the border, continue taking the highway to the Autoroute, and head west to Montreal. Or, buy a good map and meander your way through the Eastern Townships.
I-93 is very scenic in Northern NH (please stop and pay your respects to the "Old Man"
. Littleton has a nice downtown if you want to stop and stretch your legs. Once you cross into Canada, you are in the Eastern Townships, which is a very popular area for Montrealers to weekend. Have a great time in Montreal.
I-93 is very scenic in Northern NH (please stop and pay your respects to the "Old Man"
. Littleton has a nice downtown if you want to stop and stretch your legs. Once you cross into Canada, you are in the Eastern Townships, which is a very popular area for Montrealers to weekend. Have a great time in Montreal.
Jun 12th, 2003, 08:35 AM
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The route that bm mentions (I93 -> I91 -> 10) is only about 10 miles longer than I93 -> I89, and it's every bit as scenic. You will go a bit slower through Franconia Notch, but you make up for it by avoiding the ~20-mile stretch of 2-lane road that the 93/89 route offers after entering Quebec.
I've taken the Champlain Islands route a few times -- get off 89 north of Burlington, follow the road through the Champlain lakes and cross into NY state at Rouses Point, then follow the extension of I87 to Montreal. However, the route isn't as scenic as you might hope, and it adds an extra 30-60 minutes onto the trip.
I've taken the Champlain Islands route a few times -- get off 89 north of Burlington, follow the road through the Champlain lakes and cross into NY state at Rouses Point, then follow the extension of I87 to Montreal. However, the route isn't as scenic as you might hope, and it adds an extra 30-60 minutes onto the trip.
Jun 15th, 2003, 07:21 PM
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Your route is the fastest. You can also take a ferry across Lake Champlain. Sadly, the old man in the mountain has now collapsed (natural rock formation which succumbed to gravity).
St. Johnsbury is a pretty town along an alternate way (see the large lumber baron homes in the upper town).
Going up thru Newport you can take a side trip to North Hatley in Quebec off of Hwy 55 in Quebec, Ayers Cliff is at one end of Lake Massawippi, but the more charming end is the North Hatley end.
Lake Memphromagog is interesting on the west side where the monastary and Owls Head mountain are. Georgeville on the east side of same lake is a pretty town (Donald Sutherland, the actor, lives there).
St. Johnsbury is a pretty town along an alternate way (see the large lumber baron homes in the upper town).
Going up thru Newport you can take a side trip to North Hatley in Quebec off of Hwy 55 in Quebec, Ayers Cliff is at one end of Lake Massawippi, but the more charming end is the North Hatley end.
Lake Memphromagog is interesting on the west side where the monastary and Owls Head mountain are. Georgeville on the east side of same lake is a pretty town (Donald Sutherland, the actor, lives there).
