I spent 48 hours in Canada's largest province. Here are 9 highlights from my trip that made me want to go back.

Joey HaddenOct 30, 2022, 16:52 IST

During her first trip to Québec, Insider's reporter visited Québec City and Montréal.Joey Hadden/Insider

I spent two days in Québec, Canada's largest province, during a train trip through Eastern Canada.
I spent one day exploring Québec City and another day walking around Montréal.

Welcome to Québec, the largest province in Canada.

A view of Québec City as the sun sets in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

Québec is a province in Eastern Canada, and home to some of the country's oldest cities, Québec City and Montréal.

A map of Québec with arrows pointing to Montréal and Québec City.Joey Hadden/Insider

Québec is not only large, it's also quite historic. The province originated in Québec City in 1534 and I was fascinated to learn all about the history and well-preserved areas, some of which I thought still look as they did in the 1700s.

Québec in 1753 and 2022.The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images; Joey Hadden/Insider

Québec is not only large, it's also quite historic. The province originated in Québec City in 1534 and I was fascinated to learn all about the history and well-preserved areas, some of which I thought still look as they did in the 1700s.

Montréal was founded 34 years after Québec City. I found intriguing elements of history tucked away between the streets' modern skyscrapers. I wish I had more time to dig deeper into the city's vast history.

Montréal in the 19th century and today.The Print Collector/Getty Images, Joey Hadden/Insider

Montréal was founded 34 years after Québec City. I found intriguing elements of history tucked away between the streets' modern skyscrapers. I wish I had more time to dig deeper into the city's vast history.

I thought Québec City and Montréal were both very walkable cities and loved exploring on foot.

Walkable neighborhoods Old Québec (L) and downtown Montréal (R).Joey Hadden/Insider

Both cities impressed me with their atmospheric neighborhoods, containing sprawling cobblestone streets and historic buildings.

Old-world streets in Québec City (R) and Montréal (L) in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

In both cities, old-world architecture wowed me with a mix of Neoclassical and Gothic Revival styles.

Old-world architecture in Québec City (L) and Montréal (R) in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

In each city, I accessed high points where I could marvel at the city streets below, leaving me longing for more time to explore other pockets of each city.

The top of Québec City (L) and Montréal in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

Stores in Québec charmed me with intricate window displays, and I wished I had time to shop.

Storefronts in Québec City (L) and Montréal (R) in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

After trying poutine, a dish that's popular in Canada for the first time, I want to go back to sample some different renditions.

Poutine from Montréal's Ls Banquise restaurant in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

During my short stay, I learned that you can't see Québec properly in just two days. There are so many grand sights that warrant a much longer trip, and next time, I'll plan accordingly.

The author in Québec City (L) and Montréal in August 2022.Joey Hadden/Insider

During my short stay, I learned that you can't see Québec properly in just two days. There are so many grand sights that warrant a much longer trip, and next time, I'll plan accordingly.

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I spent 48 hours in Canada's largest province. Here are 9 highlights from my trip that made me want to go back.

Welcome to Québec, the largest province in Canada.

Québec is a province in Eastern Canada, and home to some of the country's oldest cities, Québec City and Montréal.

Québec is not only large, it's also quite historic. The province originated in Québec City in 1534 and I was fascinated to learn all about the history and well-preserved areas, some of which I thought still look as they did in the 1700s.

Montréal was founded 34 years after Québec City. I found intriguing elements of history tucked away between the streets' modern skyscrapers. I wish I had more time to dig deeper into the city's vast history.

I thought Québec City and Montréal were both very walkable cities and loved exploring on foot.

Both cities impressed me with their atmospheric neighborhoods, containing sprawling cobblestone streets and historic buildings.

In both cities, old-world architecture wowed me with a mix of Neoclassical and Gothic Revival styles.

In each city, I accessed high points where I could marvel at the city streets below, leaving me longing for more time to explore other pockets of each city.

Stores in Québec charmed me with intricate window displays, and I wished I had time to shop.

After trying poutine, a dish that's popular in Canada for the first time, I want to go back to sample some different renditions.

During my short stay, I learned that you can't see Québec properly in just two days. There are so many grand sights that warrant a much longer trip, and next time, I'll plan accordingly.