Quebec magical hiking trails are really accessible to Maine hikers

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 14, 2026

Crossing the border from Maine to Quebec is like walking through a magical portal. Suddenly, you’re transported to a foreign land where the inhabitants speak a French dialect and measure in meters. Yet the snowy landscape reminds me of home. And, just like in Maine, the people of Quebec embrace the wilderness through outdoor activities like snowshoeing and skiing, hiking and biking, ice skating and canoeing. On a recent trip that I stopped to explore some of the outdoor destinations the Canadian province offers. Now I’m hooked. I’ve realized that there’s a long list of trails I’ve yet to hike, just over the border. ~ Aislinn Sarnacki