Hi Grog -
I didn't have any very specific reason for thinking of Montreal-Quebec, except that I was in Montreal years ago and liked it, and have never been to Quebec, but admire pictures I've seen.
I found the Route Verte site since posting, and have been exploring that... http://www.routeverte.com/ang/index.lasso Now, I'm considering starting in Quebec and heading east...
I guess my basic interest is in doing some sort of tour in eastern Canada - if it would be on my own, then I think I'd rather do just a few days... but if I can find someone else to join me, then a longer tour would be more doable.
Thanks so much for your input - if you convince your friend to join TE, I'd definitely be interested in hearing about her Toronto-Quebec experience.
be well.../julia