Travelling to Quebec and Ontario from home: Best movies and podcasts to discover

Planning a trip to Quebec or Ontario in the upcoming year and want to get a head start with inspiration from Montreal, Ottawa and other great destinations around our hostels? I’ve got you covered for your next TV night or daily dose of earbuds time as we travel through Canada through iconic films that are set here and podcasts that cover these provinces. Ready for some local entertainment?

Movies set in Quebec and Ontario, Canada 

Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and many other Canadian cities are regularly hosts to Hollywood stars and Canadian actors as their backdrops are used in all kinds of movies. Here are some iconic Canadian films, funny comedies you’ll crack up over and all-around must-see flicks that will show you what the areas surrounding our hostels look like!

Bon Cop, Bad Cop (Netflix)
French and English collide in this hilarious story about a Quebec cop forced to work with an Ontarian detective, although both despise each other. They’ll come up with some of the most typical expressions you’ll want to learn and take you through sad but true Quebec-Ontario stereotypes!

C.R.A.Z.Y. (AppleTV)
2 hours and 7 minutes of pure delight await with this internationally acclaimed Quebec movie about a young man confused about his sexuality. A family tale that is moving, troubling, and entertaining at all once!

Bandit (Prime Video)
Featuring Mel Gibson and Josh Duhamel, this true story depicts the life of The Flying Bandit, Canada’s renowned robber Gilbert Galvan Jr. You’ll catch scenes of Ottawa throughout!

Québec-Montréal (Crave)
The name says it all! This Rom-Com by the famous Ricardo Trogi takes you from Quebec to Montreal while various characters discuss human relationships and experience road trip classics like running out of gas.

The Terry Fox Story (Crave)
You’ve probably heard of Canada’s most renowned cancer amputee before, but do you know the whole story? This hero decided to run across Canada to raise awareness and funds and this was turned into a movie in the ’80s. Although it’s been a while, it’s still a classic you should watch to get a feel for an iconic true Canadian legend!

Catch Me If You Can (AppleTV)
There’s never enough of Leonardo DiCaprio, right? Imagine if you can add a little Quebec City magic to the mix! Leo puts his acting skills to the test as a con man that travels the globe, extorting millions out of people. I won’t ruin the ending for you, but it happens right in the heart of the Petit-Champlain district in Quebec, although it’s supposed to be set in France.

Your ultimate podcast playlist that will take you from Ottawa to Montreal

This is Ottawa (CBC Podcasts)
Did you know that Hitler’s car ended up in Ottawa? How about what Ottawa’s next quintessential food will be? If you like pondering random facts and subjects about a place you’re bound to visit, this CBC podcast will definitely interest you, as a new episode comes out every Monday. After all, it’s just as quirky as our Saintlo Ottawa Jail hostel!  

This is Montreal (CBC Podcasts)
Every Thursday, a new episode of this podcast is published, taking you on an interesting ride through Montreal’s reality, with out of the box subjects like “Where did all the Turkeys come from” and “What happens when you flush a toilet in Montreal”. It’s not a travel podcast per se, but you’ll learn a lot of quirky stuff to prepare for interesting conversations with the people you’ll meet at Saintlo Montreal!

Beginner’s Guide to Montreal (The Travel Mug Podcast)
26 minutes of tips and tricks about Quebec’s metropolis, the amazing city of Montreal. Meggan and Jenn answer questions about what to see and do, where to stay, where to shop, but also essentials like do you have to speak French!

Ottawa Travel Guide (NomadTreneur)
Heading to Ontario’s capital city and need some information on how to plan your trip? This podcast has got you covered with outdoor adventures, history and culture, culinary delights and, of course, practical tips!

The New to Canada Podcast (Kate Malcolm)
You’ve visited the country and have fallen in love with one (or many!) of its provinces? Now you’re considering staying a little longer or even moving here? This podcast will help you unravel the world of immigration to Canada or explore deeper subjects you might not consider as a novice visitor!