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This was my first time to Gatineau. Ive only been to Montreal Quebec otherwise. Montreal is a cool city

My wife and I thought about driving up when we were in Burlington VT a few years ago, but we didn't know how much of a hassle it might be.

Hassle in what regard?
It would definitely be a long drive from Burlington. Probably 7 hours to Montreal. 5 hours to Ottawa.

Getting across the border. I think we have then enhanced ID's living in Michigan, but still. Google Maps says it is only about two hours to drive from Burlington Vermont to Montreal.

Oh gotcha, Burlington Vermont. There is a Burlington Ontario as well, which is what I thought you were referring to. Okay all of that makes sense to me now lol. I'm on the same page

Oh, okay, I gotcha now! :)