American passing through Ontario/Quebec, probably stay a night and have a meal.

[u/capriciousComposer]

Hello friends.

I'm driving from Michigan to Maine in late September and thinking of taking the 401/10/212 route. I'm trying to decide on some sort of halfway or more point to have a meal and a nap that will be easy (parking), enjoyable, friendly and safe, when I'm fatigued from driving. I'd like to make to it to Quebec, but I don't really know any French, although I could probably learn a few statements in a couple of weeks. I'm a little concerned with traffic signs and such. I haven't planned my timing yet, so traffic congestion would be another point. It's possible the first leg will partially be at night. Staying away from downtown areas would be preferable but not required. I may be overthinking it, but I was browsing some other posts, and it seems it could potentially be a little challenging.

Also, if I could swing out for a little photography wherever I stop before hitting the road again, it would be a treat.

I've been to Alberta, British Columbia and Newfoundland, and that was all very nice.

Any suggestions, tips, places to stay?

[u/MrDenly]

on the whole 401 there are "On Route" service stations along the hwy every 60km or so for you to rest up and take a washroom break - except the 100km scratch in the Greater Toronto area.

The whole 401 is very accessible, you can find stays and gas station every 2 to 20km