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Discovering Québec City

Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, is walkable and safe.
  /  Discovering Québec City
Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, is safe, walkable, and beautiful.

Québec City, Québec

Québec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada’s mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating back to 1608, it has a historic core with great stone buildings and narrow, cobbled streets. Québec City is home to many great attractions including, but not limited to, the picturesque Place Royal, the magnificent Château Frontenac Hotel, the imposing Citadelle of Québec, and the beautiful Vieux-Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Regardless of the sites you choose to visit, you will feel history seeping into your modern-day adventure in this fortified city of preserved culture and architecture.

We hope you enjoy Québec City. Bon voyage!

Good to Know

Country
Canada
Visa Requirements
Yes, most travellers need a visitor visa or an eTA to travel to, or transit through, Canada.
Languages spoken
Since 1974, French has been the only official language in the province, although some government services remain accessible in English.
Currency used
Legal tender is the Canadian dollar, which divides into 100 cents.
Area (km2)
485.8 km²

Why visit Québec City?

Québec City is one of the most famous cities in North America. If you are a fan of history, of charming streets and boulevards, of quaint shops and buildings, and of towering fortifications and monuments, Québec City is the destination for you!
Keep scrolling for our recommendations for your next trip to Québec City.

Québec City is one of the most famous cities in North America. If you are a fan of history, of charming streets and boulevards, of quaint shops and buildings, and of towering fortifications and monuments, Québec City is the destination for you!

Keep scrolling for our recommendations for your next trip to Québec City.

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What to Do in Old Québec?

Slip on some comfortable shoes and walk your own path through its 400 years of history. The Old Town , also known as Vieux-Québec, has many interesting sites to visit and is an awe‑inspiring journey through architectural treasures unlike anything outside Europe. All this monumental beauty has a place on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites. Our best advice is to take a walking tour when you arrive to enjoy the city’s rich heritage throughout your stay.

You will find much to do in Old Québec. There are luxury hotels, quaint boutiques, and great sights in Québec City’s Old Town. Among the best restaurants in Vieux-Québec, you will find incredible places for fine dining. There’s a marvel just past every street corner in the birthplace of French North America.

10 Best Things to Do in Québec City

1. Château Frontenac
See the world's most photographed hotel in person! Rising up from a clifftop, the iconic Château Frontenac has been the crown jewel of the Old City for over 125 years now. Getting your picture taken in front of it is obviously a must. Don't hesitate to step inside and get a better look at the Château’s remarkable architectural style.
2. Terrasse Dufferin
Take a turn on a hotspot with an amazing view. Summer on the Dufferin terrace is a whirlwind of singers and entertainers busking and strutting their stuff. It’s also a prime location to see the fireworks during Les Grands Feux Loto‑Québec. In winter, you’ll find thrill-seekers of all ages hurtling down a century-old wooden toboggan run. At the far end, you can climb a few more steps to Promenade des Gouverneurs or to the Pierre-Dugua-De Mons Terrace for a breathtaking panorama of the Château Frontenac, the city, the river, Île d’Orléans, and the surrounding mountains.
3. Quartier Petit-Champlain
Fall in love with Canada’s prettiest pedestrian street. If the European charm of this ravishing, exclusively pedestrian street doesn’t enchant you, the shopkeepers will. Petit-Champlain is simply gorgeous, and winter adds a fairyland sparkle with the lights on the snow. Wander into one-of-a-kind boutiques and meet some of Québec City’s artists and artisans. Slow down and check out the architectural details. You’ll see why everyone loves Petit-Champlain.
4. Place Royale
Explore the place where Québec City was founded. Place Royale is the spot where, in 1608, Samuel de Champlain built what became the first permanent French settlement in North America. Its European charm is set off by the exquisite Notre-Dame-des Victoires Church, one of the continent’s oldest stone church.
5. Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
Take a quiet moment by the only Holy Door outside Europe. Sit back and drink in the majesty that surrounds you in the mother church of the continent’s first Catholic parish north of Mexico, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral. It’s also the site of the first and only Holy Door outside Europe. The neoclassical façade, asymmetrical towers, stained glass, and three Casavant organs are some of the marvels of this genuine architectural masterpiece.
6. Québec City's Walls
Travel Back in Time along North America’s only walled city north of Mexico. Dating back to the 17th century, the ramparts of Québec City are walls encircling western end of Old Quebec's Upper Town that served as the city's defensive system. The centuries-old fortifications will offer you a unique glimpse into the city's history.
7. Parliament Building
Tour Québec’s first National Historic Site. The Parliament Building is a fantastic work of Second Empire architecture you don’t want to miss. In summer you can wander through its magnificent gardens and admire it all from up close. There are also free guided tours where you can learn about Québec’s history and parliamentary institutions.
8. Citadelle de Québec
Dive into the city’s military history at Britain’s biggest fortress in North America. On the city’s natural summit at Cape Diamond is another authentic historic wonder. The Citadelle has been home base for the Royal 22e Régiment since 1920. Tour the fortress for a behind-the-scenes look at Québec City’s defences.
9. Plains of Abraham
The site of the Battle of 1759, a glimpse in time. In 1759, the Plains of Abraham rang out with the clash of arms. Today the former battlefield rings out with the music of the Québec City Summer Festival as tens of thousands flock to the plains to hear the world’s hottest artists. In winter, there are athletes to cheer on in competitive events. This vast park is also home to several monuments, two Martello towers and the Plains of Abraham Museum.
10. Old Port
Experience the charm of the irresistible streets just steps from the St. Lawrence River. The many antique shops on Rue Saint-Paul are living proof of Québec City’s closeness to history. You’ll also find art galleries, cafés, and restaurants that practically force you into the role of flâneur, the idle sophisticate of Europe’s Belle Époque. Continue your meanderings in a magical setting much prized by cruise ship visitors. The river whispers to you. “Relax,” it says—why fight it?

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