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Read MoreCathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame
The Notre-Dame Cathedral has been a Québec City landmark since it was built in 1647 as the first cathedral in North America. Today it is the primary church of Canada. Featuring an opulent Rococo interior, grand stained-glass windows and a...
Read MoreDay Trip: Mont-Sainte-Anne
Twenty-five miles from Québec City is ski resort Mont-Sainte-Anne, which, in addition to its nineteen ski trails, also offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding, ice skating, sleigh rides and nighttime skiing. In the summertime, the resort is known for great mountain...
Read MoreÉrico Chocolate Museum
If traveling with children—or chocoholics—a fun activity is to visit the museum attached to famed chocolatier Érico. The exhibition hall details the history of the cocoa plant and the use of chocolate from the Mayan times to today. Don’t miss...
Read MoreFerry Ride
Hop on one of the ferries that brings commuters back and forth between Québec City and Lévis on the opposite bank of the St. Lawrence River. The view from the water puts the city in stunning perspective. In warm weather,...
Courtesy Drew CoffmanRead MoreÎle d’Orléans
Enjoy an afternoon away from the city with an easy excursion to the small island of Île d’Orléans in the Saint Lawrence River, only a 15 minute drive from downtown Québec City. Twenty miles long and just five miles wide,...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Biking
In the warmer months, biking around Québec City is a scenic way to take in the dramatic landscape. One of the best spots to ride is along the Promenade Samuel-De-Champlain, which abuts the river and was a gift from the...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Citadelle of Québec
Dating back to the early 19th century, the Citadelle of Québec is part of the Ramparts, and is the current official home of the Governor General and Monarch of Canada. It is the largest British fortress in North America, and...
Courtesy of Andrew MoorhouseRead MoreMontmorency Falls
Spend a few hours outdoors at Montmorency Falls Park, where a 15 minute drive from Old Québec brings you up close to an impressive waterfall nearly 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls. Descend 487 cliffside steps to the base of...
Read MoreMusée de la Civilisation
The Musée de la Civilisation has been dubbed ‘the museum of human adventure’ for its unique look at cultural Canada (and beyond) and commitment to interactive programs and workshops. Set on a historic site in the heart of the Lower...
Read MoreMusée du Fort
Located in a fairytale 200-year-old building opposite the Château Frontenac, the Musée du Fort brings the military history of Québec to life with a state-of-the-art sound and light show and 400-square-foot model of the city as it existed in 1750....
Read MorePlace Royale
The charming square at the base of Cape Diamond can get unbearably crowded when cruise ships come to town. However, if you are lucky enough to pass through it on a quiet day, you will understand instantly why UNESCO declared...
Read MorePlains of Abraham
While not officially a part of Québec City until 1908, this 240-acre plot of land just outside the city played a decisive role in Canada’s history. In 1758, the area that would become known as the Plains of Abraham was...
Read MoreRamparts of Quebec City
Québec City boasts the last remaining city walls in North America, in large part thanks to the British, who began fortifying them after claiming the city in the wake of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Named a National...
Read MoreTerrase Dufferin
The enormous boardwalk beneath the Château Frontenac and overlooking the St. Lawrence is one of the most picturesque spots in Québec City. You can walk its length or snag a bench to unwind in the sunshine. In winter there’s a...
Read MoreWinter Carnival
The Winter Carnival, first held in 1894, is reason enough to brave the near-artic temperatures of January and February. During this time, the already picturesque city transforms under a blanket of white snow, punctuated by ice sculptures and festive holiday...
