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J.A. Moisan
Opened in 1871, J.A. Moisan is the oldest grocery store in North America, and the shop is capable of conjuring nostalgia in all. Located in the charming Saint-Jean neighborhood, a fifteen-minute walk from downtown, the venerable general store is a...
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Machin Chouette
The name of this quirky boutique in the antiques district of Québec City is the French translation for “cool thingamajig.” The owner, who trained as a graphic designer, displays her funky creations along with antique and contemporary furniture. Among the...
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Marché du Vieux Port
Foodies love to visit the farmer’s market near the Old Port where you can find artisanal cheese, bread, chocolate and jam makers alongside local farmers with their seasonal products. This is apple country and maple sugar may be the regional...
Québec City

Québec City is a historic destination through and through, so while the shopping options are minimal, its few boutiques do reflect the centuries-old history of the UNESCO World Heritage City. In addition to the oldest grocery store in North America, Québec City is also home to a handful of excellent antique shops, which line Rue Saint-Paul, known as “antique row.”