City: Quebec City
Top Things to do in Quebec City
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City may be the only fortified city north of Mexico, but it welcomes visitors with open arms. Explore the Citadel, where you might catch Canadian troops staging a military ceremony. As for food, you could splurge on afternoon tea at the Chateau Frontenac, or do as the locals do and snack on poutine—french fries with gravy and cheese curds.
Restaurants in Quebec City
1. Librairie Premiere Issue Enr
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Old Port
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4.5 based on 877 reviews
This once bustling port now serves as a nostalgic reminder of Lower Town's history.
Reviewed By 476jael - Long Island, United States
During our “10-Day Canada and New England” cruise aboard Caribbean Princess, our ship arrived at her final destination, Quebec City. The cruise ship terminal, Le Terminal-Port of Quebec, in the Old Port area had modern facilities, and we could easily walk to the Old Quebec’s attractions, including Quartier Petit Champlain shopping area. The funicular as well as the staircases in the shopping area could be used to go up to the major attractions on the Upper Town of Old Quebec. The major road near the port was also convenient way to transport the disembarking/embarking passengers to/from Quebec airport or Quebec train station (Gare du Palais). Upon our disembarkation, we took a short taxi ride to Gare du Palais from the taxi stand right outside the cruise terminal to extend our travel to Montreal by VIA Rail Canada.
3. Place Royale
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4.5 based on 1,884 reviews
This famous town plaza is the heart of historic Lower Town and has been an important social center since the city's founding.
Reviewed By Curlgolf - Toronto, Canada
There was a deep blanket of snow because of a blizzard the day we arrived, but it's amazing how quickly they get the snow out of the narrow old roads in lower town. Beautiful square with stone buildings up to 300 years old capped by snow, pedestrians only, almost like a fairy tale. There's even a modern, clean public washroom just off the square.
4. Grande Allee
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4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By RodMac
Great place to find good restaurants for every pocketbook and nightlife. Also, good as a point of reference so you maintain your bearings while walking about. Grande Allee runs into Rue St. Louis at the gate into the old city.
5. La Maison Girardin
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Maison Girardin is a beautiful heritage house built between 1784 and 1819. It's a traditional farm house with French architectural influences, and one of the few still standing today ! It became an official patrimonial monument of the Government of Quebec in 1977 and was declared National Historic Site by the Government of Canada in 1982. Maison Girardin displays a year-round exhibition called "Beauport en un Tour de Main" which features objects and tools that recollect the history of workers in rural Beauport in the 19th century. Guided tours are available.
6. Moulin des Jesuites du Trait-Carre
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Entrez de plain-pied dans l’histoire de cet ancien moulin à farine et poursuivez l’aventure avec un de nos guides dans le Trait-Carré de Charlesbourg ! Un lieu survivant à la modernité, le Moulin des Jésuites, situé en plein cœur de la Ville de Québec, vous charmera par son accueil chaleureux, ses nombreuses activités familiales, ses magnifiques jardins avec ses quelque 800 graminées et ses 276 ans racontés. À pied ou à vélo, voilà une belle façon de découvrir également le village du Trait-Carré où les anciennes maisons rappellent le rythme de la vie d’antan. Il s’en dégage une agréable atmosphère de quiétude, coupée de la vie tumultueuse d’aujourd’hui. Une visite au vieux moulin s’impose avant de partir à la découverte de cet unique village en étoile !
7. The Cap-Blanc Stairway
8. Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons
9. Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
The Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle is an exceptional heritage attraction in the heart of Old Québec. Steeped in history, this unique place, overlooking the St. Lawrence River and sitting high atop Cape Diamant, has been the second official residence of Canada's governors general since 1872. Whether you come on your own, with family and friends, or as part of a group, our guides are eager to help you explore the State rooms where the Governor General fulfills her official duties, welcomes dignitaries from here and abroad and honours Canadians. Learn more about the role and responsibilities of the governor general while discovering the history, the architecture and collections of this magnificent residence. The hours of operation vary depending on the time of the year. Free admission.
10. La Fresque des Quebecois
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By Gonen2014 - Haifa, Israel
La Fresque des Quebecois is a beautiful large mural, created by three artists from Paris. They came to Quebec City about 20 years ago, and studied the history of the city with the help of 1500 photos. Based on what they learned, they created this amazing mural. Don't miss it!
