City: Quebec City
Top Things to do in Quebec City
Things to do in Quebec City, Canada: The Best Museums
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. Galerie d'art Nob Hill
2. L'Espace Contemporain de Quebec
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
L'espace contemporain is a dynamic art gallery witch present emerging artists. A place of meetings and artistic discoveries. L'espace contemporain from Quebec wants to play a leading role in promoting and developing different ways to raise awareness and reach different audiences. To make contemporary art accessible to all and to promote experimentation to acquire works of art.
3. Chez Alfred-Pellan Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Located on 3rd avenue, in the heart of the very effervescent district Vieux-Limoilou in Quebec City, Chez Alfred-Pellan art gallery is operated by members of the Cooperative Artistique du Quartier which was founded in March 2016 specifically to restore an artistic vocation to the house where the famous painter Alfred Pellan grew up and discovered his passion for art. Welcome to everyone!
4. Musee miniature de l'architecture
5. Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (MNBAQ)
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4.5 based on 900 reviews
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is located on the Plains of Abraham. It's four pavilions house a collection of over 40,000 works dating from the 17th century to present day. On top of world-class exhibitions and cultural activities, visitors can also enjoy the restaurant, café and gift shop.
Reviewed By williamg548 - Schenectady, United States
In our recent trip to Quebec City, we had the pleasure of spending an afternoon at this great museum. We could have spent more time (for art lovers, you can easily spend 4 hours with a nice lunch in between). We were lucky that Manif D’Art 9 (La Biennale de Québec) was going on, taking over a big part of the Pavillon Pierr Lassonde, and we thoroughly explored that amazing collective show. The contemporary art and First Nation art sections of the permanent collection are very interesting and engaging. The pavilions with modern art and ancient art collections are also wonderful, and we hope to spend more time in those during our next trip. Top-notch museum. It was the best of the attractions during our visit.
6. Musee de la civilisation
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4.5 based on 2,249 reviews
This museum is characterized by its innovative and daring outlook. It defines itself as a seat of knowledge and ideas, a museum endowed with valuable collections, an education centre and a living memory. It is located in the region's capital, Quebec City, in the heart of an historic district and close to Place Royale.
Reviewed By CelineLondon85 - London, United Kingdom
Very interesting museum where I learnt so much about the history of the First Nations and Quebec. I highly recommend joining the free guided tours, as you will learn so much. I joined two different tours (« This is our Story » and « History of Quebec ») and both were amazing.
7. La Citadelle de Quebec
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4.5 based on 3,792 reviews
National Historic Site and active military base, the Citadelle welcomes you with its guided tours and access to the Musée Royal 22e Régiment. Located on the highest natural point in Quebec City, the Citadelle allows you to enjoy spectacular views on the town and the Saint Lawrence River. Discover the fortress of Old Quebec, home of the Royal 22e Régiment, the only French-speaking regiment with in the Canadian Armed Forces. Tickets include an hour-long guided tour of the Citadelle, mostly outside, and the access to the Musée Royal 22e Régiment. In order to protect the health and safety of our visitors and employees, we have adopted the guidelines by the Québec Ministry of Public Health, including social distancing standards and applicable health measures.
Reviewed By Canary163 - Ottawa, Canada
We returned to the Citadelle with visitors from Chile! They were mesmerized by the outstanding( as always) Changing of the Guard ceremony presented daily at 10:30, weather permitting, during the spring-fall months. BatisseXII, regimental mascot, a goat from the Royal herd, joined his regiment on parade. The ceremony lasts about 35 min, is conducted in French, the language of the Royal22nd( VanDoo’s) Regiment, and is easy to follow due to bilingual commentary offered by a Commentator. The tickets may be bought on site or reserved on the Web. Site for this attraction. Free to active\ retired military with I.D. and immediate family. Suggest...go early to get a seat, better near the speaker’s podium. May remain for photos with the Mascot and his keeper. Very interesting tours and self guided tours of the area. Washrooms on premise, souvenir sales, some refreshments. Medals donated to the Regiment by former members are displayed in a special room and are most impressive for anyone with a knowledge of Canadian military history. Our S.American friends were most pleased with their visit to the Citadelle. Very limited parking in the area, suggest walking up to the area.
8. Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
A must for art-lovers, kids and history addicts! Be amazed by this art and history museum about the work of the Ursulines of Québec, who established the first school for girls in New France and are reknown for their wonderful embroidery works. The Ursulines showed true openmindness through the centuries, adapting their teaching to their pupils and to what society needed. In the 17th Century, they gave classes to First Nations children in their own language. In the 19th Century, they were the first to include science and critical thinking in their teachings. For a complete, one-of-a-kind experience, follow a guide in the Chancel, a place usually accessible only by nuns and students.
Reviewed By kathybD5002UC
To me this is a museum and tour (you pay a small amount for the tour and we went on the English guided tour) that you should put on your list of things to do in Old Quebec city. You dont have to be Catholic or any other religion to enjoy a visit to the museum and to enjoy the tour. The history and artifacts and the way the museum is set up provides a fascinating look at the life of females living as a border in a school and the nuns who lived there and took care of them. It also provides a really great visual story of the process to become a nun. The photography in the exhibits are awesome. The actual tour takes you into the area the students and nuns sat in when they went to mass and the nuns were cloistered and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. This was a rare find and one we were so glad we spent time there.
9. Erico - Creative Chocolate Shop and Chocolate Museum
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4.5 based on 294 reviews
A creative chocolate shop and an informative small chocolate museum where visitors can learn about the history of chocolate. The Chocolate Museum is free, self guided and displays more than 200 artifacts and objects related to chocolate history. All the displays now have their English version. Two video are presented (Artisan Chocolate Making and the Industrial Chocolate Making Process (French), from the cocoa tree to the chocolate bar). Watch the chocolatiers at work through a window while you try one of our 10 renowned hot chocolates. In the boutique, the chocolate lovers will find a great variety of classic and audacious handmade chocolates (try the Biquette, a chocolate with goat cheese and Bartlett pear puree!). Indulge yourself with one of our chocolate pastries (chocolate brownies, cookies, cupcakes and decadent chocolate cake) and during the summer, let yourself be tempted by one of the 69 homemade ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogourt and tofu offered! Érico is located in the Faubourg Saint-Jean Baptiste, a convivial part of the city, outside the touristic old walls, that is worth the visit.
Reviewed By JavaMexicana
I am originally from Quebec and whenever I visit and go for a nice long walk in St-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood, I make sure to stop at Erico. They make these very nice chocolate fondue kits in small clay jars - perfect size to pack in your suitcase and enjoy back home. I admit... I never buy only one : )
10. Three Crow Glass Studio
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Witness the magic of traditional glass blowing in the heart of Old Quebec. Christina and Jeff draw inspiration from their fertile imagination to create functional and decorative objects that bring beauty and whimsy to your everyday life. THREE CROW GLASS STUDIO HAS MOVED ! Your favorite glassblowing studio is now up the hill, a hop & a skip away from our old location. (behind city hall, a few houses down from Simmons and the german market) Come see the artists at work and visit our shop: 42 Cote de la Fabrique
Reviewed By jay_arthur99
Great place with beautiful glass works of art. Unique and interesting pieces - reasonably priced. Fun and interesting to watch as pieces are made!
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