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Quebec City is a pedestrian city par excellence. The main places to visit in Old Quebec are less than 20 minutes walk from each other and security is another of its characteristics, which is felt both day and night. Discover here suggestions of what not to miss during your stay in Quebec City.
Old Quebec, inside the fortifications
Old Quebec, designated a “Jewel of World Heritage” by UNESCO, breathes history. You will be convinced of this with a visit to the Quebec Fortifications and the Citadel, the two main defensive works of the city. From military history to religious history, it is only one step away from visiting the sumptuous Notre-Dame-de-Québec Cathedral Basilica and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, or the Jesuit Chapel and St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. After stopping at one of the many museums and interpretation centres, a walk or horse-drawn carriage ride will allow you to fully savor the atmosphere of this historic and unique area of ??the city.
Place-Royale and Petit-Champlain
Visiting Place-Royale is like going back in time to the origins of New France, since it was there where, in 1608, Samuel de Champlain founded his first home, “L’abitation”. Discover the “cradle of French civilization in North America” at the Place-Royale Interpretation Center and relive history by visiting Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, the oldest stone church in North America (1688). Go see the Fresque des Québécois, an immense visual effect mural that illustrates 400 years of our history.
Accessible by the funicular or the Casse-Cou staircase, the Petit Champlain neighborhood evokes a French village of yesteryear. It is not surprising, then, that there are, among others, the Maison Louis-Jolliet (1683), which was the residence of the discoverer of the Mississippi, and the Maison Chevalier, where typical interiors from the 18th and 19th centuries have been reconstituted. . See the Petit-Champlain mural, which evokes the origins of the Cap-Blanc neighborhood. You can also see numerous shops selling exclusive products.
Vieux-Port (Viejo Puerto)
Today, the Old Port of Quebec City is a privileged place for rest for walkers and travelers who, on their cruise, stop in our city. However, when you visit the Quebec Naval Museum, you will learn that this place once had strategic importance. For example, did you know that, in the 19th century, Quebec City was among the five largest ports in the world? You will also love Rue Saint-Paul, where antique shops, cafes and terraces invite you to leisure. And two steps away, at the Museum of Civilization, one of the 10 exhibitions will catch your attention, all of them are accompanied by interactive workshops.
Colline Parlementaire (Parliamentary Hill)
This area of ??government buildings is dominated by the majestic silhouette of the Parliament Building, whose architecture is enhanced by nighttime illumination. For more than a century, it has been the seat of the National Assembly. In front, you can admire the Tourny Fountain and, a short distance away, the Capital Observatory (221 meters), which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the region, in particular over the Champs-de-Bataille park, where In 1759, French and English troops held a decisive confrontation. This green oasis invites you to take a stroll, during which you can stop to take a stroll along Avenue Cartier, where restaurants and shops abound, and visit the National Museum of Fine Arts of Québec, where some of the most important collections are exhibited. of Quebec and international art.
Barrio Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Bohemian, pleasant, warm, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood is one of the most typical neighborhoods in Quebec City. Walk along Saint-Jean Street and discover charming places, such as the oldest warehouse in North America (1871), or historical sites, such as the Empire-style Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, as well as the Church of St. Matthew and the adjacent cemetery. Between shops and restaurants, cafes and food stores, the Saint-Jean neighborhood is an attractive and lively neighborhood, which is very pleasant to walk through. From there, let your steps take you to the Faubourg elevator, which will take you to the heart of another picturesque area of ??the city, the Saint-Roch district.



10 SITIOS IMPERDIBLES

Old Quebec
The oldest streets in North America
Tour the fortifications surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage gem and birthplace of French America. Visit places that have witnessed history: the Petit-Champlain quarter, Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham and the Parliament Building. Enjoy a stroll along Dufferin Terrace to take photos of the famous Château Frontenac, the most photographed hotel in the world.
Chute-Montmorency Park
A waterfall 30 meters higher than those of Niagara
By cable car, along the panoramic staircase or from the suspension bridge, experience the full force of the Montmorency waterfall, a captivating natural phenomenon just 15 minutes from the city center. Three via ferrata routes and a double zip line promise the most adventurous some good adrenaline rushes.
Jacques-Cartier National Park
One of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Quebec
This wide mountainous plateau intersected by deep valleys and rivers is a true paradise for outdoor lovers. Here, a canoe or kayak ride, a hike or a snowshoe ride, a fishing trip or a few days of camping are transformed into a magnificent expedition in a lush environment.
The Isle of Orleans
Meeting with the artisans of the region
Enjoy visiting the artisans or stopping at the many market stalls to savor the 1,001 local delicacies. Feel immersed in the rural Québec of recent centuries. The Ile d'Orléans offers you a countryside getaway through its villages, farms, churches and centuries-old houses. 
MNBAQ
The largest art collection in Quebec
The National Museum of Fine Arts of Québec, proud of its reference collection of Québec art comprising more than 38,000 works, offers a broad overview of the history of Québec art from the 17th century to the present. The museum has 4 pavilions and is located in the heart of the magnificent Plains of Abraham.
The sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
First pilgrimage site in North America
Tour this site of worship dedicated to Saint Anne, one of the five national shrines of Quebec, visited for 350 years. Contemplate inside the sumptuous stained glass windows, paintings, mosaics and stone and wood sculptures that will delight your eyes.
Village Vacances Valcartier
The most important recreational and tourist complex in eastern Canada
This huge entertainment complex comprises an outdoor water park and a brand new indoor water park open all year round. Winter is also synonymous with pleasure at the largest winter games center in America, as well as at the Ice Hotel, a work of ephemeral architecture made with snow and ice, unique in North America.

Quebec Aquarium
Around 10,000 specimens representing 300 species
The Québec Aquarium, located in a grand location overlooking the Saint Lawrence River, allows you to discover what the depths of the Pacific hide, through the Great Ocean Tunnel, as well as the waterways of Québec. Get to know the marine mammals: white bears, walruses and several species of seals. 


Museum of Civilization
The great interactive popular museum of Quebec
Take part in interactive workshops for the whole family on current, historical and sometimes unusual topics. This large popular museum provides a new perspective on different societies and eras through more than 10 magnificent exhibitions, some of international scope and others on the identity of Québec.
Wendake\
The Huron-Wendat heritage in the heart of Quebec City territory
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Huron-Wendat Nation of Wendake, where history will take you back to the 17th century. Dance shows as well as stories and legends will transport you to the imagination of this town, while the Hurón-Wendat Museum and craft shops invite you to discover the culture and traditional knowledge of this nation. Complete this experience by savoring Huron cuisine characterized by game meat.

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