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With a cliff-top position above the St Lawrence River and captivatingly picturesque old streets, North America’s oldest French-speaking city is a gorgeous, seductive place.
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Reputedly the world's most photographed hotel, this audaciously elegant structure was opened in 1893 by the Canadian Pacific Railway as part of its chain…
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One of Québec City’s must-sees, this verdant clifftop park contains the Plains of Abraham, site of the infamous 1759 battle between British General James…
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This world-class museum wows even before you’ve clapped your eyes on the exhibits. It is a fascinating mix of modern design that incorporates preexisting…
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Perched on a clifftop 60m above the St Lawrence River, this 425m-long boardwalk is a marvelous setting for a stroll, with spectacular, sweeping views. In…
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On no account should you miss this museum, which traces the history of the order of Augustinian nuns who founded Québec’s first hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu,…
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Arguably the city's most picturesque district, this area sandwiched between the Old Upper Town and the waterfront has Québec City’s most intriguing…
Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec
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Spare at least a half-day to visit this extraordinary art museum, one of the province's best. Permanent exhibitions range from art in the early French…
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Home to Québec's Provincial Legislature, the gargantuan Parliament building is a Second Empire structure completed in 1886. Free 30-minute tours, offered…
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Naturally, lapin (rabbit) plays a starring role at this cozy, rustic restaurant just south of the funicular's lower terminus, in such dishes as rabbit…
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Traditionally a working-class district for factory and navy employees, St-Roch has been slowly gentrifying over the past decade or so. On the main artery,…
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Perched on a clifftop 60m above the St Lawrence River, this 425m-long boardwalk is a marvelous setting for a stroll, with spectacular, sweeping views. In…
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This lovely B&B above the historical JA Moisan grocery store has four relatively small bedrooms tucked under the eaves and gorgeously furnished in period…
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Established in 1871, this charming store bills itself as North America's oldest grocery. It's a browser's dream come true, packed with beautifully…
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With its unmistakable sign of a laughing, dancing monk saucily lifting his robes, this bar has long been the watering hole of choice for Québec's night…
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More than a hotel, the iconic Frontenac is Québec City's most enduring symbol. Its 611 rooms come in a dozen-plus categories. The coveted river-view rooms…
Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec
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Spare at least a half-day to visit this extraordinary art museum, one of the province's best. Permanent exhibitions range from art in the early French…
Québec City
Founded in 1976, this lovely theater in St-Roch stages both classical (Shakespeare is a favorite) and contemporary works, often in translation. It's…
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Covering 2.3 sq km, North America's largest fort was begun by the French in the 1750s but what we see today was constructed by the British over 30 years…
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This bar's Back to the Future-ish name is no accident: the entire interior evokes the 1980s, or at least an idea of what the '80s were about – old-school…
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This museum spread over three levels presents a fine multimedia history show entitled Battles: 1759–60. Incorporating maps, scale models, interactive…
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This world-class museum wows even before you’ve clapped your eyes on the exhibits. It is a fascinating mix of modern design that incorporates preexisting…
Québec City
Naturally, lapin (rabbit) plays a starring role at this cozy, rustic restaurant just south of the funicular's lower terminus, in such dishes as rabbit…
Québec City
Perched on a clifftop 60m above the St Lawrence River, this 425m-long boardwalk is a marvelous setting for a stroll, with spectacular, sweeping views. In…
Québec City
You'd never know from looking at it but this stately early-19th-century stone building held Canada's first modern prison before being converted into…
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Things to Know
Curious about how to navigate Québec City? Here, a local shares all you need to know about parking, language issues, festival days and more.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
It’s in Québec City’s lively neighborhoods that history, Francophone culture, art and urban living come together. Here are some of the best ones.
Read articleDay Trips
Québec City is an enchanting city but there are incredible attractions nearby. Here are 4 wonderful day trips where you can escape the city crowds.
Read articleTransportation
How to approach sidewalks in winter, which rideshare app to use, where to park and more: read these insider tips for navigating Québec City like a local.
Read articleFree Things to Do
It’s easy to enjoy the pleasures of French-Canadian culture without spending a penny. Here are our picks for the best free experiences in Québec City.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Say "oui" to a trip to charming Québec City – it's an adventure playground for the entire family. Here's what you need to know about visiting with kids.
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