It wasn't a music "festival", but if I told you that the first big concert I ever attended was a…read moredouble bill of The Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac you could reasonably assume that Quebec City's 11-day FEQ Festival might not be my jam but surprise: I loved it. One ticket gets you admission to all of the paid stages featuring 11 nights of music. No ticket is needed for admission to the free stage also featuring very good music. During FEQ the streets come alive in the early evening, with sponsor, vendor, food, and drink booths. Participating in any part of the FEQ experience pretty much makes it unnecessary to plan anything else for your evenings; it's literally where everyone is. When a couple evenings of music are canceled due to impending thunderstorms attendees leave in an orderly fashion understanding that their ticket will get them into all of the shows on another night and, well, what are you going to do about inclement weather? There are many different prices of admission to FEQ and what you pay dictates where you'll sit or stand during the shows. The artists - at least in 2023 - don't seem to be the biggest names in the business but many were well known (e.g. Foo Fighters, Green Day). In addition to the free stage a VIP pass got me into the Plains of Abraham stage one evening: 3 bands, huge screens, great sound, lots of fun. Festival tickets sell out but whether or not you have them, planning a trip to coincide with this festival is the right way to see Quebec City.

This is a world class festival. The biggest and longest one in canada!…read more The first time I saw FEQ, I had no idea what it was but just notices the huge crowds near the citadel and parliament. The place is on fire. People are kind and it's just a great festival with great music. There are 3 stages and each one has either 3-6 performers at each one. The quebec loto stage is more personable and only allows about 2000 people each night. The bell stage allows up to 90000 people! They frequently close the gates around 8pm for big shows bc it reaches capacity. For me the best part is the run to the stage. They open the gates at 6pm and people run to their preffered spots on the gate. Along the middle most musicians come up close for you to get amazing photos and even high five you! It's magical and I am so addicted to front row. It is outside and weather dependant but I've only had 2 shows cancelled by weather in two years (imagine dragons and Luis fonsi). They do close if there is lightening or thunder.

This was our second visit to Quebec's Winter Carnival but it probably won't be our last. It's such…read morea fun, upbeat festival. There's so much to do, depending on the date and location. Our favorites this time around were the ice sculpting workshop and watching the ice canoe race from the ferry. We were disappointed that the professional ice sculptures were not throughout the city like they were two years ago, now you have to pay to see them. It was so fun seeing them as we explored the city last time.

What an amazing, almost surreal experience. This is a perfect weekend trip…read more The exhibits apparently change from year to year but they are exhibits you won't typically see in your city: ice slides, dog sledding, ice sculptures, ice castle, etc. etc. etc. And isn't that what traveling is *really* about? Seeing, doing, and eating things you can't do at home. Yes, it's cold. I don't care how tough you think you are - you must have snow pants. You must also have face/neck covering. Warm boots and socks are also mandatory When we were there, it got to -14F (-25C) and never got above 5F (-15C). Dress appropriately and you will be fine. Keep in mind you will be outdoors for hours and hours at a time - perhaps the whole day like we were. It's very different than walking to/from your car.

Great tour! Micheal was entertaining and the stories were the perfect amount of spooky. The walk…read morethrough old Quebec wasn't that treacherous, lord of breaks for stories. There was a few called for trigger warnings for the extra bloody tales.

Thomas was wonderful. One of the best tours I've ever been on. Highly recommend. He made history…read morereally interesting by his storyline.

Fun! The actor was charismatic and provided a ton of interesting information. The tour was…read moreeducational and interesting.

What a fun and interesting way to experience the historic portions of Quebec City! I participated…read morein the "Crimes in New France" walk, and our costumed host Jeremy stayed in character as one of the settlement's 17th-century executioners throughout the walk. It was a tremedously fun and fascinating experience, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the history of Quebec City. Just a warning though--the walk begins at the top of the Old Town, and wends its way down some fairly steep cobbled streets to the lower part of the Old City. You need to be in reasonably good physical shape to participate--people needing mobility assistance would have a difficult time. The walk ends in the lower part of Old Town, just a block from the funicular that takes you to the plaza in front of Chateau Frontenac. Or, you can climb the many, many stairs up to the top...

This aquarium is still being built and developed, but it is a lovely addition to Quebec City's…read morethings to do. There are several pavilions housing their different animals and sea life with hilly walkways between. If you come during the colder months, be sure to dress warmly!!! You will be outside more than you expect, particularly if you want to take in some of the educational and feeding demonstrations. We arrived just in time to catch the polar bear feeding, which is a must-see. You can watch from the higher level where they toss in the food, or the lower level with an underwater view. The staff member who came out to announce the feeding and provide some information did so entirely in French, so bring your French-speaking friend or use your phone translator. Their fish pavilion was lovely. It's small if you're used to a major aquarium, like Monterey, Cali. or SeaWorld. But it is well-done and the lighting in the aquariums really made the sea life look beautiful. I like how they marked each aquarium with the species' threat levels. It was educational for our kids to learn about how biodiversity is threatened. There is an area where you can pet sea rays as well as feed them for a fee. These rays are VERY eager to be fed, so I would not recommend doing the feeding unless you are 100% unafraid of them. Mind you it's perfectly safe, they're just a tad aggressive and might frighten younger guests. There was also foxes, owls, seals, and more. We came at the end of November, which I'm guessing is not their peak season, so there was not a lot of people there and most of the food offerings were closed. There are lots of nice outdoor areas, and I bet this place really sings in the summer when all the plants and trees come back to life. You can see everything they have in probably 2 hours maximum. They have a nice gift shop where any members of your party who have a soft spot for adorable stuffed animals will absolutely lose their minds. Check it out!

We had a lovely experience visiting Aquarium du Quebec! Checking in was easy. The facility was easy…read moreto navigate. They have a wide variety of species and education on all the exhibits in French and English. The staff were present and friendly. The facilities were well maintained and all the animals looked healthy. We loved seeing the polar bear, foxes, owls, beautiful tanks of fish, and more. They use plenty of seating areas, a cafe, and a gift shop. They have activities and play grounds for the younger kids. This is a great place to add to our itinerary!

Was cool watching it from the Hilton. Unfortunately their sound system wasn't working. Recommend…read moreseeing it closer if you visit Quebec city. Started at 10PM. Jen's review still holds for 2012.

If you have only one night in Quebec City, let this be where you spend it. It's free and there's…read morenothing like it. The Image Mill is a projection show set against the grain silos of the Quebec Harbor. In 2010 at least, the show tells the story of Quebec City's history through moving images and music; it's captivating and impressive, something I would pay a lot to see, but didn't have to because, like I said, it's free. In 2008, artist Robert Lepage created the show for the city's 400th anniversary. Its popularity prompted the city to extend the series until 2013. It's unclear based on the website whether there are any more shows in 2010, but you'll surely be able to see it during the summers of 2011-13. It starts between 9 and 10 p.m., depending on the month and lasts for about a half hour. People watch the show from the grass near where Rue Rioux meets Quai Stain-Andre.

Regarding the 5th floor outdoor terrace, it is fabulous. There's no better place to have a bottle…read moreof rosé while enjoying the sun. First, you must make a reservation. I did this online. I was given the choices of many time slots, but the 5pm slots were already full. We arrived at 4pm. They scanned our QR code for the reservation, then the lovely staff seated us. You can spend 90 minutes on the terrace with your reservation. We ordered a bottle of rosé and a dish of green olives. It's an outstanding view of Québec city. It's very relaxed. The music is soft. The servers are wonderful. It was quite full when we left at 5:30. The washrooms are clean. It's a very nice space.

Great city views! We had sparkling wine and tapas. Delicious. The seating outdoor was amazing. The…read moreweather perfect. Service was prompt and friendly. Just the right amount of service throughout our seating. Bravo! Highly recommend.

My family and I loved the experience! Even the 3 year old and 6 year old loved it. So much to do,…read moresee, and interact with. There is something for all ages. When we arrived there was a Titanic exhibit. Unfortunately we ran out of time and energy to go to it. Hoping to be able to come back and see it. It's a wonderful learning experience - a lot of wow moments and moments of tears as we learned about the rich history of the area. There are many different "rooms" to explore, it can get crowded, so keep an eye on the little ones, as they can easily move to other rooms with the waves of people. The family favorites - the singing station, the fire exit interactive board, and "crowd surfing", influencing peoples choices through doors, by pressing colors, looking for the squirrels and of course the cafe. LOL The gift shop was great too. I was able to purchase locally made gloves, which ended up being perfect for walking around the Christmas markets. I highly recommend visiting this museum - if you are looking to do a little learning and need some indoors time.

We enjoyed this museum as a family and it was a good opportunity to learn more about the history…read moreof Quebec. There was lots of cool First Nation objects and ancient things like that. They also had some cool artsy/psychology exhibits if that's something you're into.