Amazing art selection. Some really magnificent art work. Really cute and quite large gallery with…read moremultiple locations. Loved my visit.

Beauchamp Galleries has 7 galleries in Quebec City alone all within a block of one another; there…read moreare galleries in Baie-Saint- Paul, Toronto and the latest to be opened was in Montreal for a total of 10 art galleries. I check online before visiting to see if there is anything new and of interest; I always make it a point to stop and peruse several of their galleries whenever I am in Quebec's Old City. Some galleries specialize in Abstract Art , but most have a variety of Landscapes, City-Scapes, Still-Lifes, Portraits, Animals and Genre pieces. Prices range from the expensive to the not so expensive as does the quality but overall there is a distinct advantage as I believe their price to quality ratio is generally better than what I have found here in the states and when the exchange rate is as it is now there is a hugh price advantage. Service is always excellent; when a purchase is made and sent to the States all Canadian taxes are avoided. They will do up to12 installment payments without interest making it easier on your budget but in so doing you are at the monthly change rate for each transaction. I have always been satisfied with my experience at Beauchamp as well as my purchases and never tire of a visit to see what is new and emerging in the world of commercial art.

Local Art Gallery showcasing the work of emerging and established Canadian artists. We rarely see…read morelocal art we like, but here the windows were full of pieces that spoke to us. Lots of beautiful and inspiring pieces.

Galerie Cimon is a nice gallery in the heart of the touristy heart of Old Quebec…read more The gallery staff is friendly and helpful. The days I visited here, there were different shop managers each day. On one day the manager assured me that the gallery prices were somewhat negotiable, so that was nice to know. Like many galleries in the area, Galerie Cimon features artists from Charlevoix and areas around Quebec.

In Old Québec, artists exhibit and sell their watercolors, engravings, paintings, and reproductions…read morealong rue du Trésor, a side street resembling an open-air art gallery. but my bad luck, it was a rainy day and I faced Instagram expectations vs. reality reel. Not a single shop was open. that's fine, you win some, you lose some but- Every day from mid-May to mid-October, rue du Trésor is lined with artists who are often present until 9 p.m. to handle the flow of visitors. The artists are free to set their hours. During the rest of the year, a few artists are present on holidays, as well as on weekends when large crowds are expected in Old Québec.

OUTDOOR ART MARKET…read more Rue du Tresor is located in the heart of Old Quebec. Shadowed by Chateau Frontenac, it is located across from Place d'Armes and the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Rue du Tresor is a narrow cobblestone street (closed to traffic). We did not see any indoor art galleries on this very short street where artwork is hung outside under awnings. Most of the artwork we saw were small paintings and drawings of Le Chateau Frontenac and other historic sites of Old Quebec. No prices were posted. Since our hotel was nearby, we often passed by Rue du Tresor. It was disappointing that there were a few mornings and afternoons when no artwork was on display - the irregular hours might have been because our visit was at the end of the summer high season.

SO and I stopped here to browse and appreciate works from local Quebec artists. We were greeted by…read moreMelyna, who informed us about the gallery's history and business plan. It was formed by a cooperative of 10 artists as a platform to display their works and generate more color, beauty and fluidity in our sometimes fucked up world (the last six words are mine). I am not an avid art collector and there were a few things that caught even my eye, so there should be something in there that appeals to just about everyone out there. SO and I each are bringing something from the gallery back to NY. Check it out and support these artists here &/or wherever you reside!

We decided to drop in for a tour here on our second visit to Quebec City, mostly just to try…read moresomething new. The tour was about an hour long and our tour guide's English was great. Plenty of jokes and interesting descriptions about the history of the place. This building was originally a jail when it was built, intended to reflect the ideology of a British man who was set on reforming prisons. Like many countries when faced with an influx of immigration, the population housed in the jail were disproportionately made up of immigrants being punished for minor offenses. It was later converted to an English-language college that didn't last very long. The building finally wound up becoming an English-language library that now serves as the English-language cultural center of Quebec City. The library is filled with artifacts as well. And that old library smell is heavenly! The tour was a little boring, but not terribly, which is the only reason I give it 4 stars. I would have liked some more photographs from that time to be displayed throughout (even though I know they're probably incredibly rare). I did find myself checking my watch, but probably because we came in starving. If you're a history buff, library nerd, or jail hobbyist (lol), definitely try to check this place out.

This was a very enjoyable tour of a building that has been through a lot in it's life. The tour of…read morethe jail and the glimpse of living conditions during Quebec's history was excellent. The library was very beautiful. Definitely worth 90 minutes of your time.

So we are walking around in Basse-ville in Quebec City and come across this quirky little store…read more It's an artsy-craftsy little boutique that - at least when we were there - had no identifying name on the door. We only found out the official name when we got our American Express bill. In any event, we walked by the first time and saw this really unique little top for a young woman - a part sweater (the back) part faux leather (the front) top - all in shades of grey. Our daughter liked it but didn't love it. So we circled around. On the second go-around we all loved it and went in to check it out. Since there was no price attached we didn't know if it would require our first-born son to acquire - but it did not. Tried it on, fit wonderfully, priced right - it was a sale. We also picked up a few nick-nacks for other reasons, but the highlight of this store is really the unique clothing designs - mostly by local artisans. This is a nice little retail outlet that offers clothing designs you may not find on every corner - really nice stuff.