Be sure to make a part of your walking tour of Quebec. Everything about the central neighborhood is…read moreworth it. Dreamy with plenty of nice little shops and dining options. Be adventurous, leave without a dinner reservation and have fun just dropping in on a whim! ;)

Don't use the directions on Yelp. It's nearby…read more Where to start to see some of these old school. Lots of busy roads in and out of this old town. Can see the juxtaposition of old and new. Hubby wasn't keen on stopping much to walk, felt rushed to move along.

Such a beautiful promenade. The hotel Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is gorgeous, obviously. The…read morewalk way and glassy areas are spacious, great for the many crowds that come in for a visit. This green ticket booth has a unique view of the Forts-et-Chateaux-Saint-Louis, or in English: the Saint Louis Forts and Chateaux National Historic site. Very much worth checking out how the ruins underneath had old historic cellars and kitchens.

What a amazing site the absolute beautiful architecture there's so many beautiful things there…read morerestaurants shopping. It's definitely a stop you should make.

What an amazing place full of history of wonder nestled in beautiful Quebec . I must see if it's…read morefor a short time and enjoy the small cafés and restaurants and stores in the area walk along cobblestone streets free of cars beautifully done.

This is the tourist center in Québec, both for the history and the modern-day ambiance that comes…read morewith the restaurants, patios, and shops that now fill the historic structures. Place-Royale is widely considered to be the birthplace of the French colony and French North America. It stands on the site of Québec's actual foundation, the spot where, in 1608, Samuel de Champlain erected a fur trading post that soon grew into the capital of French America. Named in honor of Louis XIV whose bust adorns it, Place Royale is the largest surviving ensemble of 17th- and 18th-century buildings in North America. During the 17th and 18th centuries, this area of Old Québec acted as the French colony's center of business and industry, supporting a thriving marketplace and housing many wealthy merchants. While exploring this quaint area, you'll come across several notable tributes to its French Colonial past, like- - including a striking bust of Louis XIV (one of France's most famous kings), - the Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, the oldest stone church in North America, - as well as the Fresque des Québécois, which illustrates 400 years of the city's history. In summer, the area is home to outdoor dining areas. In winter, the snow transforms the old streets and stone buildings into a postcard-perfect scene. This is a beautiful area to wander through in the day or evening and at any time of year. Restroom: if you need one, there is a very clean and spacious restroom right there at the square. Just beside the cafe [Café La Maison Smith Notre-Dame], it's there. see attached photo.

Now known as Library Claire-Martin. An absolutely beautiful…read morelibrary in a former church. Well worth a stop on your travels through this area of town while checking out the shops and restaurants. A French-language library of primarily newer books and such. Tons of Manga.

Just popped in while on a walk. It was so beautiful inside. Worth stopping by for a visit.read more

I wish we had known about this beautiful island the last time we were in Quebec. It was one of our…read morehighlights on this trip. As it turns out the day was the only rainy one all week, but that didn't matter since we spent the afternoon driving from cidery to brewery to distillery, all within a few miles or less of each other. We even got to sit outside under a porch roof with blankets to keep warm while we had a wine flight as it poured. Quite memorable. Next time we will turn right when we get onto the island and see where it leads us.

Ile-d'Orleans is an island in the Saint Lawrence River. The island is about 3.1 miles east of…read moredowntown Quebec city. It is a nice day trip from the city and it can be combined with a nearby visit to Morntmorency falls and Basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre. The island is 21 miles long and 7 miles wide. It is accessible from the the mainland of Quebec by the Ile-d'Orleans bridge. The Chemin Royale road encircles the entire island. While traveling the Chemin Royale road you will encounter small cottage industries specializing in various agricultural products. Cassis Monna & Filles winery has tours and tasting. Fromagerie Biese d' Epinelle specializes in cheese and dairy products. Chocolaterie de-Ile Orleans haschocolate, fudge and other chocolate based products with no preservatives. La Boulange-Saint-Jean-de-Ile-Orleans sells bakery goods and pasteries while LaCuisine d'Ete-Saint-Laurent-de-Ile'Orleans has exceptional maple syrup. There are also histirical stops along the way. The Manor Mauvide Genest built in 1734 was the home of Jean Mauvide, who was the surgeon for King of France. Stop by one of the many churches along the way. I recommend Eglise de Saint Jean Saint Pierre. With the Laurentian Plateau to the North, the Appalachian Mountains to the South and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Saint Lawrence Seaway, the Chemin Royale road is a scenic drive in it's own right. Enjoy small cottage industries in a rolling hills pastoral setting.

Great visit to the citadelle. Sunny day, good for unhurried exploration…read more The guides speak English and French. We joined an English tour. They take you through the parts of the grounds you can visit, which is largely everything not being used as an administrative or lodging building. We had plenty of time to cover it all with the guide. Everything is obviously pristine. This military post never saw a day of action. No combat. No scars or wear. Didn't have the gore or spectres you psychologically touch and tip toe through, say, the blood stained halls of the Tower of London. Fantastic views of Quebec City. It was worth admission alone to walk the exterior walls and look down on the waterfront. We spent too much time watching the band. They were very cute, though not great musicians, parading through a very length marching pattern in full costume. Bless them And we then spent too much time waiting in line to take a picture next to a goat, their mascot. Why did we do both? Because of herd mentality. Everybody else stayed. We were being polite. Then we spent too much time in the self-guided museum. Very few displays made sense to us. No baseline French comprehension We could have easily gained 2-3 hours of time back from the band, goat and museum visit. So if you're in a hurry, feel free to power walk through these. Spend the time on the beautiful promenade instead!

My friend and I decided to take a tour of The Citadel, which we thought would be interesting from a…read morehistorical perspective and also intriguing since it was still active in the sense that some of the military still lived there. In addition, we were hoping to see the changing of the guard, but that was apparently over for the season. Well, the fort was on a large hill with spectacular views, and we saw a hidden tunnel and a few large cannons, but, aside from that, we really were not that enthused by the excursion. There were several buildings that I had wanted to see, such as the dorms and cafeteria to see how the current soldiers lived, but we were unable to go into a good half of the facilities. Plus, our tour guide was simply awful. She was quirky, but not in a good way, and we felt like we were not given the level of tour that we had expected. It was a bummer, but thankfully only consumed about an hour of our afternoon. We could have toured the indoor museum after, but we really had lost our zeal at that point.

We were biking by and stopped to check out the amazing falls. We didn't go all the way up but…read moreenjoyed the view from the boardwalk. It's a beautiful spot. We even saw a wild deer meandering next to the boardwalk, seemingly unbothered by all the foot traffic. They have a nice gift shop for snacks and souvenirs. Worth a stop to check it out.

The Montmorency Falls were very impressive! They were not as wide as Niagara Falls, but they were…read moreactually steeper. The building at the ground-level main entrance offered a small gift shop and a snack bar. From there, you could either climb an insane amount of stairs to the crest or take a cable car. I was tight on time, so I took the cable car in both directions. It was a brief, peaceful ride that moved VERY slowly. Once we arrived at the top, there was basically a standard park. It had a small "garden" that was really just a few rows of flowers, a very nice gift shop of high-end and unique items, a restaurant with an outdoor terrace, and simply your standard park greenery. There was a cool "suspension" bridge over the top of the Falls, but it was made of heavy concrete, rather than some rickety old planks, so it was not as scary as it sounded. All in all, I thought the Montmorency Falls and the incredibly picturesque views were spectacular, but, otherwise, the Parc itself was really not that unusual. If you rode the cable cars instead of climbing the stairs, I really do not think you would need more than an hour there.

Club privé distinctif avec un fort héritage militaire et civil. Magnifique endroit pour accueillir…read moredes événements!

The Garrison Club was established by Canadian militia officers way back in 1879. It's a private…read moreclub for meetings and get-togethers of military and social elite groups. Over the years it has been the site of hundreds of recreational and social events. The military origins of the Club are represented on its grounds by pyramids of cannon balls and an old cannon. I attended a private reception tonight and had a chance to check out the dozens of opulently decorated and furnished rooms at the club. The rooms are huge - gorgeously decorated with paintings on the walls and dark woodwork and paneling. Our group was set up outside under a tent, and everything was just perfect. The bartenders, cooks, servers, and everyone we encountered was professional and first-class. It's conveniently located on Rue Saint-Louis in the middle of the busy tourist zone

USE THE CHARLES BAILLARGE STAIRS - A DIFFERENT WAY TO VISIT THE LOWER TOWN…read more Having walked down the Breakneck Stairs once, we looked for an easier and less crowded way to revisit the Lower Town. On Google Maps, we found a different staircase that we did not know had a history as well as a name :o) We later learned that this staircase was called the Charles Baillarge Stairs. Formerly known as the Buade Stairs, the staircase was renamed in 1980 to honor Charles Baillarge who was Quebec City's chief engineer in the late 1800s. Monsieur Baillarge was behind many urban projects that included replacing the wood stairs of Breakneck Stairs with wrought iron stairs. Compared to Breakneck Stairs, the Charles Baillarge Stairs is a wider and less steep staircase with fewer stairs. It is also conveniently located near the Monument de Francois de Laval and the old post office building and a short distance from Notre Dame de Quebec Basilica. Follow Google Maps - walk down the staircase to Cote de la Montagne - Cote de La Montagne will then lead you to the same Lower Town - Quartier Petit Champlain shopping area where Breakneck Stairs also ends.

what a view of Petit Champlain Street, and the perfect place to take photos as well (of course be…read moremindful of fellow tourists). it offers a wonderful view of one of Canada's most picturesque streets: rue du Petit-Champlain. This outdoor staircase, the oldest in Québec City, dates back to the beginning of the French colony. The 59 steps of the Breakneck Stairs connecting côte de la Montagne to rue du Petit-Champlain are just one of the ways to move between Upper and Lower Town. first, when I was researching about this, I was like "It might be like 200-300 steps to reach the upper side" but it's fairly easy. I did not even break a sweat. locals told us that in the winter, the scene is even more sublime when Christmas lights are twinkling and the snow gently falling. In the summer, the ultimate experience on the Stairs consists of eating or having a drink at one of the restaurant terraces located on the different landings.

As tourists in Quebec City, this was the one attraction that we were most excited about! Morrin…read moreCentre is a library that is built on top of what was once a prison. They have guided tours of the space in French and English throughout the week. We attended their 3:00pm English guided tour on a Sunday and were so impressed with our guide as well as the history of the centre!! I was amazed by how well they preserved the prison, the story behind it really paints a picture of what the days looked like back then. Their library is also gorgeous with antique pieces and historical figures all around. Morrin Centre is located in the heart of Old Quebec City and is walking distance from a lot of other attractions. If it's a rainy day in the city, I would recommend visiting this place!

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.