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.

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.

The Museum de la Civilization in Québec City is a three-part institution that delves into the many…read morefacets of human history and the establishment of French America. The main museum is located in lower Quebec [Basse-Ville] near the Old Port. The museum opened in 1988 and, over the past 35 years, has acquired a collection of over 225,000 artifacts and has curated almost 500 exhibits (both permanent and rotating). The museum has welcomed over 20 million visitors and continues to be one of the most popular attractions in Québec. Many hands-on, interactive rotating exhibits each year make the museum worthy of frequent visits. it is just a short walk from Place-Royale - the Museum of Civilization explores the history of human society in Québec. It uses interactive exhibits to draw a connection between the past and the present.

The Citadel is a must visit site with so much history. Definitely book a guided tour so you can…read moresee all the highlights.

Sitting atop this is Québec's star-shaped Citadel, a massive fortress protected by thick walls,…read moreramparts, and ditches that was built in 1832. The Citadel is used as a military quarter for generals, officers, and servicemen, as well as as the summer residence of the Governor General of Canada. it is the largest British-built fortress in North America; it took 30 years to construct. This military site has been active since 1850 when it housed British troops and the British artillery. Its walls enclose 300 years of history from the New France period to today. Known as "the Gibraltar of the Americas" on account of its strategic location and breathtaking view of the city and the St. Lawrence River. Summer visitors can watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony each morning, and the military museum, located in the mid-18th-century powder magazine in the southern corner of the Citadel, is open year-round. Admission costs CA$18 for adults. The admission fee includes access to the museum exhibits.

Always great to support the local art museum, but this was super disappointing. Most of the…read morebuilding was closed for renovations and the other buildings were completely closed. Honestly, might have been better to discount the tickets further and/or just close the whole museum as there was so little available. Will be back again when they are fully open, NOT recommended at this time (early 2026), check their website for opening details.

Very nice and beautiful Arts museum in Quebec, Nice for raining day. We got to Quebec in low…read moreseason, so it is lots of rain and this museum is the one of our choices of travel and explore the story of Quebec City. Actually, after walking around the museum, we felt the ticket is not worth because the art mostly is contemporary arts even historically art that they claim to, that are newly create to me the old style. I was disappointed.

I love chocolates and I love this place. If you visit Quebec, don't miss to visit this place, super…read moregood quality of chocolates and they have a chocolate museum beside the store, merci :)

The chocolate eclair was delicious here, and I am not even a fan of eclairs. It is nice to see this…read moreestablishment still popular after my initial visit in 2015. The small chocolate museum next door is free to all.

Visited the Plaines d'Abraham on a cold February afternoon and it truly felt like stepping into a…read morewinter postcard. The park was peaceful and quiet, with a few brave souls out cross‑country skiing and practicing their downhill skills--such a classic Québec winter scene. We took the stairs down toward the river, and the view from the top was absolutely worth it. The St. Lawrence River looks stunning framed by all that snow and open sky. For anyone interested in the historical side of the Plains, it's probably best to return once the snow has melted so you can explore the grounds more fully. But for a serene winter walk and beautiful scenery, this place is magical.

it might be a hidden gem for you- one of the most scenic panoramic views of the region and notable…read morelandmarks, such as the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and St. Lawrence River. There are two ways to get to Pierre-Dugua-De Mons Terrace. The first is to walk across Dufferin Terrace to the end of the wooden slide runs. The second is to walk up from Avenue Saint-Denis. Any photo you take at the terrace, no matter the season or the time of day, would be as pretty as a postcard. Go for a stroll along the walls of the Citadel located next to the terrace. The view here encompasses many of Quebec's famous sites: On the left, there is the eminent Chateau Frontenac, a luxury hotel built to attract visitors from around the world; in the center, there is the historic Quebec old town, a UNESCO world heritage site; and on the right is the St Lawrence river, dominating the landscape and dotted with the occasional cruise ship to bring people from far-flung lands into the city.

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.

Old Quebec is amazing with such great history, food, views, and. architecture. Quebec is our…read morefavorite city we visited. Be sure to check out both the upper part of Old Quebec, the Chateau Frontenac where we stayed but can also tour, Dufferin Terrace, and Lower Town. The Citadel and Parliament are must sees as well as the Plains of Abraham (although I wish we looked around more and saw the museum) and the Museum of Civilization is amazing too

Although this monastery listing is for the "museum" the reviews here seem to be for everything but…read moreso I'll break it down a bit: Here at this Quebec City site there's: * a free-of-charge museum; * a place of lodging (in monastery, with spa services offered); and * two places to eat, one a take-out counter and one more fine dining. I'd come for lunch at what I didn't know was the fine dining establishment and it proved more costly and hearty than desired. I stayed for lunch at the take-out counter which was nothing much to remark on except for two facts: 1. The outdoor tables from which one can enjoy the take-out lunch are in a most pleasant setting; and 2. The takeout lunch place sells Sober Carpenter non-alcoholic beer and it is the best version of that I've ever tasted. The museum on-site is quiet and serene, telling the history of the place which was the first hospital on the continent north of Mexico. Run by the Augustine sisters (nuns), this is really the history and evolution of medicine with all sorts of artifacts and information to help one appreciate how far that field has evolved. Interesting and worth a visit, most tourists don't know of this place and won't happen to stumble across it. All the more important to spread the word. The Augustinian monastery played an important role in this area's history. The whole place is serene and lovely and situated within the walls of Old Quebec. I didn't lodge here but the concept looks very unique and worth considering. Come for the lodging perhaps, but be sure to check out the museum (where everything is written in both French and English).

A meal at Le Monastere Des Augustines is a leap of faith!…read more My only clue that it will be glorious is when I picked up unforgettable snacks at their tiny boutique the day before. These were orbs of choco-pastries that melted in the mouth! They look like munchkins but the healthier kind with no added processed sugar. That's why when I found out that the still active monastery maintains a restaurant that cooked with the seasons and used only local produce, I knew I had to have a meal there. The catch is, menu is released five minutes before opening. There are no reviews online. Locals I asked don't know much either. For a traveler whose highlights of each trip are the meal experience, this is a big, big gamble . FORMAT. All I know is that it's "table d' hote" format (read pre-fixe). And as a monastery restaurant, the resident chef designs the menu on based on certain food preparation principles such as no use of alcohol, caffeine and any processed ingredients, to name a few. FOOD. Soup and salad was self-service and buffet-style. I probably went three times because the irresistible choices of organic salads with housemade dressings were so crisp, fresh and unique. Although we got all entrees, my favorite was seared horse meat . Dessert was a blurry of French names I can't pronounce and their signature tea was a great ending to the lunch service. My only regret is I didn't get to try the dinner tasting menu with six courses . Next time! Merci!

The museum exhibits themselves aren't anything to write home about, but the admission fee is worth…read moreit if you are able to join one of the tours. Only two other people joined the tour with me and sister, so it was essentially a private tour. Score! What makes the tour unique is that it takes you throughout the seminary grounds, rather than showing you stuff in the museum itself. The tour takes you to multiple buildings and up and down stairs, so if you have any accessibility requests, let the front desk know beforehand so they can check if the elevators in some of the older buildings are functioning. If you have an interest in architecture, history, or religion, you'll enjoy this tour! Definitely recommend this museum if you're able to make it on one of their tours. 3.75

Despite its location in a busy and touristy area, the museum was quite empty when I went on a…read moreweekday afternoon in the summer. I took a guided tour, where I had the chance to walk through the seminary of Quebec and other special access places that are typically closed to the public. Definitely take the guided tour if you'll be visiting this museum because it's pretty cool and a lot more fun than the exhibits inside the museum. Get your money's worth! :) Since there were only two other people besides me and my sister on the tour, it was basically like a private tour. Call the museum beforehand to check when the tour hours are. Each tour takes 1.5-2 hours since you'll be walking around to different sites. The tour ends back inside the museum, but not at the main entrance where the tour started, so I was confused and found myself lost when trying to exit the museum back into the busy streets. The exhibits inside the actual museum building are pretty standard and in my opinion somewhat dry. However, they are quite educational and the exhibit "On the Road" explains the migration of the francophones (French-speakers). There are other exhibits as well such as "Mutations" that show some interesting art pieces.

Start your review..It was on the Plains of Abraham that French troops lost to the British during a…read morenoteworthy battle in Canadian history. for the same purpose, The Plains of Abraham Museum is the gateway to Battlefields Park, offering exhibitions, activities, services, and all information for your visit. the Plains of Abraham Museum will present its new temporary exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle. The exhibition will transport you into the captivating story of the American invasion of Québec City, which took place in the harsh winter conditions of 1775. A little-known chapter in history, it was one of the first major military operations of the American War of Independence. You can learn about the little-known impacts of the conflicts in the Order and Law section, and much more: Collection of uniforms, Large maps, Scale models, Interactive games, Period replicas. Timing: it is open from 9 AM-5 PM and the fee is CAD 14 .