This is the top parking lot for the Montmorency Falls. You'll be able to access the bridge and the…read morestairs to the bottom of the falls if you want to take the challenge of walking back up the steps to the top. I think there's about 400 plus steps one way. I would recommend you come here after 5pm when the parking attendants are gone so that you don't have to pay to get in. We made the mistake of parking at the bottom lot, not knowing about this upper lot until later when I ddi some more digging on Yelp that this one existed. We had to pay about $13.50 pp. If you come here after 5pm, you'll have very nice sunset/night shots of the waterfall and anything below.

Review for the Montmorency Falls and park area. You can…read morespend as little as an hour to see the falls, browse the gift shop amd walk around a little. You can also spend a half day taking your time sitting to enjoy views, having lunch and experiencing cable car or zip line. Kind of nice depending on your schedule to have the flexibility without feeling FOMO. We stayed about 2 hours, plenty of time to explore the Manor, soak in some views and do about half of the big stair case. Late May the zip line and cable car was busy. Zip line looked fun but would eat up a lot of time, especially the back and forth from one side of the gorge to the other for equipment. Not the most efficient setup. Entry fee is super confusing, the info online is not consistent. We took an Uber to the gate and were charged an entry fee, like $20 per person. However others in the park and our Uber driver said it was always free. Not sure if it's a resident thing or admission changed over last year or so. Worth a visit, I'd recommend a couple hours and using the rest of your time at Quebec City depending on your timeline.

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.

Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge has parterned with Mosaïcultures and transformed the space into a…read morebeautiful work of art. The park is filled with planty of sculptures composed of over 120 types of plants. It was an awe-inspiring experience. Sculptures at Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge are a reminder of the importance of protecting life and honouring all sentiment beings on the planet. The exhibit will end on October 10th 2022. If you are visiting Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge this summer, remember to visit the park for this once in a lifetime experience!

Mosaïculture Québec located at the Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge provided a spectacular display of…read moreamazing sculptures. We were lucky enough to get a ticket at their final weekend of the exhibition. We arrived a few minutes before opening and found free parking immediately. The stroll through the exhibit was easy for all ages. Hope they return for 2023!

So. Many. Stairs. It is a 450 foot elevation gain...all on stairs...over a pretty short…read morestretch. But, the views are nice and the stairs aren't terribly steep, are very well maintained, and there are a lot of spots to rest and enjoy the view along the way. The start of the stairs is at the end of the boardwalk near the toboggan chutes. For the return trip we opted for the more gentle descent via the upper part of the city along the old wall rather than go back down all the stairs.

Named after the Governor General of Canada from 1872 to 1878, Lord Dufferin. Make sure to walk the…read more'Promenade des Gouverneur's' when you visit Quebec. I like to plan my trip and prepare where to start and which spots will come as my day progresses. I had 2 options to visit the Plains of Abraham 1) from Saint Louis st, and 2) From Governors' Promenade- I chose this At 655m long with 308 steps it makes for one of the most memorable walks you will take when you visit Quebec. The 'promenade' takes you from Terrasse Dufferin. It connects the boardwalk in front of the Chateau Frontenac to the southernmost point of the Citadel to the Plains of Abraham. It hangs off Cap-Diamant. The Dufferin Terrace is close to the famous Chateau Frontenac hotel, the Funicular, and the Breakneck Stairs that connect Upper Town to Lower Town. The elevated promenade stretches along the Citadel with the fortification wall on one side, and a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence River on the opposite side. You can start at either end of the boardwalk. This is a great free activity where you can get some exercise, enjoy the scenery, and make your way from one destination to another. Walking the Governors' Promenade usually ensures that you climb a whole bunch of uphill staircases and steps - at least over 300 (You can do vice versa as well) start from the Plains of Abraham and come to the boardwalk but normally you start the day from the famous spot so it's highly unlikely you will climb down Governors' Promenade is- where the Citadel meets the Plains of Abraham park along the cliff edge. The Battle of Abraham was fought here many years ago; now, the area is a sprawling park with many picnic tables and trees. The Plains of Abraham is a great place to relax or have a picnic in the sunshine. Moreover, from this vantage point, you will take hundreds of pictures. It makes for breathtaking views of the St-Lawrence River, the Ile d"Orleans, and the city.

The park contains a renovated complex of fortifications that the French originally began building…read morein 1712. Construction was paused when a treaty was signed with the British the following year. Subsequently, the defenses were replaced by more formidable fortifications at the top of the cliffs and the buildings were converted to barracks 30 years later. The current site includes the foundry and arsenal that produced artillery shells and other ammunition for the French, the British, and through World war fought by the Canadians. The current building provides a history of the site. The first floor has a recreation of the crowded French enlisted men's quarters in which they cooked and ate their meals in the same room as they slept. The second floor, meanwhile, is reconstructed as the British officers' quarters with a comfortable lounge with comfortable chairs and mahogany gaming tables, a large, formal dining room, and a hearth manned by a cook who officers hired to prepare their meals. The third floor houses the officer's sleeping quarters and the apartment of the superintendent of the foundry. It is furnished with early 20th-century furniture and furnishings.

A visit to Artillery Park attractions includes the Arsenal, the Dauphine Redoubt, and the Officer's…read moreQuarters and can be accomplished along with a Parks Canada guide or managed on your own, with no guide. The cost for both is minimal, only slightly more for a guided tour, so I sprung for the guided tour which consisted, in total, of the guide and my party of two. The Arsenal is fully self-guided. The Officer's Quarters too, after an introduction from a guide prior to entering. The Redoubt (where soldiers slept/ate/lived) is the only place where a guide actually walks you through and tells you what life was like here at the time the Redoubt was operational. Guides here dress in period costume (a "thing" in these parts) and a few are surprising guest stars on your guided tour. That is, they interact with you as if they are a character from that time and place. It's both inspired and amusing. On the day of my visit though, staff had been shuffled to another event so only one costumed actor popped up but my silly enjoyment of that character made me believe that I'd have liked the tour even more with the full complement of actors present. Touring the grounds and Redoubt with a guide is worth doing. Without it, I'd have had little idea what I was seeing and in this location, a Unesco Heritage site, it seems worth the small investment.

It seems fitting that in this beautiful Quebec City park that a couple of musicians, equipped with…read morea guitar and an accordion, play away amongst the attentive passers-by and park-goers. Québecois Félix Leclerc: Guitarist, singer, revitalizer of the chanson (Quebec folk song), and passionate nationalist is remembered through this little oasis in the heart of Old Quebec City. The park seems, perhaps not coincidentally, like a small concert venue. There are two raised areas -- one in front of a few large stone steps right off of Rue du Petit Champlain, the second inside the park -- which both make the perfect stage for a small group of musicians. Not only does the significant tree cover and steep cliffs in the background make for a visually stunning park, it also makes for a great echo that allows the sound of buskers to reverberate around the surrounding area. It's also surprisingly tranquil (being that it's right off of Rue du Petit Champlain). There are plenty of benches, bench-swings, and Adirondack chairs to sit back, relax, and enjoy the space. It's well kept with flowers and plants that -- at the time of my visit in June -- were in their lushest, most beautiful state. A unique feature of this Old Quebec Heritage Site is Le souffle de l'Île (The Breath of the Island"), an aluminum sculpture, found at the back of the park, perched on part of the cliff. Part of the inscription is from LeClerc: FRAGILE ET DURABLE COMME UN PARFUM MA CHANSON D'AMOUR POUR LES TEMPS À VENIR S'APPELLERA VAGUE DE LA MER, MOISSON, MUSIQUE, BLEU DE NUIT. FRAGILE AND SUSTAINABLE AS A FRAGRANCE MY SONG OF LOVE FOR THE TIMES TO COME WAVE OF THE SEA, HARVEST, MUSIC, BLUE NIGHT. What a perfect park in a perfect city!

It's a small park as you walk down through Rue du Petit Champlain. A couple of swings and benches…read moreto relax if you're looking for a break from walking (and, of course, if they're available). Take some pictures and enjoy the weather (if it's good).

Difficult place to review. How can you review a beach where you can't go swimming?…read more The beach area gets high grades- nice rock free sand and a pretty wide beachfront. Nice facility all over- a big water spray zone to cool off, wonderful outdoor seating and food service. Huge clubhouse area for meetings, and group functions, terrific rooftop deck for lounging and relaxing, modern spacious bathrooms and changing facilities, etc. So what's the problem? How about e-coli in the water resulting in a swimming ban. Talk about a buzz kill.............

Very nice beach, lots to do. I would recommend going to the smaller beach to the left. It was more…read moreprivate and comfortable. Great playground for kids and different things to rent. We were there for a few hours the water was warm and shallow. We really enjoyed ourselves!

The promenade Samuel-De Champlain is a large green space that extends along the St. Lawrence River…read more A gift from the provincial government to Québec City for its 400th anniversary in 2008, 1,500 trees were planted in the newly landscaped park. It restored access to the mighty waterway for Québec City residents. Great place to bike / rollerblade / walk / along the scenic 1.5 mile shoreline path while enjoying the modern artwork. But it's cold & windy in the Winter!