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.

Cyclo is the best! We rented 4 bikes for the day, and rode the path along the river to Chute…read moreMontmorency, then south along the new section of trails. The bikes were great, but where this shop really shines is the service. The staff was just incredibly friendly. We had stopped by the day before to make sure they had availability, and they took the initiative and got our bikes set up for the next day before we showed up. We were ready to go in minutes. Every single person that works here was helpful and welcoming. If you're considering renting bikes in Quebec, this is the place.

I can't say enough about how great this bike shop is! We rented a tandem for a week. The staff fit…read morethe bike to us and we cycled all over Quebec City - out to the Wendat First Nations Museum, out to Montmorency Falls, along the St. Lawrence River and out to St. Michel de Bellechasse - a darling town with world-class gelato. We have taken our tandem on a airplane before - this was so much better! Rental was reasonable. We reserved ahead but staff were flexible when our plans unfortunately had to change (I rode a single the first week when my partner couldn't get away). Staff went all out to make sure we had a wonderful visit. Cyclo provided well-fitting helmets, a lock, and bungie cords. Cycling is a great way to see this beautiful part of the world. Thank you Cyclo staff for a epic trip!

Spent the day here with the kiddos. They loved it, so many rides, all clean and fun. The staff here…read moretake safety precautions seriously and you can tell that they try to make this place enjoyable for everyone. There is a skating rink below for extra pricing. My son was measured over at 44 inches but at home he is below that and my younger son they said he was just over 36 inches so I had to pay more even though I know he is under that height. I didn't argue, I wish I just didn't pay for my younger son as he went on only 2 rides the carousel and the car (which he didn't even want to go on). Anyways, I liked that this place was in the mall so we took lunch break and had food at the food court. Also lots of store options for shopping including Simon's. The boys had a good time and that's all I cared about. My older one enjoyed the bumper cars and the 4D theatre the most.

This mall is huge! But it's pretty dead even on a Friday night or maybe because it's soo big that…read moreeverything is so spaced out that you can't tell that there's a lot of people. It's so cool you can do indoor skating inside a small. The ice rink was lit up everywhere with LED and all the rides around it gives off a indoor carnival feeling. There's a washroom along the skating rink where you can walk right in with your skates for easy access. We weren't able to get a big locker because it was all used so we ended up getting 2 smaller. Large locker are $8 and small lockers are $4.00. It's not one time used so you can go in and out of the locker as much you want. No time limit either. Resurfacing the ice takes 30min so you'll need to plan around that. Best to take off your skates and walk around the mall and then come back. It's cool they gave their zamboni a steam punk look.

This is very beautiful falls, and natural feature. Parking was easy and plentiful. There was a…read moreboardwalk to view the falls from above to experience how large they are. There are a variety of ways to expereince the falls, cable car ( was not operational) , suspension bridge, zip line ( not operational) and 400 plus stairs. There are several lookout platforms to take in the e views of the falls and Quebec City. A quick 15 minute drive outside of Quebec City , Montmorency Falls should definitely be on your list of spots to visit in Quebec!

A must visit if you are a tourist or a local. My family and I visited and had a lot of fun walking…read morearound the parc and taking the gondola ride down. Line for gondola tickets went by fast. But I recommend m taking the gondola back to the top bc those stairs were a killer!

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!

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.

This is a beautiful Park just outside Quebec City 10 minute drive from Old Quebec). Large open…read moreareas ideal for picnics, frisbee/football/soccer, great play park for kids, duck ponds, nature walk, butterfly exhibition, observatory and cedar hedge maze! Every time we go to Quebec we always go spend a morning or afternoon at this park.

Fantastic park! During the winter months you can enjoy winter sports and rent equipment. On foot…read moreyou'll enjoy acres of natural space minutes from the city centre. Accessible by bicycle paths that are well marked.

Now this is the mecca of trampoline parks and entertainment venues. Endless fun for all ages. We…read morespent two days at this park while visiting Quebec City. Weather was cold so it was the perfect place for my teenage son to let loose while I relaxed on one of the many couches. Foam pits, basketball hoops for slam dunking, slack line, Incredible Ninja Course, trapeze swing, 3 D box, Dodge ball court, large open area for jumping, and kid area. Oh and a snack bar. This place has it all. You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Wall to wall entertainment, activities for all ages, different jumping courses, ninja warrior…read morecourses, dodgeball, climbing structures, laser mazes, virtual reality games and much more. With 5 locations, we invite you to come enjoy a unique experience at the #1 trampoline park in Quebec, your favorite adventure park since 2013!

GARDENS AT THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING…read more During our visit to the Parliament Building of Quebec, our library tour guide had encouraged us to explore the Parliament's gardens after her tour. We visited the gardens in front of the Parliament Building that included the lush flower beds surrounding the Fontaine de Tourny. Our favorite was the large vegetable and herb garden - but for our tour guide's advice, we probably would have missed this unmarked garden that is located off the front side of the Parliament. We entered the edible garden through a rustic arch of wood and twisted vines - the beautiful raised bed garden was full of many types of herbs and vegetables ready to be picked such as kale and large heads of cabbage. We had already enjoyed a long day at the Parliament Building and were too tired to visit the courtyard and manicured landscape behind the Parliament Building. We did catch glimpses of the courtyard during our general tour and library tour. Note - while the vegetable garden and the fountain flower beds are freely open to the public, visitors may need to pass through security screening to visit the courtyard gardens. When we booked our library and general tours, we had also registered to do an unguided tour of the Parliament gardens.

If you're visiting the parliament building then make sure you check this place out, especially if…read moreyou're a plant lover. The garden has a great variety of plants and it's amazing how they have maintained the entire garden (not much of a surprise as it's next to the parliament). One can just visit the parliament and the garden is to the left. You can just check it out and you're to the main street (Rue St Louis).

I did not know it was 140 yrs 140-year-old thing [a full 9 years before the opening of the…read moreworld-famous Château Frontenac]. During the winter, guests can take an 800-foot toboggan slide from the Citadel down to the terrace. Riding the toboggan slide on Dufferin Terrace beside the Château Frontenac is a favorite local tradition. Built-in 1884, this slide is possibly the oldest attraction in the city--racing down a slope at crazy speeds did not go out of fashion in the 19th century! For over a century, adventure seekers have been getting their adrenaline rush as they fly downhill at speeds of up to 70 km an hour. You can share the thrill as a family with a four-seater, or race against a buddy in the side-by-side runs. If you want a break during your sledding fun, you can have a snack, warm beverage, or bowl of steaming soup at the heated Kiosk next to the Château Frontenac.