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!

There's a choice of a simple 2 minute walk down halfway through wooden stairs to the wooden…read moreswinging bridge or a few minutes going down more steep wooden stairs to walk over jagged rocks to the falls during low tide where we saw people fishing. We first weren't going to walk over uneven rock's all the way to the falls because it was getting late, but my boys were way ahead and wouldn't stop when we yelled for them to return, so we ended up following them and I'm glad we did. When I arrived around the corner, there were 3 more falls behind the tall rock formation, hidden in a nook so maybe you can see if from the right side of the bridge or the wooden walk, but you can't take a great panoramic picture of all of at once. It was spectacular to see different waterfall formations altogether up close. However, be careful because some parts can be slippery and you need a lot of balance to walk on the rocks. A friend of mine scraped his leg tripping over the rocks, so going to the bridge may be a better option for those who can't make the trip to the falls. People also fish near the falls and saw huge fish in a bucket. There 's a lot of free parking at the waterfall area, a concession stand that sells icecream, slushies and drinks that close at 7pm (that barely spoke english, so i'm glad i had my son to help order in french) and a restroom before going to the falls.

We visited the falls on an excursion with our cruise. Overall it is worth the visit. The falls…read moreare stunningly beautiful, especially if you are up for walking, the entire circle, up the stairs and through the woods back to the manor house. Gorgeous. However, given that this is a "natural attraction" I was very disappointed that the otherwise lovely boardwalk was infested with many invasive species, like Japanese Knotweed. I think when making nature the focus of an attraction, it should be protected better than seems to be the case, at least along the boardwalk. Also of note .. you can easily take the funicular down and up to avoid much walking if need be. Clean facilities at the bottom and top.

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.

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 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!

Visiting a place like Quebec City allows plenty of opportunities to delve into history. With the…read morefirst permanent trading post being built in 1608, it established a French outpost in the New World. It tells you all of Quebec's military and military engagements throughout its history. There are popular historical reenactments of major conflicts here, a light and sound show on a large-scale model of the entire area with plastic figurines, and even some interactive entertainment at the end. It's a nice bonus to stop here as you explore the city and only takes a short time. A 400-square-foot replica of the city--complete with ships, cannons, and soldiers lined up for battle--is the highlight of the museum and helps guests visualize the area's strategic importance. it is a prime location, on Saint-Anne st, across Chateau Frontenac - so you can't miss it.

This was a fun quaint museum that tries to explain the war history of Québec City. There is a…read morelittle theater that shows a three dimensional diagram of Québec City and explains how the British eventually took Québec from the French and annexed into Canada. The 30 minute if anything is an excellent break from all the walking.

The Joan of Arc Garden is one of the jewels of the Plains of Abraham and owes its name to the…read moreequestrian statue of Joan of Arc that stands in its center. the garden has its special style: rectangular and built slightly below ground level, it combines the French classical style with the British-style beds. Visitors have an opportunity to admire over 150 species of annuals, bulbs, and, especially, perennials. This garden is within the Plains of Abraham (National Battlefields Park). Accessible free of charge, the garden is unveiled at dusk with a lighting system that varies according to the atmospheric elements thanks to the system connected to the Quebec City weather station.

BEAUTIFUL GARDEN As…read morepart of a tour of Old Quebec, we stopped by the Joan of Arc Garden that is located on the edge of the Plains of Abraham in Battlefields Park (Parc des Champs de Bataille). The very large manicured garden features a paved path that encircles a large monument and statue of Joan of Arc. Flower beds surround the sunken garden that was in full bloom during our late August visit. We later read that over 100 species of flowers are represented in the English garden that is designed around seasonal annuals, bulbs and perennials. This was the last stop on the tour - many of us enjoyed a much needed cup of coffee from the Maison Smith food truck parked at the garden. The food truck's menu also featured a selection of the popular bakery's pastries and sandwiches. At one end of the garden is a small building with restrooms.

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.