Things to Do in Québec
Plan your days in Québec, your way
Québec City is the rare place where a little of everything adds up to a lot.
Start with the essential: the Dufferin Terrace and the Château Frontenac, because the view really is that good.
Wander Petit-Champlain's lanes, ducking into galleries and a chocolatier when the smell pulls you in.
Lunch on poutine at a counter the locals actually use, then walk it off on the city walls.
Cross by ferry to Lévis for the best panorama of the old town, ten minutes and worth every one.
Afternoon in Saint-Roch for coffee, bookshops, and the version of the city that people actually live in.
If you have an extra day, Montmorency Falls is twenty minutes out and genuinely spectacular.
Dinner in a candlelit stone cellar, Québec classics done right, no homework required.
End the night with a slow stroll past the lit gates and ramparts, the city glowing like a set piece.
Nothing extreme, nothing missed, just a perfectly balanced few days you will recommend to everyone.
Top attractions and places to eat in Québec
Old Quebec city
The historic core of Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site with fortified walls, cobblestone streets, and 17th- and 18th-century architecture. Travelers come to wander the historic districts and experience North America's only walled city north of Mexico.
attraction · 4.9 rating · Free
The Citadelle of Québec
An active star-shaped military fortress and the largest British-built fortification in North America, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Travelers visit for guided tours, the changing of the guard, and its commanding views.
attraction · 4.6 rating · C$22
Plains of Abraham
A large urban park and historic battlefield where the pivotal 1759 battle between British and French forces took place. Travelers come to walk the green expanses, enjoy river views, and explore the site's history.
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
An iconic Catholic cathedral in Old Quebec, the primate church of Canada, renowned for its ornate interior and long religious history. A major stop for architecture and history.
church · 4.7 rating · Free
Terrasse Dufferin
Elevated boardwalk with panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River.
landmark · 4.8 rating · Free
Old Town ( Basse-Ville) Quebec
The Lower Town district of Old Quebec, sitting below the cliffs along the St. Lawrence River, filled with narrow historic streets, boutiques, and restored stone buildings. It is one of the oldest settled areas in the city.
attraction · 4.6 rating · Free
Place Royale
A cobblestone square in Lower Town considered the birthplace of French America, anchored by the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church. Travelers come for its concentrated colonial history and photogenic architecture.
attraction · 4.6 rating · Free
Quebec City Ferry
Short scenic ferry ride offering spectacular views of the Old Town.
experience · 4.4 rating · Free
Upper Town (Haute-Ville)
Hilly section of the city that developed later than the original lower settlement.
neighborhood · 4.7 rating · Free
Restaurant Tanière³
A renowned tasting-menu restaurant set in the historic vaulted stone cellars of Old Québec, showcasing avant-garde Québécois cuisine. Travelers go for an immersive high-end gastronomic experience.
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
A grand château-style luxury hotel overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Old Québec, and one of the most photographed hotels in the world. Travelers visit to admire its iconic architecture and stay in a historic landmark.
hotel · Free
Laurie Raphaël, Quebec City
An acclaimed fine-dining restaurant in Québec City's Old Port led by chef Daniel Vézina, known for refined tasting menus built on Québec terroir. Travelers go for a celebrated haute-cuisine experience.
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Restaurant Battuto
An intimate Italian restaurant in Québec City known for refined, market-driven pasta and small plates. Travelers seek it out for authentic Italian cooking in a compact, convivial space.
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Légende
A restaurant in Québec City's Old Port championing boreal terroir and locally foraged ingredients from the region. Travelers go for a distinctive Québec-focused tasting experience.
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Quartier Petit Champlain
A charming pedestrian district in Lower Town filled with boutiques, cafes, and historic stone houses along narrow lanes. Travelers come to shop, stroll, and soak in one of the most picturesque areas of the city.
attraction · Free