{"id":161055,"date":"2026-05-14T19:30:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=161055"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:28:30","slug":"quebec-city-canada-things-see-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Quebec City, Canada: 15 Best Things to See and Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some cities make you nod and say &#8220;nice.&#8221; And then there are cities that make your jaw drop, leaving you wondering whether you&#8217;re still in North America or someone secretly teleported you to France. Quebec City, Canada is exactly the latter. When Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I first came round the bend and the silhouette of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=post-128932&amp;hotelname=Ch%C3%A2teau%20Frontenac&amp;address=Quebec%2C%20Kanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a> emerged above the St. Lawrence River on the horizon, we both went completely silent. And trust me, that doesn&#8217;t happen often with us. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec City is like a European imposter hiding in Canada. Cobblestone lanes, stone houses with slate roofs, French on every corner, croissants for breakfast and poutine for dinner. You&#8217;d swear you were somewhere in Brittany \u2014 and then you spot a maple leaf flag and remember you&#8217;re still on the North American continent. And you know what&#8217;s best? National Geographic named Quebec one of its &#8220;Best of the World 2026&#8221; destinations, so now&#8217;s the perfect time to visit before absolutely everyone discovers it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll find <strong>15 best things to see and do in Quebec City, Canada<\/strong> \u2014 from walking the ramparts of the only fortified city in North America, past the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=post-128932&amp;hotelname=Ch%C3%A2teau%20Frontenac&amp;address=Quebec%2C%20Kanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a>, to waterfalls taller than Niagara. I&#8217;ll tell you where to stay, what to eat (spoiler: lots of poutine), when the best time to visit is, and how much it all costs. Basically, a complete guide to Quebec City so you don&#8217;t need to google anything else. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-panorama.jpg\" alt=\"Panorama of historic Quebec City with the Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac as its landmark\" class=\"wp-image-160756\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-panorama.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-panorama-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-panorama-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-panorama-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-panorama-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#When_to_visit_Quebec_City_and_how_to_get_there\" >When to visit Quebec City and how to get there<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Best_time_to_visit\" >Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#How_to_get_to_Quebec_City\" >How to get to Quebec City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Where_to_stay_in_Quebec_City_and_how_much_it_costs\" >Where to stay in Quebec City and how much it costs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Old_Quebec_Vieux-Quebec_%E2%80%94_best_for_a_first_visit\" >Old Quebec (Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec) \u2014 best for a first visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Saint-Roch_%E2%80%94_for_a_local_vibe\" >Saint-Roch \u2014 for a local vibe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Sainte-Foy_%E2%80%94_budget_option_with_a_car\" >Sainte-Foy \u2014 budget option with a car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Quebec_City_Canada_15_best_things_to_see_and_do\" >Quebec City, Canada: 15 best things to see and do<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#1_Old_Town_Vieux-Quebec_%E2%80%94_a_UNESCO_site_that_takes_your_breath_away\" >1. Old Town (Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec) \u2014 a UNESCO site that takes your breath away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#2_Chateau_Frontenac_%E2%80%94_the_most_photographed_hotel_in_the_world\" >2. Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac \u2014 the most photographed hotel in the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#3_Terrasse_Dufferin_%E2%80%94_a_boardwalk_with_unforgettable_views\" >3. Terrasse Dufferin \u2014 a boardwalk with unforgettable views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#4_Quartier_Petit-Champlain_%E2%80%94_the_most_charming_street_in_Canada\" >4. Quartier Petit-Champlain \u2014 the most charming street in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#5_Montmorency_Falls_%E2%80%94_taller_than_Niagara_seriously\" >5. Montmorency Falls \u2014 taller than Niagara (seriously!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#6_Ile_dOrleans_%E2%80%94_an_island_of_farms_wine_and_chocolate\" >6. \u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans \u2014 an island of farms, wine and chocolate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#7_Plains_of_Abraham_%E2%80%94_a_park_steeped_in_history_with_brilliant_views\" >7. Plains of Abraham \u2014 a park steeped in history (with brilliant views)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#8_Citadelle_de_Quebec_%E2%80%94_a_star-shaped_fortress_on_the_hill\" >8. Citadelle de Qu\u00e9bec \u2014 a star-shaped fortress on the hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#9_Basilique-Cathedrale_Notre-Dame_de_Quebec_%E2%80%94_a_baroque_gem\" >9. Basilique-Cath\u00e9drale Notre-Dame de Qu\u00e9bec \u2014 a baroque gem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#10_Quartier_Saint-Jean-Baptiste_%E2%80%94_local_life_off_the_tourist_trail\" >10. Quartier Saint-Jean-Baptiste \u2014 local life off the tourist trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#11_Promenade_Champlain_and_the_Old_Port\" >11. Promenade Champlain and the Old Port<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#12_Rue_du_Tresor_%E2%80%94_an_open-air_art_gallery\" >12. Rue du Tr\u00e9sor \u2014 an open-air art gallery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#13_Winter_Carnival_Carnaval_de_Quebec_%E2%80%94_if_you_visit_in_February\" >13. Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec) \u2014 if you visit in February<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#14_Escalier_Casse-Cou_and_the_funicular_%E2%80%94_two_ways_to_conquer_Quebecs_hill\" >14. Escalier Casse-Cou and the funicular \u2014 two ways to conquer Quebec&#8217;s hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#15_La_Promenade_des_Gouverneurs_%E2%80%94_the_stairway_with_the_best_views\" >15. La Promenade des Gouverneurs \u2014 the stairway with the best views<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#What_to_eat_and_drink_in_Quebec_City_a_foodie_guide\" >What to eat and drink in Quebec City: a foodie guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Poutine_%E2%80%94_a_mandatory_stop_possibly_more_than_once\" >Poutine \u2014 a mandatory stop (possibly more than once)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Maple_syrup_and_sugar_shacks\" >Maple syrup and sugar shacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Traditional_Quebecois_and_French_cuisine\" >Traditional Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois and French cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Fine_dining_for_special_occasions\" >Fine dining for special occasions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Practical_tips_and_advice\" >Practical tips and advice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#How_much_does_a_trip_to_Quebec_City_cost_budget_for_two_4%E2%80%935_days\" >How much does a trip to Quebec City cost (budget for two, 4\u20135 days)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Getting_around_the_city\" >Getting around the city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Where_to_find_flights\" >Where to find flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Renting_a_car\" >Renting a car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Booking_accommodation\" >Booking accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Dont_forget_travel_insurance\" >Don&#8217;t forget travel insurance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_Quebec_City\" >Frequently asked questions about Quebec City<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#What_to_see_in_Quebec_City\" >What to see in Quebec City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#How_many_days_in_Quebec_City_is_enough\" >How many days in Quebec City is enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Is_Quebec_City_safe\" >Is Quebec City safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#Do_people_speak_English_in_Quebec_City\" >Do people speak English in Quebec City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Quebec_City\" >When is the best time to visit Quebec City?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#How_much_does_a_trip_to_Quebec_City_cost\" >How much does a trip to Quebec City cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/quebec-city-canada-things-see-do\/#How_to_get_from_Montreal_to_Quebec_City\" >How to get from Montreal to Quebec City?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Town (Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec)<\/strong> is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico. Walking the ramparts is free and absolutely magical.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=post-128932&amp;hotelname=Ch%C3%A2teau%20Frontenac&amp;address=Quebec%2C%20Kanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a><\/strong> is the most photographed hotel in the world. Even if you don&#8217;t stay there (we certainly didn&#8217;t \ud83d\ude05), Terrasse Dufferin right below it offers one of the best views in all of Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quartier Petit-Champlain<\/strong> is the oldest commercial district in North America and looks like a scene from a French film. An absolute must-visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montmorency Falls<\/strong> are 30 metres taller than Niagara Falls and just 15 minutes from the city centre. Cable car, suspension bridge, zipline \u2014 there&#8217;s plenty to do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans<\/strong> is a little island packed with farms, vineyards and chocolate shops. It&#8217;s nicknamed &#8220;The Garden of Quebec&#8221; and we bought so much maple syrup here that our luggage nearly got rejected at the airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best time to visit<\/strong> is September\u2013October (Indian summer, stunning colours, fewer tourists) or February if you want to experience the world&#8217;s biggest winter carnival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For food<\/strong>, head to La B\u00fbche (year-round sugar shack), Aux Anciens Canadiens (traditional Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois cuisine) and Le Chic Shack (best poutine).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation<\/strong> in the centre starts from around 130 CAD (about \u20ac90) per night; a decent room in Old Town runs about 150\u2013200 CAD (\u20ac100\u2013\u20ac135).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For 4\u20135 days<\/strong>, budget roughly \u20ac1,200\u2013\u20ac1,500 for two (excluding flights), including accommodation, restaurant meals and admission fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From Montreal<\/strong> you can get here by car in 2.5 hours or by train in 3.5 hours. You can easily explore the city on foot, but a car is a big bonus for day trips (\u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans, Montmorency Falls).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Quebec_City_and_how_to_get_there\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Quebec_City_and_how_to_get_there\"><\/span>When to visit Quebec City and how to get there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec City is beautiful year-round, but each season offers a completely different atmosphere \u2014 and completely different prices. Let&#8217;s break down when it&#8217;s worth visiting, how to get to Canada, and how to reach Quebec City itself. One thing I&#8217;ll say upfront: no matter when you go, you won&#8217;t regret it. We visited in autumn and are already planning a winter return. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_time_to_visit\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_time_to_visit\"><\/span>Best time to visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>September and October<\/strong> are, in our opinion, absolutely stunning. This is the so-called Indian summer, when the deciduous trees turn incredible shades of red, orange and gold. Temperatures hover around 10\u201318 \u00b0C, which is perfect for all-day walks around the city. There are significantly fewer tourists than in summer and accommodation prices drop. When we were in Quebec in early October, we had Petit-Champlain practically to ourselves \u2014 and that simply doesn&#8217;t happen in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer (July\u2013August)<\/strong> is peak season. Temperatures around 20\u201328 \u00b0C, something going on everywhere \u2014 festivals, street performers, outdoor restaurants. But be prepared for crowds and higher accommodation prices. If you&#8217;re visiting in summer, book your hotel at least 2\u20133 months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter (December\u2013February)<\/strong> is for the hardy and the romantic. Quebec under snow looks like a winter fairy tale. Temperatures can drop to -20 \u00b0C (yes, minus twenty \ud83d\ude05), but if you dress properly, it&#8217;s absolutely magical. And if you come in February, you&#8217;ll experience <strong>Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong> \u2014 the world&#8217;s biggest winter carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring (April\u2013June)<\/strong> is a bit of a wild card \u2014 the weather is unpredictable, sunny one day and snowing the next. But May and June are lovely, the city comes alive and prices are still reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Quebec_City\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Quebec_City\"><\/span>How to get to Quebec City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no direct flights from the UK to Quebec City, but that shouldn&#8217;t put you off. The easiest route is to fly into <strong>Montreal<\/strong> (direct flights from London with Air Canada or Air Transat in season, or via connections through Paris or Frankfurt) and then continue to Quebec City from there. Return flights from London to Montreal can be found from around \u00a3350\u2013\u00a3400 if you catch a deal. We typically search on Kiwi.com, where you can set flexible dates and find the best combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Montreal to Quebec City you&#8217;ve got several options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong> \u2014 250 km along Highway 20 or 40, about a 2.5-hour drive. Easily the most comfortable option, plus you can make stops along the way. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have had consistently great experiences with <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a>.com, where you can compare prices from all rental companies in one place. If you&#8217;re planning a bigger road trip, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/western-canada-road-trip-itinerary\/\">road trip across Canada<\/a>. Having a car also lets you do day trips outside the city (\u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans, Montmorency Falls, Charlevoix).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By train (VIA Rail)<\/strong> \u2014 the journey takes about 3.5 hours, the trains are comfortable and the scenery is gorgeous (especially along the St. Lawrence River). Tickets from around 35 CAD (\u20ac23) if you book in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By bus (Orl\u00e9ans Express)<\/strong> \u2014 the cheapest option, journey takes about 3 hours. Tickets from 25 CAD (\u20ac17).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fly directly to Quebec City (with a connection in Toronto or Montreal), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aeroportdequebec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jean Lesage Airport (YQB)<\/a><\/strong> is just 20 minutes from the city centre. A taxi into town costs around 35 CAD (\u20ac23). Don&#8217;t forget to grab an <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/holafly-esim-review-travel\/\">eSIM for mobile data in Canada<\/a> so you&#8217;re online the moment you land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Quebec_City_and_how_much_it_costs\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Quebec_City_and_how_much_it_costs\"><\/span>Where to stay in Quebec City and how much it costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right accommodation in Quebec City is key, because the city is fairly compact and if you stay in the right area, you can reach most sights on foot. Price-wise, Quebec City is moderately priced by Canadian standards \u2014 for a solid double room in the centre, expect to pay between 130 and 250 CAD per night (\u20ac90\u2013\u20ac170), which is actually quite reasonable for Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Quebec_Vieux-Quebec_%E2%80%94_best_for_a_first_visit\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Quebec_Vieux-Quebec_best_for_first_visit\"><\/span>Old Quebec (Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec) \u2014 best for a first visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s your first time in Quebec City, stay in Old Town. You&#8217;ll be within walking distance of everything important and, most crucially, you&#8217;ll soak up that atmosphere in the evening after the day-trippers leave. The Old Town after dark, when the lanterns come on and the smell from the restaurants drifts through the lanes \u2014 that&#8217;s simply priceless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=post-128932&amp;hotelname=Le%20Manoir%20d%27Auteuil&amp;address=Quebec%2C%20Kanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Le Manoir d&#8217;Auteuil<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 our top accommodation pick. A historic boutique hotel with a 9.6 rating on Booking, breakfast included and gorgeous interiors. Prices start around 130 CAD (\u20ac90) per night, which is an excellent rate for Old Town. The location is perfect \u2014 just minutes from the ramparts and Petit-Champlain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=post-128932&amp;hotelname=H%C3%B4tel%20du%20Vieux-Qu%C3%A9bec&amp;address=Quebec%2C%20Kanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H\u00f4tel du Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 another superb choice with a 9.8 (!) rating on Booking. Modern rooms in a historic building, excellent location right in the heart of Old Town. Prices from 150 CAD (\u20ac100) per night. If you&#8217;re looking for a sure bet, this is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=post-128932&amp;hotelname=Fairmont%20Le%20Ch%C3%A2teau%20Frontenac&amp;address=Quebec%2C%20Kanada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Fairmont Le Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 the iconic hotel that&#8217;s a landmark in its own right. Rooms from 350 CAD (\u20ac235) per night. We didn&#8217;t stay here (budget is budget \ud83d\ude05), but if you&#8217;re celebrating an anniversary or want to tick off a bucket-list dream, it&#8217;s an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saint-Roch_%E2%80%94_for_a_local_vibe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saint-Roch_for_a_local_vibe\"><\/span>Saint-Roch \u2014 for a local vibe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Saint-Roch neighbourhood is Quebec City&#8217;s hipster quarter \u2014 full of caf\u00e9s, independent shops and restaurants. It&#8217;s about 15 minutes&#8217; walk from Old Town (downhill, that is \u2014 the walk back up is a proper calf workout \ud83d\ude01). Accommodation here tends to be 20\u201330% cheaper than in Old Quebec, so if you want to save some cash and don&#8217;t mind a bit of walking, it&#8217;s a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sainte-Foy_%E2%80%94_budget_option_with_a_car\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sainte-Foy_budget_option_with_car\"><\/span>Sainte-Foy \u2014 budget option with a car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a car and want to save money, Sainte-Foy is a residential area about 15 minutes&#8217; drive from the centre. Hotels here start from just 80 CAD (\u20ac55) per night. It&#8217;s nothing glamorous, but as a base for exploring the city and surroundings, it does the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For bookings we typically use <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a> \u2014 they have a wide selection in Quebec City and often offer free cancellation, which is handy when you&#8217;re planning ahead and aren&#8217;t sure if your plans might change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quebec_City_Canada_15_best_things_to_see_and_do\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quebec_City_Canada_15_best_things_to_see_and_do\"><\/span>Quebec City, Canada: 15 best things to see and do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And now for the main event \u2014 let&#8217;s dive into 15 things to see and do in Quebec City. From historic ramparts and iconic hotels to waterfalls and islands full of farms. Quebec City is a place that surprises you around every corner, and I&#8217;ll do my best to convey that atmosphere. Ready? Let&#8217;s go. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Old_Town_Vieux-Quebec_%E2%80%94_a_UNESCO_site_that_takes_your_breath_away\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Old_Town_Vieux-Quebec_a_UNESCO_site_that_takes_your_breath_away\"><\/span>1. Old Town (Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec) \u2014 a UNESCO site that takes your breath away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-stare-mesto.jpg\" alt=\"Traveller in a cobblestone lane in Old Quebec (Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec)\" class=\"wp-image-160757\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-stare-mesto.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-stare-mesto-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-stare-mesto-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-stare-mesto-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-stare-mesto-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This simply has to be number one. Old Quebec is a <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a> and it&#8217;s the <strong>only fortified city in North America north of Mexico<\/strong>. The ramparts date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, stretch for nearly 4.6 kilometres, and you can walk along them freely \u2014 completely free of charge! We spent a good hour and a half on the walls, stopping at every turn for the views and photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Town is divided into two parts \u2014 <strong>Haute-Ville<\/strong> (Upper Town) and <strong>Basse-Ville<\/strong> (Lower Town), connected by steep lanes and the Funiculaire du Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec. Upper Town is where you&#8217;ll find Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, the Citadelle, the cathedral and most of the historic buildings. Lower Town is home to the Petit-Champlain quarter and the Old Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What completely won me over about Old Town is its authenticity. This isn&#8217;t some tourist set \u2014 people genuinely live here, there are flats in those historic buildings, little bakeries on the corners and laundry drying in the windows. In the evening, when the street lamps come on and French drifts through the lanes along with the scent from the bistros, you feel like you&#8217;ve been transported to another century. And yet you&#8217;re in Canada. An utterly surreal feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chateau_Frontenac_%E2%80%94_the_most_photographed_hotel_in_the_world\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chateau_Frontenac_the_most_photographed_hotel_in_the_world\"><\/span>2. Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac \u2014 the most photographed hotel in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-zamecky-hotel-chateau-frontenac-v-quebec-city-s-charakterist.jpg\" alt=\"The castle-like Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac hotel in Quebec City with its distinctive towers\" class=\"wp-image-159235\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-zamecky-hotel-chateau-frontenac-v-quebec-city-s-charakterist.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-zamecky-hotel-chateau-frontenac-v-quebec-city-s-charakterist-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-zamecky-hotel-chateau-frontenac-v-quebec-city-s-charakterist-700x456.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-zamecky-hotel-chateau-frontenac-v-quebec-city-s-charakterist-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bernard Gagnon \/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac dominates the entire city&#8217;s skyline and, honestly, seeing it in person for the first time is one of those &#8220;wow&#8221; moments you never forget. This hotel colossus in neo-Gothic style opened in 1893 and is now part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairmont.com\/frontenac-quebec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fairmont Le Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a> chain. Since then, it&#8217;s become arguably the most photographed hotel in the world. It perches on a cliff above the St. Lawrence River and is visible from practically everywhere in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn&#8217;t stay there (as I mentioned, budget is budget), but I definitely recommend at least popping inside for a look. The lobby is open to the public and it&#8217;s stunning \u2014 dark wood, chandeliers, plush carpets, the works. If you fancy a touch of luxury, you can grab a drink at the hotel&#8217;s 1608 bar or have brunch at Restaurant Champlain, where they serve excellent eggs Benedict with river views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun fact for history nerds: during World War II, two secret conferences between Roosevelt and Churchill were held here (the Quebec Conferences of 1943 and 1944). So you&#8217;re standing on a spot where the fate of the world was decided. Not bad, eh? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Terrasse_Dufferin_%E2%80%94_a_boardwalk_with_unforgettable_views\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Terrasse_Dufferin_a_boardwalk_with_unforgettable_views\"><\/span>3. Terrasse Dufferin \u2014 a boardwalk with unforgettable views<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-terrasse-dufferin.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with parasol on the Terrasse Dufferin promenade in front of Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac\" class=\"wp-image-160758\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-terrasse-dufferin.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-terrasse-dufferin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-terrasse-dufferin-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-terrasse-dufferin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-terrasse-dufferin-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Terrasse Dufferin is a wooden promenade stretching right beneath Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, with views over the St. Lawrence River, Lower Town and, in the distance, the opposite shore in L\u00e9vis. It&#8217;s one of those spots where you simply have to stop, lean against the railing and just take it all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We came here at sunset and the river turned shades of pink and gold \u2014 Luk\u00e1\u0161 took about fifty photos and I stood there rooted to <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>, unable to move, it was so beautiful. On Terrasse Dufferin you&#8217;ll also find street performers, snack stands, and in winter they build a massive ice slide here (yes, people actually ride it!). Access to the promenade is free and it&#8217;s open 24 hours a day. Come in the morning and again in the evening \u2014 they&#8217;re two completely different experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directly beneath Terrasse Dufferin you can also visit an archaeological site \u2014 the remains of Champlain&#8217;s fort from 1620 and Ch\u00e2teau Saint-Louis. Admission is 4 CAD (\u20ac3) and it&#8217;s an interesting quick stop if you&#8217;re into history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Quartier_Petit-Champlain_%E2%80%94_the_most_charming_street_in_Canada\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Quartier_Petit-Champlain_the_most_charming_street_in_Canada\"><\/span>4. Quartier Petit-Champlain \u2014 the most charming street in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-malebna-historicka-ulice-quartier-petit-champlain-v-dolnim-m.jpg\" alt=\"Picturesque historic street in Quartier Petit-Champlain in Quebec&#039;s Lower Town\" class=\"wp-image-159236\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-malebna-historicka-ulice-quartier-petit-champlain-v-dolnim-m.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-malebna-historicka-ulice-quartier-petit-champlain-v-dolnim-m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-malebna-historicka-ulice-quartier-petit-champlain-v-dolnim-m-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-malebna-historicka-ulice-quartier-petit-champlain-v-dolnim-m-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Wilfredor \/ Wikimedia Commons (CC0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s a street that looks like it was drawn by a children&#8217;s book illustrator, it&#8217;s <strong>Rue du Petit-Champlain<\/strong>. This oldest commercial district in North America (in operation since 1608!) is full of small boutiques, galleries, caf\u00e9s and restaurants, all in historic stone buildings adorned with flowers, lanterns and, in winter, thousands of twinkling lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Upper Town, you can get here either on foot down the steep Escalier Casse-Cou (literally &#8220;Breakneck Stairs&#8221; \u2014 charming name, right? \ud83d\ude05), or by the Funiculaire cable car, which has been running since 1879 and costs 4 CAD (\u20ac3) one way. We walked down the stairs and took the funicular back up \u2014 the ideal combo, because going down is fine, but climbing back up after that lunch would have been a serious challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan at least an hour to wander around Petit-Champlain. Pop into Galerie Rodin (they sell gorgeous local art), try the ice cream at Tutto Gelato and, above all, snap photos. Every inch of this quarter is photogenic. In winter, Petit-Champlain is even more enchanting thanks to the Christmas decorations that draw thousands of visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Montmorency_Falls_%E2%80%94_taller_than_Niagara_seriously\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Montmorency_Falls_taller_than_Niagara_seriously\"><\/span>5. Montmorency Falls \u2014 taller than Niagara (seriously!)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-vodopad-montmorency-u-quebec-city-vyssi-nez-niagarske-vodopa.jpg\" alt=\"Montmorency Falls near Quebec City, taller than Niagara Falls\" class=\"wp-image-159237\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-vodopad-montmorency-u-quebec-city-vyssi-nez-niagarske-vodopa.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-vodopad-montmorency-u-quebec-city-vyssi-nez-niagarske-vodopa-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-vodopad-montmorency-u-quebec-city-vyssi-nez-niagarske-vodopa-700x363.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-vodopad-montmorency-u-quebec-city-vyssi-nez-niagarske-vodopa-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Wilfredor \/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of those tips where you&#8217;re waiting for the catch. Waterfalls taller than Niagara? In Quebec? It sounds like a marketing gimmick, but it&#8217;s the truth. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sepaq.com\/ct\/pcm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Montmorency Falls<\/a><\/strong> stand at 83 metres \u2014 a full 30 metres taller than <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/niagara-falls-canada-tips\/\">Niagara Falls<\/a>. And they&#8217;re just <strong>15 minutes by car from the city centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to reach the falls. You can hike along the trails (there are about 400 steps, so your legs will feel it \ud83d\ude05), take the cable car to the top (return ticket costs 19.50 CAD \/ \u20ac13), or \u2014 and this is my recommendation \u2014 walk across the <strong>suspension bridge<\/strong> directly above the waterfall. That view straight down as the massive wall of water thunders below you is simply indescribable. Luk\u00e1\u0161, who isn&#8217;t exactly fond of heights, managed it just fine, so don&#8217;t worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the adventurous types, there&#8217;s also a <strong>zipline<\/strong> across the waterfall (about 35 CAD \/ \u20ac23) and in winter the falls partially freeze to form a massive ice cone that you can climb with ice axes. Parking costs 12 CAD (\u20ac8). I&#8217;d recommend arriving either early morning or late afternoon \u2014 it gets quite crowded midday, especially in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practical tip: if you don&#8217;t have a car, bus 800 runs here from the city centre. The journey takes about 25 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-gyg-wp-plugin\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ile_dOrleans_%E2%80%94_an_island_of_farms_wine_and_chocolate\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ile_dOrleans_an_island_of_farms_wine_and_chocolate\"><\/span>6. \u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans \u2014 an island of farms, wine and chocolate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-vesnicky-kostel-saint-laurent-na-ostrove-ile-d-orleans.jpg\" alt=\"Village church of Saint-Laurent on \u00cele d&#039;Orl\u00e9ans island\" class=\"wp-image-160772\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-vesnicky-kostel-saint-laurent-na-ostrove-ile-d-orleans.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-vesnicky-kostel-saint-laurent-na-ostrove-ile-d-orleans-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-vesnicky-kostel-saint-laurent-na-ostrove-ile-d-orleans-700x492.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-vesnicky-kostel-saint-laurent-na-ostrove-ile-d-orleans-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-0-vesnicky-kostel-saint-laurent-na-ostrove-ile-d-orleans-696x489.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Selbymay \/ CC BY-SA 3.0 \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a car (or rent one for the day), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iledorleans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans<\/a><\/strong> is a trip you absolutely cannot miss. This little island in the St. Lawrence River, about 15 minutes from downtown Quebec, is nicknamed &#8220;The Garden of Quebec&#8221; \u2014 and for good reason. You&#8217;ll find strawberry and apple farms (pick your own in season), vineyards, cideries, cheese makers and chocolate shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spent an entire afternoon on the island and drove the loop road (Route 368), which is about 67 km. Essential stops include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chocolaterie de l&#8217;\u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans<\/strong> \u2014 handmade chocolates from local cocoa and maple syrup. Tasting is free and leaving without buying something is physically impossible. \ud83d\ude01<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cassismonna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cassis Monna &amp; Filles<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a family farm specialising in blackcurrant. They have liqueurs, ice cream, blackcurrant cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e and a gorgeous terrace with views of the river and Montmorency Falls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vignoble Ste-P\u00e9tronille<\/strong> \u2014 a vineyard with tasting and a restaurant. Their ice wine is phenomenal \u2014 and phenomenally priced, but absolutely worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The island is beautiful in every season, but the best times are <strong>autumn<\/strong> (foliage colours + apple and pumpkin harvest) and <strong>summer<\/strong> (strawberries, blueberries, lavender fields). In spring you can watch maple syrup being made in real time. Quebec produces 92% of all Canadian maple syrup, and a big share comes from right here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Plains_of_Abraham_%E2%80%94_a_park_steeped_in_history_with_brilliant_views\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Plains_of_Abraham_a_park_steeped_in_history_with_brilliant_views\"><\/span>7. Plains of Abraham \u2014 a park steeped in history (with brilliant views)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-historicke-delo-v-parku-plains-of-abraham-v-quebecu.jpg\" alt=\"Historic cannon in Plains of Abraham park in Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-160773\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-historicke-delo-v-parku-plains-of-abraham-v-quebecu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-historicke-delo-v-parku-plains-of-abraham-v-quebecu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-historicke-delo-v-parku-plains-of-abraham-v-quebecu-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-historicke-delo-v-parku-plains-of-abraham-v-quebecu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-1-historicke-delo-v-parku-plains-of-abraham-v-quebecu-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France \/ CC BY 2.0 \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plains of Abraham<\/strong> (Plaines d&#8217;Abraham) is a vast urban park where the famous 1759 battle between the British and French took place \u2014 the battle that decided the fate of all of Canada. Today it&#8217;s one of Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois&#8217; favourite spots for picnics, jogging, cycling and, in winter, cross-country skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park covers over 100 hectares right in the city centre and offers gorgeous views over the St. Lawrence River. We spent a lovely afternoon here \u2014 Luk\u00e1\u0161 grabbed a sandwich from a nearby bakery, I got a coffee, and we sat on the grass with a view that would cost millions in London property terms. Here, it&#8217;s completely free. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the edge of the park you&#8217;ll find the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mnbaq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mus\u00e9e National des Beaux-arts du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 an art museum with an excellent collection of Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois and Canadian art. The permanent collection is free (!!!), while temporary exhibitions run around 22 CAD (\u20ac15). Even if you&#8217;re not big museum-goers, the building itself and the sculpture garden around it are worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Citadelle_de_Quebec_%E2%80%94_a_star-shaped_fortress_on_the_hill\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Citadelle_de_Quebec_a_star-shaped_fortress_on_the_hill\"><\/span>8. Citadelle de Qu\u00e9bec \u2014 a star-shaped fortress on the hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-hvezdicova-pevnost-citadelle-de-quebec-na-kopci-nad-mestem.jpg\" alt=\"Star-shaped Citadelle de Qu\u00e9bec fortress on the hill above the city\" class=\"wp-image-159238\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-hvezdicova-pevnost-citadelle-de-quebec-na-kopci-nad-mestem.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-hvezdicova-pevnost-citadelle-de-quebec-na-kopci-nad-mestem-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-hvezdicova-pevnost-citadelle-de-quebec-na-kopci-nad-mestem-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-hvezdicova-pevnost-citadelle-de-quebec-na-kopci-nad-mestem-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Gabriel Picard \/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacitadelle.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Citadelle<\/a><\/strong> is an active military base \u2014 the largest British-built fortress in North America \u2014 and also a museum open to the public. Its star-shaped layout looks impressive even from aerial shots, but in person it&#8217;s even better. A guided tour takes about an hour and costs 20 CAD (\u20ac13).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest draw is the <strong>Changing of the Guard<\/strong>, held daily at 10:00 (June\u2013September). It&#8217;s very &#8220;British&#8221; \u2014 uniforms, drumming, precise marching. We felt a bit like we were in London, only with better weather. \ud83d\ude09 If you&#8217;re visiting outside the season, the fortress tour is still well worth it \u2014 the views from the bastions over the city and river are stunning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practical tip: The Citadelle is on a hill and the approach is, well, uphill (surprise \ud83d\ude05). Comfortable shoes are a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Basilique-Cathedrale_Notre-Dame_de_Quebec_%E2%80%94_a_baroque_gem\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Basilique-Cathedrale_Notre-Dame_de_Quebec_a_baroque_gem\"><\/span>9. Basilique-Cath\u00e9drale Notre-Dame de Qu\u00e9bec \u2014 a baroque gem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-zlaceny-barokni-interier-baziliky-katedraly-notre-dame-de-qu.jpg\" alt=\"Gilded baroque interior of the Basilique-Cath\u00e9drale Notre-Dame de Qu\u00e9bec\" class=\"wp-image-160774\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-zlaceny-barokni-interier-baziliky-katedraly-notre-dame-de-qu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-zlaceny-barokni-interier-baziliky-katedraly-notre-dame-de-qu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-zlaceny-barokni-interier-baziliky-katedraly-notre-dame-de-qu-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-zlaceny-barokni-interier-baziliky-katedraly-notre-dame-de-qu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-2-zlaceny-barokni-interier-baziliky-katedraly-notre-dame-de-qu-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Wilfredor \/ CC0 \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This basilica, dating from 1647, is the oldest parish church in North America, and its interior is guaranteed to blow you away \u2014 even if you&#8217;re not religious and normally skip churches. The gilded baldachin above the altar, the enormous stained-glass windows and the overall baroque splendour rival many churches in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission is free (they welcome voluntary donations), and if you&#8217;re lucky, you might catch an organ concert. We ducked in almost by accident when it started raining, and ended up spending half an hour just staring at the ceiling. Sometimes the best experiences are the unplanned ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basilica sits right on the main square, Place d&#8217;Armes, so you can hardly miss it. Next door stands the S\u00e9minaire de Qu\u00e9bec with a beautiful courtyard that&#8217;s also open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Quartier_Saint-Jean-Baptiste_%E2%80%94_local_life_off_the_tourist_trail\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Quartier_Saint-Jean-Baptiste_local_life_off_the_tourist_trail\"><\/span>10. Quartier Saint-Jean-Baptiste \u2014 local life off the tourist trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-porte-saint-jean.jpg\" alt=\"Stone Porte Saint-Jean gate leading into the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood\" class=\"wp-image-160759\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-porte-saint-jean.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-porte-saint-jean-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-porte-saint-jean-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-porte-saint-jean-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-porte-saint-jean-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see how Quebec lives beyond the tourist buzz, head to <strong>Saint-Jean-Baptiste<\/strong>. This neighbourhood is about 10 minutes&#8217; walk from Old Town and it&#8217;s a completely different world \u2014 full of independent shops, vintage stores, bookshops, and above all, fantastic restaurants and bars where the locals go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main artery is <strong>Rue Saint-Jean<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll find everything from Lebanese food and Japanese ramen to Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois craft beer pubs. We had an excellent brunch at Caf\u00e9 Clocher Pench\u00e9 (I recommend the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon), then wandered the side streets and stumbled upon a charming antique shop where Luk\u00e1\u0161 bought an old map of Quebec that now hangs in our hallway. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a neighbourhood where students, artists and young families mingle. No tacky souvenir shops trying to lure you in \u2014 just authentic city life. Definitely make your way here at least for dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Promenade_Champlain_and_the_Old_Port\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Promenade_Champlain_and_the_Old_Port\"><\/span>11. Promenade Champlain and the Old Port<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-promenada-samuel-de-champlain-podel-reky-svateho-vavrince-a-.jpg\" alt=\"Samuel-De Champlain Promenade along the St. Lawrence River with Quebec Bridge\" class=\"wp-image-160775\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-promenada-samuel-de-champlain-podel-reky-svateho-vavrince-a-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-promenada-samuel-de-champlain-podel-reky-svateho-vavrince-a--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-promenada-samuel-de-champlain-podel-reky-svateho-vavrince-a--700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-promenada-samuel-de-champlain-podel-reky-svateho-vavrince-a--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-3-promenada-samuel-de-champlain-podel-reky-svateho-vavrince-a--696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Cephas \/ CC BY-SA 4.0 \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vieux-Port<\/strong> (Old Port) has undergone a major revitalisation in recent years and is now a lovely spot for a stroll along the river. Here you&#8217;ll find the <strong>Promenade Samuel-De Champlain<\/strong> \u2014 an elegant waterfront walkway where you can rent a bike, have a picnic or simply watch the boats on the St. Lawrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the port you&#8217;ll also find the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchevieuxport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">March\u00e9 du Vieux-Port<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a market selling fresh local produce. Cheeses, charcuterie, maple syrup, fresh fruit, baked goods \u2014 we stocked up here for a picnic in Plains of Abraham and saved ourselves the cost of a restaurant lunch. The market is open year-round, but it&#8217;s at its best in summer and autumn when the selection is widest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the port you can also take the <strong>ferry to L\u00e9vis<\/strong> (3.75 CAD \/ \u20ac2.50 one way), which offers arguably the best panoramic view of the entire city. The crossing takes 12 minutes and that view of Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac and Old Town from the river is simply unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Rue_du_Tresor_%E2%80%94_an_open-air_art_gallery\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Rue_du_Tresor_an_open-air_art_gallery\"><\/span>12. Rue du Tr\u00e9sor \u2014 an open-air art gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to the art-filled Rue du Tr\u00e9sor lane near Auberge du Tr\u00e9sor in winter Quebec\" class=\"wp-image-160776\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-4-vstup-do-umelecke-ulicky-rue-du-tresor-u-auberge-du-tresor-v-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jeangagnon \/ CC BY-SA 3.0 \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This tiny lane connecting Rue Sainte-Anne with Rue Buade is one of the most photogenic corners of Quebec City. Local artists display and sell their paintings, prints and drawings here \u2014 mostly views of Quebec, landscapes and portraits. The outdoor art market has been running since the 1960s and it&#8217;s a lovely tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices range from 20 CAD for a small print to hundreds of dollars for original oil paintings. We came away with a small watercolour of a winter view of Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac for 45 CAD (\u20ac30) \u2014 I can&#8217;t imagine a better souvenir. The lane is accessible anytime, but the artists are mainly here from spring through autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Winter_Carnival_Carnaval_de_Quebec_%E2%80%94_if_you_visit_in_February\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Winter_Carnival_Carnaval_de_Quebec_if_you_visit_in_February\"><\/span>13. Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec) \u2014 if you visit in February<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-5-maskot-bonhomme-carnaval-na-zimnim-karnevalu-carnaval-de-que.jpg\" alt=\"Bonhomme Carnaval mascot at the Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec winter carnival\" class=\"wp-image-160777\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-5-maskot-bonhomme-carnaval-na-zimnim-karnevalu-carnaval-de-que.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-5-maskot-bonhomme-carnaval-na-zimnim-karnevalu-carnaval-de-que-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-5-maskot-bonhomme-carnaval-na-zimnim-karnevalu-carnaval-de-que-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-5-maskot-bonhomme-carnaval-na-zimnim-karnevalu-carnaval-de-que-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/128932-5-maskot-bonhomme-carnaval-na-zimnim-karnevalu-carnaval-de-que-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Marc-Lautenbacher \/ CC BY-SA 4.0 \/ Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If Quebec City tempts you in winter, plan your trip for <strong>February<\/strong>, when the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carnaval.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Carnaval de Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/strong> takes place \u2014 the world&#8217;s biggest winter carnival. The tradition dates back to 1894 and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The mascot is <strong>Bonhomme<\/strong> \u2014 a smiling snowman in a red hat and sash who you&#8217;ll see absolutely everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can you expect at the carnival? Giant ice sculptures, night parades, dog sledding, an ice palace, polar bear plunges in the snow, and of course plenty of caribou \u2014 a traditional Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois drink made from red wine, hard liquor and maple syrup. It&#8217;s&#8230; drinkable. Just about. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission to the carnival is sold as an &#8220;effigie&#8221; (a plastic Bonhomme figurine) for about 20 CAD (\u20ac13), which serves as your ticket to most events. If you&#8217;re heading here for the carnival, book accommodation as early as possible \u2014 hotels in Old Town sell out months in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Escalier_Casse-Cou_and_the_funicular_%E2%80%94_two_ways_to_conquer_Quebecs_hill\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Escalier_Casse-Cou_and_the_funicular_two_ways_to_conquer_Quebecs_hill\"><\/span>14. Escalier Casse-Cou and the funicular \u2014 two ways to conquer Quebec&#8217;s hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-escalier-casse-cou.jpg\" alt=\"Traveller on the Escalier Casse-Cou staircase in Quebec&#039;s Lower Town\" class=\"wp-image-160760\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-escalier-casse-cou.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-escalier-casse-cou-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-escalier-casse-cou-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-escalier-casse-cou-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-escalier-casse-cou-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec is a city built on a hill \u2014 let&#8217;s not pretend otherwise. The elevation difference between Upper Town and Lower Town is about 60 metres, and there are two iconic ways to bridge it. <strong>Escalier Casse-Cou<\/strong> (Breakneck Stairs) is the oldest staircase in the city, plunging steeply from Haute-Ville down to Petit-Champlain. It&#8217;s about 60 steps and the name is a slight exaggeration (slight), but do watch your step on icy days in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Funiculaire du Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong> is a cable car that has been running since 1879, covering the elevation difference in about 2 minutes. A ticket costs 4 CAD (\u20ac3) one way. We combined the two \u2014 stairs down, funicular up \u2014 and it was the perfect combo. The funicular also gives you lovely views over the rooftops of Lower Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_La_Promenade_des_Gouverneurs_%E2%80%94_the_stairway_with_the_best_views\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_La_Promenade_des_Gouverneurs_the_stairway_with_the_best_views\"><\/span>15. La Promenade des Gouverneurs \u2014 the stairway with the best views<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-promenade-gouverneurs.jpg\" alt=\"Couple looking out over Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac and the St. Lawrence River from a viewpoint\" class=\"wp-image-160761\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-promenade-gouverneurs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-promenade-gouverneurs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-promenade-gouverneurs-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-promenade-gouverneurs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/quebec-city-promenade-gouverneurs-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy a bit of physical effort with a reward of jaw-dropping views, <strong>La Promenade des Gouverneurs<\/strong> is made for you. It&#8217;s a wooden staircase and pathway that runs from Terrasse Dufferin along the cliff face all the way up to Plains of Abraham. That&#8217;s about 310 steps and an elevation gain of around 70 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way you stop at lookout platforms with views over the St. Lawrence River, Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac and all of Lower Town. The climb takes about 20\u201330 minutes (depending on your fitness and the number of photo stops). We stopped roughly every 50 steps, &#8220;to photograph the view&#8221; \u2014 though in reality we were catching our breath. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail is open from May to October (closed in winter due to ice) and is completely free. I recommend going up in the late afternoon \u2014 the sunset views from here are among the best we saw in all of Quebec City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_eat_and_drink_in_Quebec_City_a_foodie_guide\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_eat_and_drink_in_Quebec_City_a_foodie_guide\"><\/span>What to eat and drink in Quebec City: a foodie guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s one thing Quebec City takes seriously, it&#8217;s food. A French foundation, North American portions and local produce \u2014 this combination creates a cuisine that&#8217;s truly one of a kind. Quebec City is a place where you can have poutine on a bench by the river and a few hours later be sitting in a fine dining restaurant with a tasting menu for a couple of hundred. And both will be fantastic. Let&#8217;s look at where to go and what to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poutine_%E2%80%94_a_mandatory_stop_possibly_more_than_once\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poutine_a_mandatory_stop_possibly_more_than_once\"><\/span>Poutine \u2014 a mandatory stop (possibly more than once)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the essentials: <strong>poutine<\/strong>. Chips, squeaky cheese curds and brown gravy. It sounds simple, but when it&#8217;s done right, it&#8217;s addictive. Quebec is the birthplace of poutine and they do it better here than anywhere else in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lechicshack.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Le Chic Shack<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 our favourite. A restaurant right on Place d&#8217;Armes with a view of Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac (so you&#8217;re paying for the location too, but it&#8217;s worth it). Their poutine with duck confit is absolutely divine. Expect around 15\u201320 CAD (\u20ac10\u2013\u20ac13) per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chez Gaston<\/strong> \u2014 if you&#8217;re a night owl, Chez Gaston is open <strong>until 4 am<\/strong> and serves enormous portions of classic poutine. Perfect after an evening stroll or a night out. A serving costs 12\u201316 CAD (\u20ac8\u2013\u20ac11) and it&#8217;s so huge that the two of us struggled to finish one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frites Alors!<\/strong> \u2014 a chain specialising solely in poutine with dozens of variations. If you want to experiment with flavours (poutine with merguez sausage? Why not!), this is your spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple_syrup_and_sugar_shacks\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple_syrup_and_sugar_shacks\"><\/span>Maple syrup and sugar shacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec produces <strong>92% of all Canadian maple syrup<\/strong>, and you&#8217;ll find the stuff in literally everything here \u2014 in coffee, in whisky, on pancakes, in sauces, in sweets and even on ham. If you want to experience a traditional <strong>sugar shack<\/strong> (cabane \u00e0 sucre) without leaving the city, head to <strong>La B\u00fbche<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantlabuche.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">La B\u00fbche<\/a><\/strong> is a restaurant that recreates the year-round cabane \u00e0 sucre experience \u2014 the traditional Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois cabin where people gather in spring to celebrate the maple syrup harvest. They serve classic Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois dishes: tourti\u00e8re (meat pie), baked beans with maple syrup, thick ham drenched in syrup, and of course <strong>tire d&#8217;\u00e9rable<\/strong> \u2014 hot maple syrup poured onto snow and rolled onto a stick. You can&#8217;t compare this experience to anything else. A meal runs about 30\u201340 CAD (\u20ac20\u2013\u20ac27) per person. The atmosphere inside is rustic and noisy \u2014 like a village party. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Quebecois_and_French_cuisine\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Quebecois_and_French_cuisine\"><\/span>Traditional Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois and French cuisine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auxancienscanadiens.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aux Anciens Canadiens<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 if you want to sample traditional Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois cooking in an extraordinary setting, this is the place. The restaurant is housed in Maison Jacquet, built in 1675 (!!!) \u2014 one of the oldest buildings in all of Canada. They serve caribou steak, tourti\u00e8re, ragout de pattes (pigs&#8217; trotter ragout) and other classics. Mains around 35\u201350 CAD (\u20ac23\u2013\u20ac34). I&#8217;d recommend booking, especially in peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chezboulay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chez Boulay Bistro Bor\u00e9al<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 this one surprised us with its concept of &#8220;Nordic cuisine with Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois ingredients.&#8221; Chef Jean-Luc Boulay works with local produce \u2014 wild mushrooms, Arctic seafood, game. The tasting menu is around 80 CAD (\u20ac55) per person. It&#8217;s a bit pricier, but it&#8217;s one of those meals you remember months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fine_dining_for_special_occasions\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fine_dining_for_special_occasions\"><\/span>Fine dining for special occasions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lataniere3.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">La Tani\u00e8re<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 if you&#8217;re after a fine dining experience on a Michelin-star level (Michelin hasn&#8217;t reached Quebec City yet, but these restaurants would absolutely deserve stars), La Tani\u00e8re is the number one choice. Chef Fran\u00e7ois-Emmanuel Nicol works exclusively with local ingredients and the tasting menu is a work of art. Expect around 150\u2013200 CAD (\u20ac100\u2013\u20ac135) per person for the full tasting menu with wine pairings. Book weeks in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_and_advice\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_and_advice\"><\/span>Practical tips and advice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec City is thankfully quite easy to organise \u2014 it&#8217;s compact, safe and well-signposted. But a few practical bits of information always come in handy, so let&#8217;s get into it. Here&#8217;s everything we wish we&#8217;d known before we went. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_trip_to_Quebec_City_cost_budget_for_two_4%E2%80%935_days\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_trip_to_Quebec_City_cost_budget_for_two_4-5_days\"><\/span>How much does a trip to Quebec City cost (budget for two, 4\u20135 days)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec City isn&#8217;t the cheapest destination, but compared to Toronto or Vancouver it&#8217;s noticeably more affordable. Here&#8217;s a rough budget for two people over 4\u20135 days (excluding flights):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> 4 nights \u00d7 170 CAD = 680 CAD (\u20ac460) \u2014 mid-range in Old Quebec<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food:<\/strong> 5 days \u00d7 100 CAD = 500 CAD (\u20ac340) \u2014 lunch in bistros, dinner in restaurants, occasional street food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission &#038; activities:<\/strong> approx. 150 CAD (\u20ac100) \u2014 Montmorency Falls, Citadelle, museums, funicular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transport (car + parking):<\/strong> approx. 200 CAD (\u20ac135) \u2014 if you rent a car for 2 days for trips outside the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miscellaneous (coffees, souvenirs, maple syrup):<\/strong> approx. 100 CAD (\u20ac70)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total: roughly 1,630 CAD, or about \u20ac1,100 for two.<\/strong> If you add fine dining or a night at Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, budget more like \u20ac1,200\u2013\u20ac1,500. We came in at around \u20ac1,300 for two including a dinner at Chez Boulay and a day trip to \u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_the_city\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_the_city\"><\/span>Getting around the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quebec City&#8217;s centre is <strong>brilliantly walkable<\/strong> \u2014 Old Town, Petit-Champlain, Plains of Abraham, Saint-Jean-Baptiste \u2014 it&#8217;s all within walking distance. The only catch is the hills. Quebec is a city on a hill and you&#8217;ll easily clock up 15\u201320 thousand steps a day, often on steep inclines. Comfortable shoes are an absolute must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public transport (RTC bus)<\/strong> works well for further-flung spots. A single ride costs 3.75 CAD (\u20ac2.50). For day trips to Montmorency Falls, bus 800 runs directly from the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A car<\/strong> is ideal for excursions outside the city \u2014 \u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans, Montmorency Falls, Charlevoix. Within the city itself, a car is more of a hindrance due to parking (paid almost everywhere, \u20ac1.50\u2013\u20ac3\/hour in the centre). But if you&#8217;re driving from Montreal, it definitely comes in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span>What to pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/how-choose-hiking-boots\/\">Comfortable shoes<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 I cannot stress this enough. Cobblestone streets + hills + 20 km a day = your feet will either thank you or curse you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layers<\/strong> \u2014 the weather in Quebec changes fast. Even in summer it can be 12 \u00b0C in the morning and 28 \u00b0C by the afternoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In winter:<\/strong> a seriously warm jacket, scarf, gloves, hat, insulated boots. And I mean seriously warm. -20 \u00b0C is no joke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rain jacket\/umbrella<\/strong> \u2014 rain comes often and without warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A charged power bank<\/strong> \u2014 you&#8217;ll be snapping photos non-stop, trust me. And check out our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/carry-on-packing-tips\/\">how to pack in carry-on luggage only<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_find_flights\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_find_flights\"><\/span>Where to find flights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For cheap flights to Montreal (and from there onward to Quebec City), we typically search on <strong>Kiwi.com<\/strong>. We like that you can set flexible dates, combine different airlines and get the best price. Return flights from London to Montreal can be found from around \u00a3350 (on sale), but realistically budget \u00a3400\u2013\u00a3550.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renting_a_car\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renting_a_car\"><\/span>Renting a car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For car hire we use the comparison site <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a>.com<\/strong>. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have had consistently great experiences with <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a>, which we use all over the world. In Quebec City (or at Montreal airport) you can get a car from about 40 CAD (\u20ac27) per day. I&#8217;d recommend full insurance \u2014 roads in Canada are excellent, but winter can be treacherous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_accommodation\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_accommodation\"><\/span>Booking accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We typically book accommodation in Quebec City through <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 they have a wide selection here, from budget hotels to luxury boutique stays. The main advantage is free cancellation on most listings, which is handy when you&#8217;re planning ahead. During peak season (July\u2013August and February during the carnival), book at least 2\u20133 months in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_travel_insurance\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_travel_insurance\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t forget travel insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada has one of the most expensive healthcare systems in the world \u2014 an A&#038;E visit can cost you thousands of dollars. <strong>Travel insurance is an absolute must.<\/strong> Have a read of our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/safetywing-travel-insurance-review\/\">travel insurance review<\/a>. For shorter trips we often go with a standard UK-based insurer, and for longer journeys we use <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"True Traveller\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/true-traveller\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">True Traveller<\/a>. Make sure your policy covers adventure activities if you&#8217;re planning the zipline at Montmorency Falls or ice climbing in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_Quebec_City\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_Quebec_City\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about Quebec City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739712000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_Quebec_City\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_Quebec_City\"><\/span>What to see in Quebec City?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Quebec City offers a wealth of experiences \u2014 from walking the ramparts of Old Town (a UNESCO site) and visiting the iconic Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac and charming Petit-Champlain quarter to a trip to Montmorency Falls, which are 30 metres taller than Niagara. Don&#8217;t miss Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle with its Changing of the Guard, and the gastronomic delight of classic poutine. On \u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans you&#8217;ll discover farms, vineyards and chocolate shops.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739712000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_in_Quebec_City_is_enough\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_in_Quebec_City_is_enough\"><\/span>How many days in Quebec City is enough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>3\u20134 days is enough for Quebec City itself. In that time you can comfortably explore Old Town, visit the main sights, make a day trip to Montmorency Falls and \u00cele d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans, and sample the local cuisine. If you want to add a trip to the Charlevoix region, add 1\u20132 extra days.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739712000003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Quebec_City_safe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Quebec_City_safe\"><\/span>Is Quebec City safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Quebec City is very safe. Crime rates are low even by Canadian standards and Old Town is safe even at night. The usual common-sense precautions apply \u2014 don&#8217;t leave valuables visible in your car and keep an eye on your belongings in crowds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739712000004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_speak_English_in_Quebec_City\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_speak_English_in_Quebec_City\"><\/span>Do people speak English in Quebec City?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Quebec City is a French-speaking city \u2014 it&#8217;s the capital of the province of Qu\u00e9bec, where French is the sole official language. In tourist areas (Old Town, hotels, restaurants) you&#8217;ll have no trouble getting by in English. Outside the centre it can be trickier. If you know even basic French (bonjour, merci, s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet), the locals will really appreciate the effort.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739712000005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Quebec_City\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Quebec_City\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit Quebec City?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>September\u2013October (Indian summer) for gorgeous fall foliage and pleasant temperatures. July\u2013August for warm weather and festivals (but more tourists). February for the winter carnival and a magical snow-covered atmosphere. The worst time is probably March\u2013April, when the city is in an awkward transition between winter and spring.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739712000006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_trip_to_Quebec_City_cost\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_trip_to_Quebec_City_cost\"><\/span>How much does a trip to Quebec City cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For two people over 4\u20135 days (excluding flights), budget roughly \u20ac1,100\u2013\u20ac1,500 depending on your accommodation and dining choices. Accommodation in Old Town runs \u20ac90\u2013\u20ac170 per night, while food in restaurants costs around \u20ac55\u2013\u20ac100 per day for two. Return flights from London to Montreal typically range from \u00a3350 to \u00a3550.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739712000007\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_from_Montreal_to_Quebec_City\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_from_Montreal_to_Quebec_City\"><\/span>How to get from Montreal to Quebec City?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The fastest option is by car \u2014 250 km on the motorway, about 2.5 hours. The train (VIA Rail) takes 3.5 hours with tickets from 35 CAD (\u20ac23). The bus (Orl\u00e9ans Express) is the cheapest \u2014 3 hours, from 25 CAD (\u20ac17). You can easily rent a car directly at Montreal airport.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"kanada\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-05-15T06:08:14+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>City walls, cobblestone streets and the fairytale Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac \u2014 Old Quebec is the only fortified city north of Mexico and feels like a slice of Europe. 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