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Nov 14, 2023 · 1. Château Frontenac. See the world’s most photographed hotel in person. Rising up from a clifftop, the iconic Château Frontenac has been the crown jewel of the Old City for over 125 years now. Getting your picture taken in front of it is obviously a must. Step inside to get a better look at the Château’s remarkable architectural style.
- Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park. Widely known as the prime whale watching destination in the entire province, the Saguenay St Lawrence Marine Park lies at the mouth of the Saguenay and St Lawrence Rivers.
- Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier. Intersected by an awe-inspiring valley more than 500 meters deep, the Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier is a gorgeous pine-covered wilderness that is, astonishingly, only 30 minutes from the busy center of Quebec City.
- Île d’Orléans. Without a doubt one of the most popular day trip destinations from Quebec City, Île d’Orléans draws visitors throughout the year, both local and foreign alike.
- Le Train du Massif. One of the best ways to soak up the breath-taking scenery of the Charlevoix region without spending hours hiking is to take a train journey, of which few are as wonderful as Le Train du Massif.
- Visit the Château Frontenac – the most photographed hotel in the world. Probably the most iconic iconic landmark in Quebec City, the Château Frontenac was built over 100 years ago as a luxury stopover for railway passengers – – it was never actually a real castle!
- Stroll Dufferin Terrace. A walk along this 671-metre long boardwalk beside the Château Frontenac is de rigueur. I imagine hotels guests took this same stroll 100 years ago to show off their finery.
- Wander the streets of Quartier Petit-Champlain. Quartier Petit-Champlain, nestled in the Lower Town area of the city is widely regarded at the most beautiful neighbourhood in Quebec City for its bewitching mix of culture and history.
- Take the Funiculaire. From Lower Town, you can climb the “Breakneck Stairs” up to Dufferin Terrace and Upper Town. Or you can take the funicular (funiculaire in French).
Historic, beautiful, unique architecture in Canada. Oct 2022. As this is the only walled city in the Americas north of Mexico, they have managed to preserve the European character of Old Quebec. That gives this city a certain European charm that Montreal just doesn't give, let alone any North American city.
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Dec 11, 2023 · Old Quebec City Landmarks. The Old Quebec is a landmark in Quebec City. Get lost in time and wander down the historic and quaint cobblestone streets of Old Quebec. Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that will take you back in time to the past where you can explore a fortified, colonial city.
Dec 4, 2020 · While there are so many great things to do and visit in Old Quebec, here’s a list of 10 places you must consider visiting and doing during your next stay in Old Quebec: 1. Start your day off with a ferry ride across the St-Laurence
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Sep 5, 2023 · Go for an Invigorating Forest Hike. With the cooler weather and low mosquito count, not to mention the fresh smell of the forest floor, hiking is one of the best ways to experience fall colours in all their glory. Check out our selection of 5 hikes for a stunning fall foliage scenery. 5.
