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Dufferin Terrace is a historic wooden walkway with a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River and the Château Frontenac. You can enjoy street performers, tobogganing, fireworks, and visit the ruins of the governor's residence.
Terrasse Dufferin is a boardwalk around the Château Frontenac in Quebec City, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. It was built in 1879 and named after the Governor General of Canada, and features six gazebos, a toboggan run, and a funicular.
The Terrasse Dufferin is the wide promenade at the foot of the Chateau Frontenac. More than 200 years old, the terrace of wooden benches connects the upper town with the historic battlefields on the edge of the old town, where the English and French fought bitterly for supremacy in the New World.
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Learn about the history and heritage of Dufferin Terrace, a boardwalk named for Lord Dufferin, a former governor general of Canada. Discover how this site was once the residence of Champlain, the founder of Québec, and how it became a popular attraction for tourists and locals.
La terrasse Dufferin est un trottoir en bois qui offre une vue imprenable sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent et le Château Frontenac. Elle offre aussi des activités variées selon la saison, comme les spectacles, les glissades, les visites historiques et les photos.
Enjoy a stroll on this 425m-long boardwalk with stunning views of the St Lawrence River and the Old Lower Town. Learn about the history of the site, where Samuel de Champlain built his fort, and visit nearby attractions such as Le Château Frontenac and the Musée du Fort.
Terrasse Dufferin. 3,697 reviews. #3 of 273 things to do in Quebec City. NeighbourhoodsHistoric Walking Areas. Write a review. About. This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River.
