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1. Old Québec. Stroll North America's oldest streets. Walk along the fortified walls surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the view from every angle. For all its 400 years of incredible history, it’s still very much alive: magical in the winter and popping in the summer.
Sep 1, 2023 · Ranking of the top 18 things to do in Quebec City. Travelers favorites include #1 Old Québec (Vieux-Québec), #2 Montmorency Falls Park (Parc de la Chute-Montmorency) and more.
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- Take a walking tour of Old Quebec. Founded in 1608 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, the Historic District of Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the continent’s only fully walled city north of Mexico.
- Explore Quartier Petit Champlain. Immerse yourself in 17th-century New France by strolling around the Petit-Champlain and Place Royale area. “Explore the oldest stone church north of Mexico, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires (built in 1687); grab a coffee at Smith Cafe, and continue your exploration along Petit-Champlain, one of the oldest commercial streets in North America — often voted among the most beautiful streets in Canada,” says Geneviève Guay, head concierge at Auberge Saint-Antoine.
- Marvel at Montmorency Falls. At 272 feet, this gorgeous waterfall is about 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls, and there are plenty of nearby activities to try, too, including zip lines and via ferrata routes, plus a suspension bridge, cable car, and cliffside boardwalk with panoramic views.
- Have a picnic at the Plains of Abraham. The site of a battle in 1759, the Plains of Abraham is now a giant urban park enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.
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Feb 25, 2024 · From wild festivals to bars with live music, a spectacular waterfall to an illuminated night walk showcasing Indigenous history, here are the best things to do in Québec City. Quebec City's Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Hotel is probably one of the most photographed accommodations on earth © Andriy Blokhin / Shutterstock.