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Nov 14, 2023 · Go ice skating and cross-country skiing within Old Québec. Spend an afternoon ice skating and cross-country skiing on the Plains of Abraham. Take in the winter beauty and views of the St. Lawrence River and the neighbourhood of Montcalm. Unique winter experiences in the heart of the city! 10.
- Admire the Château Frontenac. Sitting predominantly atop Quebec’s upper town, Château Frontenac is the capital’s emblem and most visited attraction. But despite its somewhat contradictory name, it was never a castle; the National Historic Site of Canada was actually built in the late 19th century as part of the series of “château” style hotels for the Canadian Pacific Railway company throughout Canada.
- Go on an Old Quebec food tour. Gone are the days where Quebec City was the laughing stock of ultra foodie Montreal; in fact, Quebec has undergone a total revitalization in the past few years and is now home to numerous forward-thinking, imaginative restaurants that are well worth a visit.
- Tour the Citadelle. As one of Canada’s most historically-significant places, the Plains of Abraham are not to be missed. This is where the French and the British armies fought on multiple occasions in the hope of keeping their respective grip on the North American continent, until the decisive 1759 conquest.
- Visit the 400-year old Augustines Monastery. The historical cloisters of Hôtel-Dieu, one of the most significant landmarks in Old Quebec, have been carefully renovated over the past couple of years and turned into an unprecedented combination of museum / hotel / healthy restaurant / holistic centre.
- 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).
Enjoy the thrill of speeding down the slope at speeds of up to 70km/h while catching a stunning view of the city from above. The slide runs are open from mid-December to mid-March and are the perfect attraction to make the most of the winter weather. 3. Rue du Tresor: Old Quebec's Landmark Art Street.
Make sure to visit the Basilica which is breathtaking. Old city Quebec is also a must with its rich history and cobblestone streets, shops and restaurants. Pop into the Frontenac Hotel and go downstairs.. there’s a small museum with artifacts found on-site and old pictures (and history (it’s free) and walk the boardwalk to Governors ...
