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The Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden sidewalk located next to the Château Frontenac, affords a stunning view of the St. Lawrence River and surrounding area. It is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year! Thousands of tourists flock to this terrace named in honour of Governor General Dufferin.
Terrasse Dufferin ( Dufferin Terrace) is a boardwalk that wraps around the Château Frontenac in Quebec City, Quebec, towards the Citadelle, overlooking the St. Lawrence River . History. The terrace was built under the direction of the Marquess of Dufferin, [1] the then Governor General of Canada, and eventually named for him.
Terrasse Dufferin. This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River. Winter adrenalin junkies line up by the thousands at Les Glissades de la Terrasse to experience the rush of zooming downhill from 270 feet high (82 meters) in a toboggan speeding up to 60 mph (90 kilometers per hour) to the bottom 500 feet ...
Canada, North America. Top choice in Québec City. Perched on a clifftop 60m above the St Lawrence River, this 425m-long boardwalk is a marvelous setting for a stroll, with spectacular, sweeping views. In summer it’s peppered with street performers; in winter it hosts a dramatic toboggan run.
La terrasse Dufferin, c’est un long trottoir en bois attenant au Château Frontenac. Elle offre une vue imprenable sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent et la région environnante. C’est un lieu incontournable à découvrir, peu importe la saison!
Overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Quebec City is Dufferin Terrace, providing visitors with stunning views and leisure attractions throughout the year. The terrace was constructed in 1838 near the Saint Louis Fort and in close proximity to the famous Chateau Frontenac.
Terrasse Dufferin, Quebec City, Quebec, QC G1R 5J5. Overview. Tours & Tickets. The Basics. Named after Lord Dufferin, Governor of Canada from 1872 to 1878, the 0.3-mile-long (500-meter-long) Dufferin Terrace is a favorite place to stroll on sunny days and a popular stop on guided tours of the city.
Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the Terrasse Dufferin (Dufferin Terrace) runs along the top of a cliff, some 200 feet above the Lower Town, and is presided over by the grande dame hotel Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Dufferin Terrace. A Royal Promenade. Two million people a year stroll along this boardwalk named for Lord Dufferin, a governor general of Canada who fell madly in love with Québec. For many years this extraordinary site was the exclusive haunt of a privileged few.
Terrasse Dufferin is ranked #3 out of 18 things to do in Quebec City. See pictures and our review of Terrasse Dufferin.
