Top 11 Quebec City Highlights

There were two minor things we were slightly worried about when entering Canada: getting stuck at the border for a long time and not knowing how to speak French. Since our car was full of luggage we were afraid that we would have a hard time at the border and they would take forever to search through everything. We were also a bit concerned about not being able to communicate properly with the locals. However, the border crossing was swift and pleasant and once we saw how welcoming and friendly all of the locals were we felt at ease. We were finally in Canada and Quebec City was the most spectacular introduction to this beautiful country. Here’s a quick list of some must see spots in this magnificent city.

Lovely Quebec City
Lovely Quebec City

Quebec City Highlights

  1. Take a walk around Battlefields Park.

    Battlefields Park
    Battlefields Park
  2. Stop for a rest and lounge in the grass at Joan of Arc Garden.

    Joan of Arc Garden
    Joan of Arc Garden
  3. Visit the Citadel and Promenade des Gouverneurs for stunning panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River. 

    Views of the St. Lawrence River
    Views of the St. Lawrence River

    River Picture
    Loving Quebec so far
  4. Making your way down the many steps towards Terrase Duffering may seem daunting but you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views once you arrive. You’ll feel like you’re taking a stroll through Paris!

    Terrase Duffering
    Such a gorgeous place
  5. Marvel at the magnificent Château Frontenac, the most photographed hotel in the world! – It’s OK to stare…   

    Beautiful hotel! Château Frontenac
    Beautiful hotel!

    Château Frontenac
    Château Frontenac
  6. People watch at the Place d’Armes. While there, see gorgeous work from local artists and become mesmerized by talented street musicians.

    Place d’Armes
    Place d’Armes
    Such a lovely place
    Such a lovely place
    street musicians
    Street musicians

    Fantastic paintings form local artists
    Fantastic paintings form local artists
  7. Take a tour of the Morrin Centre. The historic building once housed Quebec’s first prison (also a college) and is currently home to one of the most stunning libraries I’ve ever seen! ($ 8.75 USD/pp)

    Library at Morrin Center
    Library at Morrin Center
    Antique books at Morrin Center
    Antique books
    You can still see where the prison bars used to be on the windows. Morris Centre former prison
    You can still see where the prison bars used to be on the windows
    Morrin Center was previously a college as well
    Morrin Center was previously a college as well

    Morrin Centre library
    Glad we took the tour!
  8. Wander around Rue Saint-Jean while weaving in and out of quirky shops, cozy cafes and restaurants.

    Rue Saint-Jean
    Rue Saint-Jean
  9. Roam around the Fortifications of Quebec built around the 1600’s to protect the city.

    Fortifications around the city
    Fortifications around the city
    Interesting artifacts around the city
    Interesting artifacts around the city

    Finding hidden gems around the city
    Finding hidden gems around the city
  10. Stop and smell the… flowers. Enjoy the delightful gardens found throughout the city.

    Spectacular gardens brighten up Quebec
    Spectacular gardens brighten up Quebec
  11. Take a step back in time while strolling through the cobblestone streets of the Petit-Champlain Quarter and Rue du Cul-de-Sac.

    Petit-Champlain Quarter
    Petit-Champlain Quarte
    Enchanted garden!
    Enchanted garden!
    Rue du Cul-de-Sac
    Rue du Cul-de-Sac
    Charming murals
    Charming murals
    Caught in the rain
    Caught in the rain

    Dinner and Brew at Le Cochon
    Dinner and Brew at Le Cochon

*Bonus- Watch the city light up at night! Wait for the sun to go down and take a stroll around Old Quebec for an even more magical experience.

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Quebec at night
Quebec at night

 Where we’re headed next:

  • Montreal
  • Toronto