Tourist Attractions in Quebec

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Quebec

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About Quebec

In Quebec City, you can still come across real fortress walls and stroll through the “European” streets of the Old Town, which were inhabited in the 17th century. Despite the fact that the city was conquered by the British, its French roots have not gone anywhere – they continue to influence the lives of the citizens to this day.

It is known that Quebec is not located in the warmest climate zone, but people have learnt to take advantage of this situation. They have organised a fun Winter Carnival, and every year they build an ice hotel, where a long queue of tourists is lined up in advance. Moreover, Quebec is surrounded by unique nature. Not far from the city there is the grandiose Montmorency Falls and the magnificent Jacques-Cartier Park.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Quebec

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

 4.7/5

21001 reviews

Quebec’s Chateau-Frontenac Hotel, located on Cape Diamant, has become world-famous for its unusual architecture. From afar, it looks like a real medieval castle with bastions, towers and powerful walls. The building was built at the end of the XIX century on the site of the former residence of viceroys from the metropolis. As befits a castle, the building sits on a hill and dominates the rest of the building.

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Old Quebec

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The historic centre of Quebec City, which is a UNESCO protected monument. The first buildings of Old Quebec date back to the early 17th century, but most buildings appeared in the 19th century. The neighbourhood resembles a typical Old World French quarter, with cathedrals, historic mansions, and fortifications that are quite unique in North America.

Royal Place

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The square is a picturesque piece of Europe, as if transported to the North American continent. It is paved with century-old cobblestones, with narrow stone streets running in all directions, and restaurants on the ground floors of old mansions. The square is adorned by the graceful building of Notre-Dame de Victoire Church, which was erected in 1690. It is one of the oldest churches in the New World.

Harrington Harbour

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The harbour is the second largest after the Port of Montreal. In the 19th century, it played an important role in Canada’s commercial shipping industry, with hundreds of ships passing through the harbour every day. With the construction of a more modern harbour, the Old Harbour has become a popular attraction for cruise ships. The harbour offers a magnificent view of Chateau-Frontenac.

La Citadelle de Québec

 4.6/5

7856 reviews

Star-shaped defences on Cape Diamant. They were erected until the middle of the 19th century. The Quebec fortress is still home to a military base and the Governor General’s residence. This is also where the English monarch would stay in case of his visit to Quebec. By the end of the 19th century, the fort lost its military significance and an artillery school was opened on its territory.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site

 4.5/5

188 reviews

The fortress wall was built in the middle of the 18th century and is the only structure of its kind in North America, as the others have not survived to this day. In 1985, the remains of the walls were declared a UNESCO monument, preventing demolition attempts. The fortress wall gives Quebec an original historical appearance and reminds of the times of the British and French confrontation.

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Parliament Building

 4.4/5

424 reviews

The building is located on Parliament Hill. It was designed by E.E. Tasche in the second half of the 19th century. The architecture of the building clearly demonstrates the imperial ambitions that were common in Britain at that time. The facade is in a pompous style, and the interior was decorated with expensive wood, marble and gilded decorations.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Gare du Palais

 4.4/5

249 reviews

The building of the railway station is a picturesque monument of architecture in the French style. The building is constructed of red brick, the façade is characterised by a large number of elegant stained glass windows. The sloping roof, two towers at the main entrance and a clock face create a resemblance to a European castle or a city hall of the Old World. The station is not designed for a large number of passengers, with quite few trains running in the evenings.

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Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec

 4.6/5

3549 reviews

The museum was organised in 1933. It is located in the historic part of the city and consists of three buildings. One of the pavilions housed a prison until 1970. The interior of some of the prison premises was left unchanged and included in the historical exposition. The museum collection has about 38,000 items, including many sculptures, paintings, photographs, and items of applied art.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Museum of Civilization

 4.5/5

6508 reviews

The museum was opened in 1988 and has since become the largest in Canada. The museum’s holdings contain about 1 million exhibits covering a wide range of time periods. Three permanent exhibitions dedicated to the history of the province of Quebec, the indigenous population of Canada and the history of the city itself are open to visitors. Temporary exhibitions are organised from time to time.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Morrin Centre

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534 reviews

A former city prison that has been turned into a cultural centre. The building now houses a science laboratory and a library. There used to be even a college here. The Morrin Centre’s book collection is considered the oldest and one of the most respected in Canada. There are 30-40 minute tours organised for tourists, during which the guide will tell a lot of interesting things about the history of the building.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Quebec City Mural

 4.7/5

854 reviews

A huge street painting painted on the wall of a building located on Notre Dame Street. The mural was created in 1999. It depicts historical figures who played an important role in the destiny of the city and the province, as well as the architectural landmarks of Quebec – the Chateau-Frontenac and the city’s Old Town mansions. The images are detailed and precise, so that the mural creates a “reality come to life” effect.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Aquarium of Quebec

 4.3/5

12339 reviews

Urban oceanarium formed on the basis of the Biological Research Centre. Since 1959, the centre has been open to ordinary visitors to get a closer look at the marine fauna. Since 1971, the scientists moved to another location, the old one remained a public aquarium. In the oceanarium there are about 300 species of marine inhabitants (10 thousand individuals). Seals, polar bears and walruses also live here.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral

 4.7/5

3453 reviews

Quebec’s Catholic Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedrals in Canada. The first building on the site of the present cathedral appeared in the middle of the 17th century, but 100 years later it was destroyed during a siege. The building was reconstructed in 1744-49 to a design by J. Baillarge. The architect also worked on the interior of the church. Since 1989, the cathedral building has been considered a historical monument of Canada.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

 4.8/5

6133 reviews

A Catholic church built in 1658. The first building stood until a fire in 1922. A few years later, the basilica was rebuilt. Miracles are believed to occur in this church. People with damaged limbs are healed – they get up from wheelchairs or throw away crutches. In front of the entrance to the church there are even special racks where all kinds of canes, sticks, crutches, which were thrown away by former owners, are stored.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec

 4.2/5

2014 reviews

The funicular links the historic part of Quebec City with the Museum of Civilisations. The system became operational in 1879. Since then, there have been three major renovations – in 1946, 1978 and 1998. The cable car is 64 metres long, with a lift height of 59 metres. In 1996, there was an accident that resulted in the death of a man. After that the funicular was closed for 2 years. It started working again only after a major overhaul.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Quebec Bridge

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The bridge was built over the St Lawrence River in the south-western part of the city in the early 20th century. It is open to railway, road and pedestrian traffic. The structure is almost 1 km long, 29 metres wide and has a maximum height of 104 metres above the water. Since 1993, the Quebec Bridge has been considered an important historical monument and is under the jurisdiction of state authorities.

Rue du Petit Champlain

 4.8/5

73 reviews

A historic street located in Old Quebec. It is famous for the French artisans who settled here in the 80s of the 17th century. In the nineteenth century, the Irish were added. Petit Champlain was dilapidated by the XX century, but it has completely preserved its unique appearance. Former residential buildings have been converted into shops and restaurants. The street can be reached by walking up the “Dangerous Staircase”.

Promenade Samuel-De Champlain

 4.7/5

2693 reviews

A picturesque street along a well-maintained promenade, a popular place for strolling. The promenade is named in honour of S. de. Champlain, a famous French traveller and founder of Quebec. The promenade is decorated in a modern, dynamic style with an abundance of wooden platforms, geometric lawns and a stone embankment by the water that creates the effect of a rocky shore.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Plains of Abraham

 4.7/5

7857 reviews

The historic site of a battle between French and British forces in 1759. As a result of this battle, Quebec was ceded to Great Britain. In those early days, the Champs d’Abrams was outside the city limits, now it is part of the historic part of Quebec. At the site of the former battle, there is a park and a small museum where you can learn more about the War for Quebec. The park has several concert venues where performances take place.

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Île d'Orléans

 4.7/5

725 reviews

A 120 km² island discovered in 1535 by J. Cartier. In the second half of the 17th century, some French settlers began to move to the island and established a small village there. In 1759, on the eve of the British attack, all the inhabitants fled to the mainland. Their dwellings were subsequently destroyed. At present, the island is home to several thousand people, mostly engaged in agriculture.

Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier

 4.8/5

4837 reviews

The park is located a few dozen kilometres from Quebec City and is named after J. Cartier, the explorer and navigator who colonised Canada. The park has many cycling and skiing trails, hiking trails and places for boating. In terms of natural conditions, it is somewhat similar to Russia’s Northwest region, as it lies in the same climatic belt.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Montmorency Falls

 4.6/5

28277 reviews

The picturesque and powerful Montmorency Falls are as much as 30 metres higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls (the jets of water fall from a height of 84 metres). This is a fact that Quebecers are extremely proud of. The waterfall is located in close proximity to the city, equipped with a network of footpaths and stairs, so that it can be viewed from almost any angle. The stream was named in honour of A. de Montmorency, an admiral and viceroy of New France.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hôtel de Glace

 4.6/5

2497 reviews

A unique hotel built entirely out of ice. It is a real hotel with rooms, a bar and a spa centre. The only difference is that it has to be rebuilt every winter, as the walls and furnishings melt during the summer. The hotel is constantly changing location. The number of rooms in the hotel is always different. To stay warm, people sleep on special mattresses and pillows wrapped in sleeping bags.

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The Carnival Workshops

 5/5

1 reviews

A celebration that takes place every year at the end of January and lasts for two and a half weeks. The carnival attracts tourists from all over the world. The programme includes more than 300 different events – ice and snow sculptures, parades, children’s car races, snowboarding and much more. The Quebec Carnival is a real celebration that shows that it is possible to enjoy the winter weather as well.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed