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DESTINATIONS
QUEBEC CITY
★★★
Quebec City is the birthplace of French culture in North America. Perched
on the cliffs of Cap Diamant and overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec
is proud to be a living museum and the only fortified city in North America.
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L A RU E S T- J E A N, QU E B EC CIT Y
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L A CITA D E L L E A N D CH ÂT E AU FRO N T E N AC S T.LO UIS G AT E
WHAT TO DO
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Quebec City can be divided MUSÉE DE LA CIVILISATION ★★ Champlain, in the heart of Old Frontenac.
into 3 districts: Upper Town, The most popular museum in Quebec. The ride lasts about 1, rue des Carrières
Lower Town and Grande-Allée– Quebec City invites visitors 12 minutes. The ferry runs daily 418-692-3861
Parliament Hill. to reflect on their values all year long, with departures www.fairmont.com/frontenac-
Quebec City is small enough and traditions in relation to every 30 minutes during the day quebec
that the best way to explore it those of other cultures and (traversiers.com).
is on foot. civilizations. Learn all about RUE DU TRÉSOR ★
Quebec with the following 2 UPPER TOWN You won’t want to miss taking
LOWER TOWN permanent exhibitions : a stroll down this colourful
As its name implies, Lower CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC ★★★ pedestrian alley where local
Town (Basse-Ville) is located at 1. People of Quebec... Then The iconic Château Frontenac is artists display their artwork.
the foot of Cap Diamant, along and Now : Visit the major Quebec City’s landmark and the Admire the works of Quebec
the St. Lawrence River. events that shaped Quebec’s most photographed hotel in the artists, representing typical
history, from the early days of world. It was named after Louis scenes of Quebec City. And why
RUE DU PETIT-CHAMPLAIN ★★ the settlers to the present. de Buade, Count of Frontenac, not take one home with you?
In summer and winter alike, this who was governor of the colony
small cobbled street is a hive 2. This is our Story : Discover of New France from 1672 to NOTRE-DAME-DE-QUÉBEC
of activity, with its many cafes, the history and culture of 1682 and 1689 to 1698. CATHEDRAL-BASILICA ★
restaurants, boutiques and art Quebec’s Aboriginal cultures Built in 1893 by the Originally constructed in 1650,
galleries and how they view the world. railway to ensure luxurious the cathedral has been rebuilt
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, accommodations for train twice, after being destroyed
PLACE ROYALE ★★ from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and passengers, Château Frontenac by British troops in 1759 and
A visit to place Royale is like a Mondays in summer). has been named a National gutted by fire in 1922. Named
step back in time to the early 85, rue Dalhousie Historic Site of Canada. Step a National Historic Site of
days of New France. It was 418-643-2158 / www.mcq.org inside to admire its entry Canada in 1966, it represents
here that Samuel de Champlain hall, the Verchères room, the more than 300 years of Quebec
founded the first settlement in QUÉBEC CITY - LÉVIS FERRY ★ Champlain dining room and architecture. Open from 8 a.m.
1608. It later became a market The ferry between Quebec the reception area. A jewel of to 4 p.m. daily (7 p.m. in high
square. Take the time to admire City and Lévis provides the Canadian architecture! season).
historic Notre-Dame-des- opportunity to take some The Quebec Citadel and 16, rue de Buade
Victoires Church ★ , the oldest amazing photos of the city! The Observatoire de la Capitale www.notre-dame-de-quebec.org
stone church in North America. ferry terminal is near Petit- offer splendid views of Château
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
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DESTINATIONS
QU E B EC PA R LI A M E N T BUIL DIN G
RUE SAINT-JEAN ★ CITADELLE ★ OBSERVATOIRE DE LA Quebec City built in the early
The lively and popular Rue The Citadelle is a fortress CAPITALE (MARIE-GUYART 19th century.
Saint-Jean is one of the oldest built between 1820 and 1832. BUILDING) ★ Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
streets in the city. Bustling Designed in a star shape Admire Quebec City from its from late May to early October.
with boutiques and restaurants, characteristic of the time, it highest point, 221 metres up In summer the site offers
this is Old Quebec’s ultimate was never used to defend the on the 31st floor of the Marie- many activities for visitors
shopping destination. city. Today, the city of Québec Guyart Building. Observatoire including free musket-shooting
is the sole surviving example de la Capitale offers a 360° demonstrations. Daily in July
TERRASSE DUFFERIN ★★★ of a fortified city in North view of Quebec City and the and August at 10:30 a.m., 1:30
CDufferin Terrace is a America. surrounding area. Open daily p.m. and 3:00 p.m., at Porte
430-metre long clifftop The Citadelle is home to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from early St-Louis gate.
boardwalk just below the Royal 22nd Regiment February to mid-October and 2, rue d’Auteuil / 418-648-7016
Château Frontenac, Terrasse Museum, which displays Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 www.pc.gc.ca
Dufferinwith spectacular a collection of historical p.m. from mid-October to the
views ★★ of the St. Lawrence military artifacts from the 17th end of January. GRANDE ALLÉE +
River, Lower Town and the century to the present. Don’t 1037, de la Chevrotière PARLIAMENT HILL
surrounding area. The Terrace miss the view of Quebec City 418-644-9841
has public benches, street from the Citadel. Open daily www.observatoire-capitale.com QUEBEC PARLIAMENT
performers, vendors and even May to October from 9 a.m. BUILDING ★
ice slides in winter. to 5 p.m. and November to PARC DE L’ARTILLERIE ★ Built between 1877 and 1886,
April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artillery Park is a group of the Parliament Building is
PROMENADE DES The colourful changing of historic buildings that bear home to the Quebec National
GOUVERNEURS ★ the guard takes place on the witness to more than 250 years Assembly, the organism that
An extension of Dufferin Citadelle parade grounds daily of French, British and Canadian has held the legislative power of
Terrace, Promenade des at 10 a.m. from June 24 until military history. Visit the site’s the province since 1867. Some
Gouverneurs runs along the Labour Day (1st Monday in welcome and interpretation rooms are open to visitors,
Quebec Citadelle to the Plains September). centre where you will discover including the entry hall, the
of Abraham (Battlefields 1, Côte de la Citadelle military artifacts, the remains Presidents’ Gallery, the National
Park). This multi-level walkway 418-694-2815 of a powder magazine with Assembly Chamber, the Flag
offers panoramic views of the www.lacitadelle.qc.ca its protective wall, and a Room and the Legislative
surrounding areas. magnificent scale model of Council Chamber. A piece
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
FESTIVAL
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Quebec City Summer Festival
Dates : July 5 to 15, 2018
Created in 1968, the Festival
d’Éte has become a major
cultural event that attracts
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1.5 million festivalgoers every
year. Imagine an entire city
transformed into a giant stage
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for eleven days, from noon until
midnight... Artists from all over
the world perform at a dozen
venues, all within easy walking
distance. With more than 1000
Rue Sous-le-Fort and Château Frontenac
Breakneck Steps, Lower town artists and 300 shows, this is
one of Canada’s biggest music
festivals!
www.infofestival.com
Loto-Quebec International
Fireworks Competition
Dates : August 1 to 31, 2018
The Grands Feux Loto-Québec
is a pyromusical extravaganza
that attracts thousands of locals
and visitors alike. Every summer,
spectators gather at the foot
of the Montmorency Falls to
enjoy the colourful creations
© Tourisme Quebec, Linda Turgeon
of some of the world’s best
pyrotechnical experts. Tuesdays
and Saturdays only! Arrive early
at the Old Port to get a good
spot. Entertainment begins at 9
p.m. and the fireworks at 10 p.m.
Tour de calèche dans le Vieux-Québec
www.lesgrandsfeux.com
of photo ID is required. Free is an ideal setting for a stroll or a The entire cove is illuminated Nouvelle-France Festival
guided tours are offered in family picnic. Also known as the after dark. Dates : August 1 to 5, 2018
summer. Plains of Abraham. It was in Quebec City in 1608
1045, rue des Parlementaires www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca Île d’Orléans ★ that the whole adventure of
418-643-7239 / www.assnat.qc.ca Île d’Orléans is located in the New France began. And every
St. Lawrence River just east summer for the past 20 years,
NEARBY
PARC DES CHAMPS-DE- of Quebec City. A beautiful the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
BATAILLE ★ island that will capture your SAQ has been celebrating the
Created in 1908 for the 300th
anniversary of Quebec City, — heart, it is home to more than
600 historic buildings and
arrival of the first Europeans
on American soil. The festivities
this vast park commemorates Montmorency Falls ★★ stone houses dating back to include dance, parades,
the bloody clashes between the Located between the river and the French Regime. Be sure to spectacular shows, and street
French and English during the the cliffs, Montmorency Falls visit Saint-Pierre Church: built entertainment - a busy program
British conquest from 1759 to Park is just a few minutes from in 1717, it is the oldest church that will take you on a unique
1760. A green oasis of plains, Quebec City and is accessible on the island. The island is journey back to the 17th and 18th
wooded areas and English-style all year round. Its main known for its many local centuries.
gardens, Battlefields Park is attraction, the spectacular delicacies and award-winning www.nouvellefrance.qc.ca
to Quebec City what Central Montmorency Falls, are 83 products.
Park is to New York. With its metres tall. You can discover
extensive pathways and views of the falls on foot or take the
the St. Lawrence River, the park cable car to the top.
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
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DESTINATIONS
QU E B EC CIT Y B RID G E
WHERE TO EAT
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1 LE CRAC ($) Thursday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. local producers. An adventure is developing a whole new
Le Crac is a health food store to 11 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to remember! Open Monday- philosophy of Quebec cuisine.
offering more than 7,000 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 9 Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 They don’t call it the «new»
quality food items including a.m. to 10 p.m. p.m. and every evening from Champlain for nothing! Open
a wide range of organic and 1225, COURS DU GÉNÉRAL DE 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. every evening from 6 p.m.
specialty foods (vegetarian, MONTCALM, 28TH FLOOR 48, RUE SAINTE-URSULE to 9 p.m., for Sunday brunch
gluten-free, etc.). It also has a 418-640-5802 418-694-0667 (sittings at 10 a.m. and 1
large selection of ready to eat WWW.CIELBISTROBAR.COM WWW.SAINT-AMOUR.COM p.m.) and for Afternoon Tea
dishes prepared on site, and a Thursday-Saturday from 2
small dining room for the use 3 CHEZ VICTOR ($-$$) 5 AUX ANCIENS p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free valet
of customers. The dining room Chez Victor is known for its CANADIENS ($$-$$$) service if you eat at one of the
is open Monday to Saturday gourmet burgers, such as the At Aux Anciens Canadiens Château’s restaurants (there is
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and brie and red pepper burger and restaurant, you will enjoy a also Bistro le Sam and Le 1608
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the merguez burger with goat taste of traditional French - Wine and Cheese Bar).
The store is open Monday to cheese. Victor’s is also famous Canadian cuisine, in the warm 1, RUE DES CARRIÈRES
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 for its poutine, a Quebec ambiance of a magnificent 418-692-3861
p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. tradition. There is even duck historic 1675 home. Try the WWW.FAIRMONT.COM/
to 7 p.m. confit poutine! Open Sunday- famous Saint-Jean tortiere and FRONTENAC-QUEBEC
690, RUE SAINT-JEAN Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 pea soup and, for dessert, one 7
418-647-6881 p.m., Thursday-Friday from 11 of the maple classics: maple LE COCHON DINGUE ($$)
WWW.LECRAC.COM a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday syrup pie or maple syrup crème Located in the heart of Petit-
from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. brûlée. Open Monday-Sunday Champlain, Le Cochon Dingue
2 CIEL! BISTRO BAR 300, RUE SAINT-PAUL from noon to 9:30 p.m. is a local institution known for
($$-$$$) 418-781-2511 34, RUE SAINT-LOUIS its bistro cuisine, attentive
For the best views of Quebec WWW.CHEZVICTORBURGER.COM 418-692-1627 service and relaxed European
City, pay a visit to Ciel! Bistro WWW.AUXANCIENSCANADIENS. atmosphere. House specialties
Bar. The city’s only revolving 4 LE SAINT-AMOUR QC.CA include the steak and fries,
restaurant offers vistas that ($$$-$$$$) 6 pot pie and smoked ribs. Open
are spectacular at any time, Renowned Chef Jean-Luc CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC (LE Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to
but especially so in the evening Boulay will be happy to CHAMPLAIN) ($$$$) 10 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 11
when the city lights come welcome you to his fine LLe Champlain, the principal p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11
twinkling on. Take in the dining establishment for a restaurant of the historic p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to
«show» as you sip a cocktail at culinary experience of pure Château Frontenac Hotel, 10 p.m.
the bar (ages 18 and over), or pleasure. Allying tradition serves French and Quebec 46, BOULEVARD CHAMPLAIN
try the restaurant’s creative and innovation, his team of specialties featuring 418-692-2013
contemporary bistro cuisine. culinary professionals offer the highest quality local WWW.COCHONDINGUE.COM
Open Monday-Wednesday refined selections honouring products. Its celebrated
from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., the best products from our new chef, Stéphane Modat,
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
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