Old Québec

The Historical Neighbourhood

Bask in the European charm of this UNESCO World Heritage treasure as you stroll and take in over 400 years of history in the birthplace of French North America.
 

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    Musée de la civilisation (MCQ)

    The MCQ is Québec City's most popular museum. Welcoming more than 100,000 children a year, its exhibitions and interactive experiences offer something for everyone. 

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    The Plains of Abraham + Plains of Abraham Museum

    The Plains of Abraham, Canada’s first national historic park, welcomes 4 million visitors a year. A stop at the Museum is also a must!

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    The Parliament Building

    The home of Québec democracy and the seat of the National Assembly since 1886, the Parliament Building hosts a variety of tours about Québec’s political life. 

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    Observatoire de la Capitale

    Located on the top floor of the Marie-Guyart building, Observatoire de la Capitale offers a unique 360-degree view of Québec City from a viewpoint of 221 metres. 

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    Citadelle de Québec

    A national historic site with a spectacular view of the city and river, La Citadelle is the fortress of Old Québec. Take in more than 300 years of history. 

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    L’îlot des Palais

    A historical and archaeological museum, L'Îlot des Palais presents interactive exhibitions in its 300-year-old vaults and organizes GeoRallies in Old Québec.

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    Monastère des Augustines

    Occupying the site of the first hospital north of Mexico, Le Monastère des Augustines offers a unique holistic health experience to visitors of all cultures and faiths. 

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    Quartier Petit-Champlain

    The historic pedestrian streets of the Petit-Champlain neighbourhood and Place Royale take you back to 1608, when Québec City was founded. 

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    Place D'Youville Ice Rink

    A refrigerated ice rink in a magical setting in front of the Saint-Jean gate, the fortifications, the Capitole de Québec and Le Diamant theater.

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    Gougoune et doudoune

    This family-friendly site offers activities for 34 days, featuring climbing on a giant bear structure, a track with three electric skis, sliding on an air mattress, a giant ball pit, and plenty of other surprises!

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    Toboggan Slide on the Dufferin Terrace

    This sliding area is just steps from Château Frontenac on the Dufferin Terrace. Get an adrenalin rush as you dash down one of three toboggan lanes at speeds of up to 70 kilometres an hour.

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    Strøm Spa Nordique

    Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, the Strøm Nordic Spa Old Québec is a unique place of complete relaxation and absolute rejuvenation.

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    Discoglace du Port de Québec

    In a dazzling setting, DJs and artists bring the very first Discoglace to life, a free, refrigerated ice rink with a lively, festive atmosphere.

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