Holidays to Québec City have plenty of French flair, a naturally beautiful backdrop and buckets of European-meets-Canadian charm

As you pass through Porte St Louis and roam the network of cobblestone streets and squares of Old Québec, catching moments of hurried conversation, you may feel as though you’ve landed somewhere in deepest France. On the other hand, the warm-hearted welcome you receive on Québec City holidays is characteristically Canadian. Dip into a continental-style patisserie for a pastry treat or order a tub of poutine, the most comforting of Québécois comfort foods, to fuel your wanderings through one of North America’s oldest settlements.

Whichever way you turn you’ll feel as if you have one foot in the past and one foot in the 21st Century. The 125-year-old Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac dominates the skyline of the heritage-rich Upper Town, an ever-present and reassuring city guardian. The stone buildings which house the boutiques of the pretty-as-a-picture Petit-Champlain Quartier sit in the shadow of the great railway hotel and the city’s bustling waterway – the St. Lawrence River – is just a couple of blocks away. And it’s not all about what’s inside Old Quebec that counts; the creative neighbourhood of Saint Roch and the boho Saint-Jean-Baptiste quarter will draw you outside the city walls. Keep an eye out for Québec’s incredibly detailed murals, sample the local brews along Rue Saint-Jean or enjoy a summer picnic in the artsy park, Jean-Paul-L’Allier.

A trip to Québec City is easily added to an exploration of Eastern Canada and our Canada experts can recommend the best addresses in town and the best experiences. 

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Québec City Hotels

Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Québec City

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Striking a pose above Quebec City’s fortified Old Town, the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is one of...

Auberge Saint Antoine

With an impressive Clefs d’Or concierge team eager to help you discover Old Quebec in the best wa...

Hotel 71

Hotel 71’s guestrooms have a grown-up and residential feel about them. The clink of wine glasses...

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Walking Tour in Old Quebec City

Embark on historical walking tour of Old Québec and learn about its colourful past beginning in 1608 and continuing into the present day. Tours are designed to give visitors a general sense of the history of the fortress and hub that is Québec City, as well as an understanding of the lives of the people that have inhabited it through out the centuries. You’ll also have the advantage of being in a small group led by guides who are always open to questions, favouring a more relaxed and personal sightseeing excursion.

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Quebec City Gourmet Tour

Discover Quebec City aboard an electric pedicab. First, meet your guide in front of the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, located on Place Royale. Proceed on to the Basse-Ville district and the Vieux-Loimoilou district where you'll make several stops. You'll then head to the Grand Marché of Quebec City where you'll have an hour of free time to discover a multitude of local products and meet with local producers and artisans. Climbing back aboard the pedicab, continue onto the trendy Nouvo-Saint-Roch district, before returning to Place Royale. Please note, this is a seasonal tour.

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Quebec City Tour

This guided city tour by bus provides a comprehensive orientation of historic and modern Quebec City. You will see the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, the Fortifications, the National Assembly, Place Royale, the Basilica and other points of interest within Quebec City.

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Private Guided Bicycle Tour of Quebec - Lower Town & Old Port

Discover hidden charms of the Lower Town and the Old Port of Quebec City on this enjoyable, eco-friendly bike tour. Ride through the narrow and secret streets where the city will unveil its well-preserved 17th and 18th century architecture. A stop in the Royal Square is made before continuing along the waterfront next to the majestic St. Lawrence River. Reach the Cap Diamant district nestled at the foot of great promontory called Cap Diamant. Discover the historical site of a monastery built during the French regime. A unique blend of past and present. Included are bike, helmet and water bottle.

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