Visit culture-packed Québec City
It’s easy to be charmed by friendly and bustling Québec City – and it’s unlikely you will run out of things to see and do during a visit.
This is Canada’s oldest city and a place brimming with history and heritage. Québec’s French-Canadian culture also combines with a First Nations heritage to create an unforgettable city experience.
Stroll the city, or ride a tour bus, to see many attractions. The island, Île d’Orléans in downtown Québec City is a magnet for travellers with some 600 historic buildings and heritage sites.
When you tire of the sights, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and pubs to enjoy, whether you are looking for something traditional, or a more modern experience.
Let Signature Travels point you towards the best of this delightful historic city.
Québec City's Highlights:
· Take a walk of discovery – or join a private tour – to see the walled city, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. To hear a narrated tour of more of the top attractions, such as Old Québec, the Fortifications of Québec, Quartier Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Place Royale, you can board special hop-on, hop-off buses.
· Visit spectacular Montmorency Falls, which are higher even than Niagara Falls. How will you experience this amazing force of nature? You could ride an impressive gondola, walk a suspension bridge high above the roaring water, or climb a stairway for a superb vista.
· A trip to the island of Île d’Orléans, in the Saint Lawrence River near downtown Québec City, is a must-do. This is the birthplace of French Canada, where many ancestors arrived from France to start new lives. Discover an eclectic mix of artisan shops and farm stands, as well as no fewer than 600 historic buildings and heritage sites.
· Stay in luxury hotel Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in downtown Québec City. The iconic hotel is next to the striking Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec and exclusive Quartier Petit Champlain with its stylish boutiques.
· Québec’s traditional cuisine has been shaped by French roots and the difficult years of settlement. You will see menus with dishes such as cretons, pea soup, meat pie and poutine. The old town also has a high end gastronomic offering, such as at Le Saint-Amour or Tanière³ Restaurant.
Explore Québec City’s fascinating past
Québec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. Its origins date back thousands of years to when the First Nations peoples came to the region. The arrival of French explorers in the 16th century eventually led to the establishment of Québec City.
Most famous of the sites today are the 17th century walls, which surround the western end of Old Québec’s Upper Town. The walled city is a Unesco world heritage site and acclaimed as an architectural treasure and a monument to European colonial history in the New World.
Wherever you go in this atmospheric city, you will be treated to an amazing tour through history.
Let Signature Travels guide you to the best of the best in Québec City.
