Quebec is a French speaking province in North-eastern Canada. Place
witnessing the home to the earliest French Settlements in North America. City
was founded by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, later called “The
Father of New France”. Such a historically significant city surrounded by
the multiple historical sites like Museum of Civilization, Battlefields Park,
La Citadelle and many more attractions.
However, the city was recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 as the “Historic District of Old Quebec”. Due to its many travel landmarks that help every visitor to indulge in the real beauty of such a brilliant ancient city. Here we are going to explain what are the top 7 Things that travellers can do? In order to exploring surrounding landscapes and beauties.
Things to Do in Quebec City
1. Visit Old Quebec City
Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Old Quebec city is one
of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites known for its cobblestone streets, stunning
architecture, historical buildings and charming atmospheres. Such an
interesting neighbourhood includes some of the most notable attractions such as
Citadel, Quartier Petit- Champlain and Notre Dame de Québec Basilica Cathedral.
Make sure that your Old Quebec city tour should include popping into the
Artisan shops or aromatic cup of coffee restaurants. Never miss land in Place
Royale and Bustling Petit Champlain district.
2. Indulge in Montmorency Falls Park
Montmorency Falls Park is located just 9 miles away from the northeast
of Old Quebec City along with the St. Lawrence River. Fall attracts visitors
from its 272 foot waterfalls, with warm temperatures and surrounding natural
beauties. It is just one and half times taller than Niagara Falls. However due
to its natural settings, falls offer multiple outdoor activities such as hiking
trails, bike paths, double zip line and playgrounds, during winter season
snowshoeing and ice climbing are very popular. Remember there are some
prescribed ticket prices needed to pay before taking any travel outdoor
activities here.
3. Explore the Museum of Civilization
Overlooking the port, situated just a short walk from the Place Royale.
Museum of civilization explains human history and uses interactive exhibits to
draw a connection between the past and the present. Moreover its prime purpose
is to depict the Indigenous nations living in Quebec and Inuit people in
Quebec. Many visitors even today praised the museum architecture and
atmosphere, especially helpful to the children who are learning the concept of
civilizations and histories. It opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm with the entry
fees $ 18 for adults and $ 6 for kids.
4. Discover Battlefields Park
Often also known as Plains of Abraham, spans around 267 acres of land
located just west of the Old Quebec city. Park is renowned for its colonial
history, especially the battle of Quebec. Battlefield Park highlights the movement of the
French and Indian War, when the French and Indian War were forced to cede New
France to Great Britain in the Battle of Quebec. Despite that, the park
includes Joan of Arc Garden and Riverfront vistas. Open year round, offers a
variety of exhibits about its history and is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
Visitors have to pay a certain amount of entrance fees to explore: $ 13.25 and
$ 16.50 in 2 different seasons.
5. Visit La Citadelle or the Citadel
Another magnificent and largest military site La Citadelle is known for
its largest British built fortress in North America. Such a massive military
base was active from 1859, when the British troops and British artillery took
role in the French region. Its notable collection of this military base is “Canadian
Armed Forces at an onsite museum”. Even today the Canadian National HistoricSite is still sanctioned as a military base here in the French city.
Interesting thing here is the guided tour hosted by the soldiers in the Royal
22e regiment. Here also backpackers should pay a certain amount of entrance
fees to indulge in this military base: $ 18 for adults and $ 6 for children.
6. Taste Cuisines along with Beauty of Chateau Frontenac
Chateau Frontenac is an iconic hotel and is known as the most
photographed hotel in the world. Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is located in Old
Quebec, upper town of the southern side of Place d’Armes. Opened in 1893,
designed by Bruce Price, the hotel contains 18 floors and each floor offers a
glimpse of the St. Lawrence River and fortified old city along with snow-capped
landscapes and surroundings. Hotel offers locally focused cuisines and
cocktails, hotel also offers urban resorts with indoor pools, fitness centres
and aquatic centres. Visitors can either stay at a hotel or enjoy the hotel’s grand
architecture.
7. Enjoy the Views form Terrasse Dufferin
Overlooking the Old Quebec, Terrasse Dufferin is known for its offering
spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River. Located just below the Fairmont Le
Chateau Frontenac, which is easy to capture the 360 degree view of the Old
Quebec city and surrounding landscapes.
Winter season offers things like ice toboggan to ride and summer offers street
performances and artistic exhibitions. If you are willing to learn about the
history of Terrasse Dufferin, visit the Quebec National Historic Site (if you
want to take a guided tour you can take it). $19 is the entrance fee to explore
especially during mid-May.
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