It’s safe, easy (no need to handle a carabiner), and gives you the chance to get up close to the falls along 3 different routes. You’ll be talking about it for months! Via FerrataĮxplore the falls from a different angle along the via ferrata. Experience the adrenaline rush on your own or with a friend. If you’re a thrill-seeker, the double zipline will get you extremely close to the falls. Take the gondola for more great views of the falls and a superb panorama of Île d’Orléans and Québec City.
Once on the bridge, you’ll experience the overwhelming power of the falls as it rushes and roars beneath your feet. Suspension Bridgeįrom Manoir Montmorency, a path runs along the cliff’s edge to the suspension bridge at the very top of the falls. Experience the power of nature, only 15 minutes from downtown. Whether you’re riding the gondola, climbing the scenic stairway or crossing the suspension bridge, the views of the Montmorency Falls are simply breathtaking. Its important place in the city’s history is reflected in its exceptional architecture. Located in the heart of Old Québec, this basilica cathedral was home to the first Catholic parish north of the Spanish colonies. Built by the British between 18 to defend the city, the Citadelle is a remarkable military heritage site and home to the Musée Royal 22e Regiment, where you can learn all about the history of the regiment and the fortress. Citadelle de QuébecĪt the top of the famous Cap Diamant lies the biggest British fortress in North America. On September 13, 1759, the giant urban park known as the Plains of Abraham was the site of the famous Battle of Québec, the confrontation that decided Canada’s fate when the French lost the city to the British. The unique period architecture testifies to the combined French and British influences so characteristic of the city’s built environment. Place Royale, this historical gem, is where Québec City was officially founded. Known for its concentration of art galleries and fine bistros, Petit‑Champlain is a bona fide memory maker. With its many local shops and enchanting ambiance, this charming pedestrian street is sure to win you over. The Ramparts and Gatesĭid you know that Québec is the only walled city north of Mexico? The walls and four gates that surround the Old City will make you feel like you’ve travelled back in time. While you’re there, hit up another historic site: the remains of the Saint‑Louis Forts and Châteaux, which lie beneath this iconic promenade. Named in honour of Lord Dufferin, a governor general of Canada who loved Québec City, the terrace is so eternally popular that it has been expanded twice since it was first built. Take a stroll along Dufferin Terrace for a magnificent view of the St. Lawrence River and Château Frontenac, as well as live entertainment in the summer and a toboggan run in the winter. Whether you’re just stopping by for a tour of the Château or staying for the night, it’s well worth a visit! Dufferin Terrace Québec City’s most famous landmark is also the most photographed hotel in the world.
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Full of charming little streets and local shops, Old Québec is best visited on foot and we highly recommend a walking tour to learn about its fascinating history. For all its 400 years of incredible history, it’s still very much alive: magical in the winter and popping in the summer.
Walk along the fortified walls surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the view from every angle.
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