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Funicular


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 121 attractions in Quebec City
Traveler Description: This cable-car ride connects the Terrasse Dufferin with Lower Town for those not up for the steep stairway.
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Attraction type: Tram
Address: 16 Petit-Champlain St
(Near Champlain) Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H4
Canada
Tel: 418-692-1135
Fax: 418-692-4415

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4 of 5 stars
unclelouie   92 contributions
Minnesota
Oct 5, 2009

We did use the funicular once and that was late at night after the sun was down and we did use it to go to the upper part of town. The walk down is not all that bad. Of course going up is more difficult but far from impossible so we only used it that one time. It is a... more

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5 of 5 stars
gwadagwado   8 contributions
Ste Anne
Feb 3, 2009

Perfect for going up and down and what a view, climbing hills is a pleasure! more

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3 of 5 stars
globeseeker007   923 contributions
globeseeker007
Dec 28, 2008

This is basically an elevator in that it gets one from the bottom to the top. However, it's a fun ride and is something to experience when you're in Quebec City. more

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4 of 5 stars
JohnTheBear   4,349 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Dec 24, 2008

...and also to photograph the cars going up and down. Kids will enjoy it. They do let pets on it too -- we took our dogs. more

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5 of 5 stars
LondonTbird   12 contributions
London
Nov 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

When I stayed in Quebec I couldn't resist riding this every opportunity I got. Cheap and fun, and a great way to get up and down a very steep slope. Especially nice at night! more

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4 of 5 stars
sedum37   98 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 20, 2008

We took the Funicular on a rainy, cold day and were glad we did! It quickly whisked us to the top (less than a minute or two) and saved lots of walking in the rain. It is pretty inexpensive. We didn't get any good photos from the funicular but I bet on nicer days you could. Give it a try.... more

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3 of 5 stars
catchsun   10 contributions
parry sound, Ontario
Oct 19, 2008

It's an elevator. Well worth the $1.75 I'd take it several times a day - the terrain is killer on the knees. View is better from the citadel or plains of Abraham. more

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4 of 5 stars
spmm   143 contributions
East Gwillimbury, Canada
Oct 7, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Funicular is like a glassed-in elevator car. Sized to carry about 8 people up and down the cliff between the upper and lower parts of Old Quebec. The upper station is right in front of the Chateau Frontenac. The lower stop is surrounded by shops, boutiques, restaurants and various historic sites. A one-way trip takes maybe 2 minutes, tops.... more

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5 of 5 stars
pauladac   1 contribution
chicago
Mar 31, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

We are coming from chicago and we had an outstanding experience by taking the funicular. The overview is spectacular and we enjoyed our ride. The staff was very kind and help up to find other interesting sites to visit at the lower town. Definitely a must a see. more

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5 of 5 stars
NYC_Tourist1   55 contributions
NYC
Aug 6, 2005
15/16 found this review helpful

The Funicular is great either for a ride up or down the sides of the city for cheap. It is better to take it up the sides because walking down is easy. The Funicular takes you from the Upper City where the Chateau Frontenac, Basilica, Anglican Cathedral and Seminary are down to the historic Petit Champlain Quarter, which is near... more

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Funicular Address

16 Petit-Champlain St | (Near Champlain), Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H4, Canada
Tel: 418-692-1135 Fax: 418-692-4415