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Vieux Quebec (Old Quebec)
As featured in 3 days in Quebec and 1 other guide
Ollie #1 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
5 of 5 stars 411 reviews

Historic part of Quebec City, which was founded in 1608.  The upper part, referred to as 'Upper Town' (Haute-ville) is walled with ramparts and makes Québec the only remaining... more »

Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Historic Sites; Neighborhoods
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
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Lower Town (Basse-Ville)
As featured in Quebec off the beaten path
Ollie #2 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
The location of the city's original settlement, historic Lower Town is situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Quartier du Petit Champlain
As featured in 3 days in Quebec
Ollie #4 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Dating back to the mid-17th century, this historic neighborhood is the oldest commercial district in North America.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Morrin Centre
As featured in 3 days in Quebec
Ollie #5 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Owner description: Come visit the Morrin Centre, Quebec City's best-kept secret! Built over 200 years ago as the city's first prison, it now houses one of the world's...... more » Owner description: Come visit the Morrin Centre, Quebec City's best-kept secret! Built over 200 years ago as the city's first prison, it now houses one of the world's most beautiful libraries. This national historic site is yours to discover. Walk through foreboding jail cells and browse the books in the charming Victorian library. We also offer various productions, concerts, readings and lectures, many in English. Consider renting the Centre as the perfect place to hold your events. « less
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Historic Sites; Libraries
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Terrasse Dufferin
As featured in Quebec for free
Ollie #6 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River. Winter adrenalin junkies line up by the thousands at Les Glissades...... more » Owner description: This elevated area offers panoramic views of Old Quebec and the St. Lawrence River. Winter adrenalin junkies line up by the thousands at Les Glissades de la Terrasse to experience the rush of zooming downhill from 270 feet high (82 meters) in a toboggan speeding up to 60 mph (90 kilometers per hour) to the bottom 500 feet (152 meters) away. Located on the Dufferin Terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River behind Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, the ride is open from mid-December through late March. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Place Royale
As featured in Quebec off the beaten path
Ollie #7 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
This famous town plaza is the heart of historic Lower Town and has been an important social center since the city's founding.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec
Ollie #8 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
This famous 17th-century cathedral has been restored several times but still provides visitors with an ambiance of centuries past.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Joan of Arc
Ollie #11 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Located in the Plains of Abraham, this statue of the French martyr is a tribute to the soldiers who died in the historic battle between the French and...... more » Owner description: Located in the Plains of Abraham, this statue of the French martyr is a tribute to the soldiers who died in the historic battle between the French and British that occurred here in 1759. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Old Port (Vieux-Port)
Ollie #12 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
This once bustling port now serves as a nostalgic reminder of Lower Town's history.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Battlefields Park (Parc des Champs-de-Bataille)
Ollie #14 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
This bucolic park includes the Plains of Abraham, where the decisive battle that led to British control of Quebec took place.
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites; Battlefields
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Observatoire de la Capitale
Ollie #16 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Located on the 31st (and top) floor of the Marie-Guyart Building, the Observatory is the highest point in Québec City, offering a spectacular 360...... more » Owner description: Located on the 31st (and top) floor of the Marie-Guyart Building, the Observatory is the highest point in Québec City, offering a spectacular 360 degree view. It offers a new multimedia interpretation display that takes visitors on a fantastic journey through time. State-of-the-art technology in the form of interactive touch screen terminals, soundscapes, and 3D images takes travelers back through Québec City’s rich past. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Plains of Abraham
As featured in 3 days in Quebec and 1 other guide
Ollie #17 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews

The Plains of Abraham Park is located in downtown Quebec City.  It runs parallel with Grand Allee Street on one side and the St. Lawrence Seaway on the other.  The park is large... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Parks
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Siberia Station Spa
Ollie #18 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Come and discover our concept of outdoor relaxation based on a Scandinavian ritual consisting in an alternance of hot, cold and rest stations....... more » Owner description: Come and discover our concept of outdoor relaxation based on a Scandinavian ritual consisting in an alternance of hot, cold and rest stations. Year-round, we invite you to experience our hot tubs, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, steam bath, cold baths with thermal falls and mutiple relaxation aeras. We also offer massage under the supervision of well-known Michel Van Waeyenberge. Benefit from Californian, Swedish, Amma, Sports or Momentum massages, alone or in a double room. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Promenade Samuel de Champlain and Statue
As featured in Quebec for free
Ollie #19 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Bike or walk the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain Promenade, a large park on the bank of the St. Lawrence River. Honoring the man who founded the first...... more » Owner description: Bike or walk the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain Promenade, a large park on the bank of the St. Lawrence River. Honoring the man who founded the first Quebec settlement with a statue, the park stretches nearly 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers ) from the Cageux Wharf to the Sillery coastline. The newly landscaped park is a gift from the provincial government to Quebec City for its 400th anniversary. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Parks
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Parliament Building (Hotel du Parlement)
Ollie #24 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
The meeting place of Quebec's National Assembly, this building is an impressive architectural landmark.
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Maison Jean-Alfred Moisan
Ollie #25 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Specialty Shops
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Chevalier House (Maison Chevalier)
Ollie #26 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: This structure, built as a home to Jean-Baptiste Chevalier in 1752 from two 17th-century structures, has been restored as a museum focusing on...... more » Owner description: This structure, built as a home to Jean-Baptiste Chevalier in 1752 from two 17th-century structures, has been restored as a museum focusing on Quebec's history. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Upper Town (Haute-Ville)
Ollie #27 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
The hilly section of the city known as Upper Town developed later than the original settlement it overlooks.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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La Promenade des Gouverneurs
Ollie #28 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This elevated walkway provides wonderful views of the city and the St. Lawrence River.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
Hotel de Glace
As featured in Quebec off the beaten path
Ollie #34 of 40 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Chill out at the Hotel de Glace, the only ice hotel in North America, open January to March. It's made entirely of ice and snow. Explore the...... more » Owner description: Chill out at the Hotel de Glace, the only ice hotel in North America, open January to March. It's made entirely of ice and snow. Explore the architectural marvel and its many rooms: Great Hall, chapel, ice slide and Ice Bar. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
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