Observatoire de la Capitale
Observatoire de la Capitale
4.4
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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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.
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Joch51
Reims, France47 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A few little things are exhibited or presented on site but the real interest of the thing is the view of the city (The highest you can have.). Afterwards, is it worth paying entry just to take a few photos (Glass going all around the floor and quite clean.)? It is a question of perspective. lol :-D
Written November 14, 2023
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LaMoule33
Bordeaux, France51 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
An excellent 360 view of Quebec City. Wall exhibition allowing you to learn more.
The digital consoles available presenting the places seen and their history are a real plus.
A very positive point: Israel, the host who welcomes us and who comes with news and explanations during our visit. Very attentive and courteous, it's a pleasure!
Admission a bit high.
The digital consoles available presenting the places seen and their history are a real plus.
A very positive point: Israel, the host who welcomes us and who comes with news and explanations during our visit. Very attentive and courteous, it's a pleasure!
Admission a bit high.
Written January 26, 2024
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Mindy S
Atlantic City, NJ20 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Buy your tickets online. You can’t buy them at the counter. This observatory was well designed with interactive maps and some special experiences aside from the views. You will see what winter in Quebec looks like as well as some “rooftop” views of the city. It was an unplanned treat recommended by our hotel concierge.
Written June 2, 2024
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Anita R
Knoxville, TN114 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The view was okay, it was smoggy, but still viewable.
It’s on the 34th floor, but it was difficult to get up there. We wandered around for 10 minutes before we found security who explained we had to take the elevator and purchase tickets (which we thought were pricey for what they offered). In order to get tickets, you had to fill out a form on a Canadian computer (different keyboard). It was very confusing, the clerk was very annoying, continually chatting with another couple.
We do not recommend.
It’s on the 34th floor, but it was difficult to get up there. We wandered around for 10 minutes before we found security who explained we had to take the elevator and purchase tickets (which we thought were pricey for what they offered). In order to get tickets, you had to fill out a form on a Canadian computer (different keyboard). It was very confusing, the clerk was very annoying, continually chatting with another couple.
We do not recommend.
Written June 30, 2023
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mromano6
Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
Jul 2023
Impressive views and extremely helpful and enthusiastic staff. Melody answered all of our questions and made the visit exceptional. This is a great way to start your trip to get a "lay of the land" before visiting the various part of Quebec City. Yes, you need to buy your tickets in advance on your phone--do it, save time, and then enjoy the fantastic view!
Written July 11, 2023
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les-globetrotters37
189 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The view is impressive, you overlook the city from the 31st floor and it's worth a look.
But there are also plenty of explanations of all kinds about Quebec, presented in a modern and visually nice way, never boring!
Really worth doing!
But there are also plenty of explanations of all kinds about Quebec, presented in a modern and visually nice way, never boring!
Really worth doing!
Written November 5, 2023
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AdvisorBob
Beaverton, OR2 contributions
Oct 2021
Very unhappy with the check in process. I had to use a computer (they only have one computer for the lines of visitors) to manually type in my Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address (twice) and then select on same computer my choice of ticket. Next I had to manually enter all my credit card information on the same computer. Hasn't this company heard of touch screens and credit card readers?
Written September 13, 2022
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Shygal
5 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
Tickets must be purchased on-line!! No where on the website does it say you can not buy tickets at the door! I went to the 31st floor and a young lady told me on-line only. She had a computer there but I did not want to put my banking information into someone else's computer.
Written September 10, 2024
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joe-chicago-23
Chesterfield, MO1,342 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Buy tickets in advance online and ride the express elevator to the 31st floor. Check in and begin your self guided tour.
In each of the 4 directions for viewing there are wall displays with historical information and computer kiosks to provide information on the scenes and buildings below. There are also videos showing winter activities in Quebec and an aerial view of Old Quebec.
In each of the 4 directions for viewing there are wall displays with historical information and computer kiosks to provide information on the scenes and buildings below. There are also videos showing winter activities in Quebec and an aerial view of Old Quebec.
Written October 11, 2023
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bestfamilyadventures
Canada1,043 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
You can see these views from many other points for zero cost just before you enter old city. Yes, it is a walk up a hill to see views for free. Charging $14 is really a ridiculous price to look out at view from a window.
Written August 17, 2016
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Hi bestfamilyadventures,
First, thank you for your feedback. There are several magnificent places where you can admire views of Québec City. But the Observatoire is the only one where you can see Parliament Hill and the surrounding area from 221 meters up!
We hope you will tell your family and friends about this beautiful viewpoint. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
Written October 28, 2016
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Lorena Moreno
Vila Velha, ES
2 contributions
Do we have to buy it online? Or can buy there?
(precisamos comprar online? ou pode comprar lá?)
Written January 24, 2020
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