{"id":22912,"date":"2024-05-03T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T19:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=22912"},"modified":"2025-01-05T10:37:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T15:37:04","slug":"things-to-do-in-old-quebec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/things-to-do-in-old-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"20+ essential things to do in Old Quebec City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">U<\/span>nless you&#8217;ve been living under a rather large rock for the past, em, 400 years, chances are you are well acquainted with one of North America&#8217;s oldest settlements. Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac is just one of the many things to do in Old Quebec, but not just: some of the suggestions below are painfully obvious &#8212; hello, we are talking about a <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNESCO World Heritage Site here<\/a> &#8212; and others, not quite as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id22912_1da004-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id22912_1da004-8d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id22912_1da004-8d 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id22912_c28c27-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id22912_c28c27-0f alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22912_abad5d-50 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>quebec city travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22912_88d96e-9d inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/6-exciting-day-trips-from-quebec-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 6 most exciting, fulfilling day trips from Quebec City<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admire the Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"25936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-21-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac restaurants - Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-21-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-21-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-21-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-21.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"25941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-13-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac restaurants - Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-13-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-13-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-13.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"25957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Inside-Chateau-Frontenac-in-Quebec-City-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac restaurants - Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Inside-Chateau-Frontenac-in-Quebec-City-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Inside-Chateau-Frontenac-in-Quebec-City-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Inside-Chateau-Frontenac-in-Quebec-City-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Inside-Chateau-Frontenac-in-Quebec-City-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Inside-Chateau-Frontenac-in-Quebec-City.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" data-id=\"25937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-20-875x583.jpg\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac - Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-20-875x583.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-20-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-20-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-20.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oh hello there :-)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting predominantly atop Quebec\u2019s upper town, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/fairmont-chateau-frontenac.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a> is the capital\u2019s emblem and most visited attraction. But despite its somewhat contradictory name, it was never a castle; the National Historic Site of Canada was actually built in the late 19th century as part of the series of \u201cch\u00e2teau\u201d style hotels for the Canadian Pacific Railway company throughout Canada. While the now-Fairmont-owned hotel no longer offers guided tours, it is possible to step inside for a drink or a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t afford to spend the night? Don&#8217;t worry, you can easily enjoy the ch\u00e2teau and avoid the hefty Fairmont pricetag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pop in the lobby for a quick peek at the art deco features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3nuhcOR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided tour&nbsp;of Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac<\/a> ($20 per adult)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay for a while and enjoy make-your-own negronis at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairmont.com\/frontenac-quebec\/dining\/1608-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1608<\/a> or the opulent brunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairmont.com\/frontenac-quebec\/dining\/champlain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Champlain Restaurant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go on an Old Quebec food tour<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-22912_7b118d-95{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-22912_7b118d-95 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-22912_7b118d-95 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-22912_7b118d-95 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-22912_7b118d-95 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-22912_7b118d-95 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1703px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1703\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"26824\" class=\"wp-image-26824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg 1703w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Old-Quebec-food-tour-1363x2048.jpg 1363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1703px) 100vw, 1703px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1703px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:150%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1703\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"26729\" class=\"wp-image-26729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-scaled.jpg 1703w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Quebec-food-tour-1363x2048.jpg 1363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1703px) 100vw, 1703px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Gone are the days where Quebec City was the laughing stock of ultra foodie Montreal; in fact, Quebec has undergone a total revitalization in the past few years and is now home to numerous forward-thinking, imaginative restaurants that are well worth a visit. The 3-hours <a href=\"https:\/\/localfoodtours.com\/quebec\/tours\/old-quebec-city-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Quebec food tour<\/a>&nbsp;features five culinarily and culturally significant spots showcasing the area\u2019s historic European heritage as well as the city&#8217;s inventive streak. Bring your eating pants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When: 11:00 AM Almost everyday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much: 80+$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tour the Citadelle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of Canada\u2019s most historically-significant places, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plains of Abraham<\/a> are not to be missed. This is where the French and the British armies fought on multiple occasions in the hope of keeping their respective grip on the North American continent, until the decisive 1759 conquest. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacitadelle.qc.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citadelle de Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 the largest British-built fortress in North America \u2013 is an utterly fascinating stronghold encompassing over 200 years of military history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know, for instance, that the fortifications were not in fact built to protect the British colonies from the French army? They only reinforced the already-existing structure in case the Americans colonies further south had the funny idea to invade Quebec City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the 400-year old Augustines Monastery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Things to Do in Old Quebec\" class=\"wp-image-22925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2065031.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"22926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2064998.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" data-id=\"22927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-875x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/P2033990.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The historical cloisters of H\u00f4tel-Dieu, one of the most significant landmarks in Old Quebec, have been carefully renovated over the past couple of years and turned into an unprecedented <a href=\"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">combination of&nbsp;museum \/ hotel \/ healthy restaurant \/ holistic centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It recounts the story of the Augustine Nuns, who were pioneers in health and science when the hospital first opened its doors in 1639&nbsp;with a treaty from King Louis XIII asking them to care for the sick and to open the continent\u2019s first hospital north of Mexico. Think of this place as history meets wellness meets modern comforts and you&#8217;ve got a pretty enticing picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not unlike the Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, you can opt to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ca\/monastere-des-augustines.en.html?aid=1773669&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay overnight<\/a> at the monastery if the visit made you want to see more. The rooms are unadorned but incredibly comfortable and restful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Mus\u00e9e des Ursulines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the aforementioned Augustines were all about health and science, the Ursulines&#8217; mission was to educate and teach to girls in New France &#8212; both newcomers and natives &#8212; making it the oldest institution of learning for women in North America as their history begins on 1 August 1639 when the first nuns landed in Canada. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ursulines-uc.com\/en\/quebec-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The museum<\/a> recounts their fascinating progress and the influence they had on educational systems throughout America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stand where it all started: Place Royale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Place-Royale-things-to-do-in-Quebec-City-875x583.jpg\" alt=\"Place Royale - things to do in Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Place-Royale-things-to-do-in-Quebec-City-875x583.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Place-Royale-things-to-do-in-Quebec-City-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Place-Royale-things-to-do-in-Quebec-City-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Place-Royale-things-to-do-in-Quebec-City-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Place-Royale-things-to-do-in-Quebec-City.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set foot in the cradle of French Canadian civilisation! Visit the very place where Quebec City was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The small square is awash with history. It served as a trading post, a storehouse, and even a fort back in the early 15th century. The gabled roofs and large chimneys are very typical of the New France era and the houses found in and around Place Royale are some of the finest examples of that genre anywhere in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go on an Old Quebec guided tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of themes, ideas and neighbourhoods to go around. Just pick your favourite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3bgipDH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quebec City sightseeing tour<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3mf4QuH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electric bike tour of Quebec City<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3bf5MsI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old Quebec walking tour with funicular tickets included<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3jHXoX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quebec City guided sightseeing cruise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Picnic&nbsp;in the Parc du Bastion de la Reine (and enjoy the view)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quebec-City-travel-guide-875x586.jpg\" alt=\"Quebec City travel guide\" class=\"wp-image-26742\" style=\"width:656px;height:440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quebec-City-travel-guide-875x586.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quebec-City-travel-guide-448x300.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quebec-City-travel-guide-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quebec-City-travel-guide-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Quebec-City-travel-guide.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Grab some bread, wine, cheese &amp; saucisson at the oldest grocery store in town \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/jamoisan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9picerie J.A. Moisan<\/a>&nbsp;in the St-Jean area. Head on over to this lovely park bordering the Plains of Abraham to enjoy underrated views of Old Quebec and St. Lawrence river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the Fort St-Louis archaeological site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have noticed&nbsp;that Terrace Dufferin, right by Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac, is dotted with plexiglass domes opening onto mysterious remains? Archaeologists uncovered significant evidence that the governor&#8217;s official residence, and, therefore, New France&#8217;s&nbsp;seat of power, stood right here from 1620 to 1834.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is now possible to explore the remains of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/lhn-nhs\/qc\/saintlouisforts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau Saint-Louis<\/a>. They feature 120 artefacts and are cleverly designed to be visited through an augmented reality tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Morrin Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-18770 size-full is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library.jpg\" alt=\"Things to Do in Old Quebec\" class=\"wp-image-18770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library-416x300.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library-875x632.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library-450x325.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city-Morrin-Centre-Library-800x578.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Morrin Center<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Formerly a prison, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morrin.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morrin Centre<\/a> is now Quebec City\u2019s flagship English-language cultural hub. It&#8217;s inside a stunning 200-year old building filled with history and obscure inmate stories. It also features a Victorian-era library containing over 25,000 books, an old-timey chemistry lab, and is home to Canada\u2019s first learned societies. It\u2019s even possible to book a traditional afternoon tea, complete with period costumes and Victorian etiquette lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it&#8217;s one of the prime locations of Louise Penny\u2019s detective novel \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morrin.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bury Your Dead<\/a><\/em>\u201d featuring the popular Officer Gamache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be surprised at Maison de la litt\u00e9rature<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Maison de la litt\u00e9rature - Things to Do in Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-23741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City-800x1062.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City-450x597.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City-603x800.jpg 603w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Maison-de-la-litt\u00e9rature-Things-to-Do-in-Quebec-City.jpg 807w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maison de la Litt\u00e9rature<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And while you\u2019re at it, hop over next door to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondelalitterature.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maison de la Litt\u00e9rature<\/a>. It&#8217;s a completely renovated public library with a Scandinavian feel to it and infinitely strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/locations\/800497003\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram game<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is entirely dedicated to Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois&nbsp;creativity, with an obvious focus on literature. Visual arts and other mediums are also featured if that&#8217;s your thing! Don&#8217;t be deterred by the French-speaking environment. This is truly a hidden gem and one of the most underrated things to do in Old Quebec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink in a 400-year old tavern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quartierpetitchamplain.com\/en\/shops-and-restaurants\/bistrot-pape-georges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pape Georges tavern<\/a> is&nbsp;mostly famous for its atmospheric vaulted ceilings and its rather unusual street number at &#8220;8 \u00bc rue du Cul-de-Sac&#8221;. It is housed in a 1668 stone building. For the full experience, order a Black Velvet, which consists of half cider and half stout beer. Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peek at S\u00e9minaire de Qu\u00e9bec<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-13-875x583.jpg\" alt=\"Quebec City travel guide\" class=\"wp-image-25962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-13-875x583.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-13-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-13-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-13.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1663, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S%C3%A9minaire_de_Qu%C3%A9bec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S\u00e9minaire de Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> is, to be official, the oldest educational institution in Canada. As such, it became a National Historic Site of Canada in 1929. It continues to wow visitors to this day, with its white-washed central courtyard concealed by a wrought-iron gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marvel at the Fresque des Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-15-702x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fresque des Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois - things to do in Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-15-702x1024.jpg 702w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-15-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-15-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-15.jpg 1028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fresque des Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The gigantic, almost mind-boggling fresco recounts the heritage of Quebec City. It is located at the bottom of steep C\u00f4te de la Montagne street. It depicts the characters and events that contributed to the city&#8217;s history. I&#8217;ve seen it a few times and I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve actually noticed every detail yet, as the fresco is very intricate. A work of art for all to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go antiquing on rue Saint-Paul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-11-875x621.jpg\" alt=\"shopping antiques Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-11-875x621.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-11-423x300.jpg 423w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-11-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-11.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Charming St-Paul Street is nestled at the foot of Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac&nbsp;in the quieter part of the Lower Town. It is famous throughout the city for being home to the best antique shops in Quebec. These boutiques are filled with old-timey trinkets that easily fit in a suitcase!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy Mus\u00e9e de la Civilisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy exhibits of international calibre as well as more locals ones at this forward-thinking, trend-setting museum in the heart of Old Quebec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcq.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mus\u00e9e de la Civilisation<\/a> features highly interactive, modern features that also act as an homage to architect-superstar Moshe Safdie, who designed the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ride the ferry across the St Lawrence River<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-18-875x583.jpg\" alt=\"Ferry Quebec City - top things to do in Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-18-875x583.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-18-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-18-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-18.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the best view of Quebec City, you need to leave Quebec City \u2013 just for a few minutes! There\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traversiers.com\/en\/our-ferries\/quebec-city-levis-ferry\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a ferry service<\/a> between the capital and its adjacent neighbour L\u00e9vis. Cross the St. Lawrence River, sit back, and enjoy the view that unfolds before your eyes. For a handful of change!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id22912_000d51-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id22912_000d51-db > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id22912_000d51-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id22912_000d51-db > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id22912_000d51-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id22912_000d51-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id22912_000d51-db alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22912_447ea4-78 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>quebec city travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22912_c5f9a3-bc inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/things-to-do-in-quebec-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20+ amazing things to do in Quebec City for first-time visitors<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk on the Ramparts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Historic Quebec City walls span over 4,6 kilometres. They hold so many secrets that only a guided tour could possibly reveal &#8212; along with some pretty unique viewpoints. If you&#8217;d rather go it alone, climb the stairs by Kent Gate and access the top for a self-guided visit of the only remaining fortifications north of Mexico City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instagram the beautiful streets of Old Quebec<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-7-875x583.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-7-875x583.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-7-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-7-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-7-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-7.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-22912_8dfa41-b5{margin:-16px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-22912_8dfa41-b5 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:16px;}.kb-gallery-id-22912_8dfa41-b5 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-22912_8dfa41-b5 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-22912_8dfa41-b5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-22912_8dfa41-b5 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14-875x586.jpg\"   alt=\"things to do in Old Quebec City\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14-875x586.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14-875x586.jpg\" data-id=\"25961\" class=\"wp-image-25961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14-875x586.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14-448x300.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-14.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-streets-of-Old-Quebec-659x1024.jpg\"   alt=\"things to do in Old Quebec City\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-streets-of-Old-Quebec-659x1024.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-streets-of-Old-Quebec-659x1024.jpg\" data-id=\"25950\" class=\"wp-image-25950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-streets-of-Old-Quebec-659x1024.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-streets-of-Old-Quebec-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-streets-of-Old-Quebec-768x1193.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-streets-of-Old-Quebec.jpg 966w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16-875x583.jpg\"   alt=\"things to do in Old Quebec City\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16-875x583.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16-875x583.jpg\" data-id=\"25959\" class=\"wp-image-25959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16-875x583.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-16.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-17-683x1024.jpg\"   alt=\"things to do in Old Quebec City\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-17-683x1024.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-17-683x1024.jpg\" data-id=\"25946\" class=\"wp-image-25946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-17-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/photos-of-quebec-city-17.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec-875x585.jpg\"   alt=\"things to do in Old Quebec City\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec-875x585.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec-875x585.jpg\" data-id=\"25954\" class=\"wp-image-25954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec-875x585.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Streets-of-Old-Quebec.jpg 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-18-875x551.jpg\"   alt=\"things to do in Quebec City\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-18-875x551.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-18-875x551.jpg\" data-id=\"25938\" class=\"wp-image-25938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-18-875x551.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-18-477x300.jpg 477w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-18-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/quebec-city-guide-18.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The charming streets that surround the Old Port are perfect for strolling and whiling away the hours. It&#8217;s antiques stores, art galleries, and sidewalk caf\u00e9s galore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The enchanting decor is peppered with historic houses that were once home to the likes of grain merchants and wholesale grocers. At Place FAO, amid the circa 1900 architectural gems of the old financial district, lies a striking fountain sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hop on the funicular to Petit-Champlain neighbourhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petit-Champlain-Quebec-City-875x583.jpg\" alt=\"funicular in Old Quebec City\" class=\"wp-image-25952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petit-Champlain-Quebec-City-875x583.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petit-Champlain-Quebec-City-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petit-Champlain-Quebec-City-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petit-Champlain-Quebec-City-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Petit-Champlain-Quebec-City.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-cite.com\/en\/businesses\/funiculaire-du-vieux-quebec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The funicular<\/a> connects the lower and the upper towns, more specifically Petit-Champlain to Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac It&#8217;s one of the most quintessential things to do in Old Quebec. 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