Great Things to Do in Quebec City

As the official capital of the province of Quebec and one of the oldest settlements in North America, Quebec City requires very little presentation.
In fact, I get a lot of emails about visitors planning a day trip to Quebec City from Montreal – but every time, my answer is the same: stay overnight. Not only are the train and bus schedules rather restrictive for day trips, but the city is just magical after nightfall and truly deserves a lot more than a rushed, quick-let’s-move-on-to-the-next-place few hours.

Take the ferry to Lévis

Things To Do In Quebec City

Go on a food tour in Old Quebec


Walk on Dufferin Terrace

things to do in quebec city

Marvel at the Château Frontenac

Things To Do In Quebec City

Go 400 years back in time at Place Royale


Things to Do in Old Quebec

Learn all about military history at Citadelle de Québec & Plaines d’Abraham


Things to Do in Old Quebec

Explore the quaint district of Petit-Champlain

Things To Do In Quebec City

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