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Top Things to Do in Quebec City Canada

If you are planning a trip to Quebec City Canada and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Quebec City is the perfect place to throw out the map and wander the winding cobblestone streets and hidden alleyways lined with brick buildings, hanging flowers & lace curtains at your leisure. Be sure to spend as much time as possible relaxing on an outdoor terrace eating croissants, crepes, poutine, and maple fudge! Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Quebec City Canada bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Quebec City Canada trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Quebec City is the perfect day trip from Montreal.  Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-Mons Quebec City Canada things to Do day trip
Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-Mons

Things to Do in and Around Quebec City Canada

Take a bike ride along the St Lawrence River

Watch the light show on the Old Port Grain Silos in the Marina

Hop the ferry across the St Lawrence River for city views

Photograph the beautiful Gare du Palais Station

Relax at Café Félin Ma Langue Aux Chats (cat café)

Sample maple fudge at the Marché du Vieux-Port de Québec

Relax on the Promenade au Vieux-Port

Enjoy a maple body scrub at Le Spa du Manoir

Explore the boutiques and cafes on Rue Saint-Jeans

Eat chocolate croissants at Paillard

Visit the Morrin Centre Library

Walk the old city walls from Port St-Jean to Port St-Louis

Quebec City Canada Port St-Louis
Port St-Louis

Photograph Maison de la littérature

Play in the dancing water at City Hall

Learn about the military sieges of Quebec City at Musee du Fort

Browse the Rue du Tresor open-air art gallery

Tour Le Château Frontenac

Watch street performers along Terrasse Dufferin

Eat traditional Quebec cuisine at La Buche

Take a walking tour of Old Quebec

Check out the Fresco of Quebecers mural in Petit Champlain

Enter the Holy Doors of the Notre Dame des Victoires

Walk up the famous Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Stairs)

Watch the chocolatiers at Chocolaterie Erico Patisserie

Ride the Old Quebec Funicular

Quebec City Canada Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular

Stop by the historic Pub Saint-Alexandre for a beer

Take a ghost tour through old Quebec

Shop for souvenirs along Rue du Petit Champlain

Climb to the top of Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-Mons for the perfect photo of Chateau Frontenac

Watch the Changing of the Guard at La Citadelle de Quebec

Tour the National Assembly on Parliament Hill

Photograph the Fourney Fountain in Parliament Square at night

Take in the view from Observatoire de la Capitale

Have dinner at Ciel and enjoy the panoramic view

Stroll Jardin Jeanne d’Arc

Explore the Musee des Beaux-arts

Have a picnic at the Plains of Abraham and enjoy the St Lawrence River views

Take a walk along Montcalm’s Braves Avenue and gaze at the mansions

Check out Lumiere sur l’art along avenue Cartier

Shop the Avenue Maguire’s boutiques

Bar hop along Grande Allee

Sample maple products at Delices Erable & Cie

Walk under the stairs of Sous-le-Cap

Eat crepes and poutine

Take a cruise on the St Lawerence River

Quebec City Canada Petit Champlain
Petit Champlain

Shop for antiques on Rue Saint Paul

Browse the galleries on Rue Sault-au-Matelot

Go bar hopping on Rue Saint-Jean

Buy maple syrup at Épicerie J.A. Moisan

Take a food tour

Take a microbrewery tour

Check out Les fresques des piliers under the highway overpass

Check out Mega Park indoor amusement park

Walk across the suspension bridge at Montmorency Falls

Visit the vineyards on Ile d’Orleans Island and drink Quebec wine

Take the Ile d’Orleans Food Tour

Learn about the Aboriginal culture at Wendake Huron Village

See the Crooked Waterfalls at Mont-Tremblant National Park

Hike Canyon Saint-Anne

Check the Quebec City Tourism website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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24 Responses

  1. Planning to visit in the fall of 2019! Thanks for the suggestions – your list will certainly help us to make our plan.

  2. Wow, Quebec sure has tons to do. Those waterfalls are amazing as is the idea of a horse drawn carriage. I like the sound of a ghost tour. Guess, it requires at least 3 days

  3. Ahh! This must be a sign. This the 3rd article on Quebec I am reading today and tit is not noon yet. 🙂 From what I see, it is a photographers haven. To me it looks so Europeanesque! Must visit someday .

  4. That’s a long list of fun things to do while in Quebec. The city is so pretty that even one does nothing, it will be a delight to roam around the streets taking pictures How will it be in October?

    1. I have not been in October. I would check to see when the leaves begin to change, that would be beautiful!

  5. Ive never been to Quebec before! Is there a spot that’s not Instagram worthy? This place is so beautiful! It reminds me of Christmas pop up cards I used to receive when I was a kid! Love it! Your photos are awesome!

    1. Lol, agree and think it would be very snow globe like in the winter

  6. That is a good list of things to do in Quebec. I agree the map should be ignored completely 🙂
    Tastinf the local cuisine there will be the first in my list.

  7. Yes! A post on Quebec. I love this site and the list of to do’s. It’s so straightforward and lists all the important things you should do. The photos are amazing, especially the last one. What a lively street!

  8. I’ve a maple sugar scrub and body butter treatment in Quebec (though in a different city – not the place you mentioned) and I have to say that it was incredible. Maple might be delicious to eat but it’s just sublime in spa treatments – it’s so relaxing and soothing.

    Love, love, love Quebec City – was there this spring for a week and already I can’t wait to go back.

  9. I can’t believe I haven’t been to Quebec City – and your pictures definitely inspire the wanderlust. Your list is awesome -lots of variety. Who knew there were falls near QC? Always wanted to do a Lawrence River Cruise, and definitely without a doubt to sample maple products.

    1. OMG, those falls are spectacular! I was shocked by the amount of water rushing under me while on the bridge

  10. I’ve always wanted to check out Quebec. I’ve been told it’s like a closer Europe (for me in the USA). I’ll definitely need to bookmark this for when I finally make it there.

    1. It is very similar to European architecture. It is also much closer and a better conversion rate!

  11. We were planning a trip to Canada this Fall but we’ve had to postpone due to work committments! 🙁 It’s good to know that Quebec City is easily reachable from Montreal, I’ll note it down!

    1. No need, the carriages are throughout the city and there are plenty. I never saw a wait once

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