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Tourist Attractions in Quebec City
During any season travel back in time to rural Quebec and enjoy the view!
Major Quebec City Attractions, Sites, Festivals & Events.
Quebec City is a charming and historic city with a distinctly European cachet. Whatever you’re looking to do, anytime of the year, you will find the right Quebec City attractions. You should also be aware that you will probably fall in love with our city and it’s people very rapidly. As you explore the winding side streets, on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, the romance of the city will enrapture you.
Curious about the past of this historical city? Stroll through its oldest neighbourhoods, like Petit Champlain, Place Royal, the Old Port or choose from the many Quebec City attractions available throughout the year. Even though Quebec City is steeped in history, the year-round activities are truly up to date: world-class Winter Carnival, summer festival, theatres, exhibitions... and dining are top notch!
Our dedicated staff and I created a list of all the major celebrations and must-see Quebec City attractions through each of the seasons in order to simplify your research and make your trip as fulfilling as possible.
SUMMER QUEBEC CITY ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTION |
DEFINITION |
REFERENCES |
Quebec Summer festival |
First two weeks of July – Attracting the best local and international artist of various musical styles |
infofestival.com
1.888.992.5200 |
Loto-Quebec Fireworks competitions |
End of july first of August Spectacular international fireworks competitions perfectly located in the Montmorency falls |
lesgrandsfeux.com
1.800.923.3389 |
New-France Festival
Medieval Festival |
First week of August Historic re-enactments, samplings, plays, concerts, fashion shows, of the early days in Old Quebec. |
nouvellefrance.qc.ca
1.866.391.3383 |
Quebecity International Festival of Military band |
End of August Parade and performance of military musical pieces and classics from military band around the world |
fimmq.com
1.888.693.5757 |
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AUTUMN QUEBEC CITY ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTION |
DEFINITION |
REFERENCES |
Festival of sacred music |
End October beginning of November. From Gospel music to Gregorian chants, from Corsican polyphony to Celtic sounds, |
festivalmusiquesacree.ca
1.888.525.9777 |
Automn Festival |
Halloween, Circus, music etc |
infofestival.com/faq
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Challenge Bell
Tennis Tournament |
End of October first of November International women’s tennis tournaments |
challengebell.com
1.866.627.9634 |
WINTER QUEBEC CITY ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTION |
DEFINITION |
REFERENCES |
Quebec Winter Carnival |
End of January to early February - This international attraction featuring arts, culture, sporting events and entertainment is an unforgettable winter outing for the whole family.
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carnaval.qc.ca
1.866.422.7628 |
SPRING QUEBEC CITY ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTION |
DEFINITION |
REFERENCES |
New World Festival |
March Film festival attended by the three Americas .
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festival-inm.com
418.647.1234 |
OTHER FAVORITE QUEBEC CITY ATTRACTIONS & SITES
ATTRACTION |
DEFINITION |
REFERENCES |
Îles d’orleans |
A real open-air museum! |
iledorleans.com
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Québec Aquarium |
Experience the Park Aquarium du Quebec – representing the Boreal to the Arctic Regions |
parcaquarium.ca
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Québec Museum of Arts |
Enjoy many exhibitions through the year |
mnba.qc.ca
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Religious historic sites |
Offer guided tours and thematic visits in connection with Québec City ’s religious heritage. |
patrimoine-religieux.com
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St-Anne- de-Beaupré Basilica |
Oldest pilgrimage site in North America (1658) |
ssadb.qc.ca
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Kabir Kouba falls |
The majestic 28 metres
high waterfall sleeps in an impressive canyon
where the cliff can reach a great height of
42 metres. |
chutekabirkouba.com
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Valcartier Village |
Water slides sports recreational center. Summer and Winter |
valcartier.com
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All Quebec City museums |
List of all the museums in the province |
museocapitale.qc.ca
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ATTRACTION |
DEFINITION |
REFERENCES |
Plains of Abraham |
Splendid 108-hectare park located in the heart of downtown Quebec . |
ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
418.648.5371 |
Quebec Citadel |
Historic buildings representing three centuries of North American military history |
lacitadelle.qc.ca
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Dufferin Terrace |
One of the main attractions of the city offering a fantastic view of Château Frontenac, the river, the South-Shore and Île d'Orléans. |
Adjacent to the Château Frontenac |
Musée de la Civilisation |
Close to the historic site of Place-Royale, this internationally renowned state museum, present more than ten thematic exhibitions at once! |
mcq.org
1.866.710.8031
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Place D’youville |
Formed by the St-Jean entrance, the Quebec Capitol and Palais Montcalm, D’Youville Square is among Quebec 's chief activity hubs. |
See map of Old Quebec city |
Montmorency Falls |
83 meters high, the falls are a major attraction for all visitors |
chutemontmorency.qc.ca
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Traditional Huron Site |
Guided tours of the site, Huron dance shows, restaurant, Indian and Inuit art shop, bookstore, jeweller, and shaman’s boutique. |
huron-wendat.qc.ca
418.842.4308 |
Quebec old port |
Magnificent promenade close to most tourist attractions. |
portquebec.ca |
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