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Attractions and Monuments in Quebec City & Surroundings

The main monuments and tourist sites of Quebec, including the city's fortifications, historical buildings, public squares, museums, monuments, and natural areas. Sites like the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Montmorency Falls showcase the history and architectural heritage of the city. Walkways, parks, and cultural spaces offer views over the Saint Lawrence River and the surrounding landscapes.

Château Frontenac
Château Frontenac

Quebec, Canada

This French neo-chateau style building is located on Cap Diamant. It was built in 1893 by Canadian Pacific as a luxury hotel.

Montmorency Falls
Montmorency Falls

Quebec, Canada

An 83-meter high waterfall accessible via staircases with observation points, a suspension bridge, and cable car for visitors.

Museum of Civilization
Museum of Civilization

Quebec, Canada

Museum on Dalhousie Street displaying permanent collections about Quebec history and rotating international exhibitions.

Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral

Quebec, Canada

The first Catholic church in North America, built in 1647, rebuilt after the 1759 bombardments, featuring a chapel, crypt, and stained glass windows.

Place Royale
Place Royale

Quebec, Canada

A 17th-century cobblestone public square, the commercial center of New France, with Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and colonial era houses.

Plains of Abraham
Plains of Abraham

Quebec, Canada

Large public park in the center of Quebec where the 1759 battle between French and British armies took place, featuring trails and monuments.

Lower Town
Lower Town

Quebec, Canada

This historic area of Quebec is located between the Saint Lawrence River and the Cap Diamant cliff, with its cobbled streets dating from the 17th century.

Petit-Champlain District
Petit-Champlain District

Quebec, Canada

A 17th-century commercial area featuring stone houses, art galleries, and cafes along narrow streets.

Citadel of Quebec
Citadel of Quebec

Quebec, Canada

Historic military site with ramparts, barracks, museums, and guard posts covering an area of 2.3 square kilometers.

Aquarium du Québec
Aquarium du Québec

Quebec, Canada

Marine center with indoor and outdoor pools presenting fish, marine mammals, and invertebrates from freshwater and saltwater environments.

Parliament Building
Parliament Building

Quebec, Canada

Second Empire-style government building constructed between 1877 and 1886, featuring a facade adorned with 26 bronze statues.

Observatoire de la Capitale
Observatoire de la Capitale

Quebec, Canada

Observation platform located at an altitude of 221 meters offering a circular view over the city of Quebec and its surroundings.

Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular

Quebec, Canada

Inclined transport system connecting visitors between Petit-Champlain Street and Dufferin Terrace since 1879.

Dufferin Terrace
Dufferin Terrace

Quebec, Canada

A 425-meter long wooden panoramic walkway bordering the Château Frontenac, offering views over the Saint Lawrence River and its surroundings.

Orleans Island
Orleans Island

Quebec, Canada

Island territory in the Saint Lawrence River including six municipalities with farms, orchards and maple groves extending over 34 kilometers.

Valcartier Vacation Village
Valcartier Vacation Village

Quebec, Canada

Year-round recreation center offering water slides during summer and snow tubing slopes during winter months.

Morrin Centre
Morrin Centre

Quebec, Canada

19th-century building that served as a prison and then a college before becoming a center for English-speaking culture with a library and exhibition rooms.

Breakneck Stairs
Breakneck Stairs

Quebec, Canada

A wooden staircase with 59 steps dating back to the French regime, connecting Petit-Champlain Street to Côte de la Montagne.

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec

Quebec, Canada

Art museum located in Battlefields Park showcasing collections of Quebec art from the 17th century to the present day.

Old Port
Old Port

Quebec, Canada

A 17th-century port area that includes Louise Basin, a marina, restaurants, and a public market along the Saint Lawrence River.

Fortifications of Quebec
Fortifications of Quebec

Quebec, Canada

Stone military construction built between 1608 and 1871, forming a 4.6-kilometer enclosure around the city's historic center.

Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
Promenade Samuel-De Champlain

Quebec, Canada

A 2.5-kilometer green space along the Saint Lawrence River with bike paths, themed gardens, and a wooden observation tower.

Place D'Youville
Place D'Youville

Quebec, Canada

Public square with a refrigerated ice rink in winter and performance space in summer, located between Saint-Jean and Kent gates.

Gare du Palais
Gare du Palais

Quebec, Canada

Railway station built in 1915 with castle-style architecture, copper roofing, and a central clock. The building houses train and bus services.

Governors' Walk
Governors' Walk

Quebec, Canada

A 310-meter-long wooden pedestrian trail constructed on the cliff connecting Dufferin Terrace to Plains of Abraham with stairs and lookouts.

Fresco of the Quebecers
Fresco of the Quebecers

Quebec, Canada

A 420-square meter mural painting on Place Royale showing characters and significant events from Quebec's history since its foundation.

Ursulines Museum
Ursulines Museum

Quebec, Canada

Museum located in the Ursuline Monastery displaying collections of religious objects, art, and documents about girls' education since 1639.

Grande Allée
Grande Allée

Quebec, Canada

Main street lined with 19th-century Victorian houses, restaurants, and terraces. It leads to the Plains of Abraham and the Parliament.

Champlain Monument
Champlain Monument

Quebec, Canada

Bronze statue inaugurated in 1898 on Dufferin Terrace depicting Samuel de Champlain holding a map. The pedestal contains historic decorations.

Wolfe-Montcalm Monument
Wolfe-Montcalm Monument

Quebec, Canada

Granite monument erected in 1828 in the Governors' Garden. A 20-meter obelisk honoring the generals who died in 1759.

Horloge du Jura
Horloge du Jura

Quebec, Canada

Precision mechanism with a height of 3.5 meters installed in 1989, a gift from the canton of Jura to highlight ties between Switzerland and Quebec.

Seminary of Quebec
Seminary of Quebec

Quebec, Canada

Educational institution founded in 1663, the first to offer higher education in North America. The buildings preserve their French colonial architecture in the historic center.

UNESCO Monument
UNESCO Monument

Quebec, Canada

Structure made of bronze, granite, and glass installed in 1985 to mark the recognition of Old Quebec as a World Heritage Site.

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