Marché Champlain

Marche Champlain is a three-story market hall located in Old Quebec City with numerous vendor stalls and commercial spaces throughout its interior. The building contains different sections for produce, artisanal goods, and regional food products that appeal to both locals and visitors.

The original market hall was built between 1858 and 1860 by architect Joseph-Pierre-Michel Lecourt and incorporated stones from the first Parliament building. The construction reflected efforts to rebuild using salvaged materials from the city's earlier institutions.

The market brings together local farmers, artisans, and food vendors who display regional products and local food traditions. You can see how residents shop for fresh ingredients and interact with producers from the surrounding area.

The market hall sits beside the port area and near Marche Finlay, making it easy to reach on foot from the Old City. Visiting early in the day works best when vendor selection is broadest and the space feels less crowded.

The neoclassical design incorporates architectural elements salvaged from Quebec's first Parliament building, which burned down in 1854. These reused stones make the hall a hidden record of how the city rebuilt after that loss.