Breakneck Stairs, Historic staircase in Old Quebec City, Canada.
The Breakneck Stairs connect rue du Petit-Champlain to côte de la Montagne through multiple iron steps and resting platforms between Lower and Upper Towns.
Built in 1620 near Samuel de Champlain's residence, these stairs began as a simple pathway before evolving into wooden steps and later an iron structure in 1893.
The staircase received its current name from British tour guides in the 1960s, despite no recorded incidents of serious falls throughout its long history.
Three bannisters support visitors climbing between the commercial district of Petit-Champlain and the governmental buildings of Upper Town throughout all seasons.
Restaurant terraces positioned on different landings of the staircase allow people to pause during their ascent while observing the surrounding architecture.
Location: La Cité-Limoilou
GPS coordinates: 46.81280,-71.20355
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:33
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Old Quebec Funicular
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Chateau St. Louis
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Habitation de Québec
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Rue du Petit-Champlain
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Statue of Samuel de Champlain
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Old Parliament Building (Quebec)
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Parc Montmorency
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Marché Champlain
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Ancien palais épiscopal de Québec
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Maison Jean-Renaud
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