Terrasse Dufferin, Boardwalk in Vieux-Québec, Canada.
The wooden walkway extends 150 meters from Château Frontenac to the Citadelle of Quebec, featuring six ornate gazebos overlooking the Saint Lawrence River.
Lord Dufferin, Governor General of Canada, initiated the construction of this elevated promenade in 1879 above the remnants of previous French and British forts.
The terrace functions as a central meeting point where residents and visitors gather for seasonal celebrations, concerts, and public ceremonies throughout the year.
Access to the terrace includes stairs from the upper town, a funicular connection to Petit-Champlain street, and multiple entry points near Château Frontenac.
During winter months, a section of the terrace transforms into a traditional toboggan run, reaching speeds of 70 kilometers per hour down an icy slope.
Location: La Cité-Limoilou
Address: Pl. Terr. Dufferin, Québec, QC, Canada Québec Québec
GPS coordinates: 46.81113,-71.20429
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:19
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
113 m
Old Quebec Funicular
160 m
Chateau St. Louis
142 m
Rue du Petit-Champlain
136 m
Statue of Samuel de Champlain
169 m
Wolfe-Montcalm Monument
64 m
Duke of Kent House
184 m
Côte de la Montagne
230 m
Gérard-D.-Levesque Building
203 m
Marché Champlain
148 m
Maillou House
182 m
Maison Jean-Baptiste-Chevalier
154 m
Breakneck Stairs
194 m
Breakneck Steps
193 m
Escalier Frontenac
209 m
Gérard D. Levesque Building
217 m
UNSECO Monument
188 m
Promenade des Gouverneurs
206 m
Maison Pierre-Stanislas-et-Elzéar-Bédard
175 m
Maison du Fort
225 m
Maison Jean-Demers
113 m
Maison Joseph-Canac-Dit-Marquis
202 m
Têtu House
214 m
Parc Félix-Leclerc
68 m
Maison Gervais-Beaudoin
192 m
Old Québec Custom House
136 m
Presbytère de Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
215 m
36-40, côte de la Montagne
202 mReviews
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