La capitale Observatory, Observatory on the 31st floor of Édifice Marie-Guyart in Quebec City, Canada
Located 221 meters above ground level, the observatory presents sweeping views of Quebec City, the St. Lawrence River, and two mountain ranges beyond.
The observatory occupies the top floor of Édifice Marie-Guyart, constructed in 1972 as the tallest building in Quebec City's provincial government complex.
The Horizons discovery trail presents information about Quebec's population, traditions, and development through interactive exhibits and guided audio tours.
Visitors can purchase tickets online for admission Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with both indoor and outdoor parking available.
Two designated audio-guided tours offer different perspectives of the capital region, highlighting architectural elements and geographical features across four seasons.
Location: Quebec City
Height: 221 m
Part of: Édifice Marie-Guyart
Address: Rue de la Chevrotière
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:40
Phone: +14186449841
Website: http://observatoire-capitale.com
GPS coordinates: 46.80804,-71.21780
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:28
Quebec provides varied photographic settings across a province that combines French colonial heritage with extensive natural landscapes. In Quebec City, the stone buildings of Old Quebec, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, and Montmorency Falls with its 83-meter drop form key subjects. The historic Quartier Petit Champlain, Frontenac Staircase, and Grande-Allée display the city's European-influenced architecture, while the Plains of Abraham and Observatoire de la Capitale offer vantage points. Montreal presents different photographic opportunities with Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint Joseph's Oratory on Mount Royal, and contemporary facilities like the Biosphère and Grande Roue. Lachine Canal and street art along Boulevard Saint-Laurent add to urban captures. The Gaspé Peninsula, Jacques-Cartier National Park, Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, and locations like Île d'Orléans and Mont-Tremblant show the province's natural terrain. The Saint Lawrence River connects many of these sites as the primary waterway, from its lower reaches near Rimouski to the riverbanks at Montreal and Quebec City.
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.
Ramparts of Quebec City
519 m
Parliament Building of Quebec
284 m
Fortifications of Québec
519 m
Édifice Marie-Guyart
44 m
Fontaine de Tourny
428 m
Quebec City Armoury
349 m
Grand Théâtre de Québec
356 m
Quebec City Martello Towers
499 m
Hôtel Loews Le Concorde
331 m
Collège Bart
512 m
Église Saint-Coeur-de-Marie
291 m
Édifice André-Laurendeau
180 m
Joan of Arc Garden
439 m
Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée nationale du Québec
260 m
Parc de la Francophonie
207 m
Avenue Honoré-Mercier
440 m
Cimetière Anglican Saint-Matthew
297 m
Place Hauteville
163 m
Library Claire-Martin
329 m
Place de la Capitale
513 m
Parliament Buildings of Quebec
373 m
Bon-Pasteur Chapel
90 m
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
450 m
Martello Tower 2
496 m
Enclos paroissial Saint-Matthew
310 m
Connaught Barracks, Building 1
490 m
Terrasse Clapham
196 m
Maison Houde
195 mReviews
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