Things To Do

Tour the La Citadelle de Québec

A piece of Quebec history that's well worth the tour! The Citadelle is an active military garrison and a National Historic Site located on Cap Diamant. Its construction began in 1820. Its walls enclose 300 years of military history spanning the French, British and Canadian periods.

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac & the Dufferin Terrace

An architectural icon is a spot we end up several times during our stay.

Morrin Centre

The current building was erected between 1808 and 1813 to serve as Quebec City’s public prison. Morrin College was Quebec City’s first English-language institute of higher education. In 1868, it was renovated to house Morrin College. Founded in 1824 by the Earl of Dalhousie, governor of Lower Canada, through the present day, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec was Canada’s first learned society. While we received a tour, Jacob voluntarily entered solitary confinement - only for a minute or two.

Quebec City Ferry Terminal

On our first trip, we took a ferry trip over to Levis and back to enjoy the view of Quebec City from the St. Lawrence. When we did it, the good - we timed it for an stunning sunset and view of the city as it grew darker; the bad - there apparently was a hatching of baby flies and they swarmed the top deck.

Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral

City Hall and their beautiful water works

One of our favorite spots to sit on the steps and watch their beautiful water feature, it's also hilarious to watch kiddos run through the syncronized water works.

Ramparts of Quebec City

Admire the wall that surrounds the old city, whether from street level or up on the wall itself. There are so many sections to discover with lots of history and beautiful views.

Montmorency Falls

Only a 15-minute drive north of Quebec City, right by the Île d'Orléans. There are two ways to get to the top - by gondola or up a crazy set (yes we did them) of stairs. Walk right up to the falls and enjoy this natural beauty.

MacFly Bar Arcade

One of our favorite spots! They have vintage video games, pinball, foosball, and it's all free to play while you enjoy your fav cocktail or beer.

Le Bistro Plus

Great cocktails and pool! One of our usual late-night stops.

Old Quebec

The place to be. At least to start. There's honestly so much to see, our first visit was mostly in the Old City. Enjoy exploring!

Plains of Abraham

Try to find the staircase from H-E-double hockey sticks and experience - somewhat - the extreme height the British infantry scaled along a fairly steep include to the battle for Quebec. Honestly, it's actually quite fun, but it's been a slow appreciation.

Museum of Civilization

We always have to have a museum or two on our list when we travel!

Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec

A fun ride and only $3 per person to get from the upper part of the Old City to the lower, not to mention the spectacular views.

Lieu historique national des Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis

Starbucks

We always have to know where the closest Starbucks is located. A necessary stop each day!

Ghost Tours of Quebec

More a history tour, but all the same, excellent way to experience the city. Alicia may have freaked out a bit at the end of our tour when we entered a pitch-black building - the most haunted in the Old City. No lights, at all. It was freaky!

Restaurant Liban

Amazing Lebanese food!

Snack Bar Saint-Jean

If you need some late-night poutine, they are open till 4am! One of our favorite stops after a night out in the city.

Avenue Cartier

Incredibly large artsy lanterns. Shopping. Bars. Good food. Take a walk down Avenue Cartier!