Things To Do
Afternoon Tea - Place Dufferin
Enjoy some afternoon tea at Place Dufferin restaurant at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Afternoon tea includes a selection of LOT 35 teas, gourmet tower with sandwiches, scones, and seasonal pastries and sweets with live piano performance. Will be available on Friday at 2 p.m for those wanting to get a head start before welcome drinks
Pubs and Nightlife - Rue Saint-Jean
For a fun night at the bars, Rue Saint-Jean is an exciting strip in the evenings where much of the day-time charm becomes more atmospheric with Pubs, craft beers, music, and packed patios *****
Michelin Restaurants
Old Québec provides an incredible concentration of world-class dining—several restaurants recognized in the Michelin Guide. If you’re a foodie looking for an unforgettable meal, you can find many inventive Québécois cuisine within a short radius of the Hotel. *****
Historic Old Quebec City + Petit-Champlain dining
Old Québec (Vieux‑Québec) is the historic heart of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure made up of the charming Upper Town and the storybook‑like Lower Town. Often called “the Old City,” it’s a place where cobblestone lanes, stone fortifications, lively squares, and centuries‑old architecture creates both an both intimate and timeless atmosphere While some refer to the area around the Séminaire de Québec as the Latin Quarter, the entire district invites you to wander, discover, and soak in the rich history that shaped this magical corner of the world *****
The Citadelle of Québec
At the wall entrance of Old Quebec behind the Hotel is the Citadelle. First constructed by the French to defend Quebec City this was later overtaken by the British in the Seven Years' War. A stroll around the old fortress provides sweeping views of the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding cities. Vive le Québec libre!
Museum of Civilization
Discover some of the stories that shaped Quebec through its immersive exhibits that bring its history, culture, and identity to life through its design and storytelling
Governor's Gardens + Old City Viewpoints
Governors’ Garden is a charming park immediately to the south of the Château Frontenac, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Redesigned to echo the gardens of 18th‑century Québec, it features three lovely sections—a kitchen garden, a small orchard, and a decorative pleasure garden—framed by herbs and medicinal plants. It’s a peaceful spot for a slow stroll or a quiet moment tucked away in Old Québec *****
Dufferin Terrace Stroll + River Views
Dufferin Terrace sits just outside the hotel. It's a flat wooden boardwalk that wraps around the Chateau offering benches, gazebos, and panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River and archaeological remains of earlier forts. Nearby is Old Québec's Funicular. It connects Dufferin Terrace to Lower Town’s Rue du Petit-Champlain, where scenic sites such as the Petit-Champlain district, the colonial‑era Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church, the port, and the Museum of Civilization can be visited
