Itinerary
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Stop At: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, 1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 4P5, Canada
The hotel was built in 1892-1893 for the Canadian Pacific Railway and was originally called the Hôtel Frontenac. It was designed by Bruce Price in the château style, which is a mix of Gothic Revival and French Renaissance styles.
Château Frontenac has 610 rooms and suites, all with views of the city or the St. Lawrence River. The hotel also has several restaurants, bars and shops.
Château Frontenac has hosted many famous guests over the years, including Charles Lindbergh, Winston Churchill, and Eleanor Roosevelt. It was also the site of the two Quebec Conferences in 1943 and 1944, where the Allies discussed strategies for World War II.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Terrasse Dufferin, 2, rue d'Auteuil / D'Auteuil street, 2 chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5C2 Canada
The terrace was built in 1838 and was originally intended for private use by the Governor General of Canada. However, it was opened to the public in 1879 and has been a popular place for visitors ever since.
The terrace is a great place to take a walk, have a picnic or just relax and enjoy the views. There are also several restaurants and shops located along the terrace.
In winter, the terrace is transformed into a skating rink. This is a popular activity for both locals and tourists.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Place Royale, 2-4 Rue des Pains Benits, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 Canada
The square is home to several historic buildings, including the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church, the Château Frontenac hotel, and the Museum of Civilization. It is also a popular tourist destination and is known for its cobbled streets and charming shops and restaurants.
Place Royale is a great place to walk around and soak up the atmosphere of Old Quebec City. It is also a good place to visit if you are interested in learning about the history of the city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Catholic Church, 32 Rue Sous-le-Fort, Québec, QC G1K 4G7, Canada
The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a Roman Catholic church located on Place-Royale in Quebec, Canada. It is the oldest stone church still retaining the same walls in Canada and was built between 1688 and 1723.
The church was originally built as a chapel dedicated to the Infant Jesus. It was renamed Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire after the Battle of Quebec in 1690, and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires after the dispersal of the British fleet commanded by Admiral Hovenden Walker in 1711.
The church is a French Baroque style building. It is built in carved stone and has a nave with three sections, transept and presbytery. The bell tower is neoclassical in style and was added in 1800.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Morrin Centre, 44 Chausee Des Ecossais, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4H3 Canada
The Morrin Center is a National Historic Site and a major English-speaking cultural center located in the heart of historic Old Quebec City. Built over 200 years ago as one of the city's first prisons, it now houses one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Quebec, Québec City, QC, Canada
Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its cobblestone streets, charming shops and restaurants, and historic buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: St. Louis Gate, Rue Saint-Louis, Québec, QC G1R 3Z7, Canada
The gate was built in 1878 and is named after King Louis IX of France. It is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture, with a neo-Gothic design. The gate is flanked by two towers and in front of it is a drawbridge spanning the moat.
Porte Saint-Louis is a popular tourist destination and is a great place to view the city walls and the St. Lawrence River. It's also just a short walk from many of Old Quebec City's other popular attractions, including Château Frontenac and the Citadel of Quebec.
Stop At: Parliament Building, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires, Québec, QC G1A 1A3, Canada
The building was designed by the architect Eugène-Étienne Taché and was built between 1877 and 1886. It is a Second Empire style building, with a red brick and limestone façade. The building has eight floors and is topped by a copper dome.
The interior of the building is luxuriously decorated. The National Assembly hall is a large rectangular room with an upper gallery. The room is decorated with frescoes and marble columns.
The Quebec Parliament Building is an important historical and cultural landmark in Quebec. It is a symbol of Quebec's autonomy and its French identity.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Fontaine de Tourny, Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale, Québec, QC G1R 3V9, Canada
La Fontaine de Tourny is a fountain located in front of the Parliament building in Quebec City. It was originally created in 1853 by the French sculptor Mathurin Moreau and was exhibited at the 1855 World's Fair in Paris.
The fountain was purchased by Maison Simons, a local department store, in 2003 and was restored and donated to Quebec City in 2007 to commemorate the city's 400th anniversary.
The fountain is made of bronze and is 13 meters high. It represents a central column with four figures representing the four rivers of Quebec: the Saint Lawrence, the Saguenay, the Manicouagan and the Saint Maurice. The column is surrounded by four smaller fountains, each representing a different aspect of the city's history: agriculture, trade, shipping, and industry.
Stop At: Museum of Civilization, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC G1K 8R2, Canada
The Quebec Museum of Civilization (Musée de la Civilization) is a museum of history and anthropology located in historic Old Quebec. The museum was opened in 1988 and is one of the most visited museums in Canada.
The museum is dedicated to the study of culture and civilizations from around the world, with a special focus on the history of Quebec and the North American region. The museum has a collection of more than 1.5 million objects, including archaeological artifacts, works of art, historical documents, and photographs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Citadelle of Québec, 1 Côte de la Citadelle, Québec, QC G1R 3R2, Canada
The Citadel was built between 1820 and 1831 based on the defensive system designed by the French engineer Vauban. The Citadel is shaped like a star and is surrounded by a moat and a wall. The citadel houses the Museo de la Citadel, which tells the story of the fortress.
The Citadel is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Quebec. Visitors can tour the fort, visit the museum, and enjoy panoramic views of the city and the St. Lawrence River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Pointe, Rivière-du-Loup, QC, Canada
La Pointe-de-Québec was the original site of Quebec City. The city was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, the founder of New France. La Pointe-de-Québec was home to the first French settlers and was the scene of important historical events, such as the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759.
La Pointe-de-Québec is also an important cultural center. The city is home to a number of museums, theaters, and art galleries. La Pointe-de-Québec is a vibrant and cosmopolitan place with something to offer everyone. It is a great place to live, work and visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Battlefields Park (Parc des Champs-de-Bataille), Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5H3 Canada
Battlefields Park is a national historical park in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the Plains of Abraham, site of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, which decided the fate of New France.
The park was created in 1881 to commemorate the battle and preserve the battlefield. It covers an area of 1 square mile (2.5 square kilometers) and includes several historical monuments, including the Wolfe and Montcalm Monument, the National Battlefields Museum, and the Martello Tower.
The park is a popular tourist destination and is a great place to learn about the history of Quebec City. It is also a popular place for picnics, hikes, and bike rides.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Laval University, 2325 Rue de l'Université, Québec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
Laval University is a public research university located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was founded in 1663, as the Séminaire de Québec, by Saint Francis de Laval, the first bishop of New France. It is the oldest university in Canada and the largest in the province of Quebec.
Laval University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including arts, sciences, medicine, law, engineering, education, and business. The university has a student population of approximately 40,000 students, including students from more than 100 countries.