Québec: Points of interest

Addresses and opening hours

The Citadel
Largest fortified group of buildings still occupied by troops in North America. (1 hr) (R)

Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
Impressive wall encircles the Old City and provides spectacular views.

Château Frontenac
World-renowned building, opened in 1893.

Couvent and Musée des Ursulines
This convent is the oldest girls school in North America (1639). The museum houses an art gallery exhibiting 17th-to 19th-century engravings and embroidery. (45 min)

Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica
The basilica is famous for its rich decoration and impressive religious art. (30 min)

Artillery Park National Historic Site
Strategic military site and 18th-century barracks. Interpretation center. (1 hr)

Musée des Augustines de l'Hotel-Dieu-de-Québec
Museum housing a collection of antique furniture artifacts and medical instruments. (1 hr) (R)

Séminaire
Historic seminary notable for its architecture and beautiful sculptures. (1 hr)

Musée du Séminaire
Museum housing a unique collection of art, scientific objects and old coins. (1 hr)

Musée de la civilisation
Museum housing exhibits on technology and human accomplishments. (2 hrs)

Place-Royale
This square was the birthplace of French civilization in North America. Interpretation center on trade during the French Regime. Exhibition on the history of Québec's Lower Town. (2 hrs)

Quartier du Petit-Champlain
Restored historic quarter, alive with boutiques and craftspeople. Bicycle rentals.

Québec-Lévis ferry
Panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River and Québec City. (15 min)

Vieux-Port
The city's Old Port Waterfront activities and interpretation of shipbuilding and maritime transport. (1 1/2 hrs) Cruises.

Hôtel du Parlement
The architecture of the Parliament buildings was inspired by 16th-century French classicism. (30 min)

Anima G
Breathtaking view from the city's highest observation point, complemented by art exhibits.

Parc des Champs-de-Bataille (Battlelields Park)
Also called the Plains of Abraham. The park boasts 100 hectares (250 acres) of woodlands, lawns and gardens. Lookout. Interpretation center.

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