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Quebec City Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing
(Quebec City, Quebec - QC, Canada)



Many of the most popular tourist attractions in Quebec City have become an integral part of city life, such as Quebec City's Dufferin Terrace and Promenade des Gouverneurs boardwalks, which lie alongside the scenic St. Lawrence River.

No trip to Quebec City is complete without a trip on the Quebec Funicular Railway, one of the city's most famous tourist attractions. Also popular, river cruises around Quebec City are a relaxing way to view many of the city's most striking architectural attractions and landmarks from a distance. Here are Quebec City's main tourist attractions, landmarks and monuments.




Quebec City Tourist Attractions: River Cruises - 22 Quai St. André, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1K 9B7, Canada
+1 800 463 5250
A relaxing and scenic way to see the city's skyline, regular cruises operate along the St. Lawrence River. A variety of different cruise packages are available on the river and both blue and beluga whales are often spotted swimming nearby. Dinner cruises are always busy, and further fishing trips and specific whale-watching cruises are also available.
Quebec City tourist attraction open: hours vary
Quebec City tourist attraction admission: charge

Quebec City Tourist Attractions: Dufferin Terrace - Place Terrasse Dufferin, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1R 4P5, Canada
Central to city life, Dufferin Terrace is a major boardwalk area alongside the St. Lawrence River, in Old Quebec. This promenade is known throughout Quebec City for its lively street entertainment and nearby attractions, and is a particularly popular spot during the summer months, when many tourists choose to congregate here. The Promenade des Gouverneurs can be found at the southern end of the Dufferin Terrace.
Quebec City tourist attraction open: daily - dawn to dusk
Quebec City tourist attraction admission: free

Quebec City Tourist Attractions: Promenade des Gouverneurs - Between Battlefields National Park and Dufferin Terrace, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1R 4P5, Canada
Connected to the Dufferin Terrace, Quebec City's Promenade des Gouverneurs is a further boardwalk area, offering superb views, high above the river. Around 0.5 miles / 1 km in length, the promenade remains open throughout the year and is close to the Citadel.
Quebec City tourist attraction open: daily - dawn to dusk
Quebec City tourist attraction admission: free

Quebec City Tourist Attractions: Artillery Park National Historic Site - 2 d'Auteuil Street, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1K 7R3, Canada
Tel: +1 418 648 4205
Situated in the heart of Old Quebec, the Artillery Park National Historic Site was last used as barracks for both the British and French in the mid-20th century. Guided tours of the site are available and take in the many restored rooms, while other attractions include regular summer gunfire demonstrations and a popular interpretive center, with a host of multimedia exhibits.
Quebec City tourist attraction open: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March - by appointment
Quebec City tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students, children and families, children under six free

Quebec City Tourist Attractions: Quebec Funicular Railway - 16 Petit Champlain Street, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1K 4H4, Canada
Tel: +1 418 692 1132
One of Quebec City's most famous and unique tourist attractions, a visit to the city is not complete without a ride on the eye-catching Quebec Funicular Railway. Providing easy access up an extremely steep gradient, the Funicular Railway operates throughout the year and the short journey is extremely inexpensive. With a number of attractions, such as outstanding city views and a gift shop, the railway was modernized at the end of the 20th century, although it still retains much of its earlier charm and character.
Quebec City tourist attraction open: daily, October to March, September and October - 07:30 to 23:30; April to June - 07:30 to 23:30; July and August - 07:30 to midnight
Quebec City tourist attraction admission: charge

Quebec City Tourist Attractions: Grand Théâtre de Quebec - 296 René Lévesque Boulevard Est, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1R 2B3, Canada
Tel: +1 418 643 8131
Dating back to the 1960s, the Grand Théâtre de Quebec is a modern building, hosting many regularly concerts by the renowned Quebec Symphony Orchestra, together with operas and other theatrical performances. Seating almost 2,000 people, the Grand Théâtre de Quebec also features a smaller theater area, which has become a major venue for many events in the city.
Quebec City tourist attraction open: hours vary
Quebec City tourist attraction admission: charge for events and performances

Quebec City Tourist Attractions: Observatoire de la Capitale - 1037 de la Chevrotière Street, Quebec City, Quebec (QC), G1R 5E9, Canada
Tel: +1 418 644 9841
Quebec City's observatory is a popular attraction to visit, offering superb panoramic views due to its high location. Part of the Marie Guyart Building, the Observatoire de la Capitale can be found in the city's St. Jean Baptiste area and attractions include guided tours and an interpretation center, filled with local historical artifacts.
Quebec City tourist attraction open: June to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00; November to May, Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Quebec City tourist attraction admission: charge, children under 12 free

 
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