The Québec region is of unequalled historical and cultural heritage interest, with its architecture, pedestrian streets and fortifications, unique in North America. A visit to the Plains of Abraham and Vieux-Québec (Old Québec), a UNESCO World Heritage travel destination, will provide you with 400 years of historical discovery opportunity. Our performances, theatre and festival events will put you in a very celebratory mood!
The only fortified city north of Mexico, Québec is a breathtaking collection of wonderful 18th and 19th century architecture, ancient sites, and historic seats of military, political, and religious power. Its ancestral walls are home to a beauty all its own. Walk through the city gates and step into history!
The Québec City area is the perfect destination for an authentic cultural experience any time of year! Treat yourself to an irresistible palette of delights in the city where history comes alive and artful living comes naturally. Québec’s capital boasts a stunning array of collections—from legendary masterpieces in major museums and amazing artifacts in interpretation centers to fascinating economuseum productions. Such profusion stands out for its quality and accessibility to all.
As the vast array of activities in our region will no doubt make you hungry, the gastronomic diversity of over a thousand restaurants will give you a taste of Quebecois conviviality. From maple products served in sugar shack conditions to fantastic meals savored in an XVIIIth-century ambiance, the Québec City region is a veritable gourmet route!
Strolling through the streets of Vieux-Québec, you will be unable to resist handicraft stands, renowned fashion designer boutiques, art galleries and gourmet food stores … A real treasure trove! Also near at hand for your shopping enjoyment, over 1,000 boutiques in five large shopping centres.
Discover altogether different scenery, only minutes away from downtown Québec City! Surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers and the majestic Saint Lawrence River, there is no activity shortage in the Québec region. The ideal destination, in any season, for anyone who loves the great outdoors.
Source: Québec City Tourism