Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, is walkable and safe. Stroll the cobblestone streets of the only fortified city north of Mexico and explore its gorgeous outdoors nearby. Where is Québec City? Located in Eastern Canada, Québec City is close enough for a long weekend trip. Only 2.5 hrs by car from Montréal or 1.5 hr flight from New York or Toronto. Bon voyage! Top attractions Old Québec Stroll the only fortified city north of Mexico and UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Learn more Stroll the only fortified city north of Mexico and UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine Read Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq Read Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Read Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Île d’Orléans Tour the island and discover the architecture, history and heritage of its charming villages. Learn more Tour the island and discover the architecture, history and heritage of its charming villages. Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Read Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Wendake Explore the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, a self-governing territory in the midst of Québec City. Learn more Explore the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, a self-governing territory in the midst of Québec City. Village Vacances Valcartier Read Village Vacances Valcartier Aquarium du Québec Read Aquarium du Québec Musée de la civilisation Read Musée de la civilisation Old Québec Find out what to do and where to go in the only fortified city north of Mexico. See the neighbourhood Old Québec Bask in the European charm of this UNESCO World Heritage treasure as you stroll and take in over 400 years of history in the birthplace of French North America. Learn More Find out what to do and where to go in the only fortified city north of Mexico. Bask in the European charm of this UNESCO World Heritage treasure as you stroll and take in over 400 years of history in the birthplace of French North America. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Neighbourhood Step off the beaten path and be charmed by Saint-Jean-Baptiste, a festive, bohemian, colourful and friendly neighbourhood in Québec City. See the neighbourhood Saint-Jean-Baptiste Neighbourhood With its steep-sloped streets, colourful houses piled one on top of the other, and its fun-loving and welcoming character, Saint-Jean-Baptiste is the festive neighbourhood par excellence ! Learn More Saint-Jean-Baptiste Neighbourhood Step off the beaten path and be charmed by Saint-Jean-Baptiste, a festive, bohemian, colourful and friendly neighbourhood in Québec City. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Neighbourhood With its steep-sloped streets, colourful houses piled one on top of the other, and its fun-loving and welcoming character, Saint-Jean-Baptiste is the festive neighbourhood par excellence ! Montcalm Neighbourhood Discover this neighbourhood, crown jewel of the Upper Town, that has everything to please art and culture lovers. See the neighbourhood Montcalm Neighbourhood A perfect balance between bourgeois and bohemian, the Montcalm neighbourhood attracts epicureans, sports fans, and art and culture lovers in a magnificent historical environment. Head to the Upper Town for a highly entertaining and tasty experience! Learn More Montcalm Neighbourhood Discover this neighbourhood, crown jewel of the Upper Town, that has everything to please art and culture lovers. Montcalm Neighbourhood A perfect balance between bourgeois and bohemian, the Montcalm neighbourhood attracts epicureans, sports fans, and art and culture lovers in a magnificent historical environment. Head to the Upper Town for a highly entertaining and tasty experience! Saint-Roch Neighbourhood Great food, culture, technology, fashion, nightlife: discover the hippest of what Québec City's Lower Town has to offer! See the neighbourhood Saint-Roch Neighbourhood Like Griffintown in Montreal or Williamsburg in Brooklyn, within a few years, Saint-Roch went from a working-class neighbourhood to the place to be. Food, culture, technology, fashion, nightlife: take off on a mission to discover the hippest of what Québec City's Lower Town has to offer! Learn More Saint-Roch Neighbourhood Great food, culture, technology, fashion, nightlife: discover the hippest of what Québec City's Lower Town has to offer! Saint-Roch Neighbourhood Like Griffintown in Montreal or Williamsburg in Brooklyn, within a few years, Saint-Roch went from a working-class neighbourhood to the place to be. Food, culture, technology, fashion, nightlife: take off on a mission to discover the hippest of what Québec City's Lower Town has to offer! Saint-Sauveur Neighbourhood Discover the hidden treasures of Saint-Sauveur, a festive and authentic district of Québec City. See the neighbourhood Saint-Sauveur Neighbourhood Saint-Sô, as its residents affectionately call it, is a working-class neighbourhood which, over the last few years, has been welcoming an increasing number of young families and professionals looking for a genuine community spirit. Welcome to the Lower Town! Learn More Saint-Sauveur Neighbourhood Discover the hidden treasures of Saint-Sauveur, a festive and authentic district of Québec City. Saint-Sauveur Neighbourhood Saint-Sô, as its residents affectionately call it, is a working-class neighbourhood which, over the last few years, has been welcoming an increasing number of young families and professionals looking for a genuine community spirit. Welcome to the Lower Town! Limoilou Neighbourhood Discover this welcoming and original neighbourhood that is really coming into its own at the moment. See the neighbourhood Limoilou Neighbourhood Streets lined with majestic trees, narrow alleys where kids get together to play, old brick buildings with their winding staircases... A favourite among young families and entrepreneurs, this welcoming and original neighbourhood is really coming into its own at the moment. It even has its own slogan: #Limoilove Learn More Limoilou Neighbourhood Discover this welcoming and original neighbourhood that is really coming into its own at the moment. Limoilou Neighbourhood Streets lined with majestic trees, narrow alleys where kids get together to play, old brick buildings with their winding staircases... A favourite among young families and entrepreneurs, this welcoming and original neighbourhood is really coming into its own at the moment. It even has its own slogan: #Limoilove What to do in the neighbourhood Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, Jeff Frenette Photography Côte-de-Beaupré Discover Côte-de-Beaupré, a scenic region bordered by the St. Lawrence River, stretching from Montmorency Falls to Mont-Sainte-Anne. Learn more Côte-de-Beaupré A four-season paradise for adventure lovers, the region is also steeped in heritage and culture. Explore Route de la Nouvelle-France or visit the Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine for a living lesson in history! Learn More Côte-de-Beaupré Discover Côte-de-Beaupré, a scenic region bordered by the St. Lawrence River, stretching from Montmorency Falls to Mont-Sainte-Anne. Côte-de-Beaupré A four-season paradise for adventure lovers, the region is also steeped in heritage and culture. Explore Route de la Nouvelle-France or visit the Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine for a living lesson in history! Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, Jeff Frenette Photography La Jacques-Cartier The Jacques-Cartier Area is known for being a huge four-season playground. Discover this area located near Québec City. Learn more La Jacques-Cartier Nicknamed “Québec City's Great Outdoors,” the sprawling regional county municipality of La Jacques-Cartier, the Québec City area's green belt, lies just 20 minutes north of downtown. Here is an overview of the region, including both its well and less well-known attractions. Learn More La Jacques-Cartier The Jacques-Cartier Area is known for being a huge four-season playground. Discover this area located near Québec City. La Jacques-Cartier

Nicknamed “Québec City's Great Outdoors,” the sprawling regional county municipality of La Jacques-Cartier, the Québec City area's green belt, lies just 20 minutes north of downtown. Here is an overview of the region, including both its well and less well-known attractions. Portneuf Portneuf is known for its legendary Chemin du Roy, charming villages, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Discover this area. Learn more Portneuf The best way to explore Portneuf? Choose one of our regional routes and follow the guide! Learn More Portneuf is known for its legendary Chemin du Roy, charming villages, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Discover this area. The best way to explore Portneuf? Choose one of our regional routes and follow the guide! L’île d’Orléans See our picks for the best stops on Île d’Orléans, plus a full list of things to do, places to eat and stay. Learn more The Best Spots to Visit on a Tour of Île d'Orléans Soak up the beauty of the island countryside and fill your picnic basket with treats on a leisurely trip to Île d’Orléans. With its ancestral homes dating back to the 17 th century, the island is a treasure trove of French heritage right here in North America. The island is a boundless source of inspiration for local artists of every stripe who find all kinds of ways to share their creations, while local makers work with an abundance of terroir goods. The village shops and roadside stands are at their liveliest from mid-June to mid-October, while the scenery offers something new with each passing season. To make the most of your visit, head out on Chemin Royal in a counterclockwise loop. It will take you through 6 charming villages, almost all of which are ranked as some of the prettiest in the province of Québec. Here are a few suggested stops, but the most important thing is to leave room for spontaneity. See something that sparks your curiosity? Go check it out! Learn More L’île d’Orléans See our picks for the best stops on Île d’Orléans, plus a full list of things to do, places to eat and stay. The Best Spots to Visit on a Tour of Île d'Orléans Soak up the beauty of the island countryside and fill your picnic basket with treats on a leisurely trip to Île d’Orléans. With its ancestral homes dating back to the 17 th century, the island is a treasure trove of French heritage right here in North America. The island is a boundless source of inspiration for local artists of every stripe who find all kinds of ways to share their creations, while local makers work with an abundance of terroir goods. The village shops and roadside stands are at their liveliest from mid-June to mid-October, while the scenery offers something new with each passing season. To make the most of your visit, head out on Chemin Royal in a counterclockwise loop. It will take you through 6 charming villages, almost all of which are ranked as some of the prettiest in the province of Québec. Here are a few suggested stops, but the most important thing is to leave room for spontaneity. See something that sparks your curiosity? Go check it out! Old Québec Stroll the only fortified city north of Mexico and UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Learn more Stroll the only fortified city north of Mexico and UNESCO World Heritage treasure. Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine Read Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq Read Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier - Sépaq Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Read Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Île d’Orléans Tour the island and discover the architecture, history and heritage of its charming villages. Learn more Tour the island and discover the architecture, history and heritage of its charming villages. Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Read Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Wendake Explore the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, a self-governing territory in the midst of Québec City. Learn more Explore the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, a self-governing territory in the midst of Québec City. Village Vacances Valcartier Read Village Vacances Valcartier Aquarium du Québec Read Aquarium du Québec Musée de la civilisation Read Musée de la civilisation Discover Québec City Its history, friendly vibe, and myriad attractions make it a stand‑out travel destination throughout the year. Must-See Attractions: Top 10 Things to Do Read the article Seasons to Explore What is the best season for a vacation in Quebec City? Choose when to go based on the weather and seasonal activities. Fluffy white snow and pure magic Nature awakes in a sweet way Festivities and good times abound A heavenly experience More Videos of Québec City Feel Human Again: Discover Québec City’s Living History This summer, swap your 1,001 notifications for 1,001 real moments. Discover living history, local traditions, and the human warmth of Québec City. Get the Best of Québec City in Your Inbox Sign up for our newsletter to receive recommendations, useful advice and deals for planning your stay. By completing this form I agree to receive communications in english from Destination Québec cité. What are your interests? Thank you for completing your newsletter subscription. You will soon receive our emails to help you plan the perfect stay for you. Towards a More Sustainable Tourism Every gesture counts and that is why we want to encourage more responsible stays. We've rounded up tips for visiting Québec City while preserving its heritage and nearby nature. Why Visit Québec City? Simply because there’s no place like it in North America! It's the best destination to soak up the lively French Canadian Culture, a unique culture in North America. Let yourself be carried away by a festive atmosphere and a culture known the world over for its unique vibe. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac @acharmingescape Sépaq-Geneviève Roussel @loredana_botar The Best of Québec City Browse the destination according to your interests Discover 400 years of History