Old Quebec

Québec City
Old Quebec showing night scenes, a city and street scenes
This walled, historic district is internationally recognized as a World Heritage Site and contains Québec’s oldest and most famous buildings and attractions.

Enjoy the ambience of Old Québec when you walk its narrow cobblestone streets, admire its traditional French architecture and visit its boutiques and bistros. The old city rises from the Place-Royale on the banks of the St. Lawrence River all the way up to Château Frontenac at the top of the Cap Diamant promontory.

Old Québec is the only walled city in North America and is carefully preserved as a World Heritage Site. Covering 333 acres (135 hectares) the quarter is divided into two parts: the Lower Town (Basse-Ville) and the Upper Town (Haute-Ville). The district contains many of Québec’s oldest and most significant buildings, many of which date from before 1850.

Walk along the streets of the Lower Town. Check out the museums and old buildings of the Old Port (Vieux-Port), and go shopping for antiques along Rue Saint-Paul. Sit down for a meal at one of the bistros lining the pedestrian-only Rue du Petit-Champlain. To get to the Upper Town, take a ride on the cable railway or climb the adjacent stairway on the north end of this street.

The Upper Town sits on the promontory of Cap Diamant, high above the St. Lawrence River, and is dotted with fortifications. Walk the circuit past the walls, towers, bastions and gates that once kept invading American armies at bay. Take pictures of the turreted Château Frontenac, the grand hotel dominating Québec’s skyline.

Explore historic sites such as the Citadelle of Québec, a star-shaped fortress. This massive structure houses a regiment of the Canadian Army, which regularly performs a Changing of the Guard ceremony. Walk along Dufferin Terrace, a long promenade. Take a seat on a bench and watch the boats glide by on the river below.

Old Québec is best navigated on foot or by bike. You can also explore the district by using the small Écolobus, a cheap, electric city bus that moves between the Upper and Lower towns. Alternatively, take a taxi or rent a car. Note that parking is metered and limited and some of the streets are narrow and crowded.


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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
4.5 out of 5
1 rue des Carrieres, Québec City, QC
The price is NT$7,931 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
NT$7,931
NT$10,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Hôtel Palace Royal
Hôtel Palace Royal
4 out of 5
775 Honoré-Mercier Ave, Québec City, QC
The price is NT$4,132 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
NT$4,132
NT$4,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
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Hôtel Palace Royal
Hotel Port Royal
Hotel Port Royal
4 out of 5
144, rue Saint-Pierre, Québec City, QC
The price is NT$3,905 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
NT$3,905
NT$4,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,075 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2024/11/5

Hotel Port Royal
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Hotel Manoir Victoria
4 out of 5
44, Cote du Palais, Québec City, QC
The price is NT$4,040 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
NT$4,040
NT$4,808 total
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Nov 17 - Nov 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
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Hotel Manoir Victoria
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
3.5 out of 5
6 Rue de la Porte, Québec City, QC
The price is NT$3,463 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
NT$3,463
NT$4,121 total
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Nov 17 - Nov 18
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"The room was clean, very modern, comfortable bed, shower in the room not in view of bed. Staff were helpful and polite. Location is great. Don't miss the view from the roof, especially at night if weather permits. BUT avoid the breakfast. It is basically the same as you would get for free at any ..."

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Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Hôtel Champlain Vieux Québec
Hôtel Champlain Vieux Québec
3.5 out of 5
115, rue Sainte-Anne, Québec City, QC
The price is NT$3,077 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
NT$3,077
NT$3,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I had a very pleasant stay. Very clean. Quiet. The staff were awesome and friendly. Close to everything in and around Old Quebec. I would stay there again if the opportunity ever presents it self."

Reviewed on 2024/11/7

Hôtel Champlain Vieux Québec
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