What to do in Quebec City, Activities & Attractions

Quebec City - Old Quebec City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a treasure within Canada and the pride of Quebec. It is the only fortified, walled city in North America, outside of Mexico. It is like travelling to colonial Europe, Quebec City offers visitors an adventure into the past and the present, starting with well over 400 years of living history, culture and beauty to discover. As you enter the walled city you will delight in its history, sights and sounds, its remarkable size and fully preserved buildings. The city is perched on a high plateau surrounded by breathtaking and often romantic views of its many iconic landmarks, sights of Quebec City and the St Lawrence River. It is a warm and welcoming destination where you can safely walk along its cobblestone streets, stay for a day or a week, shop, dine out in the many great restaurants, explore its sites, museums, play and be entertained at your leisure. The majestic buildings and the city as the whole are simply awe-inspiring, you can elect to see the city on foot, join a walking tour, see it by a horse-drawn carriage, rent a bike or scooter on jump on a bus tour. Quebec city is always vibrant, active with its show, festival, events and attractions. Some of the city's sights, landmarks and major attractions include the truly majestic Fairmont Château Frontenac Hotel, La Citadelle, an intact fortress and The National Assembly of Quebec (the provincial legislature), you may also want to visit the Plains of Abraham the site of a famous1759 battle between the French and English. Visit the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec), and the Musée de la civilisation (Museum of Civilization) as they are found within or near Vieux-Québec. Also, you may want to see the Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec or spend some time at the beautiful historic Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine which is the oldest pilgrimage site north of Mexico The Aquarium of Quebec - Aquarium du Québec is a highly worthwhile visit offering a spectacular learning experience for the whole family with over 10,000 Marine Animals and inhabitants including polar bears, seals, walruses and more, they also have a massive 350,000-litre tank and underwater glass observation tunnel and it is open all year long.