Quebec City is the capital city of the province of Quebec. It’s one of the oldest cities in the Canada, and the only fortified city in North America. You can still see some of the old walled ruins, and tour the Citadelle of Quebec. Not to mention, Quebec has a delicious gastronomic scene to explore. Although Quebec City is magical to visit in the winter, it’s a great destination no matter the season.
To make the most of planning your trip to Quebec City, check out my digital and printable Quebec City travel guide, with a packing guide, checklist of the top things to do, day trip ideas, souvenirs to buy, food to try, and more!
It’s one of my favourites cities to visit whether I’m there for a day, a week, or even a month. Which I’ve done them all! Over the years, I’ve visited Quebec City more times than I can count, and I even lived there for an entire month because I just couldn’t get enough of it.
Here are all my Quebec City travel guides to help you plan your perfect trip to this magical city!
Quebec City Travel Guides
- What To Know Before Splurging On The Fairmont Château Frontenac
I fully expected to hate my stay at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. But that’s not what happened AT ALL. I absolutely LOVED my stay at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. But I will put a GIANT asterisk next to that because I don’t know if it holds up across numbers, continue reading to find out why! - 5 Tips For How To Afford The Chateau Frontenac Quebec City?There’s no denying that the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is also one of the most expensive hotels in Quebec City… but it doesn’t have to be. If you want to stay at the Chateau Frontenac Quebec City, I have some tricks to help you pay less for your stay.
- 20 Easy Day Trips From Quebec City Filled With AdventureQuebec City is in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, bordering the Laurentian mountain. That means there’s TONS to explore on day trips from Quebec City.
- The Realities Of A Day Trip To Quebec City From MontrealIt’s very tempting to want to do a day trip between both cities. Montreal and Quebec City are just under a three hour drive from each other. Making it a doable day trip… but that doesn’t mean that it should be done!
- What’s The Best Way To Travel From Montreal To Quebec CityYou can drive, take the bus, train, or even fly. At one point you were even able to take a boat! But which one is the best way for you? I’ll go in depth about each one, compare costs, and travel flexibility.
- 15 Jaw-Dropping Quebec City Views You Don’t Want To MissThere’s no denying that Quebec City is one of Quebec’s prettiest cities. I’ve included both paid, and free spots to see the best views of Quebec City.
- 10 Special Québec City Souvenirs To Bring HomeBring Quebec City home with you with the best Quebec City souvenirs. From local food to art work and more! Bring home long lasting memories!
- Best Restaurants In Quebec City & Quebecois Food To TryWhether you’re looking for the full gastronomic experience or just a reasonably priced restaurants in Quebec city, I have restaurant recommendations in Old Québec and Saint Roch neighbourhood.
- Quebec City In Winter: 11 Unspoken Realities To KnowBefore you visit Quebec City in winter, read this! Maybe you’ll realize it’s not for you, or you can be better prepared so you can actual enjoy Quebec City with snow! At the end of the day, winter in Quebec City can be quite magical if you’re ready for it!
- 40 Things To Do In Quebec City: Top Attractions To Hidden GemsAre you ready for the biggest list of things to do in Quebec City you’ve ever seen!? Here’s all the things to do in Quebec City from the main attractions all the way to hidden gems.
- Discover Wendake Village On An Important Day Trip From Quebec CityOnly a 20 minute drive from Quebec City, a visit to Wendake is almost a no brainer. You’ll be able to learn about their past but also their life today. And if you’re lucky, you might even be able to try some of their traditional cuisine.
- Easy Quebec City Day Trip: The Levis Quebec Ferry & MoreThere isn’t too much to do in Levis Quebec. But despite its small size, it’s a worthwhile stop on a Quebec road trip, or if you’re visiting Quebec City for a few days.
Quebec City Hotel Recommendations
I’ve visited Quebec City and stayed in a few places over the years, here are my recommendations.
If you’re on a budget but want to stay in the city centre, there’s no better place than Au Petit Hotel (see it on Booking.com). It’s a small but mighty hotel and for a night or two it gets the job done! Plus, you’ll feel like you’re staying in old time Quebec when you stay here!
I’ve also stayed just outside Old Quebec at the Hilton Québec. If you’re going to stay here, you have to upgrade your room to one with a view. This way, you’ll have floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Chateau Frontenac, plus you’ll have all the luxuries of staying in a hotel. It’s not far from Old Town either, only about a 5 minute walk. See it on Booking.com.
I’ve also heard only good things about the Clarendon Hotel in Old Town Québec. It’s be a bit pricier than Au Petit Hotel, but it’s also a more regular size hotel room. Plus, this is THE location to be in Quebec City. See availability and room rates on Booking.com.
For more accommodation options in Quebec City on Booking.com, or for more recommendations read my blog post.
How Long Do You Need In Quebec City Canada?
Quebec City is small – well the touristy part is anyway. But they pack a ton of activities in such a small space. You can easily spend a day exploring the city on the surface – finding the best views and just wandering through the cobblestone streets.
Like I said though, there are a TON of smaller, more hidden activities in the city. So, if you have extra time, you’ll never bored in for a second in Quebec City.
For the main attractions though, a day to three days is a good amount of time to see everything you want.
My Amazon Quebec City Must Haves
Quebec City Travel Guide
Use it digitally on your phone to check off top attractions as you do them. Or print it out in one of three size formats.
12 pages including:
- Quebec City at a Glance: with tips, iconic experiences, and Quebec must-try food
- Packing list for Quebec City in the summer & winter
- Top things to do in Quebec City checklist
- Day trips from Quebec City, including checklists for Levis and Wendake, Quebec
- Where to Eat in Quebec City
- Best views of Quebec City
- Quebec City souvenirs to buy
- Additional notes, to write travel info or favourite memories you don’t want to forget!
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