The St. Lawrence River offers the most picturesque views of Québec City. Daytime vistas of Old Québec, Cap Diamant, and the Château Frontenac are magnificent. Evening cruises are made even more magical and romantic by the city lights reflecting off the ocean. A boat tour …
Visit stunning Québec City to take part in one of the biggest winter carnivals in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of people attend the Québec Winter Carnival to take part in a variety of family-friendly events like skating, night parades, and snow sculptures. …
Whale Watching Tours from Québec City: Did you know that, while visiting Québec City, you can both explore Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and embark on a full-day expedition to see the whales of the St. Lawrence? Here’s how your enchanted day might …
You can research the 300 founding families of the island of Orleans as well as the history of your own ancestors at the Maison de nos Aeux. Added bonuses include used books, a size model of the island, exhibits, a tour of the settlement, and …
Maison Drouin is one of the oldest French-inspired homes on the Isle of Orleans and a cultural gem. This structure, which was constructed at Sainte-Famille in 1729 and enlarged in 1734, is of great architectural and historical significance because of its location and the interior’s …
Visit the “Revelations” and “Here, We Brewed Beer” permanent displays in the 300-year-old vaulted cellars of this archaeological museum. Discover what life was like here over the centuries, from the Intendant’s Palace to the Jean-Talon and Boswell-Dow microbreweries to the earliest human occupancy by Aboriginal …
The past more than 350 years… The Jesuit Mill, which is a part of the Charlesbourg Heritage Site, has an explanation centre that covers both the mill and the Trait-Carré neighbourhood. The first water mill was built in 1742, but as agricultural and industrial methods …
The museum is closed while the new museum complex, which is scheduled to open in 2024–2025, is being built. Private Chapel events, summer site tours, and activities at the Centre de la Francophonie des Amériques continue to take place.
Situated on the grounds of the first Jesuit mission in the region, established in 1637. Check out the mission’s history permanent exhibit. The objects on display illustrate the coexistence of the Jesuits, Europeans, and Native Americans. General Schedule:Closed on MondayTuesday: a holidayWednesday, 1 to 5 …
The ruins of Champlain’s initial colony were covered by the construction of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, one of the oldest cathedrals in North America. The church was extensively destroyed during the Siege of Quebec and was rebuilt in 1763. The interior design reflects the heritage and beliefs of …
